NOTICE OF A SCHEDULED MEETING FOR THE
CITY OF MIDLOTHIAN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE &
THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2013
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551 VTCA Government Code, notice is hereby given of a scheduled Meeting
of the Midlothian Planning and Zoning Commission, to be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 104 West
Avenue E, Midlothian, Texas
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE / 6:00 PM
ADMINSTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
In lieu of a workshop the commissioners will convene as the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC).
WORKSHOP
IF TIME PERMITS
ADMINSTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM
Review technical issues with the items on October 29, 2013, Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING / 7:00 PM
PUBLIC HEARING
Conduct a public hearing to consider and act upon a request to rezone ± 112.4 acres from the current
Agricultural (A) District and Single Family One (SF-1) District to a Planned Development District
(PD) for residential uses (single family lots ranging from 6,000 SF to 22,000 SF +) and open spaces.
Property is generally located east of Walnut Grove Road and north of FM 1387, in the City of Midlothian,
Texas. (Case No. Z17-2012-121)
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MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Staff and Commissioner Announcements
Adjourn
I, Kevin Lasher, Director of Planning for the City of Midlothian, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of a
Meeting was posted on the front window of City Hall, 104 West Avenue E, Midlothian, Texas, at a place readily
accessible to the general public at all times, no later than the 24th day of October, 2013, at or before 6:00 P.M.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 1
AGENDA CAPTION:
Conduct a public hearing to consider and act upon a request to rezone ± 112.4 acres from
the current Agricultural (A) District and Single Family One (SF-1) District to a Planned
Development District (PD) for residential uses (single family lots ranging from 6,000 SF to
22,000 SF +) and open spaces. Property is generally located east of Walnut Grove Road and north
of FM 1387, in the City of Midlothian, Texas. (Case No. Z17-2012-121)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends denial of this rezone request. However, should the Planning & Zoning
Commission wish to recommend approval of this development, staff recommends it be approved
subject to the conditions listed in the Recommendation (Recap) Section.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Purpose:
The applicant, Don W. Collins, is requesting to rezone this property for 112.4 acres of single family
residential with lot sizes ranging from 6,000 square feet to 22,000 + square feet.
Prior Action/History:
This area was annexed into the City via Ordinance 98-38 and given the Agricultural (A) zoning
designation. There is no other zoning or subdivision history on this property.
ANALYSIS:
Zoning and Land Uses:
Direction:
Existing Land Use:
Subject prop.
Undeveloped
North
South
School & singlefamily residential
uses
Single family
residential uses
East
Undeveloped/Daycare
West
Church/Single family
Residential uses
Existing Zoning
Classification:
Agricultural (A) & Single
Family One (SF-1)
Future Land Use
Classification
Suburban
Module
Agricultural (A)
Suburban Module
ETJ
Suburban Module
Agricultural (A) & Single
Family One (SF-1)
PD-43, Agricultural (A),
and PD-60
Suburban Module
Suburban Module
Comprehensive Plan/Future Land Use Plan:
This proposed development is primary located in the Suburban Module. The primary land uses in
the Suburban Module are residential uses ranging in density from 2-5 dwelling units per acre. This
development is proposing a gross residential density of approximately 3.7 units per acre.
Thoroughfare Plan/Transportation:
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The Thoroughfare Plan shows 2 major thoroughfares within the boundaries of this development,
Walnut Grove Road and FM 1387 which are both labeled as major arterials requiring right-of-way
dedication of 120 feet (90 feet from the centerline). No additional right-of-way is required along
Walnut Grove as it was acquired during part of the widening due to the construction of the middle
school, however, 10 feet of additional right-of-way dedication is required along FM 1387. In
addition, a TIA will be required to determine the need for left turn lanes and auxiliary lanes with
this project along these 2 thoroughfares.
Water and Sanitary Sewer Services:
Minimal utility line extensions are needed as both City water and City sewer are available around
the roadside perimeter of this tract.
Environmental Considerations:
The eastern limits of the property is located within the FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain.
Any drainage plans must be reviewed by the Engineering Department to ensure compliance with
the City’s storm water management regulations during the engineering plan review stage.
