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REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING
December 4, 1997
COMMISSION PRESENT: Chairman Joe Wright; Vice-Chairman James Murphy; Commissioners
Ann Creighton, Rob Jones, F. C. LeVrier, and Lanny Tate
COMMISSION ABSENT: Debra Edmondson
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney Debra Drayovitch, Community Development Director Greg
Last, Planner Chris Carpenter, Planner Dennis Killough, Staff Engineer Angela Turner, and
Community Development Secretary Loft Farwell
WORK SESSION: Chairman Wright called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m. and announced that
the Work Session would be held to discuss agenda items by the Commission and the City staff. The
Work Session ended at 6:44 p.m.
There was no Executive Session held.
Commissioner Creighton had to temporarily leave the meeting but returned prior to the vote on
Agenda Item #4.
The meeting was called back to order by Chairman Wright at 7:04 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM #2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chairman Wright opened discussion of the minutes of the November 6, 1997, Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting and the November 20, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Community Development Director G-reg Last stated in the Work Session that Commissioner
Edmondson has some comments to add to the minutes, and Chairman Wright stated that the
Commission could make the approval subject to Commissioner Edmondson's comments.
Motion was made to approve the November 6, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
minutes, and the November 20, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes with the
addition of Commissioner Edmondson's comments.
Motion: Murphy
Second: Jones
Ayes: Murphy, LeVrier, Tate, Jones, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 5-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 12-04-97, tape 1, section #805)
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AGENDA ITEM #3. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
Director Last stated that there are several COG classes available to the Commissioners and the
information will be forwarded to them at the next meeting.
AGENDA ITEM g4. ZA 97-134. REZONING AND CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE AT
PINE FOREST:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is for a zoning change on
property legally described as being approximately 12.573 acres situated in the Thomas Beedy
Survey, Abstract No. 72, and being Tract 2A3. The property is located on the east side of North
Peytonville Avenue at the intersection of Plantation Drive and North Peytonville Avenue. The
current zoning is "AG" Agricultural District. The requested zoning is "SF-30" Single Family
Residential District. The Land Use Category is Low Density Residential. The owner and applicant
is J. Michael Lewis. Twelve (12) written notices were sent to property owners within the 200'
notification area, and six (6) responses were received with three (3) being opposed, two (2) being
in favor, and one (1) being undecided. Eighteen (18) responses outside the 200' notification area
were received with sixteen (16) being opposed and one (1) being undecided and one (1) being in
favor.
Michael Lewis, 801 Dominion Drive, $outhlake, Texas, presented this item to the Commission.
He stated that he will meet all of the Staff Review Comments.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Richard Crowe, 1502 Plantation Drive, $outhlake, Texas, stated his concern about the "domino
effect" of the properties to the north if this property is zoned "SF-30." He stated that when the
application was first submitted by Mr. Lewis, he (Mr. Lewis) reported that he was the owner of the
property and did not have Ruby Hill's signature on file. Mr. Crowe stated that Mrs. Hill has owned
this property for a long time and has never objected to the Land Use Plan designation of Low
Density Residential. He said that Southlake residents need to be able to rely on the P&Z
Commission and the City Council to uphold the Land Use Plan designations. He said that the
reasonable use of this property should be determined by the owner of the land, not a developer.
Carolyn Havens, 1303 WakefieMCourt, Southlake, Texas, stated that she and her neighbors had faith
in the Land Use Plan, and they need to be able to rely on that. She said that she moved north of
Southlake Boulevard to have more space. She does not want to see the Land Use Plan designation
changed for Peytonville Avenue.
Elizabeth McCracken, 1305 WakefieM Court, Southlake, Texas, stated her opposition to any change
to the Low Density designation. She stated that once the Commission makes an exception, the City
sets a precedence.
Lee Fahrenbrook 1865 N. Peytonville Avenue, Southlake, Texas, stated that she is not opposed to
the development of this land but feels it should be developed as one acre. She also asked the
Commission to consider the drainage in this area.
