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Item 7BCITY OF SOUTHLAKE MEMORANDUM April 14, 2010 To: From: Subject: Action Requested: Background Information: City Council Ken Baker, AICP — Director of Planning & Development Services Ordinance No. 971: Southlake 2030 North Sector Land Use Plan Consider the 1" reading for Ordinance No. 971: Southlake 2030 North Sector Land Use Plan. The City of Southlake approaches land use planning through sector planning, a method which divides the City into sectors to identify development issues and to develop recommendations for each individual area. This approach recognizes that planning issues are numerous and complex, and may vary from area to area or even site to site. In short, the purpose of a sector plan is to: • Establish a detailed background for the planning area, • Identify current development constraints and issues, • Identify features, resources and areas to be protected or improved, • Explore development opportunities and • List recommendations for the future development and conservation of the area. The first sector plan to be developed during the Southlake 2030 Plan is the North Sector Plan. As directed by the Land Use Plan Committee, staff has incorporated recommendations received from the SPIN meeting into the document as indicated in the following table: Issue /Concern from SPIN Meeting Document Revision Cyclists on N. White Chapel Blvd. Added M4 on page 21 and Dove Rd. Pedestrian sidewalks along arterials Added M6 on page 21 should be a priority Walnut Grove Trail is not mentioned Added brief information about the anywhere in the plan trail and a map on page 34; added P5 on page 37; expanded E2 on page 26 Access to trails along Corps Added M5 on page 21 Property; development of properties adjacent to Corps Property No mention of "ecology" in the plan Added E6 on page 27 Daytime water use for public / Expanded E10 on page 30 p rivate properties Neighborhood park land Added E13 on page 31 maintenance (e.g. Oak Pointe) In addition, all of the recommendation tables in the plan have been modified to include a column called "VNT Link" and "Responsible Department ". The "VNT Link" column relates the issues and recommendations to the guiding principles of the Vision North Texas document, North Texas 2050. The "Responsible Department" column identifies which department(s) will take the lead on implementing the recommendations. TL n Financial Considerations: None. Strategic Link: The North Sector Land Use Plan relates to all focus areas of the strategy map. Citizen Input/ Board Review: All meetings of the Southlake 2030 Land Use Plan Committee were open to the public. The following committee meetings were held to discuss the North Sector: • November 12, 2009 • January 27, 2010 • March 3, 2010 In addition, a SPIN citywide meeting was held on February 25, 2010 (see the SPIN report in Attachment A). A public hearing was held for this item at the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on April 8, 2010. A public hearing will also be scheduled for City Council pending approval of the 1s' reading. Planning & Zoning Commission: April 8, 2010; Approved (5 -0) as presented. Legal Review: None. Alternatives: Recommend modifications to the proposed North Sector Plan or move forward with the North Sector Plan as presented. Attachments: (A) SPIN Meeting Report Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VNTLink WGDTie Responsible No. Department M1 There is limited or no Prioritize the construction Consider prioritizing these Mobility, Pedestrian 3.1, 3.3, PDS,PW Pedestrian connectivity of sidewalks in these projects in the FY 2011 Infrastructure, Design, Efficient 3.5, 3.9 between schools and specificareas: sidewalk priority list. Performance Mobility6ptions residential areas in the • K irkwo o d H o [low to ImmediateIVbegintoutilize Managementand north sector. new CISD the Sidewalk Partnership 5erviceDe live ry, e lem entary school Programto expedite C1, C2 • Clariden Ranch to construction ofthese Clariden school facilities. • Highland to new CISD middle school Financial Considerations: None. Strategic Link: The North Sector Land Use Plan relates to all focus areas of the strategy map. Citizen Input/ Board Review: All meetings of the Southlake 2030 Land Use Plan Committee were open to the public. The following committee meetings were held to discuss the North Sector: • November 12, 2009 • January 27, 2010 • March 3, 2010 In addition, a SPIN citywide meeting was held on February 25, 2010 (see the SPIN report in Attachment A). A public hearing was held for this item at the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on April 8, 2010. A public hearing will also be scheduled for City Council pending approval of the 1s' reading. Planning & Zoning Commission: April 8, 2010; Approved (5 -0) as presented. Legal Review: None. Alternatives: Recommend modifications to the proposed North Sector Plan or move forward with the North Sector Plan as presented. Attachments: (A) SPIN Meeting Report (B) Ordinance No. 971 (C) Southlake 2030 North Sector Plan (D) Comments Received CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Attachment A SPIN MEETING REPORT PROJECT NAME: Southlake 2030 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan — North Sector Plan SPIN DISTRICTS: SPIN # 1, 2,3 & 4 MEETING DATE: February 25, 2010 MEETING LOCATION: 1400 MAIN STREET, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS MEETING ROOMS 3C & 3D TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Forty -One (41) • SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: • STAFF PRESENTING & PRESENT: Ken Baker, Director of Planning & Development Services, Clayton Comstock, Planner II, Jenny Crosby, Planner II, Daniel Cortez, Planner I, Gordon Mayer, City Engineer and Mike Starr, Fire Chief STAFF CONTACT: Clayton Comstock, (817)748 -8269; ccomstock(aDci. south lake. tx.us EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Situation The North Sector is bordered by Lake Grapevine to the north, T. W. King Rd. and Kirkwood Blvd. to the west and the City limits to the east. The southern boundary is defined by Highland Rd., SH 114 and the southern boundary of existing subdivisions between White Chapel Blvd. and N. Carroll Ave. Plan Details The North Sector Plan is the first of eight sector plans developed during the Southlake 