Architectural Design/Conceptual Layout:
The applicant is proposing 3 residential product types with this development as outlined below:
Product Type
Minimum Lot Width
Minimum Lot Depth
Minimum Lot Area
Minimum House Size
Maximum Height
(2 stories)
Minimum Front Yard
Setback
Minimum Side Yard
Setback (interior/corner)
Minimum Rear Yard
Setback
Minimum distance of
driveway to garage
HOA
Architectural Control
Committee
Minimum Roof Pitch
Roof Standards
Elevations
A
50 feet
120 feet
6,000 square feet
1,600 square feet
36 feet
B
70 feet
120 feet
7,200 square feet
1,800 square feet
36 feet
C
90 feet
120 feet
9,000 square feet
2,000 square feet
36 feet
20-25 feet
(varies to create
a coving effect)
5 feet / 15 feet
25 feet
25 feet
5 feet / 15 feet
7 feet / 15 feet
10 feet
10 feet
15 feet
20-25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
Mandatory
Will be provided by the developer: comprised of a member of
the Development group, a member of the various builders within
the subdivision and a member of the Home Owners Association.
Overall – 8:12
Porches – 4:12
All asphalt roof shingles shall be laminate architectural shingles
3-dimensional appearance
30-year warranty
Minimum 3 variations in roof planes
Cannot repeat for a distance of 5 lots
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Decorative doors or wood overlay on insulated metal
All shall have decorative hardware consistent with door style
2-car garage: door cannot exceed 18 feet in width
1-car garage: door cannot exceed 9 feet
When 2 doors are used, a minimum 1-foot separation with
columns in between
o Coach lights
Picking 3 of the
o Brick mailbox
following enhanced
o 100 sf of natural stone
architectural elements
o Front/rear patio of 100 sf
o Dormer
o Bay window of 24-inch projection
In addition to the proposed layout, there is an 8-foot wide trail shown going along the east side of
the development near North Prong Creek that will tie into Walnut Grove Middle School to provide
interior connectivity.
Garage standards
Fencing:
A masonry wall is required for all lots abutting the 2 major thoroughfares, Walnut Grove Road
and FM 1387, and adjacent to a potential future commercial tract (not yet rezoned). Within the
masonry wall, there will be an inset of approximately 3 feet by 50 feet at a minimum of every 250
feet and shall contain native landscaping and vegetation material. This will help break the wall up
to avoid the appearance of a long masonry wall. In addition, if any use abuts an open space, a
wrought iron fence is required.
Landscaping/Streetscaping:
A 15-foot landscape easement is required adjacent to the masonry wall along Walnut Grove Road
and FM 1387 with street trees planted every 30 feet. Landscaped medians and flared intersections
at entrances onto both thoroughfares are also planned within this development. An enhanced
streetscape will include a stamped and colored concrete at main entrances to this development
along with an enhanced entryway feature with signage and columns. The Home Owners
Association will maintain all the entrances and median areas within the individual development
areas. In addition, decorative streetlights are to be placed throughout the development at every
intersection and every 600 feet and be shielded and downcast.
CONCLUSION:
The applicant has provided 4 product types ranging from 6,000 sf to 22,000 sf + and provided
architectural requirements and development standards, however, the 50-foot wide lots along the
western half of the development results in an increase unit density when compared to the approved
densities in immediate surrounding developments. The eastern half of the development is
supportable by staff and should be extended to the west. Without the need of constructing any
thoroughfares or major utility extension, there should be larger lots to complement the other
surrounding projects. A proposed gross residential density of approximately 3.7 dwelling units
per acre by this request, is higher than the adjacent existing and proposed subdivisions (Redden
Farms – 2.8 du/acre; Kensington Park and Kensington Park North – 3.25 du/acre and The Grove
– 2.91 du/acre). Although the proposed density is within the range of the Suburban Module, the
proposed smaller lots are a policy directive that the City Council will need to address within this
rezone request. The average density of these 4 developments would be approximately 3 du/acre.
Therefore, staff would support a similar unit density for this request.
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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Zoning is discretionary. Therefore, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council
are not obligated to approve the zoning request presented before them, even if the request satisfies
all the City requirements and the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
Notifications were provided to the surrounding property owners within 200 feet as required by
state law. A total of 24 property owner notification (PON) letters were mailed to property owners
within 200 feet of the subject site. To date, staff has not received any property owner response
forms.
