To: Aaron Rector, City Manager
From: Alexis Russell, Planner II
Subject:
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Consider a resolution approving a Final Plat with variances for the Roanoke Christian Center Addition a proposed residential subdivision with four 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. Curt Dubose, Pentavia Custom Homes, Applicant. Roanoke Christian Center, Owner. (PLAT-2503-0007)
Background:
The purpose of this plat is to subdivide an existing 2.54-acre tract of land into four single-family residential lots. The Applicant is also requesting a zoning change from Single-Family Residential 36,000 square-foot minimum lot sizes or greater (SF-36) to Single-Family Residential 20,000 square-foot minimum lot sizes or greater (SF-20). The plat request includes variances to the SF-20 zoning district guidelines.
In September 2024, City Council denied the Applicant’s request to rezone the property from SF-36 to Single-Family Residential - 25,000 square-foot lots (SF-25) by a vote of 5-0. In February 2025, City Council denied a request for rezone the property from SF-36 to Single-Family Residential - 20,000 square-foot lots (SF-20) by a vote of 5-2. The second request included a four-lot plat with variances for lot width.
The Applicant has since resubmitted with a request for further consideration for the rezone and plat with variances.
Current Zoning: ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED
The request to rezone the property from SF-36 to SF-20 is on this agenda as a separate item.
Surrounding Zoning:
North: SF-36
South: Single-Family Residential in City of Southlake
East: SF-36
West: SF-36
Future Land Use Plan: MEETS
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 meets the FLUP.
Surrounding Land Uses:
North: MD-SF
South: City of Southlake
East: MD-SF
West: Low-Density Single Family - 36,000 S.F. lots and above (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
1. The Applicant requests a variance to allow Lots 1, 2 and 3 to have a minimum lot width of 110’ in lieu of the 120’ width requirement in Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 8.07(4)(1).
2. The Applicant requests a variance to allow Lot 4 to have a minimum lot width of 105’ in lieu of the 120’ width requirement in Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 8.07(4)(1).
While not a formal variance request, the Applicant also proposes a 20’ side yard setback for Lot 4. 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-20 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 City Council 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 Recommendation:
At the March 25, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Commissioners unanimously recommended approval of the request as presented.
Alternatives:
The City Council has the following options when considering a Final Plat with variances:
• Approve as submitted.
• Approve with modifications or additional amendment(s).
• Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
• Deny.