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CITY OF SOUTH LAKE MEMORANDUM September 14, 2011 To: City Council From: Ken Baker, AICP — Director of Planning & Development Services Subject: Ordinance 1012: Southlake 2030 F.M. 1709 & F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan Action Requested: Conduct a public hearing and consider the 2nd reading for Ordinance 1012: Southlake 2030 F.M. 1709 & F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan. Background Information: 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 fifth sector plan for formal consideration during the Southlake 2030 Plan process is the F.M. 1709 & F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan. No changes have been made to the Corridor Plan recommendations since the SPIN meeting. Financial Considerations: None. Strategic Link: The F.M. 1709 & F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan relates to all focus areas of the strategy map. Citizen Input/ Board Review: All meetings of the Southlake 2030 Land Use Plan Committee are open to the public. The committee met on January 27, 2011, February 24, 2011, May 31, 2011, and July 27, 2011 to discuss the F.M. 1709 & F.M. 1938 Corridor. In addition, a SPIN meeting was held on June 27, 2011 (see the SPIN report in Attachment A). A public hearing was also held at the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on August 18. Hard copies of letters and emails received relating to the F.M. 1709 & F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan are included in Attachment B. A digital file with all Southlake 2030 written comments received to date is included on the City Council CD. Planning & Zoning Commission: August 18, 2011; Approved (7 -0) as presented and subject to the staff report dated August 12, 2011. City Council: September 6, 2011; 1" reading approved on consent. Legal Review: None. Alternatives: Recommend modifications to the proposed F.M. 1709 & F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan or move forward with the F.M. 1709 & F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan as presented. Attachments: (A) SPIN Meeting Report (B) Written Comments Received (C) Ordinance 1012 (D) Draft Southlake 2030 F.M. 1709 & F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Attachment A: SPIN MEETING REPORT PROJECT NAME: F.M. 1938 & F.M. 1709 Corridor Plan SPIN DISTRICTS: SPIN # 6, 7, 9, 10 & 11 MEETING DATE: June 27, 2011 MEETING LOCATION: 1400 MAIN STREET, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS MEETING ROOMS 3A & 3B TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Thirteen (13) • SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Vic Awtry (SPIN #7) • STAFF PRESENTING: Clayton Comstock, Planner II • STAFF PRESENT: Gordon Mayer, City Engineer, Daniel Cortez, Planner I STAFF CONTACT: Clayton Comstock — (817) 748 -8269 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The F.M. 1709 Corridor and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan is the fifth of six sector plans adopted during the Southlake 2030 process. The plan encompasses approximately 750 acres that are adjacent to two of the three major roadway corridors in Southlake — the F.M. 1709 Corridor and the F.M. 1938 Corridor. The most prominent land uses include commercial activities and residential uses; although a significant portion of the plan area is classified as vacant or underdeveloped. As such, the primary objectives for planning in the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 corridors are maintaining high development and urban design standards, buffering residential uses from the roadway corridors and commercial uses, and ensuring continued quality growth. The Plan further addresses the unique characteristics and challenges of these roadway corridors and provides specific planning recommendations in regard to land use, mobility, environmental resources, as well as parks, recreation and open space. FM r936 FM 1rr79 camd:r Plan area � I LEGEND recrg warms - fY �9]E Csrdw 5ecx- nrigwfHC B��P /� IM, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE QUESTIONS /CONCERNS When you preserve the floodplain area by F.M. 1938, does that consider making any paths for public use along the floodplain? o This plan does not specifically address public trails along the floodplain adjacent (west) to FM1938; however, there are existing plans and recommendations through the City's Master Pathways Plan (to be updated next year as part of the Southlake 2030 process) for a multiuse trail along the floodplain from Union Church Rd to FM1709. While no recommendation is made to require these trails be located in dedicated public parks, they would require —at minimum —the dedication of a pedestrian access easement. • So what does the Mixed Use Land Use designation facilitate for Council to approve? o The definition of the "Mixed Use" land use category is as follows: The range of activities permitted, the diverse natural features, and the varying proximity to thoroughfares of areas in the Mixed Use category necessitates comprehensively planned and coordinated development. New development must be compatible with and not intrusive to existing development. Typically, the Mixed Use designation is intended for medium- to higher - intensity office buildings, hotels, commercial activities, retail centers, and residential uses. Nuisance -free, wholly enclosed light manufacturing and assembly uses that have no outdoor storage are permitted if designed to be compatible with adjacent uses. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks / Open Space, Public / Semi - Public, Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Retail Commercial, and Office Commercial categories. • When was Michael Drive developed? o Staff's estimation is the early 80's. The area was annexed into the City of Southlake in 1986. • Is a road planned behind the Player's Circle development to connect to Peytonville? If not, that should be a recommendation. A connection is needed. o None is planned at this point, but a site - specific recommendation can be made that addresses on -site circulation and connecting Peytonville Avenue to the Southlake Marketplace (Albertson's) shopping center. • You said the lots fronting onto Peytonville Ave. are to remain zoned "0-1 "? o These land use recommendations do not affect nor propose to change current zoning. The recommendation for this area, however, is to allow for office along Peytonville frontage and medium - density residential behind any office uses. • Are there any plans to extend Cross Lane (Foxborough) to N. Carroll Avenue? o Neither plans nor any recommendations are made to connect Cross Lane to Carroll Avenue. It may be appropriate to recommend connecting Cross Lane to the FM1709 intersection to the south through the office development and staff will relay the thought to the Southlake 2030 Land Use Committee. CITY OF SOUTHLRKE • 1 think there should be a recommendation for safe crosswalks across N. Carroll Avenue to get into the Southview subdivision. GENERAL CONCERNS • Medians • Access to Town Square • Crosswalks / Pathways • Connectivity 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. CI OF SOUTHLRKE Attachment B: Written Comments Received Fw: f.m.1709 corridor lan use plan Juergen Strunck To: ccomstock@a ci.southlake.tx.us - - - -- Original Message---- - From: "Juergen Strunck" Sent 8/27/2011 10:29:57 AM To: south Iake2030 (�Dci. south Iake.tx.us Subject: f.m.1709 corridor land use plan Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 10:43 AM dear ms crosby and mr comstock, the secretary of the department of planning and development services gave me your names for my response to the letter of june 17 i received from your department. i planned to attend the spin meeting tonight but found that i am unable to attend, so i am writing to you with my response: 1. my wife and i have lived on 200 n carroll ave for more than 30 years. we do not consider this a residential property but our permanent home. we have no intention to have our home developed for office use. hopefully we will be able to remain here way past 203x. 2. the way i understand the 1709 corridor[i very actively participated in the corridor overlay study] our home is not part of the corridor but part of the residential area bordered by carroll ave. 3. i am stunned to find that you would consider changing the long held medium residential designation of our home and its surrounding. i strongly oppose that idea. i find it hard to believe that the residents who live to the north and west of us would be inclined to encourage the change to commercial /office designation. you may recall that a large number were opposed to the sunrise assisted living center just five years ago. everyone wanted to retain the residential designation of the land Immediately to the north of our home. 4. our property land use designation was divided into near halves when the 2025 plan was developed. i objected to that 'mapping' at that time and was told not to worry about it, that it was just for'clarity'. if you want to change the map for the 2030 plan in order to make the map reflect the boundaries of current office use i think you should return the south portion of our property back to medium density designation. please accept my apology for riot attending the spin information meeting. sincerely, juergen strunck CITY OF SOUTHLA E ---- - - - - -- Forwarded message ---- - - - - -- From: Angelo, Mendez, M.D. Date: Wed. Jun 29, 2011 at 8:50 AM Subject: Fw: Emailing: 240 NC LAND USE To: Clayton Comstock < ccomstocke- ci. south lake.tx.us Dear Clayton RE: 240 North Carroll Ave It was a pleasure seeing you at the Spin Meeting earlier this week I received the attached letter from the Planning Department recommending that the land use designation of my property at 240 N Carroll Ave be changed to Office Commercial. As the owner of this property I am IN SUPPORT of this change. This property has an excellent location across from the Town Square and this land use designation is indeed most appropriate. I respectfully ask that you forward this email to all City Council members and Planning & Zoning members . As you know . I have been a resident of Southlake since 1989 and I have owned this property for over a decade. I ask that Planning & Zoning and City Council please vote in favor of this changelupdate to the land use plan. This use would be excellent for this property and for the City and its residents. This would be the highest and best use for all involved. I thank you for your support. Sincerely, Angelo C Mendez MI] 817- 938 -3480 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Jennifer Crosby From: m Sent: Tuesday, Aprll 05, 2011 5:45 PM To: Jennifer Crosby; Ken Baker: Dennis Killough Subject: 2030 plan zoning request on 240 S. Peytonville, Sauthlake. Jenny Hello, We own the property at 200 S. Peytonville, Southlake. We are currently zoned 01 Office. We would like to request a Retail Commercial Zoning. To open our property up for uses to help us sell it on the 2030 plan's. WE DO NOT WANT THE SF ZONING ON OUR PROPERTY, we want something for Retail Commercial uses. PLEASE! We are next to Commercial, Walgreen's is on the corner, and Varsity is next to our property. We own 1 acre. We get a lot of interest in our property, for uses out side of our 01, like a hair salon, small boutique, type of uses. All our inquires we do contact the planning department to see if it will work here. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE If you need to contact me, please call me or email me. Our property 41 C1 �. i J. 7 F- below.' Thank You Vicky Vicky Davis Davis Family 200 S. Peytonville Southlake, Texas 76092 (817) 488-7161 Home (817) 807-5386 Cell 41 ir r CI OF SOUTHLA E - 712, - 7 � 2 5outhlake 2030 Land- -Use Committee Meeting 02030 Comment /Question Submittal Card Name: 0 rga n izati on /Corn pa ny: (if applicable) Address: Comment /Question or Topic of Concern: Cots 0 Q _ c � .r �� �� � � � e, � ti w Ik � ( L Q �evL o, b Ci t 1D-01 Email and /or Phone: ►'i r2�c- (optional) ff you provided on email address, would you like to be added to the Southfoke 2030 email fist? _Yes No d e �-J, or( �� t 3 Cf � �n4 Email and /or Phone: ►'i r2�c- (optional) ff you provided on email address, would you like to be added to the Southfoke 2030 email fist? _Yes No d e �-J, or( �� CITY OF SOUTHLAKE - Forwarded message - From: Jennifer Date: Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 4:03 PM Subject: Planning and Zoning Agenda item Ordinance 1012 To: jcrosbyfti. south] ake.tx.us Ms. Crosby, would you please forward to the P &Z the following information? Regarding Ordinance 1012, the adjacent neighborhood of Foxborough HAS BEEN AND REMAINS, ADAMANTLY OPPOSED to any change from residential in the zoning of the sector of land at the northwest comer of Carroll Ave. and FM 1709. (Currently owned for the most part by Dr. Mendez.) P &Z may reference meeting minutes for the past 7 years in this regard. Sincerely, Jennifer Myers, M.D. 801 Cross Lane Foxborough, Southlake,TX CITY OF SOUTHLRKE 1938 Land Use 1 message Kevin Holmes Sun, Sep 4, 2011 at 12:09 PM To: jcrosby @ci.southlake. tx.ua, kbake ci.southlekeAx.us Cc: coomstock @ci.southiake.tx.us Hi all, My client would like to submit the attached letter for tine upcoming council meeting for the F.M 1938 corridor plan. If it is best for her to attend the September 6th public council hearing please let me know... Kevin Holmes The Wall Team 817 -980 -9327 Mobile 817 - 794 -2930 E -Fax CITY OF SOUTHLAKE August 31, 2011 To: City of Southlake Planning and Zoning Department From: Mary Wilson 1328 Dublin Southlake, TX 76092 Concerning: Freshour, J J Survey A 521 Tr 9b Aka; 600 Randol Mill, Southlake, TX 76092 To Whom It May Concern: With the city currently in the process of updating the comprehensive Southlake 2030 plan. And, the current FM 1709 and especially the FM 1938 corridor projects under construction. As the current owner, I would be encouraged to see that the Future Land use of this property be in consideration of having an overlay of a "mixed use" zoning. And the subject property being directly across the street from a current Gas Station 1 Convenient Store, I consider the highest and best use for this property would be to have a "mixed use zoning ". This would also allow the property to be marketed as Garden type office space or Residential use. Best Regards, Mary L. Wilson CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Attachment C: ORDINANCE NO. 1012 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE F.M. 1709 AND F.M. 1938 CORRIDOR 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 F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan is an element of the Southlake 2030 Plan, the City's Comprehensive Master Plan, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan complies with the Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals, & Objectives, WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan provides the guiding principles for all the elements of the Comprehensive Plan, including the Land Use and Master Thoroughfare Plans, for the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridors, WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed that the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan has been formulated with adequate public input, WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed that the recommendations in the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan herein reflect the community's desires for the future development of the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridors, 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 F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor 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 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE 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 6 day of September, 2011. MAYOR CITY OF SOUTHLAKE ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the 20 day of September, 2011. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY ATTORNEY DATE: ADOPTED: EFFECTIVE: LU 0 Q J F- N • 2030 DRAFT F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan Ordinance No. 1012 September 14, 2 011 SOU Abstract The F.M. 1709 Corridor and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan is the fifth of six sector plans adopted during the Southlake 2030 process. The plan encompasses approximately 750 acres that are adjacent to two of the three major roadway corridors in Southlake —the F.M. 1709 Corridor and the F.M. 1938 Corridor. The most prominent land uses include commercial activities and residential uses; although a significant portion of the plan area is classified as vacant or underdeveloped. As such, the primary objectives for planning in the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 corridors are maintaining high development and urban design standards, buffering residential uses from the roadway corridors and commercial uses, and ensuring continued quality growth. The Plan further addresses the unique characteristics and challenges of these roadway corridors 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: F.M. Corridor Plon September 2011 Page i MAP 1: SOUTHLAKE 2030 PLANNING SECTORS W Bob JONES RD V 5 774 DOVE RD E DOVE RD ro L E HIGHLAND ST [ 4 m /LOREHCE RD f W — I Z l � F Y 3 J04NSDN RD SDW'i BLVD x 4 tl m p K � [ m m s .'7 y UNION CHURCH RD o W CONR NEHTAL BLVD E CONiIN ENiF.L BLVD. 0 2500 5.000 10.000 ' N Feet m SOUTHLAKE 9 Sector Plan Areas 114 CORRIDOR l� 1708 CORRIDOR 193a CORRIDOR CENTRAL EAST NORTH SOUTH C WEST W Y Q During discussion of the south sector and east sector issues, the Land Use Committee decided to combine the two sectors into one plan area called the southeast sector. The resulting plan document is the Southeast Sector Plan. Similarly, the 1709 corridor and 1938 corridor have been consolidated into one plan. 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. F. M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page ii 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 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 F. M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page iii 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 Southlake 2030 recommendations are linked to at least one of the guiding principles (please see Appendix Q. Additional information on North Texas 2050 and Vision North Texas is available at www.visionnorthtexas.org. F. M. Corridor Plon September 2011 Page iv Table of Contents Abstract i Land Use Planning and Sector Planning Introduction i Relationship to Southlake's Strategic Management System iii Relationship to Vision North Texas iii 1.0 Introduction to the Corridors 1 1.1 Character of the Corridors 2 1.2 Preliminary Analysis 2 1.2.1 Existing Land Use Distribution 3 1.2.2 Existing Zoning 4 1.2.3 Recent Development Changes 5 2.0 Planning Challenges and Issues 6 3.0 Land Use Recommendations 7 4.0 Mobility Recommendations 12 4.1 Corridor Roadways 12 4.2 Corridor Pathways 18 4.3 Recommendations 19 5.0 Environmental Resource Recommendations 24 5.1 Recommendations 25 6.0 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Recommendations 32 Appendix A: Adopted Southlake 2030 Plan Vision, Goals and Objectives Appendix B: City of Southlake Strategy Map Appendix C: Vision North Texas Guiding Principles F. M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page v 1.0 Introduction to the F.M. Corridors The FM 1709 Corridor generally includes properties fronting F.M. 1709 or non - residential developments with access onto FM 1709 between Players Circle and Carroll Avenue. The FM 1938 Corridor includes properties adjacent to Davis Boulevard as well as a few properties north of FM 1709 adjacent to Randol Mill Avenue. However, many of the recommendations in this plan encompass all properties adjacent to the entire length of FM 1709 and /or FM 1938 within Southlake's city limits. The boundaries of the two corridor plan areas are simply provided to assist in focusing the land use discussion when considering smaller areas or individual properties. The boundaries of the two plan areas are shown in the following map. MAP 2: F.M. 1709 AND F.M. 1938 CORRIDOR BOUNDARIES FM 1938 Corridor and FM 1709 Corridor Plan Area LEGEND NAME Lo 1 AU9 Co ruder Sector NAME LA FM 1938 Corridor Sector Scala: 1:32.237 1 inch = 2,686 feet 11nk rew-.1 a, 1� >r,1f �rsua� l q'al aft Run? C- g*. Id� S1sEms F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 1 0 x l � .. _ 1 �7f I —I I 10 J 1 — _-_ ,. � � r _ 4 1 —_ _- - - I - - - - -- - -= — _ —. — Y 1 TINENTALBLVD �{ 1 yr r � �'� Ar:mad u mn w, ad'. t� . — ] :oinPJn a�urar�Jiliacwe�lalrafr n,�, �.10 ua orwd�9 zmrv,�� FM 1938 Corridor and FM 1709 Corridor Plan Area LEGEND NAME Lo 1 AU9 Co ruder Sector NAME LA FM 1938 Corridor Sector Scala: 1:32.237 1 inch = 2,686 feet 11nk rew-.1 a, 1� >r,1f �rsua� l q'al aft Run? C- g*. Id� S1sEms F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 1 1.1 Character of the Corridors The F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridors are generally characterized by office and retail uses. Office uses are generally found immediately adjacent to F.M. 1709. Retail uses are primarily located near intersections. The largest concentration of retail and restaurant uses is found at the intersection of F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938. The Jellico Square shopping center is located at the northwest corner of this intersection and is anchored by Sprouts Farmers Market. This shopping center also includes an undeveloped pad site immediately adjacent to F.M. 1709. p prr Jellico Square Shopping Center Office Uses Along F.M. 1709 On the southeast side of the intersection, Southlake Marketplace is anchored by Hobby Lobby. However, this shopping center has a second anchor lease space of approximately 60,000 square feet that is currently vacant. This space was formerly occupied by an Albertson's grocery store. The F.M. 1938 Corridor south of F.M. 1709 has several industrial and auto - oriented service uses. In addition, there are several parcels in this corridor that are either undeveloped or have potential for redevelopment. 