ACTION NEEDED:
1.
Close the public hearing and recommend approval of this rezone request
2.
Close the public hearing and recommend denial of this rezone request
3.
Continue this public hearing to another date
4.
Close the public hearing and table this rezone request to another date
RECOMMENDATION (recap):
Staff recommends denial of this rezone request. However, should the Planning & Zoning
Commission recommend approval of this project, staff recommends it be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1)
This PD shall adhere to the following development standards.
Product Type
A
B
C
60 feet
70 feet
90 feet
Minimum Lot Width
120 feet
120 feet
120 feet
Minimum Lot Depth
7,200 square feet
8,400 square feet
9,000 square feet
Minimum Lot Area
1,600 square feet
1,800 square feet
2,000 square feet
Minimum House Size
20-25 feet
25 feet
25 feet
Minimum Front Yard
(varies to create
Setback
a coving effect)
5 feet / 15 feet
5 feet / 15 feet
7 feet / 15 feet
Minimum Side Yard
Setback (interior/corner)
10 feet
10 feet
15 feet
Minimum Rear Yard
Setback
36 feet
36 feet
36 feet
Maximum Height
(2 stories)
2)
A TIA shall be required to determine the need for additional left turn lanes and auxiliary
lanes with this project along Walnut Grove Road and FM 1387.
3)
All garage door shall be upgraded decorative doors or wood overlay on insulated metal
with decorative hardware.
4)
Any 2-car garage doors shall not exceed 18 feet wide doors and any single garage doors
shall not exceed 9 feet. If a garage has 2 doors, it must be separated by a 1-foot wide
column.
5)
The predominant roof pitch for residential uses shall be a minimum 8:12, with porches
having a minimum 4:12 roof pitch, and architectural laminate shingles with a 30-year
warranty.
6)
All homes shall have a minimum 3 variations in roof planes. Architectural repetition for
residential uses shall not repeat for a distance of 5 lots.
7)
A minimum of 3 of the following enhanced architectural elements for each residential lot.
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8)
9)
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
o Coach lights
o Brick mailbox
o 100 sf of natural stone on the front, street-facing façade
o Front or rear patio of 100 sf
o Dormer window on roof
o Bay window of 24-inch projection
A mandatory Homeowners Association shall be required to maintain all the open spaces.
An Architectural Control Committee, which shall be comprised of a member of the
Development group, a member of the various builders within the subdivision and a member
of the Home Owners Association shall be required to approve all home designs prior to a
building permit being issued.
An additional 10 feet of right-of-way dedication shall be required along the north side of
FM 1387.
A 15-foot landscape easement adjacent to Walnut Grove Road and FM 1387 shall be
required with street trees planted every 30 feet. This landscape easement will be adjacent
to the required masonry wall.
An 8-foot wide meandering concrete trail shall be constructed as shown on the site plan
from the east side of the property near North Prong Creek to Walnut Grove Middle School.
All enhanced paving for entryways shall be stamped and colored concrete. Landscaped
medians and flared intersections shall be provided at entrances onto Walnut Grove Road
and FM 1387 with an enhanced entryway feature with signage and columns. The
mandatory Home Owners Association shall maintain all the entrances and median areas
within the individual development areas.
The development shall provide decorative street lights at every intersection and at every
600 feet of street length throughout. All lighting shall be shielded and downcast.
A 6-foot high masonry wall is required for all lots abutting the 2 major thoroughfares:
Walnut Grove Road and FM 1387. Within the masonry wall, there will be an inset of
approximately 3 feet by 50 feet at a minimum of every 250 linear feet of said wall and shall
contain native landscaping and vegetation material.
If any use abuts an open space, a 6-foot wrought iron fence shall be required.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.
Location Map
2.
Conceptual layout
3.
PD Narrative by applicant
4.
PON forms received
SUBMITTED AND PRESENTED BY:Alberto Mares, AICP, Planning Manager
,Tuesday, October 29, 2013, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
REVIEWED BY: Kevin Lasher, AICP, Planning Director
Tuesday, October 29, 2013, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
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ATTACHMENT 1
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ATTACHMENT 2
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ATTACHMENT 3
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ATTACHMENT 4
PON’s received - none
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