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Larry Whisler, 1201 Plantation Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated that he is in favor of the Low Density
designation for this area.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Vice-Chairman Murphy asked City staff how many dwelling units per acre Coventry has.
Community Development Director Greg Last stated that the target density was one unit per acre net
of the perimeter right-of-way. Vice-Chairman Murphy asked staff to apply the same standard to this
application and calculate the units per acre. Planner Dennis Killough stated that it is .88 dwelling
units per acre.
Chairman Wright stated that he supported Coventry because it has several amenities such as green
space, open areas, and lakes. He said he does not typically have a problem with 40,000 s.f. lots
anywhere, but he is not sure it is worth it, in this case, to go against the Land Use Plan in order to
get just one (1) additional lot. Chairman Wright stated that Coventry was a give and take situation,
whereas this has not been thus far.
Vice-Chairman Murphy agreed with Chairman Wright by saying that he does not see, in this
development, any of the positive aspects that he saw in the Coventry development when it was
completed.
Motion was made to deny ZA97-134.
Motion:
Second:
Ayes:
Nays:
Approved:
Murphy
LeVrier
LeVrier, Tate, Jones, Creighton, Murphy, Wright
None
6-0 (to deny)
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 12-04-97, tape 1, section #1970)
AGENDA ITEM #5. ZA 97-135. PRELIMiNARY PLAT FOR THE VILLAGE AT PINE FOREST:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is for a Preliminary Plat on
property legally described as being approximately 12.573 acres situated in the Thomas Beedy
Survey, Abstract No. 72, and being Tract 2A3. The property is located on the east side of North
Peytonville Avenue at the intersection of Plantation Drive and North Peytonville Avenue. The
current zoning is "AG" Agricultural District. The Land Use Category is Low Density Residential.
The owner and applicant is J. Michael Lewis. Twelve (12) written notices were sent to property
owners within the 200' notification area, and seven (7) responses were received with four (4) being
opposed, two (2) being in favor, and one (1) being undecided. Seven (7) responses outside the 200'
notification area were received with six (6) being opposed and one (1) being undecided.
There was no one present to represent this item.
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Chairman Wright opened the public hearing. No one in the audience stepped forward to speak.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Motion was made to deny ZA97-135.
Motion: Murphy
Second: LeVrier
Ayes: Tate, Jones, Creighton, Murphy, LeVrier, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0 (to deny)
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 12-04-97, tape 1, section #2135)
AGENDA ITEM #6. ZA 97-141. CONCEPT PLAN FOR KIMBALL/1709 ADDITION:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is for a Concept Plan of
Kimball/1709 Addition, being proposed Lots 1R3R1, 1R3R2, 1R3R3, and 2, Block 1, Kimball/1709
Addition, on property legally described as being Lot 1R3, Block 1, Kimbail/1709 Addition, an
addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Cabinet
A, Slide 2374, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas, and tract 1R3A, Kimball/1709 Addition, an
addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, and Tracts 3B2, 3B3, 3B3A, 3B3A1,
3B3B, 3B3B1, 3F, and 3F4, situated in the Samuel Freeman Survey, Abstract No. 525, and being
approximately 7.32 acres. The property is located on the north of East Southlake Boulevard (F.M.
1709), east of North Kimball Avenue, west of Bluebonnet Drive, and approximately 300' south of
State Highway 114. The current zoning is "C-3" General Commercial District. The Land Use
Category is Mixed Use. The Corridor Recommendation is Village Center. The owner of the
property is Hanover Property Company. The applicant is Hodges & Associates. Twelve (12) written
notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area, and no responses have been
received.
Planner Dennis Killough stated that the Plat Revision for this property has been tabled until the
applicant determines whether or not Bluebonnet Drive can be abandoned.
