HomeMy WebLinkAboutTown of Westlake New Commissioner Training - Updated 10_5_2018Commission Refresher Training
Westlake History
•Incorporated in 1954
•1970’s –Disannexation of Trophy Club
•1980’s -IBM / Solana Complex –First Major Development in Town
•1990’s –Circle T Ranch purchased by Hillwood
•First Comp Plan Approved;
•Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Adopted
Westlake Facts and Figures
•2019 Population –1,500 (22% of
Buildout Pop)
•% Total Commercial Buildout –20%
•Total Area of Town –6.7 square
miles
•Total Housing Units –500
•Average Home Sales Price –
$1,800,000 (Highest in Texas)
•Adopted in 2015
•Serves as a visionary document and
guide for future development
•Contains recommendations for future
public facilities, private land uses and
the overall urban design of the Town
Westlake Comprehensive Plan
•The State requires that any municipality with a zoning ordinance
must have a comprehensive plan and the zoning must be in
conformance with the plan
Westlake Comprehensive Plan
Westlake Comprehensive Plan
Undeveloped
Westlake Current Zoning
•Zoning Districts: Straight Zoning Classifications and PD (Planned
Development District) Classifications
•General Development Standards: setbacks, lot size, height, etc.
•Performance Standards: Parking, outdoor lighting, etc.
Westlake Current Zoning
•Subdivisions:regulates dividing and platting of land
•Vegetation: regulates tree preservation and landscaping
•Signs: regulates temporary and permanent signage
•Engineering Standards: prescribes design of roads, utilities and
other public infrastructure
NOTE: A PD ordinance may incorporate unique standards that fall in
one or more of the above and preceding categories
Other Development Regulations
1.
Development
Application
2. Development
Review
Committee
Meeting
3. Public
Notice is
Published
4. Planning &
Zoning
Commission
Meeting
5. Town
Council
Meeting
6. Preliminary
Site
Evaluation
7.
Development
Agreement(s)
8. Final Plat
9. Building
Permit
10. Final
Inspection
11. Certificate
of Occupancy
Issued
Westlake Development Review Process
PD Development Process
•Concept Plan: Shows general land uses, development flow and overall layout. Not to scale.
•Development Plan: Scaled and more detailed layout of development showing road network, building layouts, specific land and building uses, etc.
•Site Plan(s): Very detailed, scaled drawings including building elevations, signage, cross-sections, etc.
Concept Plan Example
Development Plan Example
Site Plan Example
Planning and Zoning Commission
Overview of Duties and
Responsibilities
•January 31st –February 1st –Planning and Zoning Training. All day
format over two days with lunch provided. Location: North Central
Texas Council of Governments, Arlington, TX
•February 8th –Focus North Texas. One day event that focuses on
planning training and current topics for professionals and appointed
officials. Location: Irving Convention Center, Las Colinas (Irving, TX).
•Summer 2019 –Annual Elected and Appointed Officials Planning
Workshop. Location and time: TBD.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Questions and Discussion