TOWN STAFF REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
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Discuss, consider, and act on a site plan application prepared and submitted by Hillwood Alliance Services, LLC for the development of Lots 1-4, Block 2, in PD, Planned Development District 3-5A (Deputy Town Manager Jason Alexander, AICP, CEcD)
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STAFF: Deputy Town Manager Jason Alexander, AICP, CEcD
BACKGROUND:
On March 24, 2025, the Town Council reviewed, considered, and adopted Ordinance No. 1020, which approved text amendments to PD, Planned Development District 3-5A. The text amendments, among other things, clarified specific standards for development within PD, Planned Development District 3-5A concerning land use and architecture while introducing contemporary urban design practices and techniques that are intended to elevate the aesthetic and economic impact of future development.
Prior to any construction occurring within PD, Planned Development District 3-5A, a site plan must be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. This requisite is pursuant to the provisions in Ordinance No. 307 adopted on August 10, 1998 - the “Circle T PD Supplement” - mandating that “[d]evelopment within each PD District shall require a PD site plan prepared and approved by the Commission in accordance with this PD Supplement.”
The site plan - and the related attachments - submitted for the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and approval was prepared in strict accordance with Ordinance No. 307 and Ordinance No. 1020.
It should be noted that the site plan and the related attachments depict the development for the First Phase as adopted and approved in Ordinance No. 1020. Currently, the site plan and related attachments provided depict the construction and operation of a daycare center and buildings for various restaurant and retail tenants only; the site plan for the hotel and other development within PD, Planned Development District 3-5A will also require site plans and related attachments subject to review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The site plan and related attachments do not require additional review or approval from the Town Council.
DISCUSSION:
The site plan - as submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission - is not only consistent with the provisions adopted in PD, Planned Development District 3-5A, but if furthers the distinct economic and physical interests of the Town of Westlake by establishing the foundation for a future town center with a complementary mix of uses and a built environment that is defined by strong placemaking standards for architecture, landscape architecture, and open space. Additionally, murals are also incorporated into the buildings to create visual interest and to reinforce the aesthetic identity of the development. Finally, the site plan and related attachments - if approved - also advance the recently adopted Strategic Plan and the vision and various goals for the economic development and the physical development of the Town of Westlake as articulated therein.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Planning and Development recommends approval of the site plan as presented.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Exhibit “A” - Site Application
Exhibit “A-1” - Lots 1-4, Block 2
Exhibit “B-1” - Site Plan
Exhibit “B-2” - Site Plan
Exhibit “B-3” - Site Plan
Exhibit “C” - Landscaping Plans
Exhibit “D” - Signage
Exhibit “E” - Architectural Elevations
Exhibit “F” - Project Description
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ACTION/OPTIONS:
1) Motion to approve
2) Motion to amend with the following stipulations (please state stipulations in motion)
3) Motion to table (please state specific date in motion)
4) Motion to deny