1.2 Preliminary Analysis To fully understand the development issues facing the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 corridors, an analysis of existing conditions is critical. The following section offers an assessment of the existing land uses and zoning as well as a description of recent development changes in the corridors. 1.2.1 Existing Land Use Distribution The most prominent existing land use in the F.M. Corridors is "vacant /underdeveloped ", comprising approximately 204 acres or 27% of the land area. Properties with this classification generally have "AG" Agricultural District zoning and may see new development in the coming years. The next most common existing land use is "commercial ", which includes retail and office uses and accounts for nearly 23% of the land area or 171 acres. "Residential ", "parks & open space ", and "public /civic /religious" uses F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 2 comprise the majority of the remaining land area. A small percentage (5.1 %) of the land area in the F.M. Corridors has "industrial" existing land uses. TABLE 1: F.M. 1709 AND F.M. 1938 EXISTING LAND USES Existing Land Use AJOrAcres* Residential 117 Percentage 15.6% Flood Plain 1 0.1% Parks & Open Space 109 14.5% Vacant/ Underdeveloped 204 27.2% Public / Civic / Religious 110 14.7% Commercial 171 22.8% Industrial 38 5.1% *Exclusive of streets The map below illustrates existing conditions of the corridors. The classifications indicated on the map 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. F.M. Corridor Plon September 2011 Page 3 MAP 3: F.M. 1938 AND F.M. 1709 CORRIDOR EXISTING LAND USES 1.2.2 Existing Zoning The existing zoning in the F.M. Corridors is primarily a mix of Site Plan District (S -P -1 and S -P -2), Local Retail Commercial District and General Commercial District (C -2 and C -3 respectively), Office District (O- 1), and Agricultural District (AG) designations. There are also residential designations, including "RE" Residential Estate, "SF -1A" Single Family Residential District, "SF -20A" Single Family District, and "TZD" Transition Zoning District. Along South Davis Boulevard, there are also areas with "I -1" Light Industrial zoning. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 4 Existing Land Use F U 04 a FM 1838 Corridor and FM 1709 Corridor Plan Area =7� 3 0 LEGEND �- e _ - .HIG DST -- OFM icg5 &FFA 170 r.91TIjC!$ •..� - _p _ _- -� _. .- - - _- - - - R- id- MACti,�ueavamrrc � Fi—Fok1 A ti'.Ai - - _ - - - � Ytitihli�rel Lrving _ R�lauraN Z 1 - � _ � -T 1 - - '��O �Rimari e'RaMOr FarlaiY hPZ. L. .Wndor Library -.,. Ener N Flmlic �fcf I'T _ y ✓� L - - - 'J _ aid ca.c t � rrd ar rc a er Mass St ..ge _.: r:' j _-^ • - M. - ct - gs , Na - l! - .,x�. Hr , Ho - _NE BLVD - _ - - - _ _ �Fkald — Medal or Tree N/ M— Con M or Errier —rk .. CN lorR.Igo- _ ,aetrve Leisrre Sp.M and Rebted 0.A4- Equoo ian Spndn9 A.Mies Passve Leisure.', ties —� — - Farming cr Licwicck Relat�h4vit ' L 0 N, H—n LJnNasvfiable, clirty _ L w oH n ME T LEL'iG - ---------- ,- -- 'J ti. i L, -' -y _ L 4 d l " r C a a - tom _ Scale: 130,222 �' ,� _ iskd[an 1 inch =2519 feet f .:. Ir. %Kf ti+Fdld [f �'MER'(✓1M 3 � �.�� odr:.trmeemxa orsn.� rP7B?dll w3a and an.o->v+Y'.rmam...r .� rcmenvryo-ae-egrrrym gxerefnvk Imwi].teT �d meaa�r- fxrmtk wWLl�i12iFtr Cupad menld Flans A rielix an�,sa4i.sm �nwllk.rLyweN �xrr.�: •.• .•, ^• C gaphi: Y&.rm®on 5ywams ��1µ .cm s�om� 1.2.2 Existing Zoning The existing zoning in the F.M. Corridors is primarily a mix of Site Plan District (S -P -1 and S -P -2), Local Retail Commercial District and General Commercial District (C -2 and C -3 respectively), Office District (O- 1), and Agricultural District (AG) designations. There are also residential designations, including "RE" Residential Estate, "SF -1A" Single Family Residential District, "SF -20A" Single Family District, and "TZD" Transition Zoning District. Along South Davis Boulevard, there are also areas with "I -1" Light Industrial zoning. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 4 MAP 4: F.M. 1938 AND F.M. 1709 CORRIDOR ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS 1.2.3 Recent Development Changes Since the adoption of the Southlake 2025 Plan, there have been several new developments in the F.M. Corridors. The majority have been office uses along F.M. 1709, as shown in the following map: F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 5 Zoning FM 1938 Corn`dor and FM 1709 Corridor Plan Area ?® a ®� i r � iI a �2 O I - � ` - HIGHLAND ST Legead _ AG C1 i RE - C2 31`1A - C3 51`1B C4 I I I I I SF2 - NR -PUD r a SF30 - HC W SF20A 31 - - - - -__ SF20B B2 - - —� F'e11TC9: SO KE BLVD - - R�11D-11 - MF1 12 z s - MF2 sP1 —MH —SP2 -CS -DT • /� 01 TZI) - / / /// / Wr 02 M ECZ FM 1938 & FM 1709 Corridors r. " tidCOVThhlEVT4L BL ..D .... .................. 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I '1. w lE _� ■ !fl 1._ mil■ . 9. � I—' - -l1 ��/ I � �� � 1 1 � all �►ilr uu■r■ [ r — ■ ■■■■. �■ 1. s. ualr■ � U : alunmr/� 11E..■11■Ilq Etl ��r ,■. ail>• . .. =� f 1i. ■ 1111 �� . /n ■nl� u■■■ �' :� FP ul inl Mm � _ 1%i ■ .. Ia zFc -_ • • 1 - li e 1 r 11 1 11 F. M. Corridor Plon September 2011 Page 6 2.0 Planning Challenges and Issues 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. Development of F.M. 1938 The development of F.M. 1938 from a 2 -lane undivided cross section to a variable width, divided regional thoroughfare north of F.M. 1709 will change the character of the surrounding area from a rural appearance to a more urban appearance. In addition, the establishment of a new direct connection from F.M. 1709 to S.H. 114 will allow residents and visitors on the west side of Southlake to have faster, easier access to S.H. 114. Accordingly, completion of the roadway is expected to significantly increase traffic counts on F.M. 1938. Traffic counts are expected to decrease on the portion of Randol Mill Avenue that is not part of F.M. 1938 (north /east of the Randol Mill Avenue "bend "). One issue with this expansion is the naming convention of F.M. 1938 and the Randol Mill "bend ". Currently, there are inconsistencies in the local naming of F.M. 1938 which sometimes causes confusion. The roadway changes from Precinct Line in Westlake to Randol Mill Avenue and Davis Boulevard in Southlake. In addition, since F.M. 1938 will be straightened where the roadway currently bends, there will likely be issues on what to call the "straight" portion in Southlake and what to call the "bend" portion. Pedestrian Mobility and Safety Along F.M. 1709, nearly all missing sidewalk segments will be constructed in the near future as part of the deceleration lane construction project or as part of a separate sidewalk project funded with assistance from the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program (STEP). STEP is a competitive funding program for certain transportation related activities, such as sidewalks, bicycle lanes, landscaping, historic preservation, and environmental mitigation. The program is federally funded and administered by the Texas Department of Transportation. The City of Southlake's F.M. 1709 sidewalk completion project was selected for funding as part of the 2009 program. The City is currently working on finalizing construction plans for the missing sidewalk segments. Once these sidewalk segments are completed, pedestrian mobility along F.M. 1709 will improve greatly. Along F.M. 1938 north of F.M. 1709, an 8 foot trail is planned on the east side of the roadway and a 5 foot sidewalk is planned on the west side of the roadway. The trail and sidewalk will be constructed as part of the F.M. 1938 expansion project. However, south of F.M. 1709, no sidewalks or trails are currently planned. Due to grade issues on both sides of the roadway, sidewalks or trails will be difficult to add. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 7 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 in 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. In this sector, only changes to the underlying land use designations are recommended. No changes to the optional land use designations are recommended. However, as a part of the Consolidated Land Use Plan, all "T -1" and "T -2" designations on the Optional Land Use Map will be removed. The following map highlights the areas in the F.M. 1938 and F.M. 1709 Corridor Plan Area that have an optional land use designation, including "T -1" and "T -2 ". "T -1" and "T- 2" will be discussed further in the Consolidated Land Use Plan. F.M. Corridor Plon September 2011 Page 8 MAP 6A The following map highlights the areas with recommended land use designation changes. The numbers on the map correspond to the reference numbers in the table that follows the map. F. M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 9 Future Land Use Plan Consolidated Optional land Use Designations FAh 1938 Corridor and > - - -_— - -- - __ – _ FM 1709 Comdor Plan Area HIGH L BST — LEGEND - _, - - _ _ FIu1 1938 & FM 1709 Corridors __.•f_ _ _- _ _ _ _� RC T -1 T -2 -.. EC-1 .. o - — _FM 7 SIXJTHLRI(E C�J - -_ _ - _ _ EC -2 __. - __ -- — _ - EC -R 7. Jv� -O THENTALBLVO - ` .. -_ -- - -.. -- - -' - - - Scale: - - - aore,.rw,mrrcr 1:30.222 1 inch - 2,519 fee[ w. �� •...`J �•� � _ _irc „��xrorwre. ��m r _.- dr�.��.:e,xemn, us �= ixwar�o77r �� s lazaq nspes neMm � r y^'� a uslYa sar�swe uefY� .MD-bp- n S-- xe w ({�,p},c hGnn:frai Sys6'm, rm The following map highlights the areas with recommended land use designation changes. The numbers on the map correspond to the reference numbers in the table that follows the map. F. M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 9 MAP 6B 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 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. F. M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 10 Land Use Recommendations I 70 � �/p� [j] FM 1938 Corridor and FM 1709 Corridor Plan Area 1 44 It01 HIC1_ = =r sT LEGEND �! FM 1938 & FM 1769 Corridors Future Land Use k 100.Year Flood Plain o - Corps of Engineers Property < Public ParldOpen Space 4 PublicJSemi- Public +i Low Density Residential J Medium Density Residential .; T ii FA9 x709 soUT�= E'BLVD Office Commercial ® 3 ` as m Retail Commercial - Maed Use Town Center Li Regional Retail Industrial `rJ COhITYt_5ENTAL BL':'D — c Sl�le: a- 1:28,766 �' --� -_- 1 inch - 2,397 feet '� <HFSxrox Rili!