Summary: Country Hollow prelim. plat (was "tiny-rental-houses" issue); UPDATE: withdrawn by applicant - Parker County Brewing Company new location prelim. plat.
Location and Time: 516 Ranch House Rd, Willow Park, TX 76087, 6PM
Meeting Page (agenda packet, minutes) / Audio File * Minutes approved during the next meeting.
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Latest Update: Monday, 20 February, 2023, added minutes
Agenda Items
2. Consideration & Action: Preliminary Plat for Country Hollow residential subdivision, 101 Lots, being 19.17 acres, John H. Phelps Survey Tract, Abstract No. 1046, in the City of Willow Park, Parker County, Texas. #TinyRentalHouses
Background: Applicant, Teague, Nall and Perkins, and Property Owner, Scott Moehlenbrock, Red River Development, proposes to plat 19.17 acre tract, located south of 5720 East I-20 Service Road South, north of Hunters Glen residential subdivision, John H. Phelps Survey Tract, Abstract No. 1046. This Plat is subdividing one contiguous parcel, which was not previously platted, into 101 lots, 98 of which will be residential. This parcel is being platted for subdivision, development, and intended sale. [Development name, Country Hollow] The preliminary plat shows all recorded easements and fixtures to the land, and it has been reviewed by City staff. Plat has been revised based on Staff comments with supporting documents, also attached. City services for water and sewer are available.
Exhibits:
Revised Preliminary Plat (11.30.22) – Lot 1, Block 1, being 1.520 acres, Isaac D Headley Survey / Abstract No. 619, in the City of Willow Park, Parker County, Texas
Supporting Document ALTA Survey
Comment Response Letter
Supporting Document Property Owner Deed
Originally submitted Preliminary Plat (11.15.22)
Plat Application & Checklist
Minutes: In attendance were Scott Moehlenbrock, Red River Developers, and Chris Harke, TNP who spoke to this project.
Mr. Harke stated that the subdivision is comprised of minimum 50' x 100' residential lots, and provided a slide presentation where he explained the layout of the plat, typography, drainage, and sewer, and design of concrete streets and sidewalks for the subject site.
There was discussion as to drainage of the proposed subdivision. Mr. Harke elaborated on the drainage plan extensively and stated that the site will be re-graded to promote drainage to the two discharge detention ponds shown on the Preliminary Plat.
There were also questions from Commissioners regarding fencing to which Mr. Harke responded that there would be joint property fencing in the rear of the lots that abut existing properties and it was understood that for those which needed repair, property owners would decide on replacement. Perimeter fencing around the subdivision was a question, but it would only be required if part of the Planned Development Standards.
Commissioner Wilkins asked when the project was proposed to be started to which Mr. Moehlenbrock replied that the Final Plat would reach P&Z in Jan/Feb, then to Council, and proposed a timeline of 90-180 days once the project is fully designed, with mass grading once realistic plans are designed. It was clarified that the construction entrance will be to/from Highway I-20 as a restriction for contractors.
Commissioner Wilkins asked if the neighborhood will be gated or if a "welcome" sign on Whitetail Drive was possible due to the passing into the new neighborhood from Hunters Glen, or if the neighborhoods were planned to be combined. Mr. Harke replied that Country Hollow would not be gated and that the extension of Whitetail Drive made sense, but the two neighborhoods would not be combined. Mr. Harke and Mr. Moehlenbrock said they were open to adding a sign a the entrance of the neighborhood at Whitetail Drive at P&Z's request.
Willow Park Civics Notes:
[Two Hunters Glen residents were in attendance; with an additional Hudson Glenn resident on the commission.]
Detailed discussion on drainage and drainage retention ponds at southern side of development.
Most lots 50' x100', 500 sq ft.
Development will be an HOA.
No amenities; possible trails around drainage retention ponds at southern side of development.
Will have sidewalks and two to three foot street boxes (green space between sidewalk and street.)
Have not seleted site builders.
Whitetail Drive will be opened from Hunter's Glen into Country Hollow.
Traffic from Country Hollow will flow south through Hunters Glen to Bankhead Road and Hunter Glen traffic will now have a shorter path to I20.
Previous discussions included the possibility of a gate between the two developments to stop through-traffic; this gate option is not included in the current plans
Willow Park Civics Research
See WPC > Issues > Tiny Rental Houses, Trulo Homes at Willow Park for details and journal.
This development was presented during the 18 January 2022 P&Z Commission Meeting as "tiny rental duplexes" with common back yards and community amenities. During the meeting four people spoke; three were residents of a neighboring development and they presented a petition with seventy eight (78) signatures against the leasing development. After the public hearing and discussion, the developers withdrew their petition.
During the 29 March 2022 P&Z Commission Meeting the project was represented as + 98 single-family dwellings with common amenities to be sold as individual houses.
Annexation and re-zoning were completed during subsequent P&Z Commission Meetings and Council Meetings.
During this P&Z Commission meeting, the new Country Hollow housing development is starting the platting process.
3. THIS AGENDA ITEM WAS CANCELLED. Withdrawn by applicant
Consideration & Action: Preliminary Plat for Lot 1, Block 1, being 1.520 acres, Isaac D Headley Survey, Abstract No. 619, in the City of Willow Park, Parker County, Texas.
Background: Applicant and Property Owner, Ryan Stewart/Second Empire Brewery, LLC, proposes to plat 1.520 acre tract, located along East I-20 Service Road North, northwest of Kings Gate Road, Parker County Brewing Company, Isaac D. Headley Survey, Abstract No. 619, one contiguous parcel which was not previously platted. Applicant is requesting a variance to reduce the 30’ required landscaping to 5’ due to the condition of the land: the 100-year flood plain and floodway along the rear of the subject property ... As a concession to reduced landscaped area in the front (I-20 service road frontage) of the parcel, applicant/owner/developer has committed to use of the flood plain area for additional open amenity space,... This request is scheduled to be presented to the Zoning Board of Adjustment on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Exhibits: Revised Preliminary Plat (11.30.22) – Lot 1, Block 1, being 1.520 acres, Parker County Brewing Company, Isaac D Headley Survey, Abstract No. 619, in the City of Willow Park, Parker County, Texas / Plat Application / Originally submitted Preliminary Plat (11.15.22)
Minutes: Item was withdrawn by Applicant. No action necessary.
Willow Park Civics Research
This Preliminary Plat is for Parker County Brewing Company
"In our Pre-Development Meeting, we discussed the addition of a sidewalk, as a required by Ordinance, and putting that sidewalk in the rear of the property for (future and/or connecting) trail/trailhead access along the floodway. We are requesting designation of a public trail easement within the floodway for this purpose." Toni Fisher, WP Business Development #DevelopmentNorth #Parks
