Item 6GCity of Southlake
Department of Planning & Development Services
S T A F F R E P O R T
September 12, 2007
CP 07-003
CASE NO:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Request for South Village at Watermere
PROJECT:
REQUEST:Keller Watermere, L.P. and Southlake Watermark Holdings, L.P. is requesting an
amendment to the Future Land Use Plan to change the land use designation from
Public/Semi-Public to Medium Density Residential. The subject property is
approximately 29.55 acres located at 2271 Union Church Road. This property
does not have an optional land use designation.
This request stems from a proposal to develop a residential community known as
the South Village at Watermere. The amendment is associated with a requested
zoning change from “AG” Agricultural District to “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan
District (case ZA07-097) and a zoning change from “AG” Agricultural District to
“R-PUD” Residential Planned Unit Development (case ZA07-098).
ACTION NEEDED: Consider comprehensive plan amendment
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background and Context Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Supporting Information and Exhibits
(D) Applicant’s Letter
(E) Resoultion No. 07-057
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (748-8067) or Jenny Crosby (748-8195)
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT INFORMATION
Existing Land Uses & Zoning
The subject property is currently underdeveloped and the houses and accessory structures that were
previously on the property have been removed. The property is bordered by residential uses to the east,
west and north and Union Church Road to the south. Across Union Church Road, there are also
residential uses in the City of Keller.
The current zoning of the property is “AG” Agricultural District. The proposed zoning is “R-PUD”
Residential Planned Unit Development (case ZA07-098) and “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District (case
ZA07-097).
Existing Land Uses Existing Zoning Map
Mobility
The Mobility and Master Thoroughfare Plan recommends Union Church Road to be a 2-lane, undivided
collector roadway with 84 feet of right-of-way. The Plan also recommends that a north-south 2-lane,
undivided collector roadway with 60 feet of right-of-way be constructed from Union Church Road to
West Southlake Boulevard. The applicant is proposing a north-south roadway (Watermere Drive) on the
associated concept/development plan that is consistent with the Mobility and Master Thoroughfare Plan.
Attachment A
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A 6 foot sidewalk is required along Union Church per the Southlake Pathways Plan. This sidewalk is
shown on the associated concept/development plan.
Environment
The Environmental Resource Protection (ERP) Plan identifies the northeast corner and eastern boundary
of the site as priority areas for preservation, where appropriate:
Legend
Creeks/Water Bodies
Tree Cover/Open Space to be preserved where appropriate
Existing Tree Cover *
The plan shows that the existing pond will be enlarged and will serve as a focal point of the development.
Although all of the trees in the ERP preservation area will be removed, these trees are predominantly
mesquite and hackberry trees that will be replaced with trees such as oaks and elms.
Attachment A
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REQUESTED AMENDMENT
The applicant is requesting a change from Public/Semi-Public to Medium Density Residential.
2005 Future Land Use Plan
The underlying land use designation for the subject property is Public/Semi-Public. This property does
not have an optional land use designation.
Public/Semi-Public areas are suitable for a wide range of public, civic, and religious uses, such as
government offices and facilities, public and private schools, churches and related facilities (including
parsonage and parochial schools), cemeteries, and Public Parks/Open Space uses in conjunction with
these developments.
Future Land Use Plan -
Underlying Land Use Designation
Requested Land Use Designation
The requested designation is Medium Density Residential. The purpose of the Medium Density
Residential land use category is to promote a neighborhood setting primarily comprised of single family
detached houses. Limited office and neighborhood retail uses are appropriate when designed to provide
convenient access to goods and services for the surrounding neighborhood.
The applicant is proposing detached single family housing and 4-unit attached housing in the associated
rezoning cases.
Recommended Land Use Mix*
The Consolidated Land Use Plan recommends the following land use mix for Medium Density
Residential uses:
Land Use Percentage of Acreage Flexibility Allowed
Retail 3% -3%
Office 7% -7%
Single-family Residential 75% +25%
Open space 10% ±10%
Civic use 5% ±5%
Total 100%
Attachment A
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*These percentages are not regulatory and should only be used as a guide.
Applicant’s Proposed Land Use Mix*
The applicant is proposing a higher percentage of open space than recommended in the Consolidated
Land Use Plan.
Land Use Percentage of Acreage
Single-family Residential 63%
Open space 37%
Total 100%
*These percentages are based on the boundary of the land use plan amendment request, which excludes
Lots 7 through 16, Block 2, shown on the concept/development plan for the associated “R-PUD”
Residential Planned Unit Development rezoning case (case ZA07-098) and “S-P-2” Generalized Site
Plan District rezoning case (case ZA07-097). Because of this exclusion, the percentage of open space
appears higher than what is indicated on the concept/development plan.
Planning and Zoning Commission Action
August 23, 2007; Approved (6-0) subject to the staff report as presented.
Staff Comments
The vicinity map, applicant’s supporting exhibits, and applicant’s letter are attached to this report.
Attachment A
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Attachment B
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Land Use Amendment Exhibit
Attachment C
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Concept/Development Plan
(from associated rezoning cases ZA07-097 and ZA07-098)
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application
Applicant’s Letter
Attachment D
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RESOLUTION NO. 07-057
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE 2005 CONSOLIDATED
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN, AN ELEMENT OF THE SOUTHLAKE
2025 PLAN, THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN.
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 has adopted the City’s Comprehensive Master Plan in 2005
WHEREAS
, recognizes that the Consolidated Future Land Use Plan is an element of the
Southlake 2025 Plan, the City’s Comprehensive Master Plan,
WHEREAS,
the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, has determined that there is a need
for the changes to the Future Land Use Plan and has also found and determined that there has been a
change in the conditions of the property surrounding and in close proximity to the tract or tracts of land
requested for a change since the tract or tracts of land were originally classified and therefore feels the
changes are in the best interest of the public at large, the citizens of the city of Southlake, Texas, and
helps promote the general health, safety and welfare of the community.
WHEREAS
, the City Council has determined that the change to the Future Land Use Plan
complies with the Southlake 2025 Plan, Phase I (Vision, Goals, & Objectives) and the guiding principles
and recommendations for land use under Southlake 2025 Plan - Phase II,
WHEREAS,
the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, held a public hearing to consider
the proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Plan,
WHEREAS,
the City Council has deemed that the recommendations herein reflect the
community’s desires for the future development of the city,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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 resolution as if copied in its entirety
Section 2
. Future Land Use Plan designation for parcels indicated in Exhibit A is changed from
Public/Semi-Public to Medium Density Residential.
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 resolution and minute order of the Council
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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 resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council
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PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 18 DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2007.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By: ______________________
Andy Wambsganss, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Lori Farwell,
City Secretary
Attachment E
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EXHIBIT A
Attachment E
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