2030 process. The sector has a distinctive rural character due to the large lot residential development pattern and the heavy concentration of natural landscape. As such, the primary objectives for planning in the north sector are the preservation and enhancement of the existing rural character and the preservation of natural areas. The North Sector Plan further addresses the unique characteristics and challenges of the north side and provides specific planning recommendations in regard to land use, mobility, environmental resources, as well as parks, recreation and open space. QUESTIONS / CONCERNS • Where was the Land Use Plan when Winfield Estates was approved? It doesn't match the current Land Use. o The Land Use Plan is used only as a tool to attempt to guide future development; when staff presents projects to boards and committees the land use designation is presented to them. • So the areas indicated on the map are what's changing in Land Use? CITY OF SOUTHLA KE o Staff has attempted to identify the areas that have been developed already and adjust the land use accordingly to be reflective of the development that exists there. • You're using a broad change to identify what's there, it's only a technicality to go denser, we should just keep it to Low Density Residential. • What is the threshold for Medium Density Residential, how dense is that? o Anything more than 1 dwelling unit (d /u) per acre. • That concerns me because wouldn't that allow a developer to go as dense as they would like? o Southlake does not have any high density land use designation, the most dense this land use would permit is lot sizes that average 20,000 square feet [Referring to Medium Density Residential]. The most dense area in the city would be the brownstones in Town Square. • What's the point of having a plan if it doesn't preclude what ends up getting built there, the plan keeps getting ignored? • Why do you want to remove the Rural Conservation from the Cliffs of Clariden Ranch? o Since the tract has already been developed with many homes on it the optional land use category wouldn't be necessary on the area as it is a tool for developers to develop land in a less environmentally disturbing way. • Where was the threshold for 20 acres for the Rural Conservation designation obtained from? o Staff did research during the 2025 process that indicated that a minimum of 20 acres is necessary for this type of development to be successful. • Who are you looking out for the developers or the citizens? • When Kimball Avenue gets widened are you ruling out any businesses going on Kimball? o The Rural Conservation is an option for whoever decides they want to develop, currently the land use is Low Density Residential and wouldn't permit for office zoning. • So you're saying this is allowing a developer to come in on a smaller tract and develop under the Rural Conservation? o The amount of land area is still required if someone decides to develop under the Rural Conservation optional land use but does act as an enabling tool to develop denser lots with more preserved open space that couldn't be developed. • There's a lot of cyclists going through White Chapel and Dove Road, shouldn't it be considered to add a bike lane or trail for the cyclists, it's a cyclists mecca out there? o A couple of options will be considered during the process of our Mobility Element of the Comprehensive Plan which could include much wider lanes for cyclists. Cyclists traditionally prefer the roads over any sidewalks particularly when they ride in groups. • The Walnut Grove Recreational Trail is something that is not in any of the city's literature or in any plan. CITY OF SOUTHLRKE o That could potentially be added as a recommendation to the plan. • The water is running at Bob Jones Park in the ponds and for their grass when we're being restricted heavily on water use, then they have a sign saying its well water, I'm sure it comes from the same aquifer, they should be restricted as well. • We need to be careful during development of the properties that are adjacent to the Corp of Engineers property because they could potentially block off access to the lake and trails. • 1 don't see ecological protection addressed in this plan and it wasn't in the previous plan, it is important to distinguish between environmental and ecological. o The 2025 plan was our first attempt at any kind of environmental resource protection identification, we're going to attempt to further elaborate and identify more issues and areas in the new one. • How can we get property designated by land use to ensure that it is maintained by the city and regularly done so; the open space by Oak Pointe is poorly maintained and we have not seen anyone come by for upkeep? o It is possible to require a maintenance plan by the developer when they have some open space within the development. If it is City parkland however, the Community Services Department should be maintaining that area. • Do you know if they would return that parkland at Oak Pointe to the HOA? o It may be possible but I couldn't say for certain right now. • 1 would simply like to comment that I am strongly opposed to any changes from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential or the removal of the Rural Conservation from any property. GENERAL CONCERNS • Density • Conservation • Tree Protection • Traffic • Implementation of the Plan SPIN Meeting Reports are general observations of SPIN Meetings by City staff and SPIN Representatives. The report is neither verbatim nor official meeting minutes; rather it serves to inform elected and appointed officials, City staff, and the public of the issues and questions raised by residents and the general responses made. Responses as summarized in this report should not be taken as guarantees by the applicant. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to follow the case through the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by City Council. ORDINANCE NO. 971 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE NORTH SECTOR PLAN AS AN ELEMENT OF THE SOUTHLAKE 2030 PLAN, THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE. WHEREAS, a Home Rule Charter of the City of Southlake, Texas, was approved by the voters in a duly called Charter election on April 4, 1987; and, WHEREAS, the Home Rule Charter, Chapter XI requires an update to the City's comprehensive plan elements every four years, WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the North Sector Plan is an element of the Southlake 2030 Plan, the City's Comprehensive Master Plan, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the North Sector Plan complies with the Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals, & Objectives, WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the North Sector Plan provides the guiding principles for all the elements of the Comprehensive Plan, including the Land Use and Master Thoroughfare Plans, for the North Sector, WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed that the North Sector Plan has been formulated with adequate public input, WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed that the recommendations in the North Sector Plan herein reflect the community's desires for the future development of the North Sector, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. All of the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the City Council hereby incorporates said findings into the body of this ordinance as if copied in its entirety. Section 2. The statements in `Exhibit 1' are hereby adopted as the North Sector Plan of the Southlake 2030 Plan. Section 3. The different elements of the Comprehensive Master Plan, as adopted and amended by the City Council from time to time, shall be kept on file in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Southlake, along with a copy of the ordinance and minute order of the Council so adopting or approving the same. Any existing element of the Comprehensive Master Plan which has been heretofore adopted by the City Council shall remain in full force until amended by the City Council as provided herein. Section 4. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed. Section 5. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. Section 6. The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby authorized to publish this ordinance in book or pamphlet form for general distribution among the public, and the operative provisions of this ordinance as so published shall be admissible in evidence in all courts without further proof than the production thereof. Section 7. The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to publish the proposed ordinance or its caption and penalty together with a notice setting out the time and place for a public hearing thereon at least ten (10) days before the second reading of this ordinance, and if this ordinance provides for the imposition of any penalty, fine or forfeiture for any violation of any of its provisions, then the City Secretary shall additionally publish this ordinance or its caption and penalty in the official City newspaper one time within ten days after final passage of this ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake. Section 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law, and it is so ordained. PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading the 20 day of April, 2010. John Terrell, MAYOR ATTEST: Lori Payne, CITY SECRETARY PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the 4 day of May, 2010. John Terrell, MAYOR ATTEST: Lori Payne, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY ATTORNEY DATE: ADOPTED: EFFECTIVE: W Q J F- 0 N 2030 DRAFT North Sector Plan April 28, 2010 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE 19 Abstract The North Sector Plan is the first of eight sector plans developed during the Southlake 2030 process. The sector has a distinctive rural character due to the large lot residential development pattern and the heavy concentration of natural landscape. As such, the primary objectives for planning in the north sector are the preservation and enhancement of the existing rural character and the preservation of natural areas. The North Sector Plan further addresses the unique characteristics and challenges of the north side and provides specific planning recommendations in regard to land use, mobility, environmental resources, as well as parks, recreation and open space. Sector Planning and Land Use Planning Introduction The City of Southlake's Land Use Plan serves as the community's vision for future development by allocating the appropriate location, concentration and intensity of future development by land use categories. The plan serves as a guide to all decision making as it pertains to the City's future development. The City of Southlake approaches land use planning through sector planning, a method which divides the City into sectors to identify development issues and to develop recommendations for each individual area. This approach recognizes that planning issues are numerous and complex, and may vary from area to area or even site to site. In short, the purpose of a sector plan is to: • Establish a detailed background for the planning area, • Identify current development constraints and issues, • Identify features, resources and areas to be protected or improved, • Explore development opportunities and • List recommendations for the future development and conservation of the area. Sector planning was first implemented in Southlake during the development of the Southlake 2025 Plan in 2004. The City was originally divided into nine planning areas, although some areas were combined during the actual planning process. For the purposes of the 2030 Plan, the City has been divided into eight sectors: North Sector Plan DRAFT April 28, 2010 Page i MAP 1: SOUTHLAKE 2030 PLANNING SECTORS z w non Xis rl , i"- - N 3 } 11 s ..Nsr_wo a wuMwa.Fe, � 4 YY�. �4�. r.HG..t aL ` _.., Q a .0 k M , nJliFlll €YILIICIB R6. WC040TIi'IXTBi RYd.. i G 7 509 5.0W 10.09d1 reel SOUTHLAKE 1 9 Seclor PlanAmas ' '!.4 CCAMDOR 471}9 L"OFdACC DR 93a CORREOR CENTRAL EAST NORTH SOOT" a ST f j] 1w 10 M)o Although recommendations may vary from area to area, all sector plans are intended to work together to support a desired direction for growth as outlined in the adopted Vision, Goals and Objectives of the Southlake 2030 Plan (Ordinance No. 960). As such, the land use recommendations from the sector plans are consolidated to create one cohesive document for the City as a whole and the result is the City's Land Use Plan. Recommendations developed in the sector plans will also be incorporated into other plan