£UlYle .. �. ibH _ _ _.. mR:�is swsnM'keknieis - �a�61M1S���''r. Lepe'ARM,Atdilassg �m�.oE. �:rs.3 andixsiP�il.".rramc lisadaMV.en.�puat� '" - kvBA'alitlmvliw Ggi��lc M�miaL rte¢ 'vE �ideeik.»... 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 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. F. M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 10 TABLE 3: F.M. 1709 AND F.M. 1938 LAND USE RECOMMENDATIONS Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Responsible No. Metric Tie Department LU1 • Land use designation is Low Change underlying land Amend Land Use Quality Development, Quality Places 1.8 PDS Density Residential and use designation from Map in FY 2011/FY 131 Floodplain Medium Density 2012. • Frontage along 7 -lane major Residential to Mixed arterial Use. • Significant east -west elevation change LU2 • Land use designation is Maintain Mixed Use Include site specific Quality Development, Quality Places 1.8 PDS Medium Density land use designation recommendation 131 Residential, Floodplain, and east of creek. Maintain in Consolidated Mixed Use Medium Density land Land Use Plan in FY • Private road use designation west of 2011/FY 2012. • Multiple ownerships creek, specifically • Frontage along 7 -lane major allowing office uses. arterial Preserve the floodplain corridor. LU3 • Land use designation is Expand the Retail Amend Land Use Quality Development, Quality Places 1.8 PDS Medium Density Residential Commercial Map in FY 2011/FY 131 and Retail Commercial designation to include 2012. • Existing retail commercial all of Players Circle. uses along Players Circle Maintain remaining • Nonconforming tree farm Medium Density • Office zoning adjacent to Residential designation, Peytonville specifically allowing office uses on properties adjacent to Peytonville. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 11 Ref. No. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible Department LU4 • Land use designation is Expand the Office Amend Land Use Quality Development, Quality Places 1.8 PDS Medium Density Residential Commercial Map in FY 2011/FY B1 and Office Commercial designation to include 2012. • Office Commercial the full boundaries of designation does not follow the existing office the boundaries of existing development and to office development include properties • Potential for office fronting on Carroll development adjacent to Avenue. Buffer Carroll Avenue existing and future residential from office uses. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 12 4.0 Mobility Recommendations "Mobility" refers to the City's transportation network and includes automotive, pedestrian, bicycle and other alternative modes of transportation. 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. 4.1 Roadways in the F.M. Corridors As previously discussed, F.M. 1938 and F.M. 1709 are two of the three major roadway corridors in the City of Southlake. According to the Master Thoroughfare Plan, F.M. 1938 is classified as a parkway with 140 feet of right of way north of F.M. 1709 and as an arterial with 130 feet of right of way south of F.M. 1709. F.M. 1709 is classified as an arterial with 130 feet of right of way. The thoroughfare designations for both of these major roadways as well as other streets in the F.M. Corridor Plan Area are illustrated in the following map. F.M. Corridor Plon September 2011 Page 13 MAP 7: EXISTING MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN FOR THE F.M. 1938 AND F.M. 1709 CORRIDORS 5s =fit Mobility Plan FM 1938 Corridor and FM 1709 Corridor Plan Area LEGEND M.A"Th —'Rw ssa Plas I My 114 [3U94,0[>• RUM Randal M111FMima 114IY ROANParkways i FM 17091FM 1938 [13V RO" AEU- 124'AFt n l A5U - 84' Arterial M d - 100' Arterial A4P - U8' Arterial A2U - 88 ••° AM- 70'Arterial 0211- 84 Cakes. ••• CM - 70' C01000F GM-BD G]Ap[A'iI ••° Common Access Easement HAAS FM 1930 & FM 1709 Ca ffido t e �ia {fl. 1:3p,GW 1 i1L11 2,5+70 fuel 0- � a U mlo asa.�x fkPylnrril rd PkaYry �.ey..�� �.� :nd rk Inv - �•� F.M. 1709 is currently undergoing improvements including the addition of landscaped medians, deceleration lanes, and sidewalks. Completion of the medians and deceleration lanes is expected in winter 2011/2012. Completion of all sidewalk gaps along F.M. 1709 will follow. North of F.M. 1709, F.M. 1938 will be improved from a 2 -lane undivided cross section to a variable width divided regional thoroughfare. Phase I of the roadway improvement project, which extends from S.H. 114 in Westlake to the Randol Mill bend in Southlake, is currently under construction and is expected to be complete in 2012. Phase 11, which extends from the Randol Mill bend to F.M. 1709 (including the intersection of F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938), is under design. Construction dates for Phase 11 are uncertain at this time. The roadway will have 6 travel lanes north of Dove Road and 4 travel lanes south of Dove Road. Aesthetic improvements associated with the aforementioned construction of F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 are based in part on recommendations from the Major Corridors Urban Design Plan. The Urban Design Plan was also the basis for the Conceptual Landscape and Amenity Plan for F.M. 1938 — Phase 11. Both the Urban Design Plan and Conceptual Landscape and Amenity Plan for F.M. 1938 — Phase II are briefly discussed on the following pages. F.M. Corridor Plon September 2011 Page 14 - - _ ':C - . — Jr s 2030 C Y: — - W 17C-3 i l A — T o U Mobility Plan FM 1938 Corridor and FM 1709 Corridor Plan Area LEGEND M.A"Th —'Rw ssa Plas I My 114 [3U94,0[>• RUM Randal M111FMima 114IY ROANParkways i FM 17091FM 1938 [13V RO" AEU- 124'AFt n l A5U - 84' Arterial M d - 100' Arterial A4P - U8' Arterial A2U - 88 ••° AM- 70'Arterial 0211- 84 Cakes. ••• CM - 70' C01000F GM-BD G]Ap[A'iI ••° Common Access Easement HAAS FM 1930 & FM 1709 Ca ffido t e �ia {fl. 1:3p,GW 1 i1L11 2,5+70 fuel 0- � a U mlo asa.�x fkPylnrril rd PkaYry �.ey..�� �.� :nd rk Inv - �•� F.M. 1709 is currently undergoing improvements including the addition of landscaped medians, deceleration lanes, and sidewalks. Completion of the medians and deceleration lanes is expected in winter 2011/2012. Completion of all sidewalk gaps along F.M. 1709 will follow. North of F.M. 1709, F.M. 1938 will be improved from a 2 -lane undivided cross section to a variable width divided regional thoroughfare. Phase I of the roadway improvement project, which extends from S.H. 114 in Westlake to the Randol Mill bend in Southlake, is currently under construction and is expected to be complete in 2012. Phase 11, which extends from the Randol Mill bend to F.M. 1709 (including the intersection of F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938), is under design. Construction dates for Phase 11 are uncertain at this time. The roadway will have 6 travel lanes north of Dove Road and 4 travel lanes south of Dove Road. Aesthetic improvements associated with the aforementioned construction of F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 are based in part on recommendations from the Major Corridors Urban Design Plan. The Urban Design Plan was also the basis for the Conceptual Landscape and Amenity Plan for F.M. 1938 — Phase 11. Both the Urban Design Plan and Conceptual Landscape and Amenity Plan for F.M. 1938 — Phase II are briefly discussed on the following pages. F.M. Corridor Plon September 2011 Page 14 4.1.1 Major Corridors Urban Design Plan The 2008 Major Corridors Urban Design Plan provided "character zone" classifications for the various areas of F.M. 1709 as well as for the section of F.M. 1938 south of F.M. 1709. These character zones identify urban design opportunities along the roadway corridors that complement existing and future land uses. The exhibit below illustrates the character zone classifications for the F.M. Corridor Plan Area: Estate Residential r' C 'mmercial Parkway r w 04M i'll Around the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 intersection and south of F.M. 1709, the roadway corridors are classified as "Commercial Parkway" due to existing office and commercial uses as well as future office and commercial uses anticipated south of F.M. 1709. In this zone, the Major Corridors Urban Design Plan recommends intersection enhancements at F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 as well as medians on F.M. 1938 south of F.M. 1709. Landscaped medians will provide opportunities to improve the visual appearance of this corridor as well as to improve safety. r©w 'e-C — Ca( � � nNYl itllh UZ CC31Fl.�lfti'� '�7i''\`. i ' � i'�n4 la4Va Commerical Parkway Median Design Concept for F.M. 1938 South of F.M. 1709. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 15 East of F.M. 1938 and west of White Chapel Boulevard, F.M. 1709 is classified as an "Estate Residential Zone" due to the residential subdivisions, wide grassy parkways, and lower intensity office and commercial uses adjacent to the roadway. Landscaped medians are currently being installed along F.M. 1709 that will further enhance the residential character of this area of the city. In addition, the Major Corridors Urban Design Plan recommends parkway enhancements along F.M. 1709 to add interest to the corridor and create a sense of place. onF�a.C�' nos cF-Flcw� -�r� crrr.�w+c� �S �rni� �ck� cle5i 7ls in�Ms�, c�v� e re� v sh� wf-ili#ie� �e idartti�� W1,f'S w i�rn Recommended parkway design along the Residential Estate area showing the curvilinear pathway, informal tree planting, and stone identity markers at key locations. 4.1.2 Conceptual Landscape and Amenity Plan for F.M. 1938 — Phase II City Council discussed the Conceptual Landscape and Amenity Plan for F.M. 1938 — Phase II at their November 16, 2010 meeting. This conceptual plan includes general recommendations for canopy trees, ornamental trees, planting beds, pavers, and identity monuments, consistent with the Major Corridors Urban Design Study. Excerpts providing further detail on the conceptual plan are provided on the following pages. S�x�Y4�1 �44�V �l�Y5ryw9N1 F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 16 FM -1938 CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN forthe City of South lake, Texas Tra nSystem s Corporation Thompson Landscape Architects 11 -16 -2010 �U� Y LEGEND . Can4Ay Tree • 4rnamentalTree w Planting Bed ■ Grass Area ■ Malah &ed ■ pavers ro y ar ^ ,11 FM 1838 i 1 \V 1 Corn planting : Id e'ry ly PAunur•ienls =c F; conceptual design proposes that four appropriately scaled identity monuments be placed wrapping each corner of the intersection with ornamental trees and planting. The main emphasis of the design is tree planting both in the medians and parkways. There are approximately 480 canopy trees and 270 ornamental trees incorporated into the plan. S' and Identity Monuments L�r F. M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 17 Id —lily M.nume.nt Options F. M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 18 The north end of the project serves as an entry point into the City of Southlake. Accordingly, a gateway tower is recommended in the median. Three design options for the tower and corresponding identity monuments for the Southlake Blvd. intersection are shown. 