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TOWN OF WESTLAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 881
AN ORDINANCE ZONING AN APPROXIMATELY 37.798 ACRE TRACT OF LAND
GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ASPEN LANE AND
PEARSON ROAD, FURTHER DESCRIBED AND DEPICTED IN EXHIBIT “A”
ATTACHED HERETO, FROM THE R5 “COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL” ZONING
DISTRICT TO PD7 “PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NUMBER SEVEN”;
AUTHORIZING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; APPROVING A
CONCEPT/DEVELOPMENT PLAN; APPROVING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SUP)
FOR PRIVATE STREETS; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 102 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Westlake
establishes zoning districts, permissible uses, development standards, and other zoning related
regulations; and
WHEREAS, Section 62-31 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Westlake adopts a
Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Westlake; and
WHEREAS, Section 102-33(3) of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Westlake
states that the purpose of a Planned Development District is to: Provide for a superior design of
lots or buildings; Provide for increased recreation and/or open space opportunities for public use;
Provide rural amenities or features that would be of special benefit to the property users or
community; Protect or preserve natural amenities and environmental assets such as trees, creeks,
ponds, floodplains, slopes or hills and viewscapes; Protect or preserve existing historical
buildings, structures, features or places; and provide an appropriate balance between the intensity
of development and the ability to provide adequate supporting public facilities and services.; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2018, the Town of Westlake received a Zoning Change Request
from the Waterside Land Company, LLC on behalf of the property owner for the property
depicted and described in Exhibit “A” requesting that the Town zone said property to PD7
“Planned Development District Number Seven” in accordance with Chapter 102 of the Code of
Ordinances of the Town of Westlake, Texas; and
WHEREAS, because of the size, location, and natural features of the property the Town
has a critical interest in the development of said property and is encouraging such development
to the highest possible standards of quality consistent with the Town's long-term development
vision; and
WHEREAS, the property owner (or representative) appeared before the Planning and
Zoning Commission and Town Council and affirmed that the property owner is seeking this
zoning request; and
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WHEREAS, all legal requirements of state statutes and Town ordinances of the Town of
Westlake, as well as all legal requirements and legal notices and prerequisites having been
complied with, including but not limited to chapter 551 of the Government Code and Chapter
211 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2019, the request was heard by the Westlake Planning and
Zoning Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with
conditions of said request; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas, at a public hearing
called at a regular session of the Town Council did consider the following factors in making a
determination as to whether the requested change should be granted or denied: congestion in the
streets, including safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the facilities in the area;
to secure safety from fire, panic or other dangers; the promotion of health and the general
welfare, to provide for adequate light and air, to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid
undue concentration of the population, facilitating the adequate provision of transportation,
water, sewers, schools, parks, and other public requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that said Zoning Change Request is
consistent with the development goals, standards, and desired uses described in the
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas, is of the opinion that it
is in the best interests of the Town and its citizens that this Ordinance should be approved and
adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF WESTLAKE TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That all matters stated in the preamble are found to be true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2: That the property shown on attached Exhibit “A” is hereby rezoned from
the R5, “Country Residential” zoning district to PD7, Planned Development District Number
Seven”, including the approval of a concept/development plan and a Specific Use Permit (SUP)
for private streets, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit “B”.
SECTION 3: This Zoning District shall be subject to all regulations contained in the
Code of Ordinances of the Town of Westlake, Texas, except where amended herein.
SECTION 4: The Town Secretary shall amend, or cause to have amended, the Official
Zoning Map of the Town of Westlake to reflect the zoning of the property described and
depicted on attached Exhibit “A”.
SECTION 5: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Town Council of the Town
of Westlake, Texas, that sections, paragraphs, clauses and phrases of this Ordinance are
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severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance shall be
declared legally invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of
competent jurisdiction, such legal invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the
remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this Ordinance since the same
would have been enacted by the Town Council of the Town of Westlake without the
incorporation in this Ordinance of any such legally invalid or unconstitutional, phrase, sentence,
paragraph or section.
SECTION 6: That this Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other Town Ordinances and
all other provisions of other Ordinances adopted by the Town which are inconsistent with the
terms or provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 7: That this Ordinance only affects the Property located within the
boundaries of PD 7 and does not change or affect any other property, including but not limited to
the property adjacent to PD 7.
SECTION 8: Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor offense and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not
to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each separate offense. A separate offense shall
be deemed committed upon each day, or part of a day, during which a violation occurs or
continues.
SECTION 9: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage as
the law in such case provides.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 25th DAY OF MARCH 2019.
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ATTEST: Laura Wheat, Mayor
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Kelly Edwards, Town Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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L. Stanton Lowry, Town Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Description and Depiction of Subject Property
Property Depiction
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EXHIBIT A continued
Description and Depiction of Subject Property
Property Description
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EXHIBIT B
Planned Development District Number 7 (PD7) Development Standards
Section 1 – General
A. The purpose of PD7 is for a detached, and attached, single-family residential
development of not more than 38 residential lots with a gross maximum density of
1.0 dwelling unit per acre.
B. The development authorized by this ordinance shall be consistent with all
provisions and graphics contained the Concept/Development Plan, attached as
Exhibit B-1. However, where a conflict exists between the provisions of Exhibit B
and Exhibit B-1, the provisions of Exhibit B shall prevail.
C. Platting
1. The developer shall submit, and receive approval for, a preliminary site
evaluation prior to any land disturbance activities;
2. Prior to the final acceptance of public improvements, approval of private
streets and release of residential building permits, the developer shall
submit, and receive approval for, a final plat, which shall be platted as a
single phase.
3. The final plat noted above shall be recorded with the County Clerk prior to
the release of any residential building permits.
4. Prior to the approval of the preliminary site evaluation, the developer shall
submit a development agreement for final approval by the Town Council
per the requirements of the Code of Ordinances.
5. For the purpose of executing the design goals of this ordinance and all
exhibits attached herein, amended plats may be submitted as part of a
building permit application in order to perform minor adjustments to lot
boundaries as needed. The final recording of said amended plat may be
deferred to the completion of construction provided the plat is recorded
before the completion of the final inspection.
D. Permitted Uses – The following are permitted principal and accessory uses:
1. Single Family Detached Homes
2. Open Space
3. Private Streets
4. Public and Private Parks
5. Drainage facilities (including retention and detention ponds)
6. Guard houses
7. HOA operated amenities, including a community wellness center for the
private use of the development residents and privately accessible.
8. Accessory Uses (as authorized in the Town’s zoning regulations)
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E. Homeowner’s Association – The development shall be governed by a
Homeowner’s Association (HOA) that will be responsible for common area
maintenance, guard house and community center maintenance, private street
maintenance, front yard maintenance and enforcing the HOA Design Guidelines
for the community. The Home Owners Association shall appoint an Architectural
Review Committee that must have at least one (1) Texas Licensed Architect with
experience in applying Design Guidelines and advising an Architectural Review
Committee on matters of design.
F. Any change, reassignment, and/or transfer of ownership from the developer that is
the signatory party in the development agreement noted above to a different entity
shall require the approval of the Town Council through an amendment to the
development agreement, through a separate resolution, or as an amendment to this
ordinance.
