Planning & Development Annual Report FY2023

Annual Development Report

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Note from the Director of Planning and Development Services

Dennis Killough Director of Planning & Development Services

The Planning and Development Services Department is pleased to submit the Annual Development Activity Report for fiscal year 2023, which ended September 30, 2023. The department had numerous accomplishments throughout the year. City staff works hard to update the City’s Comprehensive Plan, process development applications, review building permits and issue permits, complete building inspections and respond to code enforcement requests. However, our work wouldn’t be possible without the support and leadership from our Mayor and City Council members, Planning and Zoning Commissioners, and other supporting boards and committees. In addition, our citizens play a vital role in working alongside our department by providing valuable input to ensure we provide the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses and visitors.

The Annual Development Report provides a small glimpse into the daily activities of the department, highlighting projects of interest and giving statistics that help tell Southlake’s development story. I am happy to present this report to you as a supplement to the City’s adopted budget, to showcase some of the development trends we have seen over time.

Southlake Snapshot

POPULATION* - 31,293

CITY SIZE - 22.5 SQ. MILES

% CITY DEVELOPED - 91%

CITY BOND RATING - AAA

BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED - 2,990

NEW COMMERCIAL VALUATION - 41M

NEW RESIDENTIAL VALUATION - 86M

*Population estimate from the North Central Texas Council of Governments

Council and Staff

City of Southlake Council Members

John Huffman - Mayor

Kathy Talley - Councilmember Place 1

Randy Robbins - Councilmember Place 2

Shawn McCaskill - Deputy Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Place 3

Ronell Smith - Councilmember Place 4

Amy Torres-Lepp - Councilmember Place 5

Randy Williamson - Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Place 6

CITY OF SOUTHLAKE CITY COUNCIL

Southlake City Council

Randy Robbins

City of Southlake Staff

Alison Ortowski - City Manager

Daniel Cortez - Director of Economic Development & Tourism

Sharen Jackson - Chief Financial Officer

Dennis Killough - Director of Planning & Development Services

Madeline Prater - Business Manager

Top Row: Ronell Smith,

Middle: Randy Williamson, Mayor John Huffman, Shawn McCaskill

Bottom Row: Kathy Talley, Amy Torres-Lepp

Economic Overview

Town

Wyndham

Charles

Carroll/1709

2,600+

BUSINESSES IN SOUTHLAKE

NEW BUSINESSES IN SOUTHLAKE FY 2023

Economic Overview

LABOR FORCE AGES 20-64

81,518 within 5 miles

320,057 within 10 miles

HOUSING MARKET

BASED ON FISCAL YEAR

1,480,328 within 20 miles

$1,259,708 Southlake Median Home Price

$987,616 Average Home Value 91% Home Ownership

395 Home Sales in 2023

37 DAYS Average Time on the Market

73 New Home Permits Issued in 2023

216 Certificates of Occupancy Issued in 2023

4,640,483

TOTAL

Development Process Timeline

Before an application is submitted, potential applicants will often meet with staff to review their proposals in accordance with the city’s adopted development ordinances, such as the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and more.

The Development Review Committee consists of multiple city departments (Fire, Public Works & Engineering, Planning & Development) whose goal is to comprehensively analyze development proposals against all applicable code requirements before a project moves forward in the development process.

Once ready, the applicant will submit a proposal to the Planning & Development Services Department (PDS) for review. During FY 2023 the PDS Department processed 115 development applications. 1 3 5 2

The Corridor Planning Committee meets with developers on potential project applications to give initial feedback and provide land use recommendations that are consistent with the framework of the Southlake Comprehensive Plan.

SPIN Town Hall Forums represent an unique opportunity for applicants and Southlake residents to meet for a Q&A about projects of interest. While this is not a required step in the development process, city staff strongly encourages applicants to take advantage of this forum.

The final steps in the entitlement process includes meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) and City Council. The P&Z Commission provides a recommendation on an application to City Council. City Council is the final legislative authority on all development proposals. Depending on the project type, an item may require one or two meetings at City Council.