4.2 Pathways in the F.M. Corridors 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 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). The map below shows the existing Pathways Plan for the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor. MAP 8: EXISTING PATHWAYS PLAN As shown in the map above, the primary east -west route for pedestrian mobility is found along F.M. 1709. However, the sidewalks adjacent to F.M. 1709 have several missing segments. As previously discussed (see Section 2.0), nearly all missing sidewalk segments along F.M. 1709 will be constructed in the near future as part of the deceleration lane construction project or as part of a separate sidewalk project funded with assistance from the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program (STEP). F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 19 Pathways Plan FM 9938 Corridor and ° , ,� - - - - - -- — _ c m :� FM 1709 Corridor Plan Area LEGEND Pathways Plan IGHIAN SL_ � = 1 = Tfi�DlPadhway _ ` a _ Natural. Planned { _� _____ .� _ \. „ Ukeway Proposed Bikeway- Planned rte "i -,i 1 r 1 ; ��� _ _. /1 1 f 1 � Eql sjnanlHfke. W2fijtE+ij - -• AAn111 -USP. Planned W 1 - .I- -...•. hdulti�,lsa P,,T sed -_ F,WI-:., 5 - : .;THL -SF;E 3L•dr, - i -• Sidewalk Planned Sidewalk Proposed 1 � �� �� � Ex'sstistig Patttivaays• t r E1e1., "' # - SlAesvalk(a8'? N + _ - ��� _ i } FM 1709 & FM 1938 Corrido, 'Representa5on a Cet 29rA - JV C.•N_. NE TAL BLVD - 1:3Q,222 1 inch = 2,519 fee[ 1 `t •+• �wna'd.ti bala9er w.awrs.emwk � �.wmam ewp e7 C�.- 71 {.mx15[ivrv:es �a"1 -AH antf a s:a* As shown in the map above, the primary east -west route for pedestrian mobility is found along F.M. 1709. However, the sidewalks adjacent to F.M. 1709 have several missing segments. As previously discussed (see Section 2.0), nearly all missing sidewalk segments along F.M. 1709 will be constructed in the near future as part of the deceleration lane construction project or as part of a separate sidewalk project funded with assistance from the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program (STEP). F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 19 Ideally, the primary north -south route for pedestrian mobility in this plan area would be found adjacent to F.M. 1938. Although there will be sidewalks on both sides of F.M. 1938 north of F.M. 1709 which will be built with the expansion of F.M. 1938, there are no plans for sidewalks south of F.M. 1709. Due to grade issues on both sides of the roadway south of F.M. 1709, sidewalks or trails will be difficult to add. However, the Pathways Plan does currently recommend a north -south trail adjacent to the stream corridor west of F.M. 1938. 4.3 Mobility Recommendations In coordination with the Vision, Goals & Objectives, adopted by City Council in November 2009, the following table lists the recommendations for the F.M. 1938 and F.M. 1709 Corridor Plan Area regarding mobility. For a description of each column heading, please refer to the legend following the table. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 20 TABLE 4: F.M. 1709 CORRIDOR AND F.M. 1938 CORRIDOR MOBILITY RECOMMENDATIONS Ref. No. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible Department M1 The addition of a median Encourage pedestrian Address in the Mobility Plan Mobility, C2 Pedestrian 3.3 PDS, PW to F.M. 1709 in front of crossings at the in FY 2011/FY 2012. Design Town Square may intersections of F.M. 1709 inadvertently encourage and Carroll Avenue and more pedestrians to F.M. 1709 and Central cross F.M. 1709 at State Avenue through signage Street and Grand and creation of a Avenue. walkable environment. If necessary, consider methods to discourage mid -block crossings at State Street and Grand Avenue. Also consider the construction of a pedestrian bridge over F.M. 1709. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 21 Ref. No. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible Department M2 The Pathways Plan does Due to the speed of Address in the Mobility Plan Mobility, C2 Pedestrian 3.3 PDS, PW not currently traffic on F.M. 1938 and in FY 2011/FY 2012. Design recommend a trail or grading issues on both sidewalk adjacent to sides of the roadway F.M. 1938 south of F.M. (south of F.M. 1709), 1709. However, a trail pedestrian mobility is a and sidewalk are significant challenge in planned north of F.M. this area. Consider 1709. options to provide pedestrian connectivity, such as developing a sidewalk /trail network internal to new developments adjacent to F.M. 1938 that provides north /south pedestrian mobility. M3 There are Begin initial Initiate contact with Mobility, C2, B2, Efficient Mobility PW, PDS inconsistencies in the conversations with stakeholders in FY 2012. B4 Options local naming of F.M. stakeholders regarding 1938 — the roadway naming of F.M. 1938 and changes from Precinct the Randol Mill "bend ". Line in Westlake to Randol Mill Avenue and Davis Boulevard in Southlake. In addition, the completion of F.M. 1938 north of F.M. 1709 calls into question how the Randol Mill "bend" should be named. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 22 Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible No. Department M4 As smaller parcels Consider options for Research similar standards Quality Quality Places PDS develop or older establishing architectural in other communities and Development, C3, properties redevelop, design standards for the consider zoning ordinance B3 there may be substantial corridors, including amendments in FY 2012. inconsistencies in identifying a preferred architectural design that color palette. Focus may result in a should be placed on disorderly appearance complementary design along the corridors. and colors rather than uniform design and colors. M5 The Sidewalk plan and Revise the Sidewalk Plan Revise as part of the Mobility, B4, B5 Pedestrian 3.3 PDS Pathways Plan maps do and Pathways Plan maps Mobility Plan in FY 2011/FY Design not distinguish between to distinguish between 2012. public and private public and private sidewalks /trails. sidewalks /trails. When considering sidewalk construction priorities, note that any connections to private sidewalks /trails should be made through the Neighborhood Sidewalk Matching Funds Program. M6 The community desires Improve pedestrian Address in Mobility Plan in Mobility, Pedestrian 1.2, 3.1, PDS, PW to improve pedestrian mobility along arterials: FY 2011/FY 2012. Infrastructure, Design, Efficient 3.2, 3.3 mobility along arterials. . Identify gaps in the Performance and Mobility Options sidewalk network Service Delivery, along arterials C1, C2 • Prioritize construction of these gaps F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 23 Ref. No. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible Department M7 The community desires Identify and seek to Address in Mobility Plan in Safety and Pedestrian 3.1, 3.3, PDS, PW to maximize pedestrian eliminate hazards to FY 2011/FY 2012. Security, Mobility, Design, Efficient 3.5, 3.7, and bicycle mobility to increase safe, efficient Infrastructure, C2 Mobility 3.9 encourage exercise and bicycle or pedestrian Options, Healthy to reduce dependence movement citywide. Communities on automobiles. M8 The community desires Increase access to Address in Mobility Plan in Mobility, Pedestrian 3.1, 3.3, CS to maximize bike and existing and future parks FY 2011/FY 2012. Infrastructure, Design, Efficient 3.5, 3.7, pedestrian access to and expand pedestrian Performance Mobility Options 3.9 parks. linkages between park Management and and recreational facilities. Service Delivery, C2 Recommendations Table Legend Ref. No. = Reference number. Issues = A brief description of the issue requiring action. Recommendations = Recommendations to address the issues. Implementation Metric = A quantifiable goal, often with a deadline for achievement. Strategic Link = The Strategic Focus Area(s) from the City's Strategy Map that relate to the issue and recommendations. VNT Link = The guiding principle(s) from Vision North Texas that relate to the issue and recommendations. VGO Tie = Specific objective(s) from the adopted Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives that relate to the issue and recommendations. Responsible Department = The department(s) that will take the lead on implementing the recommendation. PDS = Planning & Development Services; PW = Public Works; CS = Community Services; ED = Economic Development; DPS = Department of Public Safety Gray Shading = Citywide goals (not unique to the F.M. corridors). F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 24 5.0 Environmental Resource Recommendations Environmental sustainability is vital to the current and long term financial health of the City and the physical and emotional health of area residents. 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 F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 corridors are protection of the floodplain and preservation and enhancement of the existing tree canopy. A tributary of Bear Creek with a significant area in the 100 year flood plain runs north -south along the western edge of the F.M. 1938 Corridor, presenting unique opportunities and challenges Many of the trees are found adjacent to the floodplain, as shown in the map below. Most of these trees are characteristic of the Cross Timbers ecosystem, including Post Oaks, Blackjack Oaks, Cedar Elms, American Elms, Hackberries, Pecans, and Cottonwoods. In addition, significant grade changes in the F.M. 1938 Corridor present challenges. Specifically, along F.M. 1938 south of F.M. 1709, a steep grade separates the roadway from the properties to the east. This grade change will require special consideration for any proposed development or redevelopment of the properties between Southlake Marketplace and North Davis Business Park. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 25 MAP 9: EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PROTECTION PLAN MAP 5.1 Environmental Resource Recommendations Based on the Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals, and Objectives, the following general environmental resource recommendations are proposed. Although no area specific recommendations are proposed for the F.M. 1938 and F.M. 1709 Corridor Plan Area, all of the citywide environmental resource recommendations originally developed in the North Sector Plan have been carried over to this plan. For a description of each column heading, please refer to the legend following the table. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 26 Environmental Resource Protection Plan a FM 1938 Corridor and i ° 02!,30 FM 1709 Corridor Plan Area e — w LEGEND FM 1938 & FM 1709 Corridors CreeksNVater Bodies 160 Year mlood -Plain ` Tree CoverlOpen Space to be 7 __ FN il 'iWTHLAN£BLV6 preserved where appropriate - Existing Tree Cover ` / — o— p 6 ¢ — SchooWark Property Et8LJ f a + { ` of ra Basedan 2004Aena1 Ph eg phy D _ t w i - p iV GONTIII£tJTALrBLl6 Scale: Y 1:36.222 inch = � 519 fleet x;ee Te.7c v�a �sa� 't/bekrp Harro� n.� =.X01 opm sprenxxA: .. r+.. Lk7xWncnld t'Wlllllla r. end C= HL�frnn[snli:B¢xFailVriny r n G �getYb: FbmleUn Spa is , 5.1 Environmental Resource Recommendations Based on the Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals, and Objectives, the following general environmental resource recommendations are proposed. Although no area specific recommendations are proposed for the F.M. 1938 and F.M. 1709 Corridor Plan Area, all of the citywide environmental resource recommendations originally developed in the North Sector Plan have been carried over to this plan. For a description of each column heading, please refer to the legend following the table. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 26 TABLE 5: F.M. 1709 AND F.M. 1938 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible No. Metric Department E1 Recognize the importance of Maintain Tree City USA Complete the Tree Quality Environmental 7.5 PDS the urban forest. status. City USA Development, Stewardship application C3 annually. E2 The community desires a Evaluate options for Begin a public Quality Environmental 7.5 PDS higher level of urban forest improving tree street, parks and Development, Stewardship, Quality maintenance, management protection. Consider: property tree C3, F2 Places and protection. • Software programs or inventory in other tools for FY2011. managing and assessing existing Consider if tree cover. ordinance • Revisions to existing revisions and /or ordinances to implementation of strengthen tree incentive protection programs are requirements and to required by 1Q allow for creative site FY2012. design to protect trees. • Providing incentives for tree protection. • Conducting a tree survey. E3 There is currently not an easy Develop a map of all Complete and Performance Environmental 7.3, 7.5 PDS way for homeowners or areas with approved publish a map that Management Stewardship developers to determine if a Tree Conservation Plans includes approved and Service property has an approved or add the areas to the Tree Conservation Delivery, Tree Conservation Plan. Environmental Resource Plans by 1Q B4 Protection Map. Provide FY2012. Update the map on the City's map at least website. annually. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 27 Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible No. Metric Department E4 The Environmental Resource Update the Complete as part Performance Environmental 7.2, 7.7, 7.8 PDS Protection Plan does not Environmental Resource of the Management Stewardship address ecology and wildlife Protection Plan to Sustainability Plan and Service corridors. include a discussion on in FY 2011. Delivery, local ecology and wildlife F2 corridors. E5 The Environmental Resource Update the Complete as part Performance Environmental 7.3, 7.5, 7.7 PDS Protection Map has not been Environmental Resource of the Management Stewardship updated since its adoption in Protection Map to Sustainability Plan and Service 2005. It shows areas that reflect development that in FY 2011. Delivery, have been developed as areas has occurred in the past B4 recommended for 4 years. preservation. E6 Stream corridors, wetlands Encourage development Address as part of Quality Environmental 1.4, 7.3, 7.4 PDS and floodplains require that allows floodplains, the Sustainability Development, Stewardship, Quality additional consideration wetlands and stream Plan in FY 2011. F2 Places during review of development corridors to remain in a and redevelopment cases. natural state. Consider establishment of standard "no development" distances from these areas. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 28 Ref. No. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible Department E7 As the City and region grow, • Identify concrete Address as part of Safety and Environmental 1.4, 7.3, 7.4, PW, PDS water pollution from runoff drainage channels the Sustainability Security, Stewardship, Quality 7.5, 9.1, 9.3, also increases. that may be Plan in FY 2011. Infrastructure, Places, Resource 10.5 rehabilitated to Quality Efficiency include vegetation Development, that can filter runoff. Partnerships • Minimize impervious and surfaces in new Volunteerism, development. C3, C5, F2 • Consider use of pervious /porous concrete, bio- swales and other alternative storm water management devices. • Encourage the use of native and adapted plants in landscaping. (Native and adapted plants require less chemical maintenance.) • Continue to develop water conservation educational materials. • Consider partnerships with other agencies for educational initiatives. • Ensure that trees and vegetation adjacent to streams are preserved. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 29 Ref. No. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible Department E8 The DFW region faces • Encourage the use of Address as part of Safety and Environmental 7.2, 7.3, 9.1, PDS, PW, CS significant challenges for native and adapted the Sustainability Security, Stewardship, Quality 9.3 meeting increasing water plants in landscaping. Plan in FY 2011. Infrastructure, Places, Resource demand in coming years. o Continue to Quality Efficiency develop Development, landscaping Partnerships demonstration and gardens within Volunteerism, city parks and at Performance the Bob Jones Management Nature Center and Service that may be Delivery, utilized in C3, B2, F2 medians and traffic circles. • Continue to encourage water conservation through public education. • Consider establishing a program for citizens or businesses that significantly decrease their water usage. • Consider partnerships with other agencies for educational initiatives. • Evaluate watering methods for public and private properties, such as utilizing well water and prohibiting watering during certain times. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 30 Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible No. Metric Department E9 The DFW region continues to • Continue to develop Address as part of Safety and Environmental 3.1, 3.3, 3.7, PDS, PW be classified as nonattainment the infrastructure for the Sustainability Security, Stewardship, Efficient 3.8, 3.9, 7.2, for the pollutant ozone. and encourage the Plan in FY 2011. Infrastructure, Mobility Options 7.5, 7.6, 9.1, use of non - motorized Quality 9.3 travel options, such Development, as walking and biking. Partnerships • Protect existing tree and cover and increase Volunteerism, tree cover by planting Performance more trees. Management • Consider partnerships and Service with other agencies Delivery, for educational B2, F2, L5 initiatives. E10 As development continues, • Evaluate options for Include in city's FY Quality Environmental 7.2 PDS light pollution is an increasing addressing and 2011 work Development, Stewardship problem in North Central reducing light program. B3 Texas. pollution. E11 Residents' expectations for • Require maintenance Amend the Zoning Quality Environmental 1.1 PDS maintenance of common plan as part of zoning Ordinance in FY Development, Stewardship open space in neighborhoods application process 2011. C3 are not always the same as for public /private the required level of parks. maintenance. Recommendations Table Legend Ref. No. = Reference number. Issues = A brief description of the issue requiring action. Recommendations = Recommendations to address the issues. Implementation Metric = A quantifiable goal, often with a deadline for achievement. Strategic Link = The Strategic Focus Area(s) from the City's Strategy Map that relate to the issue and recommendations. VNT Link = The guiding principle(s) from Vision North Texas that relate to the issue and recommendations. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 31 VGO Tie = Specific objective(s) from the adopted Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives that relate to the issue and recommendations. Responsible Department = The department(s) that will take the lead on implementing the recommendation. PDS = Planning & Development Services; PW = Public Works; CS = Community Services; ED = Economic Development; DPS = Department of Public Safety Gray Shading = Citywide goals (not unique to the F.M. Corridor Plan Area). F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 32 6.0 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space The F.M. 1938 and F.M. 1709 Corridor Plan Area includes one public park: Bicentennial Park. Bicentennial Park has athletic fields, tennis courts, a playground, and Liberty Gardens. The F.M. Corridor Plan area also includes one joint use school property at Rockenbaugh Elementary School. A complete discussion on these facilities may be found in the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. MAP 10: PARKS IN F.M. 1938 AND F.M. 1709 CORRIDOR PLAN AREA Based on the Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals, and Objectives, the following parks, recreation and open space recommendations are proposed. Although no area specific recommendations are proposed for the F.M. 1938 and F.M. 1709 Corridor Plan Area, the citywide parks, recreation and open space recommendation originally developed in the North Sector Plan has been carried over to this plan. For a description of each column heading, please refer to the legend that following the table. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 33 Public Parks - — FM 1938 Corrrdorand FM 1709 Corridor Plan Area - -- -- — _ -- — - - LEGEND qw- . - ° " FM 1938 & FM 1709 Corridors -.. - — - - _ — Public Parks - - - " Private Parks FP,717D. + "' SnU THL4!<E ^BL4'0 Joint Use School Properly •_ z HEN IAL BLVU " L.� ... ... , F 1.30222 '•� 1 rwe was n 1irx:h =2,519 feet .o n .nr...n c "pulhrc lduniWun5y3xane aeaa.