Charles Hodges (Hodges & Associates) 13642 Omega, Dallas, Texas, presented this item to the
Commission. He stated that due to the topography of this property, it is more appropriate to have
a collection of smaller users instead of one (1) large user. He stated that his intent for Bluebonnet
Drive is to abandon that right-of-way (R.O.W.). He stated that he had to create a retaining wall in
order to cope with the 35' elevation drop, which forces him to handle circulation as two (2) different
tracts.
Mr. Hodges stated that if Bluebonnet Drive becomes a private drive, it enables him to separate
service traffic and patron traffic. He stated that the service traffic would be required to enter on the
private drive. Mr. Hodges stated that Hanover Property Company also has the property to the east
of this property nnder contract.
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Chairman Wright asked Mr. Hodges if he had any problems with the Staff Review comments.
Mr. Hodges asked for a variance to Item #6 (driveway spacing).
Chairman Wright asked if Mr. Hodges has any other suggestions regarding placement of the south
driveways on Kimball Avenue and the retaining wall. Mr. Hodges stated that he has studied the
situation extensively, and he ended up with the current configuration.
Commissioner Creighton asked Mr. Hodges if he could eliminate the southern-most driveway on
Kimball Avenue and, instead, have access through Bluebonnet Drive. In response, Mr. Hodges cited
concerns with mixing the service traffic and patron traffic.
Commissioner LeVrier suggested eliminating all service traffic access to Kimball Avenue.
Director Last suggested that Mr. Hodges re-evaluate his grades based on the concept plan because
the driveways shown on the concept plan are different from the driveways shown on the grading
plan.
Chairman Wright stated that he is fairly certain that the Commission would not recommend approval
of this plan with the driveways placed as shown.
Vice-Chairman Murphy stated that he cannot help thinking that if the property to the east is going
to develop soon, the Commission might be looking at this site in a different context. Vice-Chairman
Murphy stated that he is very uncomfortable with this plan as presented.
Mr. Hodges asked for a variance to Item #7 (stacking depth north and south of the retaining wall).
Commissioner Jones stated that he cannot help wondering if the applicant is trying to place too much
on this site.
The Commission discussed driveway spacing, stacking depths, grading, and building placement, and
the applicant asked to table this case to further study those items.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Dennis Minder, 223 Eastwood Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated that the applicant has too much on
this site for the amount of grading and road work needed. Mr. Minder disagreed with the placement
on the driveway west of Bluebonnet Drive on Southlake Boulevard and feels it should be removed
entirely. He suggested moving the entrance to Bluebonnet Drive instead.
Commissioner Creighton asked for an example of a "junior anchor." Mr. Hodges stated that his
definition of a junior anchor is possibly an Old Navy store or a Barnes & Noble store; he stated that
the size would be under approximately 30,000 s.f.
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Pattie Minder, 223 Eastwood Drive, Southlake, Texas, stated that there should not be any more
driveway cuts on Southlake Boulevard to this property; she stated that it is too dangerous to make
more cuts.
Motion was made at the applicant's request to table ZA97-141 and to continue the Public Hearing
to the December 18, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Motion: Murphy
Second: Jones
Ayes: Jones, Creighton, Murphy, LeVrier, Tate, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 12-04-97, tape 1, section #5262)
Chairman Wright called for a recess at 9:07 p.m.
Chairman Wright called the meeting back to order at 9:20 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM #9. ZA 97-151. REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GEORGETOWN PARK.
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AGENDA ITEM #10. ZA 97-152. PLAT REVISION FOR THE PROPOSED LOT ilL BLOCK 1.
GEORGETOWN PARK:
Motion was made at the applicant's request to table and to continue the Public Hearing to the
December 18, 1997, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Motion: Murphy
Second: Creighton
Ayes: Creighton, Murphy, LeVrier, Tate, Jones, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 12-04-97, tape 1, section #5326)
AGENDA ITEM #7. ZA 97-149. SITE PLAN FOR LOT 25R-1. BLOCK 1. WOODLAND
HEIGHTS ADDITION:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is for a Site Plan for Lot 25R-1,
Block 1, Woodland Heights Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas,
according to the plat recorded in Cabinet A, Slide No. 1681, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas,
and being approximately 1.95 acres. The property is located on the southeast comer of Westwood
Drive and F.M. 1709 (East Southlake Boulevard). The current zoning is "C-I" Neighborhood
Commercial District. The Land Use Category is Mixed Use. The Corridor Recommendation is
Office Commercial. The owner and applicant is Telesupport/Patrick Monahan. Nine (9) written
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notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area, and two (2) responses were
received with one (1) being undecided and one (1) being in favor.