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Southlake Comprehensive Plan

The Southlake Comprehensive Plan is a culmination of various plan elements that provide a vision for future development of Southlake. City officials utilize these documents to guide decisions about the physical development of the city. Currently, the city is focusing on developing the Southlake Comprehensive Plan, which is made up of twelve key components that establish a framework to coordinate the city’s activities and guide the city’s decisionmaking for the next 20+ years. While some elements are subject to a regular review and update cycle as they address growth and changing conditions, other components are less impacted by development and are only updated on an as needed basis. Moving forward, city staff’s main focus is to highlight the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, remove the tiered priority designations currently in the master plan documents, and remove specific task-oriented recommendations within the master plan documents. To learn more about the Southlake Comprehensive Plan, visit our comprehensive planning web page at http://bit.ly/2SGmskI

CONSOLIDATED FUTURE LAND USE MASTER PLAN

On February 7, 2023, the City Council voted to adopt the updated Consolidated Future Land Use Plan, which encompasses Southlake’s vision for future development that serves as a guide for land use decisions and as a foundation for Southlake’s zoning and subdivision regulations. The plan is a policy document that allocates the general location, concentration, and intensity of future development within the City by land use categories. The City of Southlake approaches land use planning through sector planning, a method which divides the City into sectors to identify development issues and to develop recommendations for each individual area. Sector planning allows for the identification of development constraints and issues, the identification of features, resources, and areas to be protected or improved, and the exploration of development opportunities. To review the updated and adopted land use designations in the Consolidated Future Land Use Plan, visit the Southlake Land Use Plan web page at https://www.cityofsouthlake.com/2577/Land-Use.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CONTACT INFORMATION

1400 Main Street, Suite 310

Southlake, Texas 76092

P: (817) 748-8621

F: (817) 748-8077

http://bit.ly/359UsIH

MISSION STATEMENT

“To provide the community with exceptional guidance and quality service through strategic planning, development review, building & structure inspection, and code enforcement”

VISION STATEMENT

“To inspire the future physical development, economic prosperity, and quality of life for Southlake”

Planning & Development Services Overview

The Planning and Development Services Department is made up of three divisions overseen by the Director of Planning and Development Services. These divisions include planning, building inspections and code enforcement.

Planning & Development Services Overview

Administrative Support

The administrative support side of Planning and Development Services assists in coordinating the department’s front counter operations (i.e. phone inquiries and visitors), managing the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting agendas and notices, and managing the Corridor Planning Committee meeting agendas and reports.

Development Review

The Planning and Development Services Department conducts development reviews to ensure all development proposals are in compliance with Southlake’s Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and other development related ordinances before beginning the development process. In addition, city staff may facilitate meetings between potential applicants and representatives from other city departments to review potential development proposals.

Development Services

The Planning and Development Services Department provides development services to citizens and customers alike. City staff assists with citizen and customer inquiries regarding development cases, zoning regulations, and application procedures and also provides administrative support to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.

Comprehensive Planning

The Planning and Development Services Department engages in comprehensive planning by creating and implementing the Southlake comprehensive plans, which are utilized to guide the future growth and development of Southlake. As part of the comprehensive planning process, city staff collaborates with other city departments to formulate Master Plan documents, such as the Land Use Plan, Public Arts Master Plan, Parks and Recreations Master Plan, Mobility Master Plan, and more.

Building Inspections

The City of Southlake’s Building Inspections division is housed in the Planning and Development Services Department. This division oversees the building phase of development, reviews building plans, processes and issues building permits, and performs building and structural inspections to ensure building code compliance is met.

Code Enforcement

The City of Southlake’s Code Enforcement division is housed in the Planning and Development Services Department. This division investigates, tracks, and coordinates zoning and code cases in the city, works with property owners to achieve compliance with city ordinances, and responds to and addresses all code enforcement issues and complaints (i.e. high grass, illegal signs, illegal dumping, drainage, etc.)

Awards

• Town Square designated as a Great Public Place by the American Planning Association Texas Chapter (2020)

• American Planning Association Texas Chapter Planning Excellence Award (19th consecutive year)

• Tree City USA Community (25th consecutive year

• 2022-2027 Platinum Scenic City Certification

Recognition

• Building Safety Month (May)

• National Community Planning Month (October)

• Arbor Day Celebration (November)

Awards & Recognition

Certified Scenic City 2022-2027

The City of Southlake was certified as a Platinum Texas Scenic City. The mission of the Scenic City Certification Program is to support and recognize Texas municipalities that implement high-quality scenic standards for public spaces. The Scenic City Certification Program provides a proven, highly regarded tool to Texas cities for assessment, evaluation, and recognition of infrastructure standards. The evaluation reviews every applicant’s existing zoning ordinance, code language and built environment in the following areas:

• Streetscape enhancement

• Parks, trails and open space

• Lighting Standards

• Design integrity

• Landscaping

• Sign control

• Litter and graffiti prohibition

• Utility and cable line programs

• Unique municipal feature and special programs

The Scenic City Certification Program (SCCP) was developed and implemented to establish a foundation of cohesive scenic standards and land planning practices that advance practices that demonstrate protection of environmentally sensitive areas and the provision of shared community spaces, parks, walkable sidewalks, and the scenic roadways. The “Platinum” designation is the highest designation that a City can obtain and is a reflection of City Council’s commitment and support to the planning process.

