M E M O R A N D U M. Planning and Zoning Commission. Daniel Turner, Planner I

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1 M E M O R A N D U M Meeting Date: April 27, 2015 Item No. E-1 To: From: Planning and Zoning Commission Daniel Turner, Planner I Subject: Consider approval of a Final Plat for Gean Estates, Phase I, a proposed single-family residential development consisting of thirty-seven (37) residential lots, six (6) open space lots, and one (1) amenity center lot, located on approximately acres of land, located on the north side of Johnson Road and south side of Bancroft Road, approximately 1,550 feet east of Bourland Road, at 740 Bancroft Road, being Tract 5A, out of the Daniel Barcroft Survey, Abstract No. 141, and zoned as SF-LD (Single Family Residential-Low Density-36,000 square foot minimum). Gean Properties, LTD., property owner. David Aughinbaugh, Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, property owner/applicant. Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., surveyor/engineer. (P ) Action Requested: Property Description: Property Owner/ Applicant/ Developer: Consider approval of a Final Plat for Gean Estates, Phase I, a proposed single-family residential development consisting of thirty seven (37) residential lots, six (6) open space lots, and one (1) amenity center lot. The subject property is located on a acre tract of land, out of the Daniel Barcroft Survey, Abstract No. 141, on the north side of Johnson Road and south side of Bancroft Road, at 740 Bancroft Road. Gean Properties, LTD., property owner. David Aughinbaugh, Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, property owner/applicant. Page 1 of 5

2 Engineer: Surveyor: Current Zoning: Background: Analysis: Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. SF-LD (Single Family Residential-Low Density-36,000 square foot minimum) The SF-LD zoning for this property was established when City Council approved a city-wide rezoning effort in December A portion of this property was rezoned to PD-SF-LD for purposes of a Gas Well site by City Council on August 2, 2005 (Ordinance No. 1271). A PD Amendment was later approved to relocate the gas well pad site by City Council on January 17, 2006 (Ordinance No. 1308). A Gas Well Lift System was added to the pad site by approval of a PD Amendment by City Council on June 2, 2009 (Ordinance No. 1457). On December 8, 2015 the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Preliminary Plat for Gean Estates, a residential subdivision containing one hundred four (104) residential lots, seven (7) open space lots, and one (1) amenity center lot. A copy of the approved preliminary plat is enclosed under Staff Attachments. The Gas Well PD designation was removed in preparation to develop the property on February 2, 2015 with the approval of Ordinance No by City Council, rezoning the property back to SF-LD. According to Section 4.07 (D.1) of the Unified Development Code (UDC), major subdivision final plats require approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The purpose of this final plat is to create thirty seven (37) new residential lots, six (6) open space lots, and one (1) amenity center lot on the north side of Johnson Road and south side of Bancroft Road. This final plat meets all requirements of the UDC. It also matches the approved preliminary plat. Landscaping: Section 5.10 (B) of the UDC states that a row of three-inch (3 ) caliper canopy trees planted twenty-five feet (25 ) on-center along Thoroughfare-designated streets is required. The developer is providing open spaces along the street frontages of Bancroft Road and Johnson Road to serve as the required Landscaping/Screening Wall Easement for the installation of the required landscaping. Landscaping in open spaces, along the hike and bike trail easements, and in the amenity center lot will be maintained by the HOA. Landscape plans will be submitted to the City at a later date as part of the Landscaping and Screening Wall Plans for this development. Screening Wall: Section 5.10 (A) of the UDC states that screening walls are required when rear or side yards of residential lots are adjacent to arterial or collector streets as identified on the Keller Master Thoroughfare Plan. The developer is providing open spaces Page 2 of 5