G. The developer of this project shall also serve as the master builder of all units
constructed therein, with final compliance with the terms and conditions of such
commitment laid out in the Town approved Development Agreement or unless
otherwise requested by the developer and approved by the Town Manager or
designee for special conditions.
I. All plans submitted for permit within this development shall be prepared by a Texas
Licensed Architect and contain sufficient details required to explain the full exterior
construction to a competent contractor.
Section 2 – Residential Design Standards
A. Lot and Housing Specifics: The following are the design criteria for each housing
type as described in Exhibit B-1:
1. All single-family homes (except the Golf Villas bordering Vaquero Golf Course)
a. Housing Type: Single Family Detached
b. Minimum Lot Size: 1,000 square feet
c. Minimum Lot Width at Building Line: 70 feet
d. Front Setback: 10 feet; or 5 feet (2) where courtyards/motor courts are provided
e. Side Setbacks: 0 feet; the principal structure may be located on the property
line; the total length of the building to be located on the property line shall not
exceed 20% of the average lot depth. staff recommendation
f. Rear Setback: 25 feet, or 0 feet abutting water features and/or open space. When
backing to the southern border and Oakmont Hills, there shall be a 40-foot
minimum setback for the main house structure.
g. Minimum Unit Size: 3,000 square feet
h. Maximum Height: 35 feet from finished floor to the mid-point of the span of
the highest roof pitch.
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2. Golf Course Villas
a. Housing Type: Single Family Detached
b. Minimum Lot Size: 1,000 square feet
c. Minimum Lot Width at Building Line: 70 feet
d. Front Setback: 10 feet; or 5 feet (2) for side facing garages, courtyards and
accessory structures not utilized for storage.
e. Side Setbacks: 0 feet; the principal structure may be located on the property
line; the total length of the building to be located on the property line shall not
exceed 20% of the average lot depth. staff recommendation
f. Rear Setback: 20 feet, or 0 feet for homes abutting water features and/or open
space; 30 feet for homes adjacent to the Vaquero golf course.
g. Minimum Unit Size: 3,000 square feet
h. Maximum Height: 48 feet from the finished floor to the highest ridge per
diagram below:
B. Special Setback Provisions:
1. Lots adjacent to Aspen Lane shall have a 25-foot minimum setback from
Aspen Lane.
3. All homes shall be setback a minimum of 120 feet from Pearson Lane
4. All homes shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet from the southern
boundary line of the development.
C. Garages: All homes shall have a minimum of four parking spaces for off-street
automobile parking in any configuration but must have a minimum of two enclosed
parking spaces and two additional off-street parking spaces. Garage doors shall be
made of sectional wood or be wood clad. Garage doors shall be recessed a minimum
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of (8) eight inches (nominal) from the plane of the adjacent wall. Front facing
garage doors are allowed if located further back on the lot than the side-facing
garage portion and are in a motor court setting.
D. Roofs: Permitted roof materials include:
1. High quality clay or concrete tile (with a thickness similar to clay).
(Acceptable styles and colors to be detailed in the Spencer Ranch Design
Guidelines document)
2. Metal: Traditional standing seam with standing folded and soldered seams.
Allowed for porches and architectural features only. (Acceptable styles and
colors to be detailed in the Spencer Ranch Design Guidelines document)
3. Flat or low-pitched roofing that is 2:12 pitch or less may be of any code
approved material.
E. Exterior Walls: Exterior walls shall meet the requirements of the Town’s Building
Quality Manual as adopted by Resolution 18-02.
F. Design Guidelines: Prior to the approval of the preliminary site evaluation, the
developer shall submit final design guidelines for approval by the Town Council
that shall be recorded with the private deed covenants, conditions and restrictions.
Said guidelines shall incorporate the recommendations contained in the Westlake
Building Quality Manual referenced above. With the exception of any guideline
provision addressing a particular architectural style, said design guidelines shall be
enforced by Town staff in reviewing building permit applications for compliance
with the provisions above. Guideline provisions to be enforced by staff include,
but may not be limited to, general building articulation, massing, fenestration, roof
slope, construction details and building materials.
G. Elevation Samples: All homes and buildings constructed in this development shall
be generally consistent with the elevation samples provided in Exhibit B-1 such
that the primary articulation elements and general layout of the home on the lot are
generally consistent with the elevations. Provided all other provisions of this
section are met, significant deviations from these elevations may be approved
provided that both the homeowner’s association and the Town Manager or designee
are in agreement.
Section 3 – Landscaping, Open Space, Water Features, Tree Preservation and Parkland
Dedication
A. Landscaping: Not later than 90 days after the approval of the preliminary site
evaluation, the developer shall submit a master landscape plan for the development
prepared by a State of Texas registered landscape architect. Said plan shall be
reviewed for final approval by the Town Manager or their designee. The plan may
be forwarded to the Town Council for final approval at the discretion of the Town
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Manager. The final approved master landscape plan shall be included with the
development agreement. At a minimum the plan shall include the following:
1. The Plan shall substantially comply with the Concept/Development Plan
(Exhibit B-1)
2. The landscape plan shall reflect developer’s efforts to comply with the
“landscape Integrity” objectives of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and
employ predominantly those plant materials (within the planting areas that
define the cluster zones and lake edges) that are consistent with restoration
of the natural mosaic.
3. Specifics on execution of the landscaping goals stated in Exhibit B-3
including details of planting locations and types, quantities and schedule;
4. A detailed tree survey as required by the Code of Ordinances;
5. Any replanting requirements as part of required tree mitigation;
6. Specific planting and maintenance responsibilities of the developer versus
the homebuilder and the homeowner’s association;
7. Details for guest parking in the development where applicable;
8. Locations and specifications for the internal trail system
B. Tree Preservation – All protected trees shall require mitigation upon damage or
removal as required by the Code of Ordinances. Mitigation may be provided
through tree plantings as shown on the landscape plan during development and/or
home building phases. Where possible, old growth trees and tree clusters should
be preserved as identified in the master landscape plan.
C. Open Space
1. A minimum of 17 acres (45%) of the development shall be reserved as open
space. All open space, including public and private, shall be substantially
consistent with Exhibit B-1 and shall be distributed as follows:
a. Private Open Space: 13 acres minimum
b. Public Open Space (parkland): 3.0 acres minimum
2. Private open space amenities shall, at a minimum, include the following:
a. Gate house – The gatehouse shall be constructed and completed by
the developer not later than final acceptance of public improvements
and prior to the release of residential building permits. The
gatehouse design shall be consistent with the design shown in
Exhibit B-1.
b. Community Wellness Center - The center shall be constructed on
the property in the location shown on the concept/development plan.
The developer shall build and complete this facility no later than the
issuance of the building permit for the 27th home permitted in the
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development. No additional builder permits shall be issued in the
development until the center is deemed complete by the Town
Manager or designee. The community wellness center shall be
generally consistent with the building design exhibits shown in
Exhibit B-1. The multipurpose indoor/outdoor facility as described
in Exhibit B-1 shall not be constructed until additional detail is
submitted including building elevations, a lighting plan and all
information required for commercial site plans in Chapter 102 of the
Code of Ordinances. Said additional detail shall be formally
submitted as an amendment to these zoning regulations and shall
require final approval by the Town Council upon the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
D. Parkland Dedication – Parkland dedication as proposed by the developer in Exhibit
B-1 is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Parkland dedication shall be consistent with Exhibit B-1.
2. Maintenance responsibilities for the parkland shall be the responsibility of
the developer/HOA.
3. Details of amenities, and final locations of parking and trails shall be
consistent with Exhibit B-1 and shall require final approval as part of the
development agreement between the applicant/developer and the Town.
4. The gatehouse, including the property upon which the gatehouse is located,
shall be owned and maintained by the HOA.
E. Water Features – Water features are a key component of the development, making
this a “Water Themed” development as called for in the Town’s Comprehensive
Plan. Water features shall be constructed by the developer as part of the required
public improvements. Said features shall be located and designed as shown on
Exhibit B-1 and shall be maintained by the homeowners association.
Section 4 – Fencing
A. The perimeter of the development, not including the publicly owned areas, along
Aspen Lane and Pearson Lane shall contain decorative iron fencing located in a
manner substantially consistent with the Concept/Development Plan (Exhibit B-1)
and which preserves the sense of “open ground plane” as described in the Town’s
Comprehensive Plan by the use of decorative iron fencing with masonry columns.
Masonry wall sections shall be permitted as depicted in Exhibit B-1 for the purpose
of providing aesthetic accents, privacy, and/or shield undesirable vehicle light
transmission as determined in the master landscape plan.
C. Individual property fences shall be minimalized in order to preserve the open
ground plane and permitted for privacy needs, screening, and/or dog runs in ways
that are consistent with HOA guidelines which must prevent isolation of the “lot”
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from the general ground plane. Individual lot fencing materials shall be established
in the required architectural design guidelines.
Section 5 – Streets, sidewalks/trails, parking and access
A. Streets – An SUP is hereby granted for all community streets within PD7, which
shall be private and constructed to Town standards. Street lighting shall be located
at all corners and intersections. Lights shall be low pedestal type fixtures that
comply with Town standards and Comprehensive Plan recommendations as well as
follow the Town’s low intensity lighting standards.
B. Trails – An internal trail/sidewalk system shall be constructed and shall connect to
the public trail system at access-controlled locations. The final location and details
of the internal trail system shall be included with the required landscape plan. The
public trail shall comply with all Town requirements and shall be generally located
as shown in concept/development plan and shall be constructed by the developer as
part of the required public improvements. Trail amenities shall at a minimum
include the amenities proposed by the developer.
C. Parking – Adequate guest parking, trailhead and park parking, and parking for the
proposed private amenities shall be shown on the master landscape plan with
maintenance responsibilities borne by the homeowner’s association as described in
the required development agreement.
E. Access – Street access to the development from Pearson Lane shall require written
final approval from the City of Keller.
F. Cluster mailboxes – Prior to installation, the final design, location and size of any
cluster mailboxes as required by the United States Postal Service shall be submitted
to the Town Manager or designee for review. Upon review, the Town Manager or
designee may approve or deny said design, location and size. If denied, the
developer may appeal the decision of the Town Manager or designee to the Town
Council provided the written appeal is received not later than 30 days from the
formal notice of denial.
G. Prior to the final acceptance of public improvements, the developer shall install
intersection illumination improvements to the intersection of Aspen Lane and
Pearson Lane such that the nighttime visibility of the intersection is improved. Said
illumination improvements shall be detailed as part of the development agreement
and shall require the final approval of the town manager or designee.
H. As part of the required development agreement, roadway improvements correcting
the existing offset at the intersection of Aspen Lane and Cielo Court in the City of
Keller may be approved pending a mutual agreement between the developer, Town
and/or other adjacent property owners regarding the feasibility of conducting said
improvements.
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Section 6 – Utilities, Drainage and Grading
A. Public Utilities – Water and sewer service shall be provided by the Town of
Westlake to this development. The developer shall, at their cost, construct all
necessary water and sewer system improvements per Town standards and shall
secure any necessary easements.
B. Duct Bank - A Duct Bank system shall be installed by the Developer throughout
the subdivision as required by Town ordinances. The Duct Bank shall be located
within a utility easement, the final details of which shall be determined by the Town
Manager or designee. The home builder shall tie into the Duct Bank prior to the
Final Inspection for the home.
C. Stormwater – Stormwater facilities shall be installed by the developer and employ
facilities that are recommended by the comprehensive plan. Final location and
design of said facilities shall require the final approval of the Town Manager or
designee.
D. Lot Grading – Grading and disturbance of land by the developer shall be restricted
to areas necessary to construct streets, public infrastructure, development
amenities, and approved water features. The pre-grading of individual residential
lots by the developer for the purpose of creating a residential pad is hereby
prohibited.
Section 7 – Public Art and Town Entry Marker/Monument
A. As part of the development agreement noted above, the developer agrees to submit
a public art plan shall be approved by the Town Manager or designee and that
generally conforms to the public art provisions contained in Exhibit B-3 as
proposed by the developer. A Town of Westlake entry marker or monument shall
be included in this plan.
SUMMARY OF EXHIBITS:
Exhibit B-1 – Concept/Development Plan
SPENCER RANCH
PROPOSED CONCEPT/DEVELOPMENT PLAN
TOWN OF WESTLAKE
March 18, 2019
This document is intended to be a summary of the key development terms and principles
proposed for the new PD of the Spencer Ranch development, an approximately 38-acre parcel
of land located at the southeast corner of N orth Pearson Lane and Aspen Lane in Westlake
Texas. The property extends eastward to the Vaquero golf course property and southward to
the border of the city of Keller.
Further, this document details how a single source deliver system will manage both the
developing and the homebuilding entities ensuring exceptional and consistent quality from
inception to completion. This allows a single entity to remain focused on complying with the
various visions, aspects and intentions of the Westlake Comprehensive Plan.
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SPENCER RANCH
GENERAL INFORMATION
UNIQUE DELIVERY SYSTEM
A Single Company Manages both the Developing and the Home Building:
Waterside Properties, LLC is a 30+ year Homebuilding company and will oversee all
home construction in Spencer Ranch.
The Waterside Family of Companies was founded March 19, 1984 in the State
of Texas. The Company has been building homes for over 30 years. The
development company was founded in 2017 to establish unique, high-value
communities with a commitment to environmental ethics and social design that
ultimately improve the inhabitants’ well-being. The Waterside Family of
Companies has common ownership in the State of Texas.
Waterside Land Co, LLC (www.watersidecompanies.com)
Waterside Land Co, LLC is a boutique development arm of the Waterside family
of companies and will oversee the land development of Spencer Ranch.
Waterside Properties, LLC (www.watersidecompanies.com)
Waterside has created a “UNIQUE DELIVERY SYSTEM”
SINGLE SOURCE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION: In order for Westlake to sustain resistance
to assimilation by the encroaching fabric of surrounding communities, Westlake must
develop a place for a project delivery system that is not the same as those surrounding
communities. At present, the dominant delivery system is land development driven, wherein
there is a lot developer who sells buildable lots to a Home Builder who then brings in their
own design services and their own resident client. As a result, there is a ”sameness” to the
products created which are often hard to distinguish from the surrounding submarkets.
Westlake needs a Single Source Project Implementation System that controls both the
Developer and the Home Building entities who will not only oversee developing the
land…but…also, oversee the building of the houses on that land and thereby be in a position
to create a truly unusual, lifestyle product that has exceptional and consistent quality. With
“skin in the game” from the outset, there is an unusual motivation to maintain quality design
and construction as the ultimate return for the community. The builder’s vision is the same
as the developer’s vision and the ability to bring land development and home construction
together in a distinguished way is more possible. Therefore, Waterside assures the Town
that Waterside is fully committed to oversee both aspects of this project (both land
development and home construction) with the terms and conditions of that commitment,
addressing unforeseen events, to be worked out in a development agreement with the
Town.
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UNIQUE COMMUNITY
Waterside’s creation of Spencer Ranch is an extraordinarily unique high -quality community
committed to the various visions, aspects and intentions of the Westlake Comprehensive Plan
as outlined below.
Spencer Ranch Community:
Our goal is to bring a sense of place to new communities through a well thought-
out “reverse design process,” using the natural fabric of the land and
incorporating a wellness component that encourages best in class use of space.
Hearkening back to centuries-old traditions of living on the land, we carefully
study the terrain and craft landscape-appropriate homes that speak to the
surrounding property. We follow a nonconformist method of designing and
virtually building homes on the land before plotting streets, or placing the
elements – lakes, creeks and pastoral swaths – ahead of development. This
mindful approach interweaves the home design with the fabric of the land,
blending indoors with outdoors for a more organic approach. The result is
beautifully harmonious and healthy places in which to live and raise families.
“Spencer Ranch 54 Homesite Concept / Development Plan”
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Spencer Ranch is a “Water Themed” community (as expressed in the Town’s Comp Plan
page 83-88) with a maximum of 54 houses built in multiple “Housing Cluster Zones”
(as expressed in the Town’s Comp Plan page 159) in a natural setting. The community
restores the native mosaic related to the water system and re-establishes the
natural fabric lost over time. Spencer Ranch creates a socially supportive
streetscape unlike traditional subdivision developments. Of the many focal
points in Spencer Ranch, transcends traditional street development creating the
sense of true community and a gathering place with a classic linear water feature.
The community further reinforces the “social fabric” concept by the lack of solid
fencing at individual properties and the use of specific view corridors creates “the
sense of open land which is, as the Town’s comp plan calls it, “more essential than
lot size.” as expressed in the Town’s Comp Plan page 159)
With over 30 years’ experience in fine homebuilding, we know how to see it
before we see it and how to design and build quality. “We are creating a unique
and healthy style of living in Spencer Ranch, with a level of quality amenities
that is really unmatched anywhere and, that contains housing that, we feel, can
be sustained for a hundred years,” says founder Paul Pastore. Waterside offers
full Lock-N-Leave™ services through their sister company Waterside Home
Maintenance Concierge (HMC), with on-site security and a maintenance team.
The residence of Spencer Ranch will enjoy a well-conceived, rich in quality
neighborhood that allows for a high-quality secure maintenance free living
environment.
The property will be secured with various types of fencing along the perimeter
and a secured gated entry and exit. This highly amenitized, healthy lifestyle
community contains “multiple clusters” of housing, built around a central body
of water. The community’s delivery of diversity of housing establishes a 3,000-
square foot minimum home size, all with common core attributes of timeless
architectural design coupled with high-quality, low-maintenance and energy-
efficient homes that are finished out with best-in-class luxury-level interiors. The
community is designed to encourage inhabitant interaction, promoting
pedestrian mobility by bringing the homes and courtyards closer to the roadways,
and by providing an internal aerobic trail and several large lakes that connect the
open spaces and a tree preserve area.
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Waterside has created a development that is a “WATER THEMED COMMUNITY”
“WATER THEMED DEVELOPMENT: Page 83-88 of the Comprehensive Plan places the development
tract in a steeper topographic setting (not the steepest) and recommends that this location is
appropriate for “water related” development. Page 88 of the Comprehensive states that “additional
measures other than density may be suitable for preservation of the hillside and viewshed”. Those
other measures include limitations on grading (described above) and “water related” development
that includes multiple water amenities. Therefore, Waterside is presenting a development design
that employs water as a major component of the project…such water will be used to mitigate erosion
and stabilize the grade condition.
Waterside has created a development that will “LIMIT GRADING”
“GRADING LIMITATIONS: Spencer Ranch is located in the “Midlands” Ecological Region of Westlake
(Pg. 71 of the Comprehensive Plan). The Comp Plan requires measures be taken by any developer to
limit impacts on the ground plane which promote erosion. This includes limitations on grading.
Therefore, Waterside is committed to limitations on grading by allowing only that grading as is
necessary to construct streets, infrastructure, development amenities, and individual home clusters.
Waterside will prohibit the creation of lot pads and the use of side lot line retaining walls to create
lot pads. Waterside will respect some exceptions where patios, drives, and pools are built that can
be viewed as extensions of the home.”
Waterside has created a development that will “RESTORE THE NATURAL MOSAIC”
“RESTORATION OF THE NATURAL MOSAIC: Page 74 of the Comp Plan calls for “contextualization”.
The Comp Plan states: “Contextualization, which grows from a commitment to landscape integrity
is what helps to preserve the property values sustained in Westlake. It is therefore important that
the plan creates mechanisms to continue the commitment to landscape integrity, not only to
preserve the pastoral landscape of the Town, but to also preserve property values. In this sense,
landscape integrity needs to guide the development-related considerations of the Comprehensive
Plan.” Landscape Integrity is defined, in the same section, as “development that has been
contextualized to fit within the natural landscape…” Therefore, Waterside will use the landscape
opportunities presented by open space, defining clusters, to restore the natural mosaic in such a way
that the Comp Plan’s call for “contextualization” is achieved. Therefore, Waterside will use the
landscape opportunities presented by open space, defining development clusters, to restore the
natural mosaic in such a way that the Comp Plan’s call for “contextualization” is achieved. This will
require a considerable commitment to landscape materials and native species employed in a
manner consistent with the Concept/Development Plan.”
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Waterside has created a “CLUSTERED” development
“CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT: The Land Use Plan section of the Comp Plan (page 159) states that
“smaller lots could be compatible with this character [district] if such lots are CLUSTERED AND
SURROUNDED WITH OPEN SPACE…”. Waterside is presenting a “cluster development”,
Concept/Development Plan in which the “clusters” are surrounded with open space. To accomplish
this in a manner consistent with the other requirements of the Comp Plan, Waterside will use the
water theme element as an aspect of the open space defining the required development clusters as
illustrated on the Concept/Development Plan.”
LANDSCAPING
Spencer Ranch will approach the total landscaping effort as one cohesive and
comprehensive unit for the entire tract of land. The landscaping design will
incorporate the vision of the entire tract using all aspects of the terrain, thus
creating the “natural mosaic” the town prefers. Although installed in individual
increments as each home is completed, the Spencer Ranch vision is to create an
overlay of a full and comprehensive landscape plan that embodies the entire
parcel of land and raises the standards in Westlake and is not prejudice to any
one dwelling.
Landscaping will encompass many aspects for the development, conceptually
and physically and will be implemented in phases;
a. Park Land Dedication area-outside of the community fencing
b. Development infrastructure/streets;
c. Individual houses
The master landscape plan will include the following elements:
• The establishment of a “old Growth” tree preserve at the Fisher property
boundary. Establishing open space and meadows using various types,
sizes and species of trees and plant material.
• Weaving natural features such as bald cypress trees in and around the
water system providing a more natural bank and greater complexity at the
edge definitions.
• A genuine effort will be made to save and protect old-growth trees.
• Care will be given to how the landscaping and streets interact giving
careful attention to the development of “social space” as it relates to this
aspect.
• Tree Mitigation: No mitigation is required for trees that lie in roadway
right of ways and lakes.
Landscape architect: TBD
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UNIQUE AMENITIES
Spencer Ranch Community Amenities:
Spencer Ranch is located in a very unique setting, experiencing incredible
sunsets, golf course view, lake side settings, serene high-quality lifestyle.
Spencer Ranch has rolling topography, 54 high quality homesites grouped in
clusters surrounded by an abundance of open space and limited fencing.
Spencer Ranch will have a well-positioned high quality “statement” gate house
that does not yield to neighboring communities.
“The Gate House at Spencer Ranch”
The gate house/sales center will be constructed on the property in the general
location as shown on the Concept/Development Plan, the building (above) will
have the similar architecture as the homes in Spencer Ranch. Since the gate
house/sales center is the key feature to the early progress of the development and
it has direct access to utilities and Pearson Ln, the developer is requesting to be
allowed to submit building plans and start construction of the gate house/sales
center structure within 30 days of Town approval of the concept development
plan and following the normal building permit application process.
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Spencer Ranch has a single entity controlling the development and home building
including complete landscaping and professional construction management before
during and after completion of the entire project.
Project Amenities:
✓ Unique geographic location on the “edge” of the Town in a
submarket
✓ Unique setting with rolling topography
✓ Dramatic western sunset views
“Actual Western View from Spencer Ranch”
✓ Great golf course views
✓ Multiple water features with direct lake views
✓ Open Space approximately 45% of the development
✓ One single Westlake neighbor
✓ Privacy from commercial developments and highways
✓ Boat dock/fishing pier/pump house on the main lake
✓ Unique Landscape delivery
• high quality purpose driven landscaping plan as viewed
from a total neighborhood vision
✓ Pastoral street scape with two parkway drives
✓ High quality concrete streets and curb system
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✓ Enhanced street paving that is consistent with ALL home
driveways
✓ Well positioned, High Quality “this is Westlake” statement gate
house
✓ Well positioned, High Quality “this is Westlake” statement entry
fountain and gates
✓ High quality fencing
✓ Limited internal lot fencing
✓ Limited lot grading-preserving the natural ground plain
✓ Houses built in clusters (11 or less) surrounded by open space
✓ Permanent Parkland view corridor at Pearson Ln (120’ setback)
✓ Town trail system at Pearson Ln
✓ Off street parking at each home
✓ No overnight street parking
✓ Public parking for trail head and historical marker
✓ Westlake monument signage at the southwest entry to Town
✓ Permanent tree preserve for old growth trees protecting our only
Westlake neighbor and preserving old growth trees
✓ High Quality architectural designs by licensed architect
✓ High Quality home construction
✓ Single source entity controlling both the developer & home builder
✓ Single source sub-contractor base!
✓ Professional site management plan to be
• Implemented during the land development and through
completion of construction that clearly shows how Westlake
operates differently!
✓ Debris control plan & management
✓ Material storage control plan & management
✓ Sanitary station (port-o-let) control plan & management
✓ Construction staging and parking plan & management
✓ On site access control for all construction traffic
✓ On site professional project managers
✓ On site home maintenance concierge
✓ On site lock-n-leave
✓ On site “State of the art” security
✓ Drone landing pad
✓ On site package delivery management
✓ Designated Public Art location
✓ Preservation of the Buck E King historical marker
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A Community Wellness Center building is proposed and to be constructed on the
property in the general location as shown on the Concept/Development Plan (locations
remains in review), size TBD.
The architecture will be similar to the gate house and the housing in the development.
The developer will complete this facility within a timeframe not to exceed the closing of
the 27th home in Spencer Ranch.
The amenity center will contain the following minimum amenities:
• Exercise facility
• Multi use space
• His & Hers restroom and changing facilities
• Minimal facilities for caterers
• Outdoor gathering space for events
• Parking for a minimum of 10 cars
In association with the Community Wellness Center, Spencer Ranch is developing plans
to construct a multipurpose indoor/outdoor facility that’s fully climate controlled and
will be of a size to house at a minimum one “pickle ball” court.
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In addition, the multipurpose facility will have the flexibility to offer:
• Basketball
• Wall tennis
• Volleyball
• Batting cage
• Golf driving net
• Field hockey
• Soccer
• Fencing
• Gymnastics
• Pilates/Yoga
• Cross training fitness
• Indoor track
• Table top games
• Banquet functions
• Concerts
• Conference facility
Community Fencing:
Spencer Ranch will have a completely secure perimeter with contiguous fencing of
various approved types:
Perimeter fencing for the development shall be the following:
• Spencer Ranch property with the immediate border of Pearson & Aspen
(west & north) shall have decorative iron fencing (similar to the diagram
below) that generally parallels Public streets as illustrated on the
Concept/Development Plan. Decorative iron fencing with masonry
columns and masonry wall sections strategically placed as determined
appropriate to provide aesthetic accents, privacy, and/or shield
undesirable vehicle light transmission as determined by the Developer’s
Landscape Architect.
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“Fence Concepts and the entry Fountain at Spencer Ranch”
In addition to the above fence types, the following fence types are allowed at Spencer Ranch:
• Existing fencing from neighboring properties
• Wood fencing must be board on board and stained, metal post with 2x
wood cap
• Chain link if vinyl coated with black wind screen
Fences on individual lot property lines are generally discouraged, however they
may be approved by the ARB in addition to the following:
a. Dog runs
b. Swimming pool safety
c. Privacy for internal courtyards
d. Screening from neighbors
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Fence Materials: Fences may be any of the following:
• Masonry
• Iron fences may be made of solid stock or thick wall tubular steel
(sufficient thickness to not burn through when welded but no thinner
than 3/32 inch) with any finials or other decorative detailing being made
of solid stock and welded to the fence.
• Where wood fences are used, they should be board on board, supported
by vertical tubular steel supports with at least 3 2x4 stringers supporting
a wood fence design with a decorative wood cap detail. The finished
face of the wood fence should face to the outside of the lot, if only 1 face
is finished. Wood face member of the fence should be a minimum of ¾
inches thick. All wood fences should be stained with a color approved
by the ARB.
• Welded tubular agriculture fences not located in a development where
such a fence presents a contrast other fences of the development, and
hosts and agricultural use or the fence is part of an agricultural theme is
allowed.
Gate Materials:
• Wood with frame members measuring a minimum of 1.5 inches thick
and infill planks measuring a minimum of 1.5 inches thick.
• Iron gates with the frame measuring a minimum of 1.5 inches square
with pickets of at least ¾ in. square with welded connections. Such
fences may be made of solid stock or thick wall tubular steel (sufficient
thickness to not burn through when welded but no thinner than 3/32
inch) with any finials or other decorative detailing being made of solid
stock and welded to the fence construction.
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Waterside has created a development that respects “OPEN LAND & UNINTERRUPTED
GROUND PLANE”
“OPEN LAND, UNINTERRUPTED GROUND PLANE, AND ELIMINATION OF OPAQUE FENCING
(EXCEPT FOR SPECIFIC FUNCTIONAL PURPOSES): Page 159 of the Comp Plan states that
“the sense of open land is more essential than lot size”. Also, it is an intent of the Pastoral
Character District that “homes are sited in ways responsive to features of the lot, instead of
the street.” Page 159 also states, “the overall character is one of a dominant landscape and
houses arrayed within it”. Adding to this emphasis on land, page 202 of the Comp Plan states
that “articulation of neighborhood edges can subdivide the ground plane with opaque walls
and other hard division, which begin to suburbanize the rural landscape”. Later, on that
same page it states, “open spaces are meant to be remnants of the historic rural landscape
and serve as seams that bind the commercial and residential uses together…therefore,
porous edges are more preferred than barrier edges”. It is clear that the Comp Plan seeks to
preserve the sense of uninterrupted ground plane in the Pastoral Character District.
Consequently, Waterside will provide means of defining edges (development and property
fencing) that preserves the uninterrupted ground plane (as much as possible) in a way that
remembers the historic rural fabric. Neighborhood definition will be transparent, not a solid
barrier. Property fencing will be limited, with certain concessions to privacy needs,
screening, and dog runs accommodated in ways that do not result in isolating the entire lot
from the general ground plane as shown on the Concept/Development Plan.”
SPENCER RANCH LAND USE
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
Open space:
The Westlake Comprehensive Plan and future land use plan do not show any
open-space requirements for the subject property.
However, per the proposed Concept/Development Plan, Waterside is providing
approximately 45% Open Space and dedicating the entire Pearson frontage
(approx. 3 acres) for a permanent view corridor to the Town of Westlake (the
numbers below are estimates only):
• Approximately 17 acres of open space are being provided.
• Approximately 13 acres of Private Open Space
• Approximately 3 acres of Public Open Space
• Approximately 1 acres of Private Tree Preserve Area
• This dedication includes a privately maintained and publicly owned/accessible
linear park along Pearson Lane, and a tree preserve area near the neighboring
property on Aspen Lane.
• This dedication also requires any houses that side to Pearson Ln be no closer
than 120 feet from Pearson Ln.
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“View Shed Corridors at Spencer Ranch”
Parkland dedication:
Parkland dedication is required based on 1-acre of parkland for every 30 residences for a total
of 2.26 acres. The Concept/Development Plan shows approximately 3 acres to be dedicated
with the platting of this property. The parkland will be privately maintained by the HOA but
will be publicly accessible.
Community Trails:
Spencer Ranch will contain an internal trail system and connect with the public system at
access-controlled locations. The trail system and the aerobic programs are being studied now
by Waterside and will be submitted with the landscape plan.
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Waterside has created a development that respects “PUBLIC OPEN SPACE & RURAL
LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION”
“PUBLIC OPEN SPACE/ RURAL LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION: Page 193 of the Comp Plan
describes Rural Ranch Landscape (a type of Open Space recommended for the Pastoral
Character Zone) as places “where residential development may move to preserve some
aspect of the rural heritage”. In the Urban Design Structure portion of the Comp Plan states
that “open space edges are meant to be remnants of the historic rural landscape…” Clearly,
the Comp Plan is seeking to find opportunities for preservation of the rural heritage of
Westlake in the creation of open space. Spencer Ranch contains a water feature that
remains from earlier days (likely a ranch stock pond). Therefore, Waterside will take
measures to include portions of this water body in a usable open space that can fulfill the
Comp Plan call for rural landscape preservation.”
Public Art:
Waterside has a strong desire to support the arts in Westlake and will commit the
following to a Public Art Competition:
a. A competition site of a size to be determined, to place the art at Spencer
Ranch in the Public Open Space
b. A donation by Waterside of an amount to be determined will be
outlined in the Economic Development Agreement.
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SPECIAL AREAS:
Located at the Entrance to Spencer Ranch:
Spencer Ranch will have a public parking lot for visitors wishing to visit the Town of
Westlake Buck King historical site. Spencer Ranch will also have a Town Trail head tie
in and build a walking tail at the Pearson Ln frontage of the Spencer Ranch limits.
Spencer Ranch will dedicate an area of land in the general area indicated below, for the
Town of Westlake to build a monument sign.
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STREETS, PARKING, SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS
Streets:
All community streets will be privately owned and maintained. They will be
constructed with mountable rolling curbs with enhanced finish locations as
shown on the Concept / Development plan.
Homes in Spencer Ranch will use the same material for all driveways as the street
enhancement materials.
Streetlights:
Streetlights will be located at corners and intersections. Light fixtures will be low-
pedestal-type fixtures that comply with Town ordinances and dark-sky design
guidelines.
Sidewalks:
There are no typical concrete sidewalks in the development, walking trails
(natural material) will be located along each side of the esplanade water feature,
serving pedestrians on both sides of the divided main roadway and throughout
the development.
Trail systems:
An internal trail system and or streets will facilitate pedestrian mobility within
the community. The public trail system will be extended from Aspen Lane south
to the Town border on the Spencer Ranch property.
Water:
Town of Westlake water system will connect to the development at two separate
locations to create a looped-system.
Sewer:
The project engineer has met with town staff and performed the necessary
calculations to determine that the public water and sewer systems can
accommodate the additional loads anticipated to be generated by the proposed
development and there are multiple access points available for connection to the
public systems.
Storm-water:
Combination of natural grassed swales, detention ponds, and reflecting pools,
connecting to the existing public street storm-water system.
Duct bank:
As required by Town ordinances, the developer will install a duct bank system
throughout the subdivision. Each home will be connected to the duct bank
system prior to the Certificate of Occupancy approval.
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LOT SPECIFICATIONS
Density & Lot Size:
Spencer Ranch will be a unique community of high-quality housing on smaller
maintenance free lots:
• 54 uniquely clustered home sites
The Developer/Builder are requesting the flexibility to adjust lot lines as home
building permits are submitted allowing homes to be custom tailored to each
site. Housing type, size, number of floors and the homeowner’s desire for
larger or smaller footprints will impact lot size and configuration, and
ultimately the total number of lots to be built upon.
Minimum Lot Widths at Building Line (Block):
All Home sites 70 feet
Waterside has created a development that contains an “EQUIVALENT LOT DENSITY” in
conformance with the Westlake Comprehensive Plan.
“DENSITY: Page 159 of the Comprehensive Plan states, "smaller lots could be compatible with this
character district if such lots are clustered and surrounded with open space so that the gross density
remains one dwelling unit per acre". The text immediately following that statement further states,
"the sense of open land is more important than lot size". The second statement offers a qualifier to
the application of the first statement, suggesting that density equivalent to 1 unit per gross acre is
desirable...if...the sense of open land is enhanced. To accomplish this, Waterside has limited the
plate square footage of development to a total square footage that does not exceed the "gross"
plate square footage of development at 1 unit per acre. We call this an "Equivalent Density" which
is expressed in a more open landscape, a landscape where open space dominates and the expression
of lot lines in the form of property line fences is discouraged. This fulfills the vision of the
Comprehensive Plan.
The unifying matrix of open land that defines the cluster development of Waterside prevents
confusion with densities more typical of other Character Districts. Therefore, Waterside commits to
a density that is equivalent to the developed density of 1 unit per acre and a total number of lots not
exceeding 1.42 lots per acre; which Waterside views as necessary to achieve ALL other visions of the
Comp Plan, as they are applicable to this site and specified in this application for Spencer Ranch.”
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HOME / LOT SPECIFICATIONS
Home Pricing:
The diversity of housing orchestrated in “Cluster Zones” are projected to have
an initial sales price starting at $1,795,000.00
The preeminent mission of the Westlake Comprehensive Plan is the preservation of
values in Westlake. Being located in the Midlands Pastoral region of Westlake and in a
submarket that sits on the edge of the Westlake Town limits, Spencer Ranch creates a
high value and distinct entry point and a clear separation from surrounding markets.
Spencer Ranch fills a void in the Westlake housing market with its high value product
mix and will establish a barrier to prevent value degradation moving into Westlake from
lower price point markets. NEW HOME DEMAND SUMMARY: Starting on Page 271 of the
Comprehensive Plan through Page 275 clearly details the objectives for developers and builders to
follow to satisfy the future needs in Westlake.
Spencer Ranch may contain both one and two-story homes
Spencer Ranch contain ALL single family detached housing
Spencer Ranch Estate housing averaging 5,000 square feet
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Spencer Ranch Villa Housing averaging 4,000 square feet
Spencer Ranch Golf Villa Housing averaging 5,000 square feet
(viewed from the Vaquero Golf Course)
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Housing Type:
Spencer Ranch will have multiple housing offerings that can ranges in size as follows:
• South Side Villas
o from 3,500 sqft
• South Side “water front” Villas
o from 4,000 sqft
• Golf Course Villas
o from 5,000 sqft
• Ridge View Estates
o from 5,000
• Meadows Villas
o From 4,500 sqft
The following is a guideline for the proposed housing types in the development. Given the
desire for lot size flexibility to accommodate buyers desires we have listed the specific
information below regarding lot and housing types, final details are yet to be determined.
1. All single-family homes (except the Golf Villas bordering Vaquero Golf Course)
a. Housing Type: Single Family Detached
b. Minimum Lot Size: 1,000 square feet
c. Minimum Lot Width at Building Line: 70 feet
d. Front Setback: 10 feet; or 5 feet (2) where courtyards/motor courts are
provided
e. Side Setbacks: 0 feet
f. Rear Setback: 25 feet, or 0 feet abutting water features and/or open
space. Minimum Unit Size: 3,000 square feet
g. Maximum Height: 35 feet from finished floor to the mid-point of the
span of the highest roof pitch.
2. Golf Course Villas Housing Type: Single Family Detached
a. Minimum Lot Size: 1,000 square feet
b. Minimum Lot Width at Building Line: 70 feet
c. Front Setback: 10 feet; or 5 feet (2) for side facing garages, courtyards and
accessory structures not utilized for storage.
d. Side Setbacks: 0 feet
e. Rear Setback: Per diagram below and no less than 30 feet
f. Minimum Unit Size: 3,000 square feet
g. Maximum Height: Per diagram below:
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Building Setbacks (in feet): Front Rear (1) Sides(1)
All single-family 10 (2) 25 (3) (4) 0
(1) When backing or siding to Aspen Lane, there shall be a 25-foot minimum setback.
(2) Garages, Casitas or bathrooms, stairs or elevators -not contiguous to the main living
footage, courtyards, and accessory structures may encroach up to 5 feet into the
required front yard setback.
(3) When abutting an open space or water feature, no setback is required.
(4) When backing to Vaquero Golf Course setback should follow the diagram below
including a maximum total building height:
“Golf Villa Height Diagram”
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“Development Set Backs Diagram for Spencer Ranch”
Waterside has created a development that creates a “DIVERSIFICATION OF HOUSING”
“DIVERSIFICATION OF HIGHER END HOUSING OPTIONS THROUGH CREATION OF A UNIQUELY
SOCIAL LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY: The Housing Plan component of the Comp Plan (pages 261-272)
stresses the need for “life style” offerings to accompany housing options for other high-end markets.
These projects, which diversify the housing offerings more typical of Westlake are needed to attract
younger buyers, meet future housing needs of an aging population, and mitigate value
encroachment (typically approaching Westlake from Southlake and Keller). The unique location of
Spencer Ranch at the edge of the Town, abutting the shared boundary line with Keller, makes it
particularly important to accomplishing this objective. Therefore, Waterside has created a “lifestyle”
product which is more than simply smaller lots. Spencer Ranch presents a true housing/living option
that will indeed capture a high-end buyer at the edge of the Westlake submarket (abutting Keller)
…thereby affirming the continued integrity of that submarket. Key to the lifestyle/ housing product
is the proposed social use of the street space and the creation of a true promenade, in the manner
of distinctive/ historic developments such as Riverside, Chicago (1879). Waterside commits to create
a significant central promenade with amenities that enhance pedestrian use of the entire space and
promotes pedestrian pleasure in that use, as shown on the Concept/Development Plan.”
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Housing:
Minimum Size:
The minimum size of a residence shall be 3,000 square feet.
Massing:
Massing will vary by housing type. Great attention will be given to achieving
horizontal and vertical articulation within individual structures and/or within
groups of structures, so as to avoid the uniform massing and alignment found in
typical suburban subdivisions.
Building Height:
Because of the potential for lower-pitched roofs with the chosen architectural
style, smaller footprints of clustered homes, and respecting the natural terrain in
the development with terrain absorption within the foundations of each house,
we are requesting a maximum building height be measured from the top of the
foundation for all building sites and as indicated for each home type in the
development as outlined in this document.
This allows the architectural aspect to create a rolling fabric of houses not
restricted to the typical cookie-cutter guidelines.
Garages/Parking:
All homes shall have a minimum of FOUR spaces for off street auto parking in
any configuration but must have a minimum of TWO enclosed parking spaces
and TWO additional off-street parking spaces. Garage doors shall be made of
sectional wood or be wood clad. Garage doors shall be recessed a minimum of
(8) eight inches (nominal) from the plane of the adjacent wall. Front facing garage
doors are allowed if located further back on the lot than the side -facing garage
portion and are in a motor court setting.
Roofs:
Roofing materials facing the weather shall be of high and enduring quality.
Permitted roof materials include:
a. High quality clay or concrete tile (with a thickness similar to
clay). (Acceptable styles and colors to be detailed in the Spencer
Ranch Design Guidelines document)
b. Metal: Traditional standing seam with standing folded and
soldered seams. Allowed for porches and architectural features
only. (Acceptable styles and colors to be detailed in the Spencer
Ranch Design Guidelines document)
c. Flat or low-pitched roofing that is 2:12 pitch or less may be of
any code approved material.
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Windows:
Orientation of all windows at Spencer Ranch will follow the Town’s Building
Quality Manual section; Standard 3.10: Openings. Spencer Ranch will allow the
following windows and doors providing they are of high quality and comply with
the Spencer Ranch Building Guidelines:
a. High quality wood windows and doors with metal clad exteriors
and minimum glazing with Cardinal 366 insulated glass or equal.
b. High quality iron windows and doors and minimum glazing with
Cardinal 366 insulated glass or equal.
Exterior walls:
Exterior walls shall be 80 percent masonry as required for all Residential Districts
by the Code of Ordinances. Exterior walls shall have horizontal an d vertical
articulation or architectural delineation on all elevations.
Exterior lighting:
All exterior lighting shall be subdued, indirect and comply with town ordinances,
as well as follow “dark-sky” design guidelines.
QUALITY CONSTRUCTION INTENT
The intent of Waterside’s submittal, to create a community of clustered high-
quality homes on smaller low-maintenance lots, to provide the “diversity of
housing types” that the Comprehensive Plan states is needed within the Town
of Westlake. This new proposed PD District will contain development
standards that are intended to guide design and construction of the high-quality
homes within the new PD District to be equal to or exceed the current level of
quality of construction and finish-out as that found in the best of the larger
estate homes that currently exist in the Town of Westlake.
This new PD contains language that references:
• An Architectural Review Board (ARB)
• Spencer Ranch Building Guidelines
• Town of Westlake Building Quality Manual
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It is the intent of this new PD to use these documents, as approved by the
Town. The ARB shall assure compliance with all architectural standards and
may not change the documents so as to cause a change in permittable
architectural style without the Town Managers prior approval. The ARB
shall approve all plan submittals prior to them being submitted to the Town
for permitting. The Town still has authority to enforce Town of Westlake
ordinances and the Building Quality Manual.
Waterside has created a development that incorporates the Town’s “BUILDING QUALITY
MANUAL”
“INCORPORATION OF THE TOWN’S BUILDING QUALITY MANUAL: The Town has, in no uncertain
terms, made a statement as to its expectations for the future quality of its built fabric in the recently
adopted Building Quality Manual. Therefore, Waterside will adopt Westlake’s Building Quality
manual as part of the Spencer Ranch Design Guidelines.”
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION & DESIGN CONTROL
Homeowners Association:
The community will be governed by a to-be-established Homeowners
Association (HOA) that will be responsible for the common area maintenance,
private street maintenance, and enforcing the design guidelines for the
community.
Design Guidelines:
A detailed design guideline document is being prepared specifically for Spencer
Ranch. The Spencer Ranch design guideline document will clearly detail design
and building guidelines specific to Spencer Ranch and will also -incorporate the
Town of Westlake’s Building Quality Manual into its architectural standards.
Design enforcement will be performed by the ARB which will include a licensed
Architect as a required member. The Town will assure compliance with the all
Town Ordinances.
Architectural Design:
At Spencer Ranch, The Developer/Builder will employ 360-degree architecture
when designing each residential product within the development. The
open/urban beauty of the development drives this design and building practice.
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In this practice, full consideration is given to every building elevation and every
roof plane of each structure during the design process. The intent is to ensure
delivery of aesthetically pleasing architectural features as viewed from all parts
of the development, and not create a distinct and determinable hierarchy between
major and minor elevations. Waterside will reduce the visual impact of all
exterior mechanical elements.
Spencer Ranch requires all building plans submitted be done by a Licensed
Architect.
Architectural Review:
An Architectural Review Board (ARB) will be established through the
HOA/declarant that has approval authority over the house quality of design and
construction of all homes and additions. The ARB will be charged to ensure that
the Building Guidelines of Spencer Ranch and the included Westlake Building
Quality Manual provisions, are strictly followed. The Conditions, Covenants,
and Restrictions will establish the required makeup of the ARB which will
include a licensed Architect as a required member.
Waterside has created a development that requires “LICENSED ARCHITECTS”
“LICENSED ARCHITECT PROVISION OF PLANS THAT INCLUDE EXTERIOR DETAILS NECESSARY TO
EXPLAIN ALL FEATURES OF CONSTRUCTION TO THE BUILDING TRADES: Much of the home designs
built in Westlake, Southlake, Trophy Club, and Keller are done by “Building Designers” instead of a
Licensed Architect. The plan sets produced by this means of production are very basic, leaving much
of what is finally seen from the street, in the hands of a tradesman who may, or may not, have
sufficient background to execute an outcome consistent with the design intent or the particular style
represented by the “designer’s” drawings. Continued over time, this will ultimately weaken the
distinctiveness of Westlake. Therefore, Waterside commits to have all building plans prepared by a
Licensed Architect and that plan sets prepared by this architect will contain sufficient details to fully
explain the exterior construction to a competent contractor/tradesperson.”
Waterside has contracted with C.A. Nelson Architecture Group to serve as the sole l icensed architect
for the entire project. Clay Nelson (Principal) will also serve on the ARB.
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LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY WITH MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING
Waterside Home Maintenance Concierge provides a “World Class” level of service to its clients
that is not offered in the marketplace. We strive to exceed all expectations of a Concierge
Maintenance service by preprogramming maintenance and anticipating our client’s needs.
Waterside’s Home Maintenance Concierge Service will provide its full complement of services
to the Spencer Ranch community and manage all aspects for the community services with it’s
on site personnel.
The service creates “One Point of Contact” for our clients and provides them with a trusted
advisor so they can live a maintenance free lifestyle!
Waterside also offers our exclusive Lock – N – Leave service creating worry free travel!
The service platform that Waterside HMC offers to its clients include some of the following:
• Fully managed property maintenance services
• Lock-N-Leave service year round
• Quarterly 110point maintenance checks
• Monthly 20point maintenance checks
• 24/7 Emergency Service Response
• Single point of contact
• Preventative maintenance service and checks on all equipment
• Complete supervision of any additional work completed at the house
• Additional Boutique services available (window cleaning, power washing, etc...)
• Vetted Preferred Contractor used for any and all work
• Quality craftsmanship and industry knowledge
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CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT
Debris:
All construction debris from all construction sites within the development will be
contained in a central location. The location will be enclosed with temporary
wood fencing, or chain-link fencing with screening material attached, as to not
be directly visible from any street. Contractors will be required to contain debris
daily and/or transport to the containment site.
Soil:
All construction spoils or natural soil moved from all construction sites within
the development will be stored in a designated location(s) that will be enclosed
by proper silt fencing and/or other erosion control measures as needed.
Documentation:
All town and construction documentation, including but not limited to building
permits, inspection reports, geotechnical studies and building plans, will be
located on-site in the construction offices of the developer/builder with full
access granted to town building officials.
Sanitary Stations:
Multiple sanitary stations (port-o-let) will be located within the community in
close proximity to all construction sites. The stations will be screened from the
street frontage, either behind a 6-foot-high screening fence or with temporary
mock-ups built from materials similar to the materials used in the construction of
the homes. The mock-ups will contain three walls and a roof section hiding the
stations from the street view. Sanitary stations will be cleaned on a regular
schedule.
Material Storage:
Material storage will be located within a designated area(s) that will be screened
with fencing TBD.
Construction Parking:
Contractors will be allowed to park only in designated parking areas and on a
single side of the roadway near the construction site, but not adjacent to any
occupied dwellings. Contractors will be required to park in designated parking
areas only for weekend work after residents occupy the development.
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