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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