elements, such as the Master Thoroughfare Plan and Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, as appropriate. In addition, the sector plans will be utilized in setting priorities in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) planning process, updating current development ordinances and creating new planning related ordinances or programs as needed. Relationship to Southlake's Strategic Management System Strategic planning is an ongoing process where resources, critical concerns, community priorities and citizen needs are combined to produce both a plan for the future and a measure for results. More specifically, Southlake's Strategic Management System links the city's day -to -day activities to a North Sector Plan DRAFT April 28, 2010 Page ii comprehensive long term strategy for public policy and management decisions. The Strategic Management System identifies Strategic Focus Areas and Objectives to guide effective and efficient resource allocation and provides benchmarks to assess performance. The Strategic Focus Areas and Objectives are driven by the City's Citizen Survey and are outlined in the City's Strategy Map (please see Appendix B). The Strategic Management System guided the development of the Southlake 2030 Plan Vision, Goals and Objectives (VGO), which define a desired direction for growth for the City. As such, all recommendations in the Southlake 2030 Plan are tied to at least one Strategic Focus Area from the Strategic Management System and at least one Objective from the Adopted Vision, Goals and Objectives. Relationship to Vision North Texas Vision North Texas is a public, private, non - profit and academic partnership headed by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the Urban Land Institute, and the University of Texas at Arlington. The partnership was created to serve as a forum for discussion, research, and action on issues related to the growth and development of North Central Texas. In addition, the partnership strives to increase public awareness about important regional land use issues and to build support for initiatives that create a successful and sustainable future for North Texas. Over the last few years, Vision North Texas has invited stakeholders from across the region to participate in a series of workshops to develop a vision for the region's future as well as an action plan to achieve that vision. The result of these workshops is North Texas 2050, which describes the preferred future envisioned by Vision North Texas participants. The document also provides guiding principles to help decision - makers achieve the regional vision. The City of Southlake recognizes the importance of the regional vision and has worked to align the Southlake 2030 Plan with North Texas 2050. All North Sector Plan DRAFT April 28, 2010 Page iii Southlake 2030 recommendations are linked to at least one of the guiding principles (please see Appendix C). Additional information on North Texas 2050 and Vision North Texas is available at www.visionnorthtexas.org. North Sector Plan DRAFT April 28, 2010 Page iv Table of Contents Abstract Land Use Planning and Sector Planning Introduction 1.0 Introduction to the North Sector 1.1 Character of the Sector 1.2 Preliminary Analysis 1.2.1 Existing Land Use Distribution 1.2.2 Existing Zoning 1.2.3 Demographic Summary 1.2.4 Recent Development Changes 2.0 Planning Challenges and Issues 3.0 Land Use Recommendations 4.0 Mobility Recommendations 4.1 North Sector Transportation Network 4.2 Recommendations 5.0 Environmental Resource Recommendations 5.1 Cross Timbers Ecosystem 5.2 Tree Protection 5.3 Wildlife Management 5.4 Recommendations 6.0 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Recommendations Appendix A: Adopted Southlake 2030 Plan Vision, Goals and Objectives Appendix B: City of Southlake Strategy Map Appendix C: Vision North Texas Guiding Principles North Sector Plan DRAFT April 28, 2010 Page v 1.0 Introduction to the North Sector The North Sector is bordered by Lake Grapevine to the north, T. W. King Rd. and Kirkwood Blvd. to the west and the City limits to the east. The southern boundary is defined by Highland Rd., SH 114 and the southern boundary of existing subdivisions between White Chapel Blvd. and N. Carroll Ave. MAP 2: SOUTHLAKE 2030 NORTH SECTOR BOUNDARIES 1.1 Character of the Sector SOUTHLAKE 1 9 MMSEMA M" CAY Un4 lI IIFF��/I L. L�_7il The north side of Southlake is characterized by large residential lots, large lot neighborhoods, equestrian uses, significant natural features such as tree cover and flora, lakes, streams and ponds, rural road sections, parks, schools and the Corps of Engineers property. It is not uncommon to see deer, turkey, coyotes, roadrunner, native birds or other species more commonly found in less developed areas outside the Metroplex. It is also part of the Cross Timbers ecosystem and sufficient non - fragmented areas have been retained to date to allow this system to exist in the City. DRAFT North Sector Plan April 28, 2010 Page 1 a a y [ { t 4l . N 1.1 Character of the Sector SOUTHLAKE 1 9 MMSEMA M" CAY Un4 lI IIFF��/I L. L�_7il The north side of Southlake is characterized by large residential lots, large lot neighborhoods, equestrian uses, significant natural features such as tree cover and flora, lakes, streams and ponds, rural road sections, parks, schools and the Corps of Engineers property. It is not uncommon to see deer, turkey, coyotes, roadrunner, native birds or other species more commonly found in less developed areas outside the Metroplex. It is also part of the Cross Timbers ecosystem and sufficient non - fragmented areas have been retained to date to allow this system to exist in the City. DRAFT North Sector Plan April 28, 2010 Page 1 Typical house in the North Sector Plan Area Equestrian trailhead Most of the land in the north sector is either developed (with single family residential uses) or protected (as Corps property or parkland). There is very little commercial development in the sector. Although equestrian estates are found throughout Southlake, the majority are located in the north side. In addition, several properties in the area are devoted primarily to livestock uses. These features and the development pattern in the north area provide Southlake with a distinctive rural character which differentiates it from other cities in the region. As the Metroplex's population continues to grow rapidly and surrounding communities face build -out, this type of development pattern will become less probable. Accordingly, the preservation of the rural character in the north side of Southlake is of the utmost importance to the citizens. Preservation of the north side's development pattern will provide an exceptional environment in the middle of one of the most rapidly developing areas of the country. Also, as available developable land becomes scarce in Tarrant County, this unique type of development pattern will help maintain and even increase property values over other more typical or standard types of development. 