Patrick Monahan (Telesuppor0 3733 Oakwood, Grapevine, Texas, presented this item to the
Commission. Mr. Monahan stated that, due to adjacent homeowners concerns, he has agreed to
remove the pole light on the south property line. He also agreed to eliminate the flood lights on the
comers of the buildings.
Chairman Wright asked Mr. Monahan if he would be agreeable to making the improvements to
Westwood Drive before he begins improvements to the site. Mr. Monahan stated his concern with
the length of time it wood take to complete the street; he stated that he is unsure exactly how long
it would take and did not know if he could delay construction that long. Chairman Wright stated that
the reason for the improvements to the street were to accommodate the extra traffic created by this
site.
Mr. Monahan asked if anyone present could estimate the amount of time it would take to make the
modifications to the street. Staff Engineer Angela Turner estimated two (2) to three (3) months. Mr.
Monahan stated that it probably does not make that much of a difference.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Dennis Minder, 223 EastwoodDrive, Southlake, Texas, asked Mr. Monahan to remove the pole light
on the east property line, too. Mr. Minder also asked for more depth to the stacking lane on
Westwood Drive
Chairman Wright closed the public heating.
Director Last stated that the applicant is providing for about 120' of stacking depth at a two (2) lane
stack. He stated that they may need to modify their striping pattern some, but that they probably
have enough room for stacking.
Chairman Wright stated that it appears that the required width is there, it just depends on how it is
striped.
Motion was made to approve ZA97-149 subject to Site Plan Review Summary No. 1, dated
November 14, 1997, eliminating the south and east pole lights; eliminating the flood lights on the
south side of the building, and accepting the applicant's agreement to immediately begin
construction of the street improvements.
Motion: Murphy
Second: Creighton
Ayes: Murphy, Tate, Jones, Creighton, Wright
Nays: LeVrier
Approved: 5-1
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Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 12-04-97, tape 1, section #6825)
AGENDA ITEM #8. ZA 97-150. REZONING AND REVISED SITE PLAN FOR GEORGETOWN
PARK:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is for a Zoning Change on
property out of the Thomas Easter Survey, Abstract No. 474, Tract 2A3A, being approximately 1.22
acres and a Revised Site Plan for Georgetown Park, being approximately 6.63 acres out of the
Thomas Easter Survey, Abstract No. 474, Tracts 2A3A, 2A3C, and Lot 1, Block 1, Georgetown
Park, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas according to the plat recorded in
Cabinet A, Slide No.3434, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas. The property is located in the 2400-
block of East Southlake Boulevard, being approximately 600' east of Blueboxmet Drive on the south
side of East Southlake Boulevard. The current zoning is "CS" Community Service District. The
requested zoning is "C-2" Local Retail Commercial District. The Land Use Category is Mixed Use.
The Corridor Recommendation is Retail Commercial. The owner is Georgetown Monticello
Partners, Ltd. The applicant is Realty Capital Corporation. Fifteen (15) written notices were sent
to property owners within the 200' notification area, and three (3) responses were received which
were all in favor.
Tom Wouters (Realty Capital Corporation) 920 S. Main, Suite 170, Grapevine, Texas, presented this
item to the Commission. Mr. Wouters asked for a variance to Item #1 and stated that they have
shifted the bufferyards to be adjacent to the areas of construction (the buildings and the parking lots).
He stated that they will place the required bufferyards, but they have changed the location of them.
He stated he would like to preserve the natural areas along the south and west property lines. He
also asked for a variance to Item #12 (articulation) and asked that the building be allowed as shown.