� w.ar..... -, Based on the Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals, and Objectives, the following parks, recreation and open space recommendations are proposed. Although no area specific recommendations are proposed for the F.M. 1938 and F.M. 1709 Corridor Plan Area, the citywide parks, recreation and open space recommendation originally developed in the North Sector Plan has been carried over to this plan. For a description of each column heading, please refer to the legend that following the table. F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 33 TABLE 6: F.M. 1938 AND F.M. 1709 CORRIDOR PLAN AREA PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE RECOMMENDATIONS Ref. No. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible Department P1 Directional signs within city Develop internal park Prepare a Park Sign Quality Quality Places 1.12, 10.8 CS, PDS parks are either nonexistent signage plans for all parks. Master Plan that Development, or inadequate. Consideration should be addresses signage in Safety and given to both active use all parks. Security, signage, such as directional Performance signs to sports fields, and to Management and passive use signage, such as Service Delivery, trail head signs and C3, 134, L5 directional signs at trail forks. Recommendations Table Legend Ref. No. = Reference number. Issues = A brief description of the issue requiring action. Recommendations = Recommendations to address the issues. Implementation Metric = A quantifiable goal, often with a deadline for achievement. Strategic Link = The Strategic Focus Area(s) from the City's Strategy Map that relate to the issue and recommendations. VNT Link = The guiding principle(s) from Vision North Texas that relate to the issue and recommendations. VGO Tie = Specific objective(s) from the adopted Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives that relate to the issue and recommendations. Responsible Department = The department(s) that will take the lead on implementing the recommendation. PDS = Planning & Development Services; PW = Public Works; CS = Community Services; ED = Economic Development; DPS = Department of Public Safety Gray Shading = Citywide goals (not unique to the F.M. Corridor Plan Area). F.M. Corridor Plan September 2011 Page 34 Appendix w Q J F- 0 V) • 2030 Vision, Goals &Objectives Adopted by City Council on November 17, 2009 Ordinance No. 960 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE F. M. Corridor Plan Appendix SOUTHLAKE 2030 VISION STATEMENT Southlake will continue to enhance its status as a desirable, attractive, safe, healthy and fiscally -sound community with quality neighborhoods, while maintaining a high standard of living, learning, shopping, working, recreation, and open spaces. Southlake will continue to be a vibrant community that epitomizes both economic and environmental sustainability. SOUTHLAKE 2030 GOALS & OBJECTIVES Goall. QualitvDevelopment Promote quality development that is consistent with the Urban Design Plan, well - maintained, attractive, pedestrian- friendly, safe, contributes to an overall sense ofplace and meet the needs of vibrant and diverse community. Objective 1.1 Encourage the maintenance of existing neighborhoods, features and amenities in order to preserve property values and a unique sense of place. Objective 1.2 Create and preserve attractive pedestrian- friendly streets and pathways to encourage transportation alternatives to the automobile. Objective 1.3 Encourage appropriately - scaled neighborhood design that compliments existing development patterns while creating unique places, recognizing that quality residential neighborhoods are the cornerstone of our community. Objective 1.4 Emphasize creativity and ensure environmental stewardship in the design of all development and public infrastructure, maximizing the preservation of desirable natural features such as trees, topography, streams, wildlife corridors and habitat. Objective 1.5 Promote unique community character through a cohesive theme by emphasizing urban design detail and performance standards for structures, streets, street lighting, landscaping, entry features, wayfinding signs, open spaces, amenities, pedestrian/automobile orientation and transition to adjacent uses. Objective 1.6 Consider high - quality single - family residential uses as part of a planned mixed -use development at appropriate transitional locations. Objective 1.7 Explore and encourage opportunities for redevelopment when appropriate. Objective 1.8 Ensure high - quality design and a heightened sensitivity towards the integration of new development with the existing development and urban design pattern. SOUTHLAKE2030 Vision, Goals & Objectives 1 November 17, 2009 Objective 1.9 Strengthen street and landscape design standards to enhance the visual quality along major corridors. Objective 1.10 Continue to promote a strong working relationship with the Texas Department of Transportation to improve the appearance of bridges, embankments and entryways into the City. Objective 1.11 Ensure that city- and developer - provided infrastructure is functional, aesthetically well - designed, and integrated with the natural environment. Objective 1.12 Continue to strengthen the City's regulations to encourage effective signage that is appropriately designed and scaled to minimize adverse impacts on community aesthetics. Objective 1.13 Explore creating participation programs with home owner associations and subdivision groups to enhance the long -term viability of neighborhood features and amenities. Goa12.• Balance Maintain a balanced approach to growth and development in order to preserve the City's assets (schools, public safety, and competitive edge in the region) and fiscal health. Objective 2.1 Encourage a balance of uses, including retail, office, medical, hospitality, entertainment, institutional, industrial and residential that is both responsive to and sustainable within changing market conditions and sustains growth in property values for the future. Objective 2.2 Support appropriate public - private financial partnerships that will help retain and enhance the City's economic base. Objective 2.3 Ensure the City's built environment fosters a positive relationship between the taxable value of real property and the corresponding cost of municipal services. Goal 3. Mobility Develop an innovative mobility system that provides for the safe, convenient, efficient movement of people and goods, reduces traffic congestion, promotes energy and transportation efficiency and promotes expanded opportunities for citizens to meet some routine needs by walking or bicycling. Objective 3.1 Provide a safe and efficient streets and pathways network that allows travel to shopping areas, schools, parks and places of employment, reducing the SOUTHLAKE2030 Vision, Goals & Objectives 2 November 17, 2009 need to travel on the City's major arterials (FM 1709, FM 1938, or SH 114) and minimizes cut - through traffic in residential neighborhoods. Objective 3.2 Implement and promote a mobility system that addresses safety, design, comfort and aesthetic elements such as landscaping, crosswalks, railing, lighting, traffic - calming and signage in order to provide distinct character and functionality for the City. Objective 3.3 In accordance with a need identified by the Citizen Survey, provide and promote a continuous pedestrian pathways system that is user - friendly, efficient, safe, economical, and connect parks, shopping, schools, work and residential areas. Objective 3.4 Pursue opportunities to link Southlake's pathways to systems in adjacent cities and trails on the Corps of Engineers property. Objective 3.5 Develop a program to encourage the dedication of easements for pathway construction in accordance with the sidewalk priority plan and Capital Improvements Plan. Objective 3.6 Identify and prioritize the funding and construction of mobility system capital improvements projects according to the impacts on safety, system efficiency, costs, and maintaining acceptable levels of service. Objective 3.7 Increase safe bicycle mobility when reasonably possible. Objective 3.8 Continue to promote a strong working relationship with the Texas Department of Transportation to identify, design and implement projects that prevent or relieve congestion in the area. Objective 3.9 Continue to evaluate and improve upon the existing mobility system within the City, maintaining existing infrastructure, making required improvements and evaluating innovative ways to integrate transportation and land use. Objective 3.10 Obtain adequate right -of -way for future roadway corridors and improvements. Goal 4.• Parks, Recreation and Open Space Support a comprehensive integrated parks, recreation and open space system for all ages that creates value and preserves natural assets of the City. Objective 4.1 Ensure that new development incorporates usable open space. SOUTHLAKE2030 Vision, Goals & Objectives 3 November 17, 2009 Objective 4.2 Ensure that parkland and open spaces include an integrated mix of developed and natural areas with consideration of protecting the City's ecosystem and wildlife corridors. Objective 4.3 Promote water conservation and reuse in the design of parks and open spaces. Objective 4.4 Utilize partnerships to create open space and recreation facilities. Objective 4.5 Ensure an even geographic distribution of park facilities and recreation activities both active and passive —for citizens of all ages. Objective 4.6 Provide a full range of park facilities and linear linkages that will accommodate the current and future needs of the City's residents and visitors. Objective 4.7 Integrate passive recreational opportunities into preserved natural and drainage areas. Objective 4.8 Incorporate feedback received from the Parks and Recreation Citizen Survey into recreation activities and park facilities. Objective 4.9 Acknowledge the City's rich natural history, heritage and historical landmarks. Objective 4.10 Determine parkland desirable for dedication as part of the development process based on classification, location and maintenance cost. Objective 4.11 Prioritize investments in existing and established parks understanding that there will be strategic opportunities for land acquisition. Objective 4.12 Incorporate educational and learning opportunities within parks and related facilities. Objective 4.13 Pursue recreational and educational opportunities on Corps of Engineers property compatible with the goal of protecting and preserving the existing ecosystem for future generations. Goal 9- Public Safety Establish and maintain protective measures and policies that reduce danger, risk or injury to property and individuals who live, work or visit the City. Objective 5.1 Maintain a level of police, fire and ambulance services commensurate with population and business needs. SOUTHLAKE2030 Vision, Goals & Objectives 4 November 17, 2009 Objective 5.2 Provide effective and efficient professional public safety services in partnership with the citizens we serve, encouraging mutual respect and innovative problem - solving, thereby improving the quality of life in our community. Objective 5.3 Ensure compliance with the stated standard of response coverage and industry guidelines through the provision of facilities, equipment, personnel and roadways. Objective 5.4 Ensure that all buildings and public facilities are constructed in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations and standards. Objective 5.5 Maintain the continued compliance with national standard of excellence through the accreditation process. Objective 5.6 Enhance and promote public safety through public - private partnerships and utilization and training of volunteers. Objective 5.7 Maintain a high level of community readiness through training and communications among neighborhood and volunteer groups and city, county, state, and federal entities. Objective 5.8 Develop and implement safety education programs that enhance the quality of life and safety in the community. Objective 5.9 Promote security of public buildings and infrastructure. Objective 5.10 Ensure safe and healthy working conditions for city staff, volunteers and officials by providing security, facility, vehicular and equipment maintenance, information, education and training. Goal 6.