1.2 Preliminary Analysis To fully understand the development issues facing the north side, an analysis of existing conditions is critical. The following section offers an assessment of the existing land uses, zoning and demographics as well as a description of recent development changes in the north sector. 1.2.1 Existing Land Use Distribution The distribution of existing land uses indicates that over half of the 3,999 acres in the north sector is comprised of residential uses (2,159 acres). Almost 30% of the total area is Corps Property and Parks and Open Space (1,137 acres). Commercial property comprises less than one percent of the sector, consisting of approximately six acres of retail land at the intersection of Kimball Ave. and Dove Rd. and eleven acres of industrial land. Only about 267 acres (6 %) is vacant or underdeveloped land that is DRAFT North Sector Plan April 28, 2010 Page 2 suitable for further development. Recent developments have been residential in nature and include the Estes Park subdivision. TABLE 1: NORTH SECTOR EXISTING LAND USES Existing Land Use Residential Acres 2159 Percentage 54.0% Corp Property/ Flood Plain 790 19.7% Parks & Open Space 347 8.7% Vacant/ Underdeveloped 267 6.7% Lake Grapevine 311 7.8% Public / Civic / Religious 108 2.7% Commercial / Industrial 17 0.4% Totals 3999 100% Existing Land Uses Residential Corp Property / Flood Plain Parks & Open Space Vacant / Underdeveloped • Lake Grapevine Public / Civic / Religious • Commercial / Industrial DRAFT North Sector Plan April 28, 2010 Page 3 The map below illustrates existing conditions of the north area. The classifications are based on the Land Based Classification Standards (LBCS) model developed by the American Planning Association. This model extends the notion of classifying land uses by refining traditional categories into multiple dimensions, such as activities, functions, building types, site development character, and ownership constraints. Each dimension has its own set of categories and subcategories. These multiple dimensions allow users to have precise control over land -use classifications. MAP 3: NORTH SECTOR EXISTING LAND USES PLEZ fv.. am i Mtti wgwr.irw�. \4 Jk�\ 1.2.2 Existing Zoning Existing Land Use A or Pjan A ma LepwiQ .,- c.riAdaapr�e�. ;mrl�r � 'i'RRL'P Tamar.. � nrwrr �x rwe�]+w'+awrr 4� ".c�xar LTI a'p � 4',r3y{ta kX+FGa1M TAy'!. Ilt�l'4 W1dl1. r1f1. Mv�Y7A.AdhAft , WW;PW VaM W MWW Ek tRSAI Fiw!L R � N4�tl "VA" � Aar.. Lasr� aL'prlii �� Rw*egY w L1.ar'K� M�MF9 �4&ai `:- Na lil �n Famed w UKY�+i +�rMY P Sew • 1:3&x}} C.i Gr. Ist1ilnp "'a $A The north side area is zoned primarily agricultural or residential. Much of the agriculturally zoned property is park property or Corps of Engineers land. Residential zoning is mostly "SF1 -A" Single Family Residential District (1 acre lot size minimum), although many of the newer subdivisions, including Estes Park, Cliffs at Clariden Ranch and Oak Pointe, are zoned "RPUD" Residential Planned Unit Development. There are some smaller residential lots in the sector that are zoned "SF -20B" Single Family Residential District (20,000 sq. ft. lot size minimum), such as the Dove Estates and South Lake Park subdivisions. In addition, "MH" Manufactured Housing District zoning is found along the northern end of T.W. King Road. DRAFT North Sector Plan April 28, 2010 Page 4 MAP 4: NORTH SECTOR ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS Zoning ?"M Secfaf R&P Alea Ld�Wnd 1.1 o an C -1 rM ., I"9 E_' j 1.2.3 Demographic Summary � Ieen,E ]6®9 Yy There are approximately 5,730 people and 1,747 households in the north sector. The median lot size is almost one acre, and the median property value is just over $400,000. TABLE 2: NORTH SECTOR DEMOGRAPHIC SUMMARY Total Population 5,730 Total Households 1,747 Median Property Value $ 402,800 Median Living Area 3,579 sq. ft. Median Lot Size 0.99 acre Net Density 0.9 du /acre DRAFT North Sector Plan April 28, 2010 Page 5 1.2.4 Recent Development Changes The most significant developments in the sector in the past few years have been the Estes Park subdivision and other smaller subdivisions, such as Cotswold Valley and Wimbledon Estates, which have changed the character of the southern part of the area adjacent to properties along the SH 114 corridor. MAP 5: RECENT (5 YEAR) DEVELOPMENT SINCE SOUTHLAKE 2025 ADOPTION As a result of the additional residential development, traffic counts in the area have increased in the last few years. The segment of N. Carroll Ave. between Highland St. and Dove Rd. saw a 42% increase in daily trips from 2006 to 2009, although some of that increase was due to construction traffic. Daily trips DRAFT North Sector Plan April 28, 2010 Page 6 . _ .... � Centre. aa.?s*f114 •: _ v� , Ord DrAP -W 7 grit" moo +�, iewo-+*nt.i 9rxn�. i-Y �, ""��• on Highland St. between Kimball Ave. and N. Carroll Ave. increased by 24% during the same time period. Traffic counts on roads farther to the north have remained relatively stable. Another recent change in the north sector was the opening of the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve in 2008. Located on East Bob Jones Road, the nature center and preserve is a City of Southlake park that hosts a variety of events and programs, such as bird walks, star parties (in partnership with the Fort Worth Astronomical Society), guided hikes, a camera club and much more. As such, the nature center and preserve attracts visitors of all ages from Tarrant County, Denton County and beyond. Although the City has not historically tracked traffic counts on East Bob Jones Road, the opening of the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve has likely increased daily trips on this roadway. A few properties in the sector remain that are undeveloped or have the potential for redevelopment. However, the primary objectives for planning in the north sector are the preservation and enhancement of the existing rural character and the preservation of natural areas. 1.2.5 Future Changes to the Area Beyond the existing development pattern, consideration must also be given to expected or proposed changes to the area. For example, build -out of approved subdivisions in the north sector will continue to change the character of the area. Anticipated changes from subdivision build -out include increased traffic counts and increased demand for city services. Another expected change in the north sector is the opening of a new city park, Liberty Park at Sheltonwood, along East Dove Road. The park is currently under construction and will include a pavilion, playground, wildflower meadow, pond, trails and parking. The opening of the park increases the need for sidewalks and trails along Dove Road to provide pedestrian access. At present, an 8 foot trail is planned for construction along the north side of Dove Road. Additional projects in the north sector that have been submitted as development cases and are currently under consideration include a Carroll Independent School District elementary school along North White Chapel Boulevard, a Department of Public Safety station and training facility along Dove Road and a public park along Dove Road. The sites where these developments are proposed require careful consideration in regard to land use designation and mobility recommendations. There are also impending developments in adjacent plan areas that will impact the north sector, such as a new middle school, the Carillon development and Gateway Church: • Carroll Independent School District Middle School: A zoning change, site plan, and final plat have been approved for a new Carroll Independent School District middle school that will be located on the south side of the 1800 block of East Highland Street. This school is expected to replace the existing Carroll Middle School located at the northwest corner of North Carroll Avenue and East Dove Street. The existing Carroll Middle School will become administrative offices for the Carroll Independent School District. The construction of the new school increases the need for sidewalks near Highland Street to provide pedestrian access. • Carillon: Carillon is an approximately 285 acre mixed use development at the northeast corner of N. White Chapel Boulevard and S.H. 114 that is planned to include retail, office and residential uses as well as an arts center. DRAFT North Sector Plan April 28, 2010 Page 7 Gateway Church: Gateway Church is constructing a new facility adjacent to S.H. 114 between N. Kimball Avenue and N. Carroll Avenue. Phase I will include a 4,000 seat auditorium, a bookstore and coffee shop, classrooms and children's play area. The development also includes construction of two new roads (Grace Lane and Blessed Way). DRAFT North Sector Plan April 28, 2010 Page 8 2.0 Planning Challenges and Issues Protection of the north side area's distinct character is not without its challenges. New development, particularly in the form of public facilities such as the middle school and elementary school, a park, and a north side DPS facility are planned. While these types of facilities are needed to serve the population, integrating them into the existing character of the area and providing vehicle and pedestrian access is critical. In addition, completion of Kirkwood Boulevard will present new challenges that the north sector has not faced before. Kirkwood Boulevard is a four lane divided roadway that runs along the length of the City east to west, north of SH 114. The facility is designed to improve traffic flow and safety and allow residents to access schools, shopping, parks and neighborhoods without having to utilize SH 114. Currently, portions of this roadway are being built in conjunction with the Gateway Church project and a portion of the roadway exists today on the Sabre campus. Development along this roadway is anticipated to be less intense than S.H. 114 and F.M. 1709 in terms of commercial and retail development. In addition, this roadway will serve as an entryway to the north and must be designed in a manner that respects the rural character of the northern areas of the City. A regional transportation project, the DFW Connector Project, is also expected to impact the north sector. This 8.4 -mile, $1.02 billion project includes reconstructing and expanding the S.H. 114 and S.H. 121 interchange and building continuous frontage road lanes along S.H. 114 between William D. Tate Avenue and Northwest Highway. The project also includes adding an approximately 4 mile section of tolled managed lanes to S.H. 114 that will run roughly from near S.H. 26 to just east of the Tarrant County /Dallas County line. In order to access the tolled managed lanes heading eastbound, drivers will need to access S.H. 114 no later than Kimball Avenue. This will likely increase traffic volumes on N. Kimball Avenue during peak AM as a result of Grapevine citizens utilizing N. Kimball in the morning to access the DFW Connector managed facilities. Another unique challenge in the north sector is the appropriate use, development and conservation of the parkland and Corps of Engineers land in the area. The north sector is home to the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve, the largest City park within the City. The Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve is also a partnership of the Bob Jones Nature Center organization (a 501c3 nonprofit) and the City of Southlake. The City has also entered into a lease for 218 acres of U.S. Corps of Engineers property, purchased an adjacent horse ranch and an additional 30 acres at the far end of E. Bob Jones Road with lakefront access. Altogether the Bob Jones park and adjacent Corps of Engineer's property represents nearly 500 acres of prime native Cross Timbers habitat. The Nature Center will play a critical role in the education and preservation of a prime remnant of the Cross Timbers region. Along with the adopted Vision, Goals and Objectives of the Southlake 2030 Plan, these challenges and issues serve as the basis for many of the