(Plarming and Zoning Commission meeting, 12-04-97, tape 1, section #7128)
Commissioner Jones asked Mr. Wouters why he is asking for "C-2" zoning on this property if he
intends to use it as office. Mr. Wouters stated that he believes they cannot have two (2) different
zonings within the same lot.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing. No one in the audience stepped forward to speak.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Motion was made to approve ZA97-150, subject to Revised Site Plan Review Summary No. 1,
dated November 26, 1997, delet'mg Items #lb, lc, and ld, and accepting the bufferyards and interior
landscaping as shown on the plan, and accepting the articulation (Item #12) as shown.
Motion: Jones
Second: Tate
Ayes: LeVrier, Tate, Jones, Creighton, Murphy, Wright
Nays: None
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Approved: 6-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 12-04-97, tape 2, section #319)
AGENDA ITEM #11. ZA 97-155. REZON1NG FOR CORNERSTONE BUSINESS PARK. PHASE
II:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Comrnission that this request is for a Zoning Change on
property out of the C. B. McDonald Survey, Abstract No.1013, Tracts 1 and 3, and being
approximately 67.64 acres. The property is located approximately 200' southeast of Crooked Lane,
southwest of Cornerstone Business Park, Phase 1, and north of the Dart railway right-of-way and
State Highway No. 26. The Current Zoning is "AG" Agricultural District. The Requested Zoning
is "I-1" Light Industrial District. The Land Use Category is Industrial. The Owner of the property
is John R. McDearman. The Applicant is Southlake Cornerstone Business Park, L.P. Twelve (12)
written notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area, and four (4) responses
were received with two (2) being in favor and two (2) being opposed. A petition was received which
stated opposition to straight "I- 1" zoning on Lot 2, Block 2. There was a total of 18 signatures, 10
of which were within the 200' notification area.
John Levitt (J.E. Levitt Engineers) 726 Commerce Street, Suite 104, SouthIake, Texas, presented this
item to the Commission.
Chairman Wright asked Mr. Levitt what he intends to do along the north property line adjacent to
the residential properties. Mr. Levitt stated that he will meet the city's requirements.
Planner Dennis Killough stated that an "F-2" bufferyard is required adjacent to residential.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing.
Ken Schaffer, 2449 Crooked Lane, Southlake, Texas, asked the applicant to do a little more buffering
than what the city requires. He stated that this request might should go to an "S-P" zoning.
Louis Kaposta stated that he is wondering what the applicant intends to do with the small strip of
land directly in front of his house. He stated that he has an access easement across that strip of land
and questioned if he will be allowed to keep that access easement.
Bobby Struempler, 720 Whispering Woods Circle, Southlake, Texas, stated that he and his mother-in-
law (Iva Lee Johnson) oppose this change. He agrees with Mr. Schaffer in that he would like more
of a buffer between the residential and the industrial properties.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Tate asked what adjustment Ken Smith made to the bufferyard adjacent to residential
just north of this property.
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Mr. Levitt stated that the Cornerstone Business Park - Phase I, Mr. Smith agreed to an 8' masonry
fence, 20' bufferyard, 50' building setback, and "O-1" zoning with one story office buildings with
a minimum pitch on the roof.
Chairman Wright asked Mr. Levitt what he would offer as a compromise for the residential property
owners adjacent to this property.
Mr. Levitt stated that they will agree with an 8' masonry fence, a 20' bufferyard, with a 50' building
setback for the north side of this property.
Chairman Wright asked Mr. Levitt what type of screening he intends to place along Mr. Kaposta's
property (shown as #8 on the adjacent owners map) which is currently being used as residential.
Mr. Killough stated that since the property has a residential dwelling on it right now, it would require
8' of screening.
Mr. Levitt stated that if Mr. Kaposta's property is still being used as residential when the west
portion of this tract is developed, he agrees to put an 8' masonry fence with a 50' building setback
along Mr. Kaposta's east property line.
