Item 7ANorth Sector PlanCity CouncilApril 20, 2010
Outline For Tonight’s Meeting
Review the 2030 Land Use Plan Process
Structure of the Report
Presentation of the North Sector Plan recommendations
Questions
Strategic Link
Strategic Management System
Vision
Goals
Plan Elements
Objectives
City of Southlake Strategy Map
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents and businesses. We do this by delivering outstanding value and
unrivaled quality in everything that we do.
Fulfill Our
Mission
Live Our Core Values
Promote
Learning
and Growth
Provide
Financial
Stewardship
Serve Our
Customers
Manage the
Business
Safety and Security
Deliver on Our
Focus Areas
Integrity ● Innovation ● Accountability ● Commitment to Excellence ● Teamwork
Infrastructure
Quality
Development
Mobility
Performance Management
and Service Delivery
Partnerships
and Volunteerism
Vision, Goals & Objectives
“Southlake will continue to enhance its status as a desirable, attractive, safe, healthy, fiscally sound community with quality neighborhoods, while maintaining a high standard of living,
learning, shopping, working, recreation, and open spaces. Southlake will continue to be a vibrant community that epitomizes both economic and environmental sustainability.”
Revaluate Southlake 2025 Plan
Create a Vision, Goals and Objectives to shape the Southlake 2030 Plan
City Council
John Terrell
Carolyn Morris
Brandon Bledsoe
Planning & Zoning
Darrell Faglie
Robert Hudson
Michael Springer
Joe Lancor
Brigham McCown
Parks & Recreation
John Slocum
SPIN
Ray Tremain
STATUS: Completed
Southlake 2030 Plan Elements
Sector Planning &Land Use Plan
City Council
John Terrell
Carolyn Morris
Brandon Bledsoe
Planning & Zoning
Darrell Faglie
Robert Hudson
Michael Springer
Joe Lancor
Brigham McCown
Jim Hamel
Shahid Shafi
Land Use Change Recommendations
Site Specific/Issue Specific Recommendations
Transportation
Environmental
Programs/Policies
STATUS: Began
Quarter 3, FY2009
North Sector Plan Process
November 12, 2009
January 27, 2010
March 3, 2010
February 25, 2010
April 8, 2010
April 20, 2010
May 4, 2010
Plan Outline
Character of the Area
Analysis
Planning Issues and Challenges
Recommendations
Issues & Challenges
Protection of Rural Character
Large Lots
Development Pressures
New School Facilities
Army Corps of Engineers’ Property
Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve
North Sector Land Use
Recommendations
Underlying Land Use
Recommendations
Issues
Land use designation is Low Density Residential
Former Fretwell (1) and Miles (2) properties
City-owned property designated for expansion of Bob Jones Park & Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve
Recommendation
Change underlying land use designation from Low Density Residential to Public Park/Open Space
Underlying Land Use
Recommendations
Issues
Land use designation is Medium Density Residential
Proposed site for a CISD elementary school
Recommendation
Pending case approval, change the underlying land use designation to Public/Semi-Public. Although the current land use designation allows this use, a Public/Semi-Public land use designation
is more commonly associated with a school use.
Underlying Land Use
Recommendations
Issues
Land use designation is Public/Semi-Public & Low Density Residential
Proposed site for future DPS station and training facility
Recommendation
Change the boundary of the Public/Semi-Public design-ation to reflect the anticipated lot configuration. Although the Low Density Residential designation allows this use, a Public/
Semi-Public designation is more commonly associated with city facilities.
Underlying Land Use
Recommendations
Issues
Land use designation is Low Density Residential
Proposed site for a city park facility
Recommendation
Pending case approval, change the land use designation to Public Park/Open Space. Although the current land use designation allows this use, a Public Park/Open Space designation is
more commonly associated with public parks.
Underlying Land Use
Recommendations
Issues
Land use designation is Low Density Residential
Recent development of Estes Park Phase IV (2007) and Brentwood (2006) residential subdivisions
Brentwood = 1.04 du/acre
Estes Park IV = 1.46 du/acre
Recommendation
Change underlying land use designation to Medium Density Residential.
Provide alternatives and flexibility
Preserve Southlake’s unique character
Used by developers in lieu of the underlying land use category
Master planned developments
Optional Land Use Categories
Rural Conservation
intended to protect and preserve a portion of Southlake’s natural environment and rural character
provide flexibility in design to promote environmentally sensitive and efficient residential development.