Boards & Commissions

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is comprised of seven Southlake citizens who serve as an advisory board to City Council in regards to land use and zoning. The commission makes recommendations to City Council on matters concerning zoning and site plans, updates or amendments to the city’s Master Plan documents, public improvements, civic improvements, street changes, routing of public utilities, and strategic planning. The Planning and Zoning Commission typically meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Southlake Town Hall.

Planning and Zoning Commission Members

Daniel Kubiak, Chairman - Appointed 2013

Michael Forman, Vice Chairman - Appointed 2020

Michael Springer - Appointed 2003

Gina Phalen - Appointed 2018

Lora Gunter - Appointed 2023

Stacy Driscoll - Appointed 2023

Austin Reynolds - Appointed 2020

Corridor Planning Committee

The Corridor Planning Committee meets on an ad hoc basis to give initial feedback to applicants on potential development cases to ensure the proposal is consistent with current zoning and future land use development as stated in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

Corridor Planning Committee Members

Shawn McCaskill, City Councilmember

Kathy Talley, City Councilmember

Randy Robbins, City Councilmember

Amy Torres-Lepp, City Councilmember

Daniel Kubiak, Planning & Zoning Chairman

Michael Springer, Planning & Zoning Member

Michael Forman, Planning & Zoning Member

Austin Reynolds, Planning & Zoning Member

Gina Phalen, Planning & Zoning Member

Frances Scharli, Parks Board Member

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is comprised of five regular members and four alternate members who serve as an appeal body for individuals seeking variances or special exemptions to the zoning ordinance or to a decision made by an administrative official enforcing the ordinance. The Zoning Board of Adjustment typically meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Southlake Town Hall.

Jeff Medici, Chairman - Place 5

David Treichler, Vice Chairman - Place 2

Clinton Sneed - Place 1

Trey Verbick - Place 3

Heather King - Place 4

Jennifer Gatz - Alternate No. 1

Frank Bernardo - Alternate No. 2

Sridevi Vemulapalli - Alternate No. 3

Al Karmali - Alternate No. 4

*3 meetings cancelled

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals is comprised of five Southlake citizens and two alternate members who serve on an advisory board to City Council in regards to making building code recommendations. This board meets on an ad hoc basis and hears appeals from citizens to reverse decisions made by the city’s Building Official regarding interpretation of building codes, contractor license revocations and building condemnations. In addition, the Building Board of Appeals makes official decisions regarding the appeals they hear.

David Carpenter, Chairman - Place 2

Stephen Bei - Place 1

Zachary Cate - Place 3

Dawn Androsky - Place 4

Qasim Mushtaq - Place 5

Vamsi Alla - Alternate No. 1

Georgi Dye - Alternate No. 2

A Year in Planning

Year in Building

CUSTOMER SERVICE FIGURES

12 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEYS RECEIVED

100% SATISFIED CUSTOMERS

242 ONLINE QUESTIONS

Land Use in Southlake

The pie chart below illustrates the distribution of land uses by category in Southlake. The data displayed in the chart and table were obtained in December 2023.

Corps of Engineers Property

100-Year Flood Plain

Corps of Engineers Property

100-Year Flood Plain

Industrial

Industrial

Low Density Residential

Low Density Residential

Medium Density Residential

Medium Density Residential

Mixed Use

Mixed Use

Office Commercial

Office Commercial

Public Parks/Open Space

Public/Semi-Public

Public Parks/Open Space

Public/Semi-Public

Regional Retail

Regional Retail

Retail Commercial

Retail Commercial

Town Center

Town Center

Major Development Projects

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Green Acres - W. Southlake Blvd.

Green Acres will include a mix of enclosed and open-air buildings for a nursery and garden center on approx. 13 acres.

Constellation - Mustang Ct.

Constellation will include four (4) large warehouse buildings totaling approx. 546,330 sq. ft.

The Wheelhouse - Davis Blvd.

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The Garden District - *

The Bob Jones Nature Center Barn will include construction of a new approx. 1,400 sq. ft. barn, to replace the demolished barn, that will be used as a multi-purpose space in conjunction with the Bob Jones Nature Center.

Next Centruy Health Plaza - E. State Highway 114

Next Century Health Care Plaza will include six (6) single-story medical office buildings totaling approx. 50,000 sq. ft.

