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CITY OF
Department of Planning & Development Services
STAFF REPORT
May 14, 2008
CASE NO: ZA08 -016
PROJECT: Zoning Change and Concept Plan for 2809 Ridgecrest Drive
REQUEST: Vincent Vetter is requesting approval of a zoning change and concept plan from
"AG" Agricultural District to "SF -2" Single Family Residential District on
approximately 2.62 acres of land. The applicant plans to tear down the existing one -
story home and to build a new two -story home on approximately the same footprint.
Due to the limited scope of this request, no review summary was created for this
item.
ACTION NEEDED: 1. Conduct public hearing
2. Consider approval of second reading for a zoning change and concept
plan
ATTACHMENTS: (A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
Background Information
Vicinity Map
Plans and Support Information (Link to PowerPoint Presentation)
Surrounding Property Owners Map
Surrounding Property Owners Responses
Ordinance No. 480 -557
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (817) 748 -8067
Richard Schell (817) 748 -8602
Case No.
ZA08 -016
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER /APPLICANT: Vincent Vetter
PROPERTY SITUATION: 2809 Ridgecrest Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tracts 1C1G, H, Joel Chivers Survey, Abstract No. 350
LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: AG Agricultural District
REQUESTED ZONING: SF -2 Single Family Residential District
HISTORY: - The existing residence was built in 1977 (Source: TAD)
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: Master Thoroughfare Plan
The Master Thoroughfare Plan does not make any recommendations for
Ridgecrest Drive.
Existing Area Road Network and Conditions
The tract has direct access to Ridgecrest Drive Currently, Ridgecrest Drive is
a 2 -lane, undivided roadway. This development is not expected to warrant
expansion of the existing roadway network.
PATHWAYS
MASTER PLAN: An 8' multi -use trail is proposed along Ridgecrest Drive.
WATER & SEWER: An 8" waterline exists along the east side of Ridgecrest Drive that serves the
property. A 12" gravity sanitary sewer line exists along the north property line.
DRAINAGE ANALYSIS: Drainage flows to the east of the property. No changes are proposed.
TREE PRESERVATION: There is a large tree canopy covering the western and southern portions of the
property, and isolated tree cover on the northern and eastern portions of the
property. Since the new home will be built where the existing home is located,
few, if any, trees are expected to me removed.
P &Z ACTION: April 17, 2008; Approved (6 -0) subject to staff report as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION: May 6, 2008; Approved 1 reading (7 -0) on consent
STAFF COMMENTS: There are no additional review comments required due to the limited scope of
this request. The applicant has indicated that they will tear down the existing
residence and construct a new residence in the same location. The property
will have to be platted prior to construction of the new residence.
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Link to PowerPoint Presentation
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Surrounding Property Owners
2809 Ridgecrest Dr.
Vetter Residence
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Lane, Peter & Ginny
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Low Density Residential
6.5
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Miller, Andrew & Tracy Miller
SF1 -A
Low Density Residential
0.99
3.
Kitchens, Dale Etux Nancy L
SF1 -A
Low Density Residential
0.998
4.
Svete, David W Etux Margaret M
SF1 -A
Low Density Residential
1.27
5.
Tyagi, Manish Etux Vibha
SF1 -A
Low Density Residential
1.936
6.
H Creek Development Llc
RPUD
Low Density Residential
0.782
7.
Swank, Gregory Etux Julane J
RPUD
Low Density Residential
0.634
8.
H Creek Development Llc
RPUD
Low Density Residential
3.989
9.
Davis, John R
AG
Low Density Residential
0.569
10.
Grass, Eric B Etux Alisa G
SF1 -A
Low Density Residential
1.124
11.
Talley, Michael & Kathleen
AG
Low Density Residential
25.293
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AG
Corp of Engineers
2.665
13.
Smith, Kerry Lynn
RE
Low Density Residential
1.012
14.
Vetter, Vincent A Etux Deanne
AG
Low Density Residential
2.549
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Vetter, Vincent A Etux Deanne
AG
Low Density Residential
0.046
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Surrounding Property Owner Responses
2809 Ridgecrest Dr.
Vetter Residence
Notices Sent: Fifteen (15)
Responses Received: One (1)
• Eric B & Alisa G. Grass, 2915 Ridgecrest Dr., Submitted a Notification Response Form
stating In Favor Of on April 17, 2008 (attached)
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Notification Response Form
ZA08 -016
April 17, 2008
Grass, Eric B Etux Alisa G
2915 Ridgecrest Dr
Southlake Tx, 76092
39490 4 12R3B
PLEASE PROVIDE COMPLETED FORMS VIA MAIL, FAX, EMAIL, OR HAND
DELIVERY BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING.
Being the owner(s) of the property so noted above, are hereby
in favor of opposed to undecided about
/ (circle or underline one)
the proposed Zoning Change and Concept Plan referenced above.
Space for comments regarding your position:
Signature:
Date; /%G
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Additional Signature: Date:
Printed Name(s): % t c 1 6 `�
Must he property owner(s) whose name(s) are printed at top. Otherwise contact the Planning Department One form per property.
