TOWN STAFF REPORT RECCOMENDATIONS
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Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Ordinance 993 approving amendments to Ordinance 769, as amended, approving a concept and development plan for a portion of the PD3-5A zoning district, located between State Highway 114/170 and Schwab Way; and take appropriate action (Ron Ruthven, Planning and Development Director)
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STAFF: Ron Ruthven, Planning and Development Director
EXPLANATION:
The property owner, Westlake Retail Associates, Ltd., is requesting approval of a concept and development plan for 16.38 acres located between SH114/170 and Schwab Way. The subject property is zoned PD3-5A and is currently undeveloped. Ordinance 769, approving the PD3-5A development, requires the approval of a concept plan, development plan and site plan on the property prior to the issuance of building permits.
CONCEPT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN PURPOSE:
The purpose of the attached plans is to determine the land uses, development standards, and street and lot layout of the future development and to approve the preliminary site evaluation such that detailed engineering design may proceed. The future site plans for the property will include additional details such as specific land uses, building massing and details, parking locations and landscaping.
The applicant intends to develop a mix of uses in the development that includes office, retail, restaurants, and a hotel. Residential uses are not proposed as part of this phase of development and are not shown on the concept plan. A concept plan is normally approved with the initial PD zoning ordinance. However, Ordinance 769 was approved subject to the future approval of a concept plan because the PD3-5A district was created by subdividing the original PD3-5 zoning district to accommodate the Schwab development in the PD3-5B zoning district. Therefore, a concept plan for the PD3-5A zoning district was not ready at that time. The PD3-5A zoning district includes 45.6 acres of land. The proposed concept plan includes only the first phase of development (16.38 acres) in the district.
PLAN DETAILS:
The proposed plans show 7 lots and 3 streets on the first phase of development. The streets and lots conform to zoning and code requirements. The land uses are classified as “mixed-use” as follows:
The proposed street layouts conform the to the existing traffic impact analysis for the development, submitted in conjunction with the Schwab Way construction plans.
Attached is a presentation submitted by the applicant that shows the initial development concept. Details shown on the presentation will be further refined and detailed on future site plan submittals.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
On March 5, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the concept plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed concept and development plan satisfy the requirements of Ordinance 769. Additional development details and conditions will be provided on the upcoming site plan submittals. Staff recommends approval of the concept and development plans as submitted.
TOWN COUNCIL/COMMISSION ACTION/OPTIONS:
1) Vote and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission (with or without conditions)
2) Vote to approve or deny (with or without conditions) by the Town Council
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Front 44 presentation from Applicant
2) Ordinance 993
3) Ordinance 993 Exhibit A - (Concept Plan)
4) Ordinance 993 Exhibit B - (Development Plan)
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENT RESOURCE LINKS:
1) Ordinance 769 (PD3-5A zoning district) - <https://laserfiche.westlake-tx.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=235985&dbid=0&repo=WESTLAKE>