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WS Item 4Development Regulations & Standards for Southlake’s Southeast Quadrant City Council Work Session August 7, 2007 Purpose The purpose of the work session is to provide City Council an overview of development patterns in the SE portion of the city that are a result of past and current land use and zoning regulations and determine if any changes to the land use plan, zoning districts or zoning ordinance are required based on changing conditions. Overview Masonry Ordinance 1995 Corridor Plan Summary Corridor Overlay & Residential Adjacency Standards Existing context Character of existing and new development Issues for consideration Discussion Masonry Ordinance 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. 1995 Corridor Study 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 Recommendations for Land Use along Corridors Corridor Overlay & Residential Adjacency Standards 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 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 Residential Adjacency 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 Standards Roof design standards Screening Facade Articulation Loading and service areas Areas currently exempt from corridor overlay & residential adjacency Existing Area Context SH 26 SH 114 FM 1709 S. Kimball Ave Brumlow Ave E. Continental Ave * Area defined as “Area G” in Southlake 2025 Plan Existing Area Context Existing land uses Office / Warehouse Heavy Industrial Office / Warehouse Vacant School Church CISD Stadium Residential Vacant Vacant Retail Existing Land Uses Southeast Quadrant Grapevine * Area defined as “Area G” in Southlake 2025 Plan Future Land Use Designations (include DFW noise overlay zone) Existing Area Context 75 ‘LDN’ 65 ‘LDN’ Land Use Breakdown Existing Zoning Existing Area Context Current Zoning 2006 Land Use Assumptions 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 Issues for Consideration What does Southlake 2025 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 CHANGING CHARACTER ? 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 Discussion What is the city’s desired outcome for this area as it relates to: Mix of land uses Zoning Corridor development Other How can quantify results? What are the next steps – short and long term? QUESTIONS 1993 Land Use Plan