To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Sarah Hensley, Director of Development Services
Subject:
Title
Consider a request for a Final Plat with one variance for the Cameron-SQRL Sanford Addition, a proposed residential subdivision with seven single-family lots, on 7.22 acres, located approximately 900 feet northwest of the Indian Knoll Trail and Shady Grove Road intersection, legally described as Tracts 1F and 1A02C, Abstract 1209 of the Thomas Peck Survey, zoned Single-Family 36,000 minimum square-foot lots (SF-36), and addressed 8660 Clara Lane and 8733 Indian Knoll Trail. William Solomon, Suma Monde Kapital Partners, Applicant. Cameron-Sqrl. Sanford, LLC, Owner. (PLAT-2508-0021)
Background:
The subject property was annexed into Keller in the late 1960s and automatically zoned Single-Family Residential - 36,000 square-foot lots (SF-36). The lots have never been platted. There are two existing structures that appear to have been on the property for decades that will be removed if this development moves forward.
On April 1, 2025, City Council denied a straight zoning change request to go from Single-Family Residential - 36,000 square-foot lots (SF-36) to Single-Family Residential - 30,000 square-foot lots (SF-30) for the subject property. On July 15, 2025, City Council denied a zoning change request to go from SF-36 to Planned Development - SF-30. Both zoning change requests were for an eight-lot subdivision and submitted by the same Applicant proposing this plat.
The Applicant is requesting approval of a Major Subdivision Plat with one variance related to lot depth for one lot in order to develop a seven-lot subdivision. All lots meet the minimum lot size of 36,000 square-feet for this zoning district.
Current Zoning: SF-36
Surrounding Zoning:
North: SF-36
South: SF-36
East: SF-36
West: SF-20 (PD-818 and PD-810)
Future Land Use Plan:
The Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) designates the property as Low-Density Single Family - 36,000 S.F lots and above (LD-SF). The proposed subdivision aligns with the FLUP designation for the subject property.
Surrounding Land Uses:
North: LD-SF
South: LD-SF
East: LD-SF
West: High-Density Single Family - 8,000 to 14,999 S.F. lots (HD-SF)
Streets/Access: MEETS
The Applicant proposes a cul-de-sac with one point of gated access off Indian Knoll Trail to serve all seven lots. The street will be privately owned and maintained by the HOA.
Tree Preservation: MEETS
The Applicant proposes to remove only the trees located within the proposed driveways and build pads for the new homes.
Drainage & Utilities: MEETS
The applicant has provided utility and drainage plans supporting this application that meet the requirements of the UDC.
Lots: VARIANCE REQUESTED
Per UDC Section 8.04(4)(a), the minimum lot depth is 200’ in the SF-36 zoning district.
1. The Applicant requests a variance to allow Lot 1 to have a minimum lot depth of 160’ in lieu of the 200’ width requirement
The Applicant meets all other requirements in the SF-36 Zoning District guidelines.
Citizen Input:
A Final Plat application with variances does not require a public hearing, so no public hearing notifications were sent out to the surrounding property owners for this request. There has been no response from the public to this application. The public will have an opportunity to speak on this agenda item during “Persons To Be Heard.”
Summary:
Section 2.07 (A)(2) of the UDC states that when considering a Final Plat with variances, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider the following factors:
a. That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the land involved such that the strict application of the provisions of this Code would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land.
b. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or injurious to other properties in the area.
c. That the granting of the variance will not have the effect of preventing the orderly subdivision of other lands in the area in accordance with the provisions of this Code.
d. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a violation of any other valid ordinance of the City of Keller.
e. That strict compliance with the regulations, and/or that the purpose of the regulations will be served to a greater extent by the alternative proposal.
Planning and Zoning Commission Alternatives:
The Commission has the following options when considering a Final Plat with variances:
• Recommend approval as submitted.
• Recommend approval with modified or additional condition(s).
• Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
• Recommend denial.
City Council Action:
If the Planning and Zoning Commission takes action and makes a recommendation on this agenda item, then this Major Subdivision Plat application will be scheduled for City Council action on February 17, 2026.