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The Wheelhouse will include two (2) singlestory buildings totaling approx. 19,461 sq. ft. for office showroom with retail sales and automobile and motorcycle sales and/or service uses. Additionally, The Wheelhouse will include three (3) single-story buildings totaling approx. 47,629 sq. ft. with garage and storage uses, maintenance of personal vehicles, and hobby shop for personal use

Southlake Marketplace - W. Southlake Blvd.

Southlake Marketplace will include lighting improvements, landscape improvements, and construction of an approx. 2,600 sq. ft. drive-thru restaurant.

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Carillon Parc Residential - N. White Chapel Blvd., Riviera Ln., E. Kirkwood Blvd., and E. State Highway 114

Carillon Parc Residential will include 79 residential lots and 3 commercial lots.

Mustang Business Park - NW Intersection of Southwestern St. and Mustang Ct. Mustang Business Park will include three (3) distribution warehouse buildings totaling approx. 340,180 sq. ft. on approx. 26.27 acres.

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The Southlake Pickleball Facility will include nine (9) pickleball courts and a combined restroom and office building. Under Construction

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Southlake Pickleball Facility - W. Southlake Blvd.

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Rainey Estates - SW Corner of N. White Chapel Blvd. and W. Bob Jones Rd. Rainey Estates will include four (4) one acre lots on approx. 4.75 acres.

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Highland Terrace - SE Corner of N. White Chapel Blvd. and E. Highland St. Highland Terrace will include nine (9) singlefamily residential lots on approx. 5,358 acres.

Bob Jones Nature Center Barn - Bob Jones Rd.

The Bob Jones Nature Center Barn will include construction of a new approx. 1,400 sq. ft. barn, to replace the demolished barn, that will be used as a multi-purpose space in conjunction with the Bob Jones Nature Center.

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Kirkwood East - W. Kirkwood Blvd. Kirkwood East will include eight (8) buildings totaling approx. 50,000 sq. ft. at build out.

Southlake Villas

Capital Grille - E. State Highway 114

Capital Grille plans to open an approx. 9,447 sq. ft. restaurant within an existing building in the development on 7.25 acres.

Completed Projects

XO Marriage Center - E. Kirkwood Blvd. and Grace Ln.

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The XO Marriage Center includes a threestory, approx. 32,190 sq. ft. building with office, assembly, and studio uses.

Granite Place Phase 2 - State St. and E. State Highway 114

Granite Place Phase Two includes a fivestory, approx. 151,000 sq. ft. office building adjacent to the existing Granite Place One building. The project will also include a 5-level parking structure.

GMI Southlake - S. Nolen Dr. and Crooked Ln.

GMI Southlake includes 3 flex light industrial/ corporate office buildings totaling approx. 58,780 sq. ft.

Methodist Southlake Hospital - E. State Highway 114

Methodist Southlake Hospital Emergency Department Expansion includes a one-story, approx. 6,000 sq. ft. addition to the existing hospital building to provide new nuclear medicine facilities.

Mody Plaza / Southlake Commons - W. Southlake Blvd. and S. Village Center Dr. Mody Plaza includes an approx. 13,000 sq. ft. multi-tenant shopping center. 6

Southlake Villas includes 13 residential lots and one private street lot on approx. 18.35 acres.

HTeaO - Davis Blvd.

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HTeaO includes an approx. 2,250 sq. ft. retail tea store building with drive-thru service.

Postino - Main St. in Southlake Town Square

Postino opened as a restaurant and completed site improvements that include revisions to the façade, addition of an outdoor patio, and adjustments to parking.

Primrose Office II (Magnolia) - Intersection of S. Village Center Dr. and S. Nolen Dr. Primrose Office II includes 3 two-story office buildings totaling 25,660 sq. ft. on approx. 1.84 acres.

The Learning Experience - NW corner of River Oaks Dr. and W. Southlake Blvd.

The Learning Experience will include a 10,000 sq. ft. single-story daycare center.

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New Residential Building Permits Issued

$104M

New Residential Construction Permit Value

516,886

New Residential Square Footage Permitted

CONSTRUCTION PERMIT VALUE

NEW RESIDENTIAL SQUARE FOOTAGE PERMITTED

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New Commercial Building Permits Issued

462,008 New Commercial

NEW COMMERCIAL SQUARE FOOTAGE PERMITTED

$245,956,034 $311,505,153 $232,474,096 $94,077,138 $86,418,310 $186,197,131

$50,121,222 $33,445,227 $53,915,955 $41,060,204

This chart illustrates the trends in residential and commercial valuation added since FY 2019. Valuation added is the value of improvements added during an appraisal year, which includes new and existing homes and buildings. Permit values represent a total value of all construction work, including materials and labor for which the permit is issued.