recommendations outlined in the following chapters. DRAFT North Sector Plan April 28, 2010 Page 9 3.0 Land Use Recommendations In the context of comprehensive planning, "land use" typically refers to future land use designations as shown on the Future Land Use Map. The Future Land Use Map illustrates the desired location and distribution of land uses throughout the City, as opposed to the Existing Land Use Map (discussed is Section 1.2.1) which shows how land is currently being utilized. As such, the Future Land Use Map is an important visual tool used by city decision - makers, city staff, developers, and citizens to understand the community's desired development pattern. Using the Southlake 2030 Plan Vision, Goals and Objectives as a guide and taking the challenges and issues identified in the previous chapter into consideration, the Southlake 2025 Plan Future Land Use Map was reviewed for sites that may require land use designation changes. Several sites were identified for a land use designation revision, primarily due to development changes that have occurred or are expected to occur in the near future. The following maps highlight the areas with recommended land use designation changes. The numbers on the maps correspond to the reference numbers in the table that follows the maps. 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LEI It71 L01 IU 4JSC 1'C 0 UU I I I I I IC 1114 Ci LI UJ IS 1 030 Legend end [� North Sedar Saindary Reh onwlkaade+d Remc:als Rec=m wdedAck Want RC T -1 T=: EC -1 Fc -. EC -R ne. a,� IM 1lolyt v�kd� w9 4 ®YID w+rn s4F i4 f�y!:wYnYiYM i �€+ri elwypi wh! 471iMy ?e�rr:F+llAtmfrlp+ w• r+ia!6 Don cn*aA 01- ;2 CkLaeh3neY't71' Pled.an7 .rt.�r�� [ ..fir 4W Drmbpmre -L The land use recommendations are outlined in the following table. The numbers in the first column of the table are references to the numbers in the preceding two maps. The second column provides a brief description of the issues specific to the site and the third column provides recommendations to address DRAFT North Sector Plan April 28, 2010 Page 12 the issues. The implementation metric in the fourth column is a quantifiable goal with a specified deadline for achievement. The "Strategic Link" and "VGO Tie" relate the issues, recommendations and implementation metrics to Strategic Focus Areas from the City's Strategy Map and to specific objectives from the adopted Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives. The "VNT Link" column relates the issues and recommendations to the guiding principles of the Vision North Texas document, North Texas 2050. The final column provides the abbreviation for the department(s) that will take the lead on the implementation of the recommendations. This format is followed for all the recommendation tables in this plan. 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Over the past several decades, the physical, social and economic success Southlake has experienced can be attributed in part to the City's transportation network. The highways, streets, paths, railway and proximity to the Dallas -Fort Worth International Airport that provide mobility within the City and access to points beyond have caused Southlake to transition from a relatively isolated community at its incorporation to a premier City in the DFW Metroplex and beyond today. However, the same transportation network has also created adverse side effects: traffic congestion due to regional travel patterns, increased pollutant emissions and high stress levels due to commuting. Despite the north sector's rural characteristics, the area is still faced with these mobility issues. 4.1 North Sector Transportation Network The north sector of Southlake is characterized by more rural thoroughfares when in comparison to other areas of the City. The primary east west corridors through this sector are Dove Road and Bob Jones Road. The primary north south corridors consist of T.W. King Road, White Chapel Boulevard, N. Carroll Avenue and Kimball Avenue. The City will have two new traffic circles in the study area constructed by the fall of 2010. These facilities are located at Carroll Avenue and Dove Street and White Chapel Boulevard and Dove Street. A portion of Kirkwood Boulevard (Kimball to the Gateway Church site) has recently been completed and is open to the public. The City will extend Kirkwood Boulevard to Highland prior to the opening of the new Middle School. The City is also planning to begin the widening of Kimball Avenue from 2 lanes to 4 lanes from SH 114 to Patterson Pond Rd (Phase 1) in 2010. Phase II of the Kimball Ave. widening project (Patterson Pond to Dove St.) is planned at a later date depending on funding availability. The City of Southlake places a high priority on sidewalks and trails for both mobility and recreation. Currently the City has an approved Sidewalk Pathways Plan which indicates the location of future DRAFT North Sector Plan April 28, 2010 Page 18 sidewalk facilities in the City and priorities these facilities for construction. Also, the City of Southlake ensures construction of sidewalks by the following actions: 1) allocates approximately $400,000 annually for the construction of trails and sidewalks in the CIP (Capital Improvements Program); 2) seeks grants for funding; 3) requires new development to construct sidewalks along public streets adjacent to the site; 4) implemented the sidewalk matching program (a 50% cost sharing program for the design and construction of sidewalks within neighborhoods); and 5) implemented the Sidewalk Partnership program (promotes the dedication of easements by citizens and business for the construction of sidewalks). Although there are sidewalk segments along Dove Road, N. Carroll Avenue and N. White Chapel Boulevard, most of the major roadways in the north sector lack sidewalks and trails. The sidewalk segments that are in place are not contiguous and as such do not provide an effective pathways network. Despite the lack of sidewalks along roadways, the north sector has an impressive network of hiking and equestrian trails (totaling approximately 15 miles) on City parkland and on Corps of Engineers property. The City's planned pedestrian and bike path network is intended to provide connections between schools, shopping centers, parks, work and residential areas. With the proposed addition of an elementary school along N. White Chapel Boulevard, the construction of Liberty Park at Sheltonwood, the proposed construction of a city park along Dove Road and ongoing residential construction in and around the north sector, pedestrian mobility is becoming an even more critical issue in the area. 5.2 North Sector Mobility Recommendations In coordination with the Vision, Goals & Objectives, adopted by City Council in November 2009, the following table lists the recommendations for the north sector plan area regarding mobility. For a description of each column heading, please refer to the legend that following the table. DRAFT North Sector Plan April 28, 2010 Page 19 N Z _0 a 0 z 5 W L 0 U W OC J_ m C 0 G 0 ri LLI 2 H OC 0 4 W J m a H W +' C c E o m a a CL V) V V w N � M Ql l0 Ql lh O M M M rl 0 i--I Ln r-I Ql Ln r-I M M M M C � O O — — C `? 