Motion was made to approve ZA97-155, accepting the applicant's commitment to place an 8'
masonry fence, a 20' Type 'F-2' bufferyard, with a 50' building setback for the north side of this tract
adjacent to the residential properties and also along the Kaposta property if it is still being used as
residential when the west portion of Cornerstone Business Park, Phase II, develops.
Motion: Murphy
Second: LeVrier
Ayes: Tate, Jones, Murphy, LeVrier, Wright
Nays: None
Commissioner Creighton stated that Mr. Bruce French, who is working with the developer on this
property, is a client of her firm, and although not required to, she is choosing to abstain.
Abstain: Creighton
Approved: 5-0-1
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 12-04-97, tape 2, section #1070)
AGENDA ITEM # 12. ZA 97-156. PRELIMINARY PLAT - CORNERSTONE BUSINESS PARK.
PHASE II:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is for a Preliminary Plat of
Comerstone Business Park, Phase II, being approximately 67.64 acres out of the C. B. McDonald
Survey, Abstract No. 1013, Tracts 1 and 3. The property is located approximately 200' southeast of
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Crooked Lane, southwest of Cornerstone Business Park, Phase 1, and north of the Dart railway right-
of-way and State Highway No. 26. The Current Zoning is "AG" Agricultural District. The Owner
of the property is John R. McDearman. The Applicant is Southlake Comerstone Business Park, L.P.
The Land Use Category is Industrial. Twelve (12) written notices were sent to property owners
within the 200' notification area, and one (1) response was received which was in favor and one (1)
was received which was opposed.
dohn Levitt (~.E. Levitt Engineers) 726 Commerce Street, Suite 104, Southlake, Texas, presented this
item to the Commission. He stated that he will meet all requirements in the Staff Review Summary.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing. No one in the audience stepped forward to speak.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Motion was made to approve ZA97-156, subject to Plat Review Summary No. 1, dated November
26, 1997.
Motion: Tate
Second: Murphy
Ayes: Jones, Murphy, LeVrier, Tate, Wright
Nays: None
Abstain: Creighton
Approved: 5-0-1
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 12-04-97, tape 2, section # 1315)
AGENDA ITEM #13. ZA 97-158. PLAT REVISION - LOTS 4R7R1 - 4R7R5. BLOCK 1. CEDAR
OAKS ESTATES:
Planner Chris Carpenter informed the Commission that this request is for a Plat Revision for the
proposed Lots 4R7R1 - 4R7R5, Block 1, Cedar Oaks Estates, being a revision of Lot 4R7, Block
1, Cedar Oaks Estates, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the
plat recorded in Cabinet A, Slide No. 545, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas. The property is
located in Cedar Oaks Estates, on the north side of Sleepy Hollow approximately 750' east of the
intersection of Sleepy Hollow and Morgan Drive. The Current Zoning is "SF-1A" Single Family
Residential District. The Land Use Category is Low Density Residential. The Owner of the
property is Tom Benner. The Applicant is Four Peaks Development, Inc. Eight (8) written notices
were sent to property owners within the 200' notification area, and two (2) responses were received
which were both opposed. A petition was received which stated opposition primarily based on lot
access to the rear lots. There was a total often (10) signatures, five (5) of which were within the 200'
notification area.
David McMahan (Four Peaks Development, Inc.) 1335 Hidden Glen, Southlake, Texas, presented
this item to the Commission. Mr. McMahan stated that the only problem he sees with the Staff
Review Comments has to do with the lot width measurement. He stated that they are not asking for
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any variances whatsoever on this request. He stated that he met with Fire Services Director Garland
Wilson, and he (Director Wilson) has no problems with the design.
Commissioner Tate asked how wide the street is and what materials the street will be constructed
from.
Mr. McMahan stated that it will be asphalt with a six inch (6") rock base with two to three inches
(2"-3") of asphalt. He said it is 24' wide. He agreed to meet the City's standards. Mr. McMahan
stated that he intends to run sewer lines up the center of the driveway which the residents will have
to maintain.
