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Item 13 - ZA16-054 SUP Residential Solar Energy System13 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Department of Planning & Development Services CASE NO: PROJECT: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: STAFF REPORT July 29, 2016 ZA16-054 Specific Use Permit for a Residential Solar Energy System Clint Austin of Solar City, on behalf of Robert Sloan, is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit a Residential Solar Energy System on property described as Lot 8, Block 4, Chimney Hill, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 1407 Northridge Drive, Southlake, Texas on approximately .60 acres. Current Zoning: "SF -20A" Single Family Residential District. SPIN Neighborhood # 10. DETAILS: Clint Austin of Solar City, on behalf of Robert Sloan, is requesting approval for a Residential Solar Energy System consisting of 85 solar energy panels (each panel is 66" by 39") totaling 1,496 square feet and located on nine (9) roof areas primarily oriented west, east, and north. The west oriented roof areas consist of 37 solar energy panels on two roof areas (approximately 651.2 square feet), the north oriented roof areas consist of 26 solar energy panels on four roof areas (approximately 457.6 square feet) and the east oriented roof areas consist of 22 solar energy panels on three roof areas (approximately 387.2 square feet). The overall depth of the solar panel unit is approximately 6 -inches and meets the 6 -inch maximum depth requirement. The total system size will produce 22.1 kW with the 85 panels. Additional information regarding the solar panels is located in Attachment C, pages 8-10 of this staff report. ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing 2) Consider Specific Use Permit Request for a Residential Solar Energy System ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) Surrounding Property Owners Map (D) Surrounding Property Owners Responses (E) Resolution No. 16-035 Full Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members only) Link to PowerPoint Presentation Link to Narrative Link to Plans Page 1 — Overview of Site Page 2 - Site Plan Case No. ZA16-054 Page 3 - Aerial View of the Solar Energy System on the House Pages 4-6 - Line of Site Exhibits Page 7 - HOA Letter Pages 8-10 - Specifications for Solar Panels STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072 Patty Moos (817) 748-8269 Case No. ZA16-054 APPLICANT: OWNERS: PROPERTY SITUATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LAND USE CATEGORY: CURRENT ZONING: TRANSPORTATION BACKGROUND INFORMATION Clint Austin of Solar City Robert Sloan 1407 Northridge Drive Lot 8, Block 4, Chimney Hill Addition Medium Density Residential "SF -20A" Single Family Residential District ASSESSMENT: This request does not affect traffic on or around the property. TREE PRESERVATION: The proposed solar panels are to be installed on the roof of the existing home; no trees will be affected by the request. STAFF COMMENTS: Due to the limited nature and scope of the request, no review has been provided. Note: A specific use permit shall automatically expire if a building permit is not issued and construction begun within six (6) months of the granting of the specific use permit or if the use shall cease for a period of six (6) months. IISLKSV105 71 THLocah Community DevelopmenhMEMO12016 Cases1054 - SUP - 1407 Northridge Dr Solar Panels Case No. Attachment A ZA16-054 Page 1 Vicinity Map 1407 Northridge N w F ZA16-054 Specific Use Permit Residential Solar Energy System 0 200 400 800 Feet Case No. Attachment B ZA15-054 Page 1 N cn O 43 1431 6'1424 U 1429 1427 1425 142 1421 Ln �� 1700 rn Lu 14g7 1405 1403 1401 M 810 808 806 $D4 �p &01 802 a 4 �' 1404 1402 " 1400 � Q O m 808 7R 807 805 i .z = N O N 810 O 811 W 6� Em O 822 0 ° ° 1314 - ° rn� 1312 