• Economic Development Create a diversified, vibrant and sustainable economy through the attraction and support of business enterprises and tourism meeting the vision and standards desired by City leaders. Objective 6.1 Objective 6.2 Objective 6.3 Promote the City both nationally and regionally as a great place to live, work, visit, shop and recreate. Provide necessary, desirable and diverse goods and services for residents of the City. Foster an environment that retains and supports existing businesses to ensure the sustainability of our existing tax base. SOUTHLAKE2030 Vision, Goals & Objectives 5 November 17, 2009 Objective 6.4 Attract desired businesses to ensure economic growth as well as continued employment and services for residents of the City. Objective 6.5 Enhance the quality of life for residents and the sustainabIty of City business through the promotion of the tourism, convention and hotel industry in the City. Objective 6.6 Develop a clear and understandable incentive policy that accomplishes the business attraction and retention goals of the City and is based on factors such as job creation, investment, quality of business, return on investment and overall value to the community. Objective 6.7 Foster communication between the public and private sectors. Goal 7.• Sustaivah&CL Encourage the conservation, protection, enhancement and proper management of the natural and built environment. Objective 7.1 Maintain and implement policies to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources, such as energy in the heating, cooling, and operation and maintenance of city facilities. Objective 7.2 Promote public awareness and education on such sustainability issues as public health, energy and water conservation and overall environmental stewardship. Objective 7.3 Promote sustainable public and private development practices and patterns, building design, water -use reduction and waste reduction while maintaining the existing character of the city. Objective 7.4 Protect surface, storm, and groundwater quality from septic discharge, impervious surface runoff, improper waste disposal and other potential contaminant sources. Objective 7.5 Conserve, restore and promote tree and plant cover that is native or adaptive to the City and region while also protecting existing significant vegetation and maintaining the existing character of the City. Objective 7.6 Protect and enhance air quality in coordination with federal, regional and local agencies. Objective 7.7 Recognize the importance of and protect the biological diversity for the ecological and aesthetic benefits to the community. SOUTHLAKE2030 Vision, Goals & Objectives 6 November 17, 2009 Objective 7.8 Define, protect, and celebrate the local Cross Timbers Ecosystem as a community asset for future generations. Objective 7.9 Assess and minimize the ecological impact of any new trails provided on Corps of Engineers property. Goal 8.• Community Facilities Plan and provide quality community facilities and services that effectively meet the service needs ofSouthlake's residents and businesses. Objective 8.1 Provide a level of community facilities that meet the needs of both the existing and projected population. Objective 8.2 Encourage cooperation with the school districts in planning for and financing community facilities to encourage the cost - effective provision of resources. Objective 8.3 Systematically evaluate City -owned buildings in terms of their quality of service delivery and prioritize maintenance and renovation accordingly. Objective 8.4 Incorporate new computer and telecommunications technologies into public buildings and designated areas in order to improve time and cost efficiency of service delivery and to meet increasing demands of information access and sharing. Goal 9.• Parmershins Fully utilize and coordinate with the City's many parmers to address issues facing the area, provide services and facilities, promote volunteerism, support events and programs and encourage economic growth. Objective 9.1 Partner with other government entities, non - governmental organizations and the North Central Texas Council of Governments to address regional and local issues. Objective 9.2 Continue mutually beneficial partnerships between the City and local school districts to explore the provision of facilities, services, technology, and other opportunities through open communication and close coordination. Objective 9.3 Continue active partnerships with non - profit organizations, civic groups and local businesses to create opportunities that benefit the community. Objective 9.4 Partner with local school districts to educate Southlake's youth in their municipality and seek youth input when planning the future of our community. SOUTHLAKE2030 Vision, Goals & Objectives 7 November 17, 2009 Goa]10.• Infrastructure Through sound management and strategic investment, develop, maintain, improve and operate public infrastructure that promotes health, safety and an enhanced quality of life for all members of the community. Objective 10.1 Ensure equitably- distributed and adequate services and facilities. Objective 10.2 Plan and program land acquisition and the installation of all essential public facilities to reasonably coincide with the need for such facilities. Objective 10.3 Identify and implement programs where costs may be shared by multiple agencies and /or developers. Objective 10.4 Provide for adequate public water and sewer services in appropriate areas of the City. Objective 10.5 Provide and maintain an effective stormwater management system throughout the City. Objective 10.6 Maintain and enhance existing infrastructure and levels of service through the provision of timely maintenance, repair and replacement as needed. Objective 10.7 Provide and maintain effective solid waste collection and recycling programs for residents. Objective 10.8 Provide a streetlight system for adequate illumination and a wayfinding signage system for pedestrian and driver safety where appropriate. SOUTHLAKE2030 Vision, Goals & Objectives 8 November 17, 2009 Appendix B Fulfill Our Mission Deliver on Our Focus Areas Serve Our Customers Manage the Business Provide Financial Stewardship Promote Learning and Growth City of Southlake Strategy Map Live Our Core Values Integrity ■ Innovation • Accountability . Commitment to Excellence + Teamwork Safety and Mobility Infrastructure Quality Partnerships Performance Management Security Development and Volunteerism and Service Delivery Appendix C North Texas 2050 Guiding Principles Excerpted from North Texas 2050 www.visionnorthtexos.org 1. Development Diversity— Meet the needs of new landmarks and gathering spaces, use of compatible changing markets by providing a mix of development architectural and landscape design, and support for the options and land use types in communities throughout the activities and institutions that make each community region. unique. 2. Efficient Growth — Promote reinvestment and redevelopment in areas with existing infrastructure, ensure that new infrastructure supports orderly and sustainable growth, and provide coordinated regional systems of natural and built infrastructure. 3. Pec°testrian Design — Create and connect pedestrian - (and bicyclist) oriented neighborhoods, centers and places throughout the region. 8. Efficient Mobility Options — Invest in transportation systems, facilities and operations that provide multi -modal choices for the efficient and sustainable movement of people, goods, and services. 9. keSOUI'Ce Vff1ClenCy — Design buildings, sites, communities and regional systems to use water, energy, and renewable resources responsibly, effectively and efficiently, and to retain non - renewable resources for the use of future generations. 4. — Sustain and facilitate a range of housing opportunities and choices that meet the needs of residents of all economic levels and at all stages of life. 5. Activity Centers — Create mixed use developments that are centers of neighborhoods and community activities and serve as hubs of non - automobile transportation systems. 6. Environmental Stewardship - Protect, retain or enhance the region's important natural assets (including its air, water, land and forests) and integrate these natural features and systems into the character of the region's communities and the experiences of its residents. 7. {duality Places — Strengthen the identities of the region's diverse communities through preservation of significant historic structures and natural assets, creation of 1o. Educational Opportunity — Provide opportunities for all North Texans to have access to the schools, people and technology they need for success in learning throughout their lives. 11. Healthy Communities — Identify and support functional, sustainable infrastructure and institutions that offer North Texans access to affordable, nutritious foods, opportunities for physical activity, and access to wellness and primary care services. 12. Implementation — Achieve the region's vision by adoption of compatible comprehensive plans and ordinances for cities and consistent investment plans for regional systems; involve citizens and stakeholders in all aspects of these planning processes.