WS Item 4Ordinance No. 480-SSSNon-Residential Development Overlay
City Council Work Session
February 5, 2008
The purpose of 480-SSS (Non-Residential Development Overlay) is to provide minimum standards for new non-residential developments that do not fall within the requirements of either the
Corridor Overlay or the Residential Adjacency Standards.
The purpose of this work session is to gather City Council input on the proposal.
Purpose
Presentation Outline
Background
Basis for Consideration
Area of 480-SSS Applicability
Summary of 480-SSS Ordinance
Summary of the SPIN meeting
Questions & Discussion
Background
Established in 1992
All buildings constructed on property zoned office, commercial, business or community services must have a masonry material covering at least 80% of all four walls.
All buildings zoned industrial must have a masonry material, wood or glass.
Masonry Ordinance
Provided guidelines to the City on issues relating to development of the City’s prominent roadways
Analysis and urban design recommendations on three major commercial corridors (S.H. 114, F.M. 1709, and F.M. 1938)
Recommended a system of portals along major entry ways
Recommended specific strategies to provide visual unity and order to these corridors
1995 Corridor Study
Recommendations for Land Use along Corridors
Applicability of Corridor Overlay:
100’ from future R-O-W of SH 114, FM 1709, & F.M. 1938
Village Center (Area bounded by Carroll Ave, 114, & 1709)
Established to:
Enhance destination activities along 114 and Village Center area to encourage pedestrian oriented retail and entertainment uses
Enhance residential character along 1709 with local service retail, offices, and institutional uses
Create a service corridor along 1938 (south of 1709) with light industrial, large scale retail, and wholesale uses
Corridor Overlay & Residential Adjacency Standards
Development standards include
Council approval of concept or site plan
Architectural & Site Design Standards:
Roof design
Mechanical equipment screening
Facade articulation
Limitation on reflective glass
Parking, setbacks, landscaping, outdoor storage
Corridor Overlay Standards
Applicability:
400’ from all single-family residential property lines and LDR or MDR designated properties
200’ from MH zoned property that is also designated as LDR or MDR
Established to preserve the integrity of residential neighborhoods
Residential Adjacency
Roof design standards
Screening
Facade Articulation
Loading and service areas
Residential Adjacency Standards
Basis for Consideration
Site Specific Examples
Pre-1992 Development
Council Approval where Residential Adjacency and/or Corridor Overlay Applies
Council Approval where standards do not apply (Southlake Logo and Elite Suites)
Administrative Approval
Pre Corridor Overlay Development
Council Approval where Residential Adjacency and/or Corridor Overlay Applies
Charleston Office Court
Saint Johns Baptist Church
Myan Plaza Offices
Council Approval Where Standards Do Not Apply
Elite Suites Pet Hotel
Lot 2, Commerce Business Park
Council Approval Where Standards Do Not Apply
Stacy Furniture Warehouse
Dragon Stadium
Administrative Approval Only
Green Meadow
Green Meadow
Commerce Business Park
Commerce Business Park
Administrative Approval Only
Cornerstone Business Park
Cornerstone Business Park
Cornerstone Business Park
Commerce Business Park
What does Southlake 2025 Plan Recommend?
Connection to Regional Cottonbelt Trail System
Establishing S. Kimball Ave as a critical north/south link from SH 114 to SH 26
Limit higher intensity industrial uses along SH 26 and provide incentives for improving overall visual appearance
Evaluate potential for redevelopment of northwest corner of Brumlow and SH 26 for transit-supportive uses
Connection to Regional Cottonbelt Trail System
Establishing S. Kimball Ave as a critical north/south link from SH 114 to SH 26
Uses along SH 26 and overall visual appearance
Potential for redevelopment of northwest corner of Brumlow and SH 26 for transit-supportive uses
Consistent Development north of FM 1709
Basis for Consideration
Cottonbelt commuter rail line from Downtown Fort Worth to DFW International airport
Cottonbelt Trail connection – part of North Texas Bike Web
Dragon
Stadium
S. Kimball Avenue:
Major entry portal into the city
Potential impact of traffic redistribution due to funnel construction
Dragon Stadium – a critical high visibility site
S. Kimball Ave
Major Entry Portal
Industrial uses along Continental Blvd changing to residential (Tealwood); Timberline/Woodsey redevelopment)???
Proximity of major residential neighborhoods to the west
Existing character of East Continental & Brumlow
Cottonbelt Trail & Commuter Railway
Development/Redevelopment Potential
Issues to Consider for Brumlow Corridor
Strategic Focus Areas
Area of 480-SSS Applicability
Areas currently exempt from corridor overlay & residential adjacency
730 Acres
Developed versus Undeveloped Land Subject to 480-SSS
298 A
432 A
Undeveloped Acreage (432) by Zoning
Zone Acreage Zone Acreage
Subtract NRPUD & SP
432 Acres – 184 Acres = 248 Acres
Summary of 480-SSS Ordinance
COMPARISONCorridor Overlay v. 480-SSS
COMPARISONCorridor Overlay v. 480-SSS
COMPARISONCorridor Overlay v. 480-SSS
SPIN MEETING
Questions & Discussion