TOWN STAFF REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
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(TABLED 1/21/2025) Discuss, consider and act to approve Resolution 25-04 approving a Development Agreement between the Town of Westlake, Texas and Otter Partners, LP, for subdivision improvements for Westlake Ventanas, a residential development to be designed and built in adjacency to Solana Boulevard. (Jason Alexander, AICP, CEcD, Deputy Town Manager)
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STAFF: Jason Alexander, AICP, CEcD, Deputy Town Manager
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to the provisions contained in Sec. 102-316 of the Town of Westlake Code of Ordinances entitled, “Development agreements”, a development agreement is required for “all land which is platted for development purposes and all planned development zoning.”
In accordance with the provisions in Sec. 102-316 of the Town of Westlake Code of Ordinances, a development agreement has been prepared for Westlake Ventanas (the “Development”). Part of the Entrada Planned Development --- Westlake Ventanas will result in the design and the construction of 51 detached single-family homes.
As proposed, the terms and conditions in this development agreement are intended to address the minimum requirements of Sec. 102-316 of the Town of Westlake Code of Ordinances --- for the creation and retention of public and private benefits --- with an emphasis on the following:
• That all grading shall comply with the provisions found in the Developer’s Agreement for Westlake Ventanas and when applicable Chapter 36 of the Town of Westlake Code of Ordinances;
• That all garage doors facing a front lot line be setback a minimum of 10 feet such that all “view corridors to ensure the safety of residents backing out driveways” are provided on each lot as required by Ordinance No. 1001 approved by the Town Council on August 19, 2024;
• That the required payment of $10,000.00 to be made to the Westlake Academy for each residential lot to be developed within Westlake Ventanas has been paid (payment has been made); and
• That building materials and other architectural standards will be enforced pursuant to the Westlake Ventanas Final Development Standards seen in Exhibit “C”.
DISCUSSION:
This development agreement is intended to satisfy the provisions in Sec. 102-316 of the Town of Westlake Code of Ordinances and to establish the specific obligations and responsibilities for the Town of Westlake and Otter Partners, LP.
The purpose of this Agreement is to ensure that: (i) all proposed improvements and infrastructure appropriately serve the individual lots within the Development; (ii) identify whether the Town of Westlake or the Developer is responsible for the installation and maintenance of the proposed improvements and infrastructure; (iii) provide additional standards for the aesthetic quality and the visual quality of new construction; and (iv) otherwise ensure that the Development achieves the requirements of zoning.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Developer’s Agreement with Otter Partners, LP be approved as presented.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution 25-04
2. Exhibit “A” - Development Agreement
3. Exhibit “B” - Property Description
4. Exhibit “C” - Architectural Standards for Westlake Ventanas
TOWN COUNCIL ACTION / OPTIONS:
1) Motion to approve;
2) Motion to approve with amendments;
3) Motion to deny; or
4) Motion to table to a specific date.