3 along the street frontages of Bancroft Road and Johnson Road to serve as the required Landscaping/Screening Wall Easement for the installation of the required six-foot (6 ) screening wall. For residential subdivisions within the SF-LD (Single Family Residential-Low Density-36,000 square foot lots) zoning district, the developer will also have the option to install a screening wall constructed of a combination brick or stone masonry columns and decorative metal/iron wall. Masonry columns are to be spaced no less than twenty-five feet (25 ) and no greater than thirty-five feet (35 ) on center. The screening wall will be maintained by the HOA. The plans for the screening wall will be submitted to the City at a later date as part of the Landscaping and Screening Wall Plans for this development. Open Space: Amenity Center: While not a requirement to provide open spaces for a development under the base zoning district of SF-LD, the developer is providing six (6) designated open space lots totaling approximately seventeen (17) acres which is approximately thirty percent (30%) of open space for this development. The open space will also potentially serve additional development phases and as shown on the approved preliminary plat the development in it s entirety would be providing seven (7) open space lots totaling approximately nineteen (19) acres which is approximately fifteen percent (15%) of open space. The Homeowner s association will own and maintain all open space areas, entry features, and detention facilities. The applicant is providing an Amenity Center lot (Lot 13, Block A) for the purposes of this development and would be owned and maintained by this development s Homeowner s Association. Tree Preservation: A tree protection and mitigation plan has been submitted with the Construction Plans, in accordance with Section (C) of the UDC. The plans will address the proposed tree removal of all trees within street rights-of-way and utility or drainage easements as shown on an approved final plat/construction plans as approved by the City. These trees may be removed following the execution of a development agreement and approval of a tree protection plan by the Public Works Department and shall be exempt from the tree protection and replacement requirements specified herein. All other tree removal activity shall be in conjunction with a building permit for individual lots and shall conform to the requirements of this Ordinance. A copy of the Tree Preservation Details taken from the Construction Plans currently under review have been provided under Staff Attachments. Page 3 of 5

4 Hike/Bike Trail: The City of Keller Parks and Trails Master Plan require that a hike and bike trail connection be provided between Bancroft Road and Johnson Road. The applicant is proposing hike and bike trail easements that will follow along the main street that serves this development to meet this trail dedication requirement. The developer will install the section of the hike/bike trails along the dedicated open space lot frontages. All other trail sections will be installed by the homebuilder at time of home construction. Once completed, the City will maintain the paved trail. A copy of the sidewalk plan taken from the Construction Plans currently under review has been provided under Staff Attachments. Entrance Feature: Section 5.09 of the UDC will require entry features at the Johnson and Bancroft Road entries. Details of the entry feature design and signage will be provided at time of submission of the landscaping and screening wall plans for City review. Points of Access: Section 5.03 (G) of the UDC states that for residential developments consisting of over fifty (50) lots, a minimum of two (2) functional points of access must be provided. The developer is proposing two (2) new entry points for this development, one on Johnson Road to the south and the other on Bancroft Road to the north to meet the minimum points of access requirement. All street designs shall meet the requirements of the Unified Development Code at time of Construction Plans with the final plat. Drainage & Utilities: Surrounding Zoning & Land Uses: Construction plans for Gean Estates Phase 1 are under review by the Fire and Public Works departments. The plans shall meet the requirements of the UDC and approved by the City along with the Execution of a Development Agreement and completion of a Pre-Construction meeting prior to any construction or ground work beginning on this property. North: Single-family residences; Valle Vista, Rolling Oaks, and Thousand Oaks residential subdivisions all zoned SF-LD South: Keller I.S.D. Bus Parking facility and Keller United Methodist Church both zoned SF-LD. Meadowlands residential subdivision and Keller High School both zoned SF-8.4 (Single-Family Residential-8,400 square foot minimum) East: Single-family residences zoned SF-LD West: Parkwood residential subdivision zoned SF-12 and SF- 8.4; single-family residences zoned SF-LD Page 4 of 5

5 Requested Variances: There are no variances being requested with this final plat. Supporting Documents: Supporting documents include: Maps of Property o Zoning Map (Aerial dated March, 2013) o Aerial View (Aerial dated March, 2013) Exhibit A o Gean Estates, Phase I Final Plat Exhibit Staff Attachments o Approved Preliminary Plat o Sidewalk Plan o Tree Preservation Plan Summary: The applicant has met the requirements of the UDC for this final plat application. Staff Recommendation: Staff forwards this final plat application for Planning and Zoning Commission consideration to be approved as submitted. City Council Action: The Planning and Zoning Commission has the authority to approve final plat applications. No City Council action is needed for this final plat application. Page 5 of 5

M E M O R A N D U M. Planning and Zoning Commission. Daniel Turner, Planner I

M E M O R A N D U M. Planning and Zoning Commission. Daniel Turner, Planner I M E M O R A N D U M Meeting Date: Monday, April 10, 2017 Item No. F-4 To: From: Planning and Zoning Commission Daniel Turner, Planner I Subject: Consider a recommendation of a Preliminary Site Evaluation