To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Alexis Russell, Planner II
Subject:
Title
Consider a request for a Final Plat with variances for the Roanoke Christian Center Addition, a proposed residential subdivision with three single-family lots, on 2.54 acres of land, located at the northeast corner of the Florence Road and Judge Bland Road intersection, legally described as Tract 6C, Abstract 1604 of the Josiah Walker Survey, zoned Single-Family 36,000 minimum square-foot lots (SF-36), and addressed 2257 Florence Road. Pentavia Custom Homes LLC, Owner/Applicant. (PLAT-2505-0011)
Background:
The subject property was annexed into Keller in the late 1980s and automatically zoned Single-Family Residential - 36,000 square-foot lots (SF-36). According to the Tarrant Appraisal District, Roanoke Christian Center purchased the property in 1992. Roanoke Christian Church operated on the property until 2017, when the facility converted to River of Grace church. The property has never been platted. The church ceased services a few years ago and has been renting the space out as a dwelling. There are four structures on the property, along with several trailers and a parking lot with approximately 40 spaces.
The purpose of this plat is to subdivide an existing 2.54-acre tract of land into three single-family residential lots. The plat request includes variances to the SF-36 zoning district guidelines.
Current Zoning: SF-36
Surrounding Zoning:
North: SF-36
South: Single-Family Residential in City of Southlake
East: SF-36
West: SF-36
Future Land Use Plan:
The Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) designates the property as Medium-Density Single Family - 15,000 to 35,999 S.F. lots (MD-SF). The proposed subdivision would fall under the designation Low-Density Single Family - 36,000 S.F lost and above (LD-SF).
Surrounding Land Uses:
North: MD-SF
South: City of Southlake
East: MD-SF
West: LD-SF
Streets/Access: MEETS
No new streets are proposed. All lots have access off Judge Bland Road or Florence Road.
Tree Preservation: MEETS
There are very few trees on the lot. 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: VARIANCES REQUESTED
Per UDC Section 8.07(4)(1), the minimum lot width is 140’ and 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 width of 120’ in lieu of the 140’ width requirement
2. The Applicant requests a variance to allow Lot 2 to have a minimum lot depth of 160’ in lieu of the 200’ depth requirement
While not a formal variance request, the Applicant also proposes a 20’ side yard setback for Lot 2. UDC Section 9.11(A)(1) states “On all corner lots, the front yard setback shall be observed along the frontage of both intersecting streets, unless approved specifically otherwise on a final plat.”
The Applicant meets all other requirements in the SF-36 Zoning District guidelines.
Citizen Input:
A Minor Subdivision 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 Minor Subdivision 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 Minor Subdivision Plat application will be scheduled for City Council action on July 15, 2025.