Rural Conservation
Underlying Land Use
Recommendations
Issues
Land use designation is Low Density Residential w/ Rural Conservation Option
Development approval of Winfield Estates (anticipated completion 2010)
Density = 1.31 du/acre
Recommendation
Change underlying land use designation to Medium Density Residential.
Issues
Development of Winfield Estates significantly reduces possibility of successful Rural Conservation application
Recommendation
Remove Rural Conservation Overlay
Optional Land Use
Recommendations
Issues
Land use designation is Medium Density Residential w/Rural Conservation Option
Development of Cliffs at Clariden Ranch significantly reduces possibility of successful Rural Conservation application
Recommendation
Remove Rural Conservation Overlay
Optional Land Use
Recommendations
Issues
Land Use Designation is Low Density Residential
Optional Land Use design-ation is Rural Conservation
Development of Wimbledon Estates, St. Emilion, Villas Del Sol, and other properties along Sunshine Lane reduces possibility of Rural Conservation application
Recommendation
Remove Rural Conservation Overlay
Optional Land Use
Recommendations
Issues
Land Use Designation is Low Density Residential
No Optional Land Use designation
Considerable acreage of land developable within next 20 years
Recommendation
Add Rural Conservation Overlay
Land Use Committee Recommendation
Remove T-1 and T-2 from the Optional Land Use Map
North Sector Mobility Recommendations
M1: Prioritize the Construction of sidewalks in these specific areas:
Clariden Ranch to Clariden School
Kirkwood Hollow to new CISD elementary school
Highland to new CISD middle school
North Sector Recommendations
M2: Prioritize the Construction of North Kimball Avenue (Kirkwood Blvd to Dove) to accommodate DFW Connector traffic
North Sector Recommendations
M3: Develop a median plan for Kirkwood Boulevard
North Sector Recommendations
M4: Consider options for improving safety for motorists and cyclists sharing the roadway, such as:- Signage to alert drivers- Educational outreach materials- Dedicated bike lanes
Citywide Recommendations
M5: Increase access to existing and future parks and expand pedestrian linkages between park and recreational facilitiesM6: Improve pedestrian mobility along arterials:- Identify
gaps in the sidewalk network along arterials- Prioritize construction of these gaps
Citywide Recommendations
North Sector Environmental Resource Recommendations
North Sector Recommendations
E1: Explore opportunities for wildlife management
North Sector Recommendations
E3: Explore options for promotion of the Bob Jones Nature Center, such as adding information about the center and trail system to Southlake’s tourism website, www.visitsouthlaketexas.com.
Citywide Recommendations
E4: Maintain Tree City USA status
E5: Evaluate options for improving tree protection
Citywide Recommendations
E6: Develop a map of all areas with approved Tree Conservation Plans
E7: Update the Environmental Resource Protection Plan to include a discussion on local ecology and wildlife corridors.
E8: Update the Environmental Resource Protection Map
Citywide Recommendations
E9: Encourage development that allows floodplains, wetlands and stream corridors to remain in a natural state
Citywide Recommendations
E10: Minimize water pollution from runoff
Identify concrete drainage channels that may be rehabilitated
Minimize impervious surfaces in new development
Consider alternative storm water management devices
Encourage use of native/adapted landscaping
Continue/develop educational initiatives and partnerships
Preserve trees/vegetation adjacent to streams
Citywide Recommendations
E11: Address increasing water demand
Encourage use of native/adapted landscaping
Demonstration gardens
Public education
Program for citizens/businesses that decrease water use
Partnerships
Citywide Recommendations
E12: Air quality
Non-motorized travel options
Protect existing tree cover & plant more trees
Partnerships, educational initiatives
Citywide Recommendations
E13: Evaluate options for addressing and reducing light pollution
Citywide Recommendations
E14: Require maintenance plan as part of zoning application process for public/private parks.
North Sector Parks, Recreation and Open Space Recommendations
North Sector Recommendations
P1: Consider designating certain undeveloped areas of Bob Jones Park as Cross Timbers educational areas
P2: Expand natural resource education programs
North Sector Recommendations
P3: Educate the public on appropriate recreational use of sensitive lands
North Sector Recommendations
P4: Explore opportunities for additional passive recreational uses on Corps property in keeping with current Corps plans
North Sector Recommendations
P5: Develop recommendations on the proper use and maintenance of the Walnut Grove Trail System
Citywide Recommendations
P6: Develop internal park signage plans for all parks.
Changes Since LU Committee
Vision North Texas
Recommendation for Strategic Alignment & Implementation
Planning & Zoning Commission Action
April 8, 2010
Approved (5-0) as presented.
Questions & Discussion