HomeMy WebLinkAboutJim and Donna Dettbarn From: -
To: Ron Ruthven Nick Ford
Cc:
Subject: Rezoning Request from RS to PD7 for Spencer Ranch
Date: Monday,February 11,2019 6:52:36 AM
Attachments: imaoe002.Dno
Mr. Ron Ruthven, Director of Planning and Development, Westlake Planning and
Development
Mr. Nick Ford, Development Coordinator, Westlake Planning and Development
Subject: Rezoning Request from R5 to PD7 for Spencer Ranch
Dear Mr. Ruthven and Mr. Ford,
We are Jim and Donna Dettbarn, the homeowners of that borders
the south side of the proposed Spencer Ranch development. We have lived here for
over 15 years and are part of the Oakmont Hills subdivision in Keller. We appreciate
you sending the public hearing notice regarding the rezoning request.
We are aware and thankful for the willingness of Mr. Paul Pastore and Waterside
Land Co. to acknowledge and address the concerns of Oakmont Hills residents;
however, we remain quite concerned with the density of the project. When we
purchased our home we heavily weighed the future of the property around our lot and
the Oakmont Hills neighborhood and we were comforted by the way Westlake was
managing the development to retain the R5 zoning to have large estate homes on
approximately 5 acre lots.
Our concerns are outlined below:
1. The density proposed for Spencer Ranch is not compatible with the surrounding
area. Most of the homes to the North, West and South are on multi-acre lots. This
proposal creates a significant change to the landscape of the area to include rooftop
after rooftop versus the distributed roofs amongst the open space. It appears this type
of density is much more aligned with the transition that was set forth in the Solana
area and not amidst the more secluded area with the larger 5-acre estates.
2. Town Homes should not be allowed in the development. The surrounding area
does not support having town homes as outlined herein.
3. The set-backs and lot sizes are not adequate. From research, the "Knolls" in
Westlake already agreed to use 150 foot set-backs to accommodate residents of
Glenwyck Farms and set minimum lot sizes to 10,000 Sqft. The lot sizes might be
more suited in the Solana and Entrada area of Westlake, but not for Spencer Ranch.
In any case, the set-backs and lot sizes of Spencer Ranch should be at least equal to
or greater than what was approved for the "Knolls' subdivision.
4. As we saw with the rains over the last few years, it is imperative that the developer
must ensure all drainage and water run-off is handled proactively so existing
properties are not hindered or impacted. The plan presented indicates a dramatic
change in the water flow due to structure changes and infrastructure. Directed
consideration is required to ensure existing properties are not harmed or require
adjustment.
We really appreciate the City of Westlake considering our concerns and we welcome
the opportunity to meet with any town of Westlake officials to discuss our concerns.
Thank you again for your time and consideration.
Jim and Donna Dettbarn
From: Ron Ruthven <rruthven@westlake-tx.org>
To: Ron Ruthven <rruthven@westlake-tx.org>
Cc: Nick Ford<nford@westlake-tx.org>
Sent: Friday, February 1,2019 2:43 PM
Subject: Courtesy Notice of Rezoning Request-Westlake,TX
Dear Keller Resident:
Please see the attached public hearing notice regarding a rezoning request for property located in
the Town of Westlake that is adjacent to the city of Keller. Given your previous correspondence
regarding a past rezoning request for the subject property,the attached notice is provided to you as
a courtesy should you wish to attend the public hearings and/or provide additional correspondence.
The official meeting agenda packet that contains the details of the request will be available for public
viewing not later than Thursday, February 7,2019 at www.westlake-tx.org.
If you wish to be removed from any future email notifications regarding this item,please let me
know. Thank you.
Ron Ruthven,AICP
Director of Planning and Development
Town of Westlake
1500 Solana Blvd., Bldg. 7,#7200
Westlake,TX 76262
Phone: 817-490-5739
Fax: 817-430-1812
Email: rruthven(@westlake-tx.org
www.westlake-tx.org