1310 f821 832 o D©W RI 0 1309 © o 0 CD 00 a 842 831 o 1413 8411 1409 rn m Ory 7 O O O LL0 141 1408 0 1q LO rn = N 0 0M CT 1401 1320 p �Qa� qD2 am �j 10 O 1400 o a r O O rn }rn O b0 C) o O N C _ o o t 1311 1509 1507 150 a Ln 11311 1513HIMNEY W KS DR 1503 1501 1q7� o o o c a :1 C14 O 0 0 1504 1500 v n a w 0 o �. r Z o LO 002 CO 0 LL WAY 3 0 X00 r oo a 1230 r 1840 a 0 © o r 1407 1403 1401 Q p� DQ p a N w F ZA16-054 Specific Use Permit Residential Solar Energy System 0 200 400 800 Feet Case No. Attachment B ZA15-054 Page 1 SPO # I JIM_ Owner Surrounding Property Owners Sloan Residence Solar Energy System --- 1A07 1405 1403 1401 1404 1402 1400 m r N N1413 1411 1409 S? NOR RIDGE_ Q 14 1408 "' Y T 02 1�? 1400 o= 07 1509 15071505 1503 1501 T41 15ttHl N o _ A Li x n 1. RIPLEY, ALLEN K 2. YOUSSEF, CANDICE 3. O'DONNELL, KEVIN A 4. DUNN, KEITH 5. PLIKUHN, WILLIAM 6. PERTZBORN, GEOFFREY 7. COUGHLIN, KEVIN 8. MARR, JONATHAN K 9. MCSWAIN, DAVID G 10. BERNARD, DORIS W 11. EVANS, RICHARD P 12. HELMREICH, L WALTER 13. KISH, ERNEST J 14. GARRISON, SARA K 15. FORE, MARC D 16. COMER, TONYA 17. MORROW, PHILLIP K 18. ARCHBOLD, EDWIN 19. STREGLES LIVING TRUST 20. WHITE, WILLARD 21. MATHESON, TREVOR C 22. HUSS, ROBERT E 23. SLOAN, ROBERT W 24. BELL, JEFFREY A 25. SCHMID, JOHN C 26. MELUGIN, RICHARD 27. MEENAN, MARLENE J 28. BEDELL, DAVID H 29. BOOTH, DAVID A 30. LEGASSE, B M Case No. ZA15-054 Zoning SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A SF20A Address 901 CHIMNEY HILL TRL 1401 MEADOW LN 1403 MEADOW LN 1405 MEADOW LN 1407 MEADOW LN 903 CHIMNEY HILL TRL 1400 MEADOW LN 1402 MEADOW LN 1404 MEADOW LN 905 CHIMNEY HILL TRL 903 MEADOW LN 904 CHIMNEY HILL TRL 907 CHIMNEY HILL TRL 906 CHIMNEY HILL TRL 905 MEADOW LN 909 CHIMNEY HILL TRL 906 MEADOW LN 908 CHIMNEY HILL TRL 907 MEADOW LN 911 CHIMNEY HILL TRL 902 SHADYWOOD 1413 NORTHRIDGE DR 1407 NORTHRIDGE DR 1411 NORTHRIDGE DR 1409 NORTHRIDGE DR 912 CHIMNEY HILL TRL 1405 NORTHRIDGE DR 913 CHIMNEY HILL TRL 1403 NORTHRIDGE DR 1401 NORTHRIDGE DR Acreage Response 0.47 NR 0.53 NR 0.47 NR 0.47 NR 0.68 NR 0.46 NR 0.47 NR 0.46 NR 0.47 NR 0.47 NR 0.46 NR 0.51 NR 0.47 U 0.48 NR 0.46 NR 0.46 NR 0.48 NR 0.49 NR 0.46 NR 0.46 NR 0.63 NR 0.66 NR 0.60 F 0.66 NR 0.67 NR 0.46 NR 0.55 NR 0.48 NR 0.47 NR 0.48 NR Attachment C Page 1 31. 1 ROSS, KENNETH B SF20A 915 CHIMNEY HILL TRL 0.50 F 32. NOLEN, JAMES M SF20A 905 SHADYWOOD 0.47 NR 33. HOPE, RANDY C SF20A 1410 NORTHRIDGE DR 0.56 NR 34. WALSH, KIMBERLEY SF20A 1408 NORTHRIDGE DR 0.65 NR 35. DEATON, SEAN M SF20A 1000 MEADOW CT 0.54 NR 36. TARVIN, TOM SF20A 906 SHADYWOOD 0.53 NR 37. AGNEW, EDWARD N SF20A 1001 MEADOW CT 0.55 NR 38. BICKERSTAFF, BRIANC SF20A 1402 NORTHRIDGE DR 0.86 NR 39. BAINES, ANDREW SF20A 1002 MEADOW CT 0.51 NR 40. PASCAL, ROBERT J SF20A 1400 NORTHRIDGE DR 0.50 NR 41. GUERRIERO, JAMES SF20A 1003 MEADOW CT 0.56 NR 42. WILSON, CHAD SF20A 1001 CHIMNEY HILL TRL 0.50 NR 43. WHITT, LLOYD G SF20A 1002 CHIMNEY HILL TRL 0.49 NR 44, WANG, JINGYI SF20A 1003 CHIMNEY HILL TRL 0.47 NR 45. GARRETT, JUDD J SF20A 900 MEADOW LN 0.45 NR 46. YGLESIAS, JOSEPH SF20A 825 S PEYTONVILLE AVE 2.67 NR 47. MAHAN, MICHAEL T SF20A 902 MEADOW LN 0.48 NR 48. PRESTON, MICHAEL R SF1-A 823 S PEYTONVILLE AVE 2.25 NR 49. HOYT, SCOTT R SF20A 904 MEADOW LN 0.50 NR Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response Notices Sent: Forty-nine (49) Responses Received: In Favor: 2 Opposed: 0 No Response: 46 Undecided: 1 Case No. Attachment C ZA15-054 Page 2 Surrounding Property Owners Responses Notification Response Form ZA16-MN4 Meeting Date: August 4.2016 at 6:30 PM SLOAN, ROBERT W 1407 NORTHRIDGE DR SOUTHU E, TX 760$2 PLEASE PROVIDE COMPLETED FORMS VIA MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERY BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING. Being the owner(s) of the property so noted above, are hereby in vvr of opposed to undecided