SPIN2011-11 Meeting Report.docx
SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO.
N/A case has not been formally submitted to the City
PROJECT NAME:
Triple Crown Estates
SPIN DISTRICT:
SPIN # 2
MEETING DATE:
August 22, 2011
MEETING LOCATION:
1400 MAIN STREET, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
MEETING ROOMS 3A & 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE:
Twenty (20)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT:
David Alexander (# 2), Ron Evans (# 10)
APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING:
Jimmy Fechter, Adams Engineering; et al (2)
STAFF PRESENT:
Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I
STAFF CONTACT:
Lorrie Fletcher, (817)748-8069; lfletcher@ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
The property is located at 930 E. Dove, just west of Carroll Middle School.
Development Details
Applicant is proposing to develop twelve (12) residential lots on approximately 10
acres. The current zoning is SF-1A; this proposal would require a zoning change to
SF-20, or possibly SF-30. The concept plan proposes linear lots that would maximize
the side yard; and a trail easement around the perimeter of the development (approx.
1 ½ miles). In November of 2001, City Council approved a preliminary plat for an 8-
lot SF-1A residential subdivision plat for this property (Shyam Hari Estates ZA01-
101). The final plat was never recorded so the property remains unplatted today.
DISCUSSION COMMENTS & RESPONSES
COMMENT: This plan shows an increase of 50% going from 8 lots to 12. You are
showing the short side of the lots adjacent to existing residential.
RESPONSE: The setbacks for SF-20 are the same as they are for SF-1A
COMMENT: I am concerned about activity right up on the fence line.
COMMENT: Stick with 1-acre lots.
COMMENT: 10 to 18,000 square foot lots, is that right?
RESPONSE: The homes would be 5 to 6,000 square feet at two-story; we could do
it but are not.
QUESTION: What are the minimum and maximum restrictions?
RESPONSE: Maximum would be at 6,000 square feet.
COMMENT:
out here.
RESPONSE: There would be building restrictions. The side yard concept was just
an innovative idea. A way for us to be creative with such a long and
narrow lot.
QUESTION: What about the trail easement?
RESPONSE: We show a 10-15 foot trail that would be located on the other side of
the fence. It would be HOA managed and a low-maintenance deal.
The decision would be up to the developer whether or not to have it.
QUESTION: It looks like there is already an easement on the north side; what is
that?
RESPONSE: It is a utility easement that is overhead.
COMMENT: We want 1-acre lots; it fits what we have now.
QUESTION: How many 1-acre lots could you put into your concept?
RESPONSE: With 10 acres and the construction of a road, you could have 8 lots.
COMMENT: We want something right at 1 acre. The biggest issue is setback to the
rear.
COMMENT: curvy road makes a better sense of community.
COMMENT: La Mirada had the same issue. Use them as a model.
RESPONSE: They have wider property, more room to work with. A serpentine
street enhances the neighborhood plus slows down traffic.
COMMENT: Put the road on the west side with landscaping.
RESPONSE: Due to the utility easement, we probably cant do that.
QUESTION: What is the SF-20 lot line minimum?
RESPONSE: 125 feet depth, 100 feet wide; SF-30 is the same.
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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.