Phone Number (optional):
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 480 -557
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 480, AS AMENDED,
THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS; GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A
CERTAIN TRACT OR TRACTS OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS
1C1G, H, JOEL CHIVERS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 350, BEING
APPROXIMATELY 2.62 ACRES, AND MORE FULLY AND
COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" FROM "AG"
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO "SF -2" SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, AS DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED
CONCEPT PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED
HEREIN AS EXHIBIT `B ", SUBJECT TO THE SPECIFIC
REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS ORDINANCE;
CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL
OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; DETERMINING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL
WELFARE DEMAND THE ZONING CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR
VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas is a home rule City acting under its Charter adopted by the
electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Texas Local
Government Code; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code, the City has the authority to
adopt a comprehensive zoning ordinance and map regulating the location and use of buildings, other structures
and land for business, industrial, residential and other purposes, and to amend said ordinance and map for the
purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals and general welfare, all in accordance with a
comprehensive plan, and,
WHEREAS, the hereinafter described property is currently zoned as "AG" Agricultural District under
the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and,
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WHEREAS, a change in the zoning classification of said property was requested by a person or
corporation having a proprietary interest in said property; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, at a public hearing called by the City
Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as to whether these changes should be
granted or denied: safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the facilities in the area immediately
surrounding the sites; safety from fire hazards and damages; noise producing elements and glare of the
vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established character of the neighborhood, location,
lighting and types of signs and relation of signs to traffic control and adjacent property; street size and
adequacy of width for traffic reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in
the immediate neighborhood; adequacy of parking as determined by requirements of this ordinance for off-
street parking facilities; location of ingress and egress points for parking and off - street loading spaces, and
protection of public health by surfacing on all parking areas to control dust; effect on the promotion of health
ad the general welfare; effect on light and air; effect on the over - crowding of the land; effect on the
concentration of population, and effect on transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public
facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, further considered among other things
the character of the districts and their peculiar suitability for particular uses and the view to conserve the value
of the buildings, and encourage the most appropriate use of the land throughout this City; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, does find that there is a public necessity
for the zoning changes, that the public demands them, that the public interest clearly requires the amendments,
and that the zoning changes do not unreasonably invade the rights of those who bought or improved property
with reference to the classification which existed at the time their original investment was made; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, does find that the changes in zoning
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lessen the congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, promotes the health
and the general welfare, provides adequate light and air, prevents the over - crowding of land, avoids undue
concentration of population, and facilitates the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools,
parks and other public requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, has determined that there is a necessity
and need for the changes in zoning 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 that the respective changes
in zoning classification for the tract or tracts of land are needed, are called for, and 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That Ordinance No. 480, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Southlake, Texas, passed
on the 19th day of September, 1989, as originally adopted and amended, is hereby amended so that the
permitted uses in the hereinafter described areas be altered, changed and amended as shown and described
below:
Being legally described as Tracts 1C1G, H, Joel Chivers Survey, Abstract No. 350, being
approximately 2.62 acres, and more fully and completely described in Exhibit "A" from "AG"
Agricultural District to "SF -2" Single Family Residential District as depicted on the approved
Concept Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit `B," and subject to the
following conditions:
1. Approved as presented.
SECTION 2.
That the City Manager is hereby directed to correct the Official Zoning map of the City of Southlake,
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Texas, to reflect the herein changes in zoning.
SECTION 3.
That in all other respects the use of the tract or tracts of land herein above described shall be subject to
all the applicable regulations contained in said Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable and pertinent
ordinances for the City of Southlake, Texas. All existing sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, words,
phrases and definitions of said Zoning Ordinance are not amended hereby, but remain intact and are hereby
ratified, verified, and affirmed.
SECTION 4.
That the zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made in accordance with the
comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the
community. They have been designed, with respect to both present conditions and the conditions reasonably
anticipated to exist in the foreseeable future; to lessen congestion in the streets; to provide adequate light and
air; to prevent over - crowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; and to facilitate the
adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, drainage and surface water, parks and other commercial
needs and development of the community. They have been made after a full and complete hearing with
reasonable consideration among other things of the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for the
particular uses and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use
of land throughout the community.
SECTION 5.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Soutllake, Texas, affecting
zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of said ordinances except in those instances where provisions
of those ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 6.
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That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be severable and that if the validity
of the zoning affecting any portion of the tract or tracts of land described herein shall be declared to be invalid,
the same shall not affect the validity of the zoning of the balance of said tract or tracts of land described herein.
SECTION 7.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or
who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a
separate offense.
SECTION 8.
All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the
provisions of Ordinance No. 480, as amended, or any other ordinances affecting zoning which have accrued at
the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation,
both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by
this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 9.
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
fifteen (15) 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 in the official City newspaper one time within ten (10) days after passage of
this ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake.
SECTION 10.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by
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law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading the day of , 2008.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the day of , 2008.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
CITY ATTORNEY
DATE:
ADOPTED:
EFFECTIVE:
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EXHIBIT "A"
Being legally described as Tracts ICIG, H, Joel Chivers Survey, Abstract No. 350, being approximately
2.62 acres.
** insert m &b description **
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