Director Last stated that the sewer easement needs to be public, so the City needs a utility easement
over the sewer line.
Chairman Wright opened the public hearing. No one in the audience stepped forward to speak.
Chairman Wright closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Jones asked City staff to describe the main issues regarding this plat. Director Last
stated that the variance the City has been fairly consistent about granting is regarding cul-de-sacs
where a pie-shaped lot did not have the required width at the required building line; applicants have
been pushing the building lines back to the point where it has met the width of the lot.
Chairman Wright stated that the building line on Lot 4R7R3 should be moved back to where it
comes close to matching the lots on either side, and Mr. McMahan agreed and stated that he will
move it back.
Vice-Chairman Murphy stated that his only concern is establishing a precedent for this type of lot.
He stated that he feels this is a nice-looking plan, though.
City Attomey Debra Drayovitch stated that in order to approve this plan, it would require a variance
granted both by the Commission and by the City Council. She stated that because it is a replat of
a previously approved plat, there are certain conditions that come into play under the State law. She
stated that if a proposed replat requires a variance and there is a protest by 20% or more of the
adjacent lots in the original plat, then it will require a super-majority vote of the Commission and
City Council.
Mr. McMahan asked what variance the City Attorney is speaking of. Ms. Drayovitch stated that it
pertains to the following definition: a front building line must be a line parallel or approximately
parallel to the street R.O.W. line at a specific distance therefrom marking the minimum distance
from the street R.O.W. line that a building may be erected.
Mr. McMahan stated he does not agree that this application requires a variance and, therefore, does
not agree that it requires a super-majority vote.
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Motion was made to approve ZA97-158, subject to Revised Plat Review Summary No. 1, dated
December 4, 1997, deleting Items #7 (lot width measurement), #Sa (50' wide cul-de-sac street), and
#9 (lot lines radial or perpendicular to the R.O.W.); accepting the applicant's agreement to meet the
current City street construction standards for the driveway; and requiring a utility easement for the
proposed sewer line.
Motion: Jones
Second: Murphy
Ayes: Creighton, Murphy, LeVrier, Tate, Jones, Wright
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0
Motion carried.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 12-04-97, tape 2, section #2685)
AGENDA ITEM #14. DISCUSSION OF THE LAND USE PLAN UPDATE:
Planner Chris Carpenter asked the Commission to review the composite Land Use Plan and discuss
any areas of concern. He stated that the real concern with the composite map is to check for any
adjacency issues that were missed in the individual study areas. Mr. Carpenter stated that he would
make any changes in time for the Public Hearing on the December 18, 1997, Planrdng and Zoning
Commission meeting. He stated that there will be a Joint Work Session with City Council on
January 15, 1998, in which the Land Use Plan will be discussed.
AGENDA ITEM #15. DUE TO CASE RESOLUTION NO. 97-22. THE FOLLOWING CASES
WILL NOT BE HEARD ON THIS AGENDA AND WILL BE CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 18.
1997:
ZA 97-157, Rezoning and Concept Plan for Hilltop Country Plaza, on property being legally
described as Tract lA, W. E. Mayfield Subdivision, being a portion of Tract 1, W. E. Mayfield
Subdivision, according to the plat recorded in Volume 388-C, Page 4, Plat Records, Tarrant County,
Texas, and being approximately 3.021 acres. (Public Hearing)
ZA 97-159, Rezoning and Revised Concept Plan for Georgetown Park, on property out of the
Thomas Easter Survey, Abstract No. 474, Tract 2A2, being approximately 2.52 acres and a Revised
Concept Plan for Georgetown Park, being approximately 5.17 acres out of the Thomas Easter
Survey, Abstract No. 474, Tracts 2A2, 2A3C, and a portion of Tract 2A3A. (Public Hearing)
AGENDA ITEM #16. MEETING ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Wright adjourned the meeting at 11:25 p.m. on December 4, 1997.
(Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, 12-04-97, tape 2, section #2924)
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