HomeMy WebLinkAboutBruce and Mary Jo Pierce Mr.Ron Ruthven,Director of Planning and Development,Westlake Planning and Development
Mr.Nick Ford,Development Coordinator,Westlake Planning and Development
February 8,2019
Re: Rezoning request from R5 to PD7 for Spencer Ranch
Dear Mr.Ruthven and Mr.Ford,
My wife and I are homeowners in Oakmont Hills(since 2005)which borders the south side of the proposed
Spencer Ranch development. We are responding to the public hearing notice regarding the rezoning request.
We are thankful for the willingness of Mr.Pastore and Waterside Land Co.to address the concerns of Oakmont
Hills residents but we remain concerned with the density of this project. In selecting where to build we
investigated the zoning of the property that backs up to our home. We told the zoning is R5.This would maintain
the density of said 37 acres in question.This not only settled questions we had about overbuilt property and
neighborhoods but traffic as well.
It's disturbing that the only obvious reason for over-development is financial that would benefit a few and at the
detriment of many in the communities of Westlake and Keller.
We are concerned and opposed to the following:
1. The density is not compatible with the surrounding area. Many homes to the north,west and south
are on multi acre lots. The proposal will create a sea of rooftops in an area where multi-acre lots and
open spaces are the reason why people choose to live in this area. The proposal is better suited for
areas around Solana,not in a quiet multi-acre residential area.
2. The set-backs and lot sizes are not adequate. The developer for"The Knolls"in Westlake agreed to a
150'setback to accommodate residents of Glenwyck Farms and has minimum lot sizes of 10,000 SgFt.
These lot sizes may be appropriate for the Entrada and Solana areas of Westlake but not in the area
of the proposed Spencer Ranch. We feel the set-backs and lot sizes should be equal,or greater,than
what was approved for The Knolls.
3. Town Homes should not be allowed to be included. The surrounding area does not support the
requested density per the 2 points above.
We appreciate the City of Westlake considering our concerns. We welcome the opportunity to meet with any
town officials to discuss our concerns and thank you again for your consideration.
Sincerely, y
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Bruce and ryPierc% e