TOTAL RESIDENTIAL &

NON-RESIDENTIAL VALUATION

Total Non-Residential Valuation

$2,682,783,955

Total Residential Valuation

$6,963,377,787

The information in the chart above represents the total residential and non-residential valuation in FY 2023. In this instance, valuation is defined as the total value of property. Residential valuation encompasses all residential units built in the city, while non-residential valuation includes offices, hospitals, and other commercial entities.

The information in the table above displays the changes in total residential and non-residential valuation from FY 2019 to FY 2022. TOTAL RESIDENTIAL & NON-RESIDENTIAL VALUATION FOR PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS

TOTAL ASSESSED VALUE & TAXABLE VALUE COMPARISON

The chart displayed provides a comparison of property values since FY 2019.

Assessed Value Taxable Value

$9,617,806,809

$7,772,311,704

$10,312,602,058

$8,345,315,019 $10,470,143,436

$8,429,816,710

$10,886,573,534

$8,792,397,680

The taxable value shown is net of the incremental taxable value assigned to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #1. For FY 2023, TIRZ #1 incremental value was $534,104,216.

The difference between assessed value and taxable value is primarily due to exemptions, such as homestead, disabled, over-65 exemption and over-65 tax freeze.

$11.9B $9.6B

TOTAL SALES TAX COLLECTED IN FY 2023

Sales tax is made up of 4 sources: The Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD), Southlake Parks and Development Corporation (SPDC), Community Enhancement Development Corporation (CEDC), and the General Fund. The CCPD 1/8% tax ensures that funds are spent on programs and capital purchases that will reduce crime, increase public safety and maintain a high quality of life in Southlake. SPDC administers an additional 1/2% sales tax and applies it towards construction and operation of parks. The 3/8% CEDC-Type A sales tax is spent on the construction and operation of The Marq Southlake facility, as well as pursuing the recommendations of the Economic Development Master Plan in accordance with state law. The General Fund is represented by 1% of every dollar spent within City limits.

GENERAL FUND FOR FY 2023

$3,559,114

The largest General Fund revenue source for the city of Southlake is Ad Valorem, or Property Tax. The second largest General Fund revenue source is the Municipal Sales Tax. Another major revenue source for the city is Franchise Fees, which represent revenue from private utility companies operating in Southlake. One percent of every dollar spent within the city goes towards the General Fund, which accounts for core city functions such as police, fire, engineering, planning, finance, and administrative operations.

Revenue

$2.7M

HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX

COLLECTED IN FY 2023

The Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) is authorized under the Texas Tax Code, Chapter 351. The city of Southlake levies a 7% tax on room receipts per Ordinance No. 769 (adopted February 2000). Tax on rooms from the Hilton in Town Square and the Cambria Southlake provide revenue in this category. Use of these funds is restricted and planned expenses must be authorized uses under the Texas Tax Code, Chapter 351.

$32,431

SIGN PERMIT FEES COLLECTED IN FY 2023

The regulation of signage within the city is handled internally. Each permit has a specific permit fee associated with it. The chart above highlights the revenue generated from processing sign permits.

$1.5M

TOTAL FEES FROM BUILDING PERMITS

IN FY 2023

The Planning and Development Services Department processes many different types of permits. The chart above includes fees collected from new construction permits, sign permits, accessory buildings, pools, commercial re-models, re-occupancy, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) permits, re-roof, and more.

NEW RESIDENTIAL PERMITS

NEW COMMERICAL PERMITS

SIGN PERMITS

Southlake Subdivisions

The map identifies the major subdivisions within the City of Southlake. For the purpose of this map, only residential subdivisions are reflected, not commercial subdivisions. Major residential subdivisions within this map refer to any parcel of land that has been reconfigured or subdivided into multiple, smaller, and generally symmetrical parcels of land specifically for the purpose of constructing single-family housing. There are individual tracts of land, some platted, others unplatted, that are not highlighted on this map. The subdivisions listed below were planned and subdivided as a unit. There are currently 164 subdivisions that fit the definition of major residential subdivision within Southlake. The corresponding table on the following three pages highlights the subdivisions identified on the map below, and provides additional information regarding the total lots within each residential subdivision, as well as lot size data.

Southlake Subdivisions

Southlake Subdivisions

Southlake Subdivisions

Southlake Subdivisions

* The Timarron development is composed of multiple subdivisions, all under the general heading of ‘Timarron’. Sample names are Timarron-Brenwyck, Timarron-Wyndsor Grove, Timarron-Northwood Park, and many others.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding material included in this report, or would like to know more about the Planning and Development Services department, please feel free to contact us using one of the methods below: