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The amendment covered roughly 38 acres in the Wyburn development on the south side of Dixon Lane east of Long Prairie and would have increased lot coverage by five percentage points for covered, unconditioned outdoor spaces (porches, pergolas, covered patios). Staff said the PD currently uses SF‑10 and SF‑15 standards, with the SF‑10 lot coverage at 40 percent and SF‑15 at 35 percent. The applicant requested a five‑point increase applied to the covered outdoor areas only; staff noted the language was drafted to prevent those spaces from becoming enclosed, conditioned floor area.

Applicant representatives described market pressure and buyer preferences after the pandemic for covered outdoor living as the motivation. Larry Jackson, representing David Weekley Homes, said the change responds to buyers’ demand for “outdoor living spaces where they can use it all seasons” and that building covered areas as part of the home foundation improves long‑term performance compared with retrofitted pads. The applicant and developer teams also reported that the subdivision’s stormwater and detention were designed with conservative assumptions and said staff‑level engineering review determined the incremental increase could be accommodated without changes to ponds or downstream infrastructure.

Commission discussion focused heavily on precedent and stormwater. Several commissioners said similar outdoor amenities already exist on many SF‑10/SF‑15 lots elsewhere in town and questioned whether a one‑off PD change should trigger a broader ordinance review. Commissioners and one engineering staff member reviewed the town’s runoff coefficient approach; an estimate cited in the public discussion pegged the combined increase from the subdivision to roughly 52,000 square feet of additional covered/impervious area (applicant estimated increases by lot of about 500 square feet on smaller lots and 750 on larger lots). One commissioner said that while the increase on a single lot might seem modest, adding many such approvals town‑wide could multiply impacts on stormwater infrastructure over time.

After public testimony was opened and closed with no speakers from the public cards, the commission first considered a motion to recommend approval; that motion failed in roll call. The commission then reopened the meeting to make a formal recommendation and moved to recommend denial to Town Council. The commission’s final public statement was: “We move to deny — recommend to deny to the Town Council” (motion carried and the meeting adjourned shortly thereafter).

Why it matters: The amendment would have allowed new homes in Wyburn to incorporate larger, covered outdoor living spaces as part of the building foundation without classifying that space as conditioned living area. Proponents said the change addresses market demand and homeowner satisfaction; opponents and some commissioners warned of precedent and cumulative drainage effects if similar amendments spread to other subdivisions.

Clarifying details from the hearing
- Site area: roughly 38 acres (Wyburn PD).
- Lot totals: 90 lots in the PD; 62 proposed under SF‑10 standards and 28 under SF‑15 standards.
- Current lot coverage limits cited: SF‑10 = 40% (max foundation/first‑floor coverage); SF‑15 = 35%.
- Applicant request: additional 5 percentage points applied to covered, unconditioned outdoor spaces (applicant/staff phrased as SF‑10 40%→45% and SF‑15 35%→40% for the additional covered area).
- Applicant estimate per lot: about 500 sq ft extra on smaller lots, 750 sq ft on larger lots; commissioner estimate of total added impervious area for the subdivision ~52,000 sq ft.
- Applicant timeline/construction: the subdivision’s public road paving and other community work were described as imminent, with public roadway paving scheduled within approximately 60–75 days and community completion targeted for Q4 2025 or Q1 2026.

What’s next: The commission forwarded a recommendation to Town Council to deny the amendment. Town Council will receive the recommendation and decide whether to approve, modify, or deny the proposed PD text amendment. The commission noted that this decision applies to the Wyburn PD only and does not by itself amend the town’s SF‑10 or SF‑15 zoning districts.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Flower Mound - Planning and Zoning Archive","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend denial to Town Council of a proposed text amendment to PDD‑189 (Wyburn) that would have increased allowable lot coverage for SF‑10 and SF‑15 lots to permit additional covered, unconditioned outdoor living spaces. Commissioners debated drainage, market demand and precedent before voting.","taxTitle","Flower Mound, Denton County, Texas","taxId",2790,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6491882,"Planning and Zoning approves three site plans; several routine items pass",1122,285000,1407000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5671828-c871d740698cfa17f913393e79092721&start=285&end=1407","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5671828-c871d740698cfa17f913393e79092721/thumbnail_285000.jpg","/articles/6491882/Flower-Mound/Denton-County/Texas/Planning-and-Zoning-approves-three-site-plans-several-routine-items-pass","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6491882-0b24d7b9a0314853e3bced09342a22d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437927&Signature=CnHLi38NkrqmbJzKhIUy0msNqOmFw78jnoJX1-~8HNnEAlPf9luzk0At9EReJmnOnRsBO2b4AuML20m1jm44Y3cg5Xh1hc83SAFE5jLRx9KHGnzizc9TvRidPX064KFYFNmj9S7w8IiPYAaNXorK7KMspR24yVKfXqx7iPuh34FkrMceJT~NlZC1XT0RlPs13HNws4O9dWrb6pXZUtsikzCBQdf-M~Vbh~v4r5xEDbslcIqrfyVyUdvkPohhI0RGxc3nH~MvyrJWEcbTLd22EizeLBf1aVyuErb7jynrBN01csNfQA~DIyyJUSFeQT6FKoTigcWC0XSHr7vLl7iTNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Flower Mound Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday approved multiple site plans and routine consent items, including site plans for portions of the Silverton Park development and a 21‑story residential tower in Lakeside Village.

The commission voted to approve SP22‑0013, a roughly 2.35‑acre site on the south side of International Parkway for a three‑story office building with associated surface parking and shared parking arrangements; and SP22‑0015, a 17,500‑square‑foot single‑story retail and restaurant building with patios and future pad sites for quick‑service or sit‑down restaurants. Both site plans were presented as meeting the applicable PD zoning and development standards and did not request waivers or exceptions, so final approvals stopped with the Planning and Zoning Commission.

The commission also approved SB25‑0001, the Lakeside Terrace multifamily site plan: a 21‑story tower with 163 residential units and fully enclosed parking within the building. Staff said the site is within the MU‑10 subzone (MZ‑5 microzone) of Lakeside Village and that no variances or waivers were required; building‑level details such as electric vehicle charger locations will be finalized during building permit review with the fire department.

Commissioners and applicants described construction timing and design details during presentations. Developer Brogan Miller, identifying himself as representing Thompson Realty Capital, said of the Silverton Park office building, “we are looking to break ground by the September … there is estimated to be a 10 to 12 months construction time frame.” Claire Barnes, planning staff, said the Lakeside Terrace project will place parking inside the building and that the tower is proposed at 21 stories.

The meeting opened with two consent items — minutes from July 28 and SSP‑205‑5 (Late Village Phase 1) — which the commission approved as presented. Those and the site plan approvals were passed by voice and roll‑call votes recorded by commission members.

Votes at a glance
- F1/F2 (Minutes 07/28/2025 and SSP‑205‑5 Late Village Phase 1): Motion to approve — passed (mover not specified in the transcript).
- SP22‑0013 (Silverton Park Office, Lot 5, Block A): Motion to approve as presented — passed. Roll call: Commissioner Harris Aye; Commissioner Langley Aye; Vice Chair Hobbs Aye; Commissioner Getty Aye; Commissioner Bayek Aye; Commissioner Schultz Aye.
- SP22‑0015 (Silverton Park retail and restaurant, Lots 3 & 4, Block A): Motion to approve as presented — passed. Roll call recorded in meeting minutes; motion passed.
- SB25‑0001 (Lakeside Terrace multifamily): Motion to approve as presented — passed. Roll call recorded; motion passed.

Why it matters: These approvals clear early phases of projects that will add office, retail/restaurant, and high‑rise residential capacity inside Flower Mound’s planned developments. Design consistency and shared access easements were highlighted by staff as features meant to integrate new buildings with the larger developments.

What’s next: Because the approved site plans did not request waivers, they stop with Planning and Zoning; building permits and subsequent site plans for pad sites or additional phases will return to the town’s permitting and review process. The separate Wyburn PDD text amendment on lot coverage was discussed at length and resulted in a commission recommendation to deny to town council (see separate article).","The Flower Mound Planning and Zoning Commission approved two site plans at Silverton Park, a 21‑story Lakeside Terrace multifamily site plan and routine consent items during its evening meeting. Separate action was taken on a Wyburn PD text amendment (see separate story).","actionData","errors"]

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Commission recommends denial of Wyburn PD lot‑coverage increase after public hearing and extended debate

Planning and Zoning approves three site plans; several routine items pass