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As such, the City of Southlake places a high priority on the protection and conservation of the community's natural assets. "Environmental resources" in this section primarily refer to natural amenities, such as trees, water, soil, air, and wildlife. A more detailed discussion on sustainability, including topics such as energy use, waste reduction, and recycling, may be found in the Sustainability Plan. The primary environmental resource issues in the North Sector are protection and conservation of the Cross Timbers, tree protection, and wildlife management, as discussed below. 5.1 Cross Timbers Ecosystem Southlake is part of the Cross Timbers ecosystem, an ecological region that spans from southern Kansas to Central Texas. The Cross Timbers is characterized in part by Post Oaks, Blackjack Oaks, Cedar Elms, American Elms and grasslands and is home to a diversity of wildlife. Throughout this document, "Cross Timbers habitat" and "natural landscape" will be used interchangeably. The North Sector is unique in that it is bordered by Lake Grapevine and has the largest concentration of uncultivated Cross Timbers habitat in the City. Although much of this habitat was significantly altered by the construction of Lake Grapevine in the 1950s and from other human activities, it has developed naturally into a vibrant and diverse environment. This uncultivated, natural landscape is primarily found on Corps of Engineers land and undisturbed park property. The natural areas in the North Sector vary considerably, from sandy, rocky shoreline (adjacent to Lake Grapevine) to heavily wooded areas with intermittent meadows. Key Points to Consider • The Corps property around Lake Grapevine provides wildlife corridors between adjoining cities. • The wildlife habitat around Lake Grapevine is unique and distinct. • There is a significant concentration of relatively undisturbed natural landscape. • The presence of the Bob Jones Nature Center and abundance of relatively undisturbed natural landscape provide unique opportunities for natural resource education. 5.2 Tree Protection Trees provide a multitude of benefits, such as reducing air pollution, improving water quality, moderating climate, reducing erosion, supplying food and shelter for wildlife, providing beauty and DRAFT North Sector Plan April 28, 2010 Page 23 increasing property values. Southlake recognizes the importance of trees and strives to protect, maintain, and enhance the City's urban forest. Although the City has always valued its trees, increased emphasis has been placed on tree protection in recent years as the City faces build -out. For example, certain areas with significant tree cover were identified as areas recommended for preservation with the approval of the Southlake 2025 Environmental Resource Protection Plan in 2005. In addition, the City's tree protection regulations were strengthened through the adoption of a new Tree Preservation Ordinance in 2006. The Tree Preservation Ordinance was further amended in 2007 to require the posting of the approved Tree Conservation Plan at all construction sites. These efforts have not gone unnoticed. In 2006, Southlake received the Project Planning Award for the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance from the Midwest Section of the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association. That same year, the Cross Timbers Urban Forestry Council selected the Southlake 2025 Plan for their Urban Forestry Award. In addition, the City has received Tree City USA certification for 12 years and 11 Growth Awards from the National Arbor Day Foundation. Despite these advancements, there is still much work to be done to improve tree protection within the City and Southlake is always considering options to improve the protection and maintenance of the urban forest. By working with developers, builders, engineers, landscape architects and homeowners we can preserve the integrity of the Cross Timbers and create a sustainable environment for the trees and the community. As discussed previously, the North Sector has an abundance of trees. Most of these trees are characteristic of the Cross Timbers ecosystem, including Post Oaks, Blackjack Oaks, Cedar Elms, American Elms, Hackberries, Pecans, and Cottonwoods. 5.3 Wildlife Management The abundance of native trees and vegetation as well as the proximity to Lake Grapevine make the North Sector an ideal home for many animal species. While most species are welcome to some degree, active management is sometimes required for any or all of the following reasons: • To protect human health and safety; • To minimize damage to the ecosystem due to unnaturally high numbers of a particular species or due to the presence of a non - native species; • To minimize damage to personal property; • To protect rare, threatened or endangered species. At present, the most common nuisance species in the North Sector is feral hogs. Examples of other species that are sometimes problematic include coyotes, beavers, foxes, deer, ducks, gophers, moles, rabbits, raccoons, skunks and opossums. DRAFT North Sector Plan April 28, 2010 Page 24 5.4 North Sector Environmental Resource Recommendations Based on the Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals, and Objectives and with consideration for the unique environmental features of the north sector, the following general environmental resource recommendations are proposed. 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