about (cirefe or underline one) the proposed Specific Use Permit referenced above. Space for comments regarding your position: Signature -:—Z4 4L64 Date: 6- �, ids# Additional signature: Printed Name(s): .T Mini be piopwW vwnedsi whow "ame(s) are printed ati men �� rxinmo�me Piennin$ DapartMsn#. Oro form per pmMr4'- Phone Number (optional): & 7-113 11 - Case No. Attachment D ZA15-054 Page 1 Notification Response Fora ZA1S-OU Meeting Date: August 4, 2016 at 6:30 PM ROSS, KENNETH S 915 CHIMNEY HILL TR SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092 PLEASE PROVIDE COMPLETED FORMS VIA MAIL, FAX OR HIND DELIVERY BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING. Being the owner(s) of the property so noted above, are hereby �. `n favor of opposed to undecided about (circle or underline one) the proposed Specific Use Permit referenced above. Space for comments regarding your position: Signature: - Date: ` Additional Signature: [date: Printed Name(s): I<e .44 'f s _ Wst be property owne(s) whose name(s) are prkded at top. OffienWse cOnWQ the P19MIN Depaltment One form per property. Phone Number (optional): Case No. Attachment D ZA15-054 Page 2 0118112007 @0:01 817251998 f'HIN IFKIEf 1 PAGE 001II No fication Response Form! ZA 1(F 1111ma" deft: Awwt 4 2M at OW PM ISH, ERCT J 907 C HNNEY HILL TFT SOUTHLAKE, TX 76002 PLEASE PROVIDE COMPLMD FORMS VIA MAIL., FAX OR KANO DELIVERY BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHEDULED PUBIX HEARING. $eirw #* er(a) af the property so noted above, are Eby in fir of opposedto ��ndided apt , (circle or underl�ne cine) the proposed Specific Use Permit Tefemnced above. Space for comments regarding your position: - Si rlal re- r�Date: ZkZ� ddhional, Sig natur �� ,+, 1. bate: `1 - v.4 -T ass, ba Rr�rperiy awrierlsj wtYe �+RI119 i1 # 1aA 0MwWkw MnhK1 it0 Pien*y W Clrle �[7ITrt F piia;wgry. Phone Number (o tiona / u_ E" iq r- F aur — y - 4 Case No. Attachment D ZA15-054 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 16-035 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, LOCATED AT 1407 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE, BEING DESCRIBED AS LOT 8, BLOCK 4, CHIMNEY HILL ADDITION AS DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED SITE EXHIBIT ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "A" AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, a Specific Use Permit for a Solar Energy System on residential property has been requested by a person or corporation having a proprietary interest in the property zoned as "SF -20A" Single Family Residential District; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Section 45.1 (45) and 45.17 of the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council have given the requisite notices by publication and otherwise, and have afforded the persons interested and situated in the affected area and in the vicinity thereof; and, WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find and determine that the granting of such Specific Use Permit is in the best interest of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION 1. A Specific Use Permit is hereby granted for a Solar Energy System on residential property on 1407 Northridge Drive being described as Lot 8, Block 4, Chimney Hill Addition as depicted on the approved Site Exhibit attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A" and providing an effective date, subject to the provisions contained in the comprehensive zoning ordinance and the restrictions set forth herein. Case No. Attachment E ZA15-054 Page 1 SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2016. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE In ATTEST: Lori Payne City Secretary Laura Hill, Mayor Case No. Attachment E ZA15-054 Page 2 EXHIBIT `A" Plans and Support Information Case No. Attachment E ZA15-054 Page 3