Item 6H 13 CITY OF
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Department of Planning & Development Services
STAFF REPORT
September 13, 2016
CASE NO: ZA16-068
PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Kathy Zibilich of Griffin Harris PLLC, on behalf of Cellco Partnership dba Verizon
Wireless, a Delaware General Partnership, is requesting approval of a Specific Use
Permit for electric vehicle charging spaces on property described as Lot 1, Block 1,
Solana Addition, Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 500 W. Dove
Road, Southlake, Texas on approximately 25 acres. Current Zoning: "NRPUD"
Non-Residential Planned Unit Development. SPIN Neighborhood #1.
DETAILS: Kathy Zibilich of Griffin Harris PLLC, on behalf of Cellco Partnership dba Verizon
Wireless, a Delaware General Partnership, is requesting approval of a Specific Use
Permit for electric vehicle charging spaces consisting of two (2) electric vehicle
charging stations to be installed to serve 4 parking spaces, including 1 handicap
space, in the Verizon southeast parking lot adjacent to the main building. The
handicap space will be utilized by a designated handicap space or a designated
handicap electric vehicle. The electric vehicle charging spaces are allowed with an
approved Specific Use Permit and limited to a maximum utilization of 10% of the
total required parking spaces. There are 710 parking spaces on the site and the
proposed 4 dedicated electric vehicle charge spaces will not exceed the 10%of the
total parking spaces.
These charging stations will be private electric vehicle charging spaces to be
utilized by the Verizon staff and guests only.The applicant has provided additional
information for the electric vehicle charging station specific use permit regulations
in the Narrative.
At the September 8, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting,the applicant
addressed concerns from the August 23, 2016 SPIN meeting. The concerns were
the line of sight from W. Dove Road and W. Kirkwood Blvd, the charging station
noise, a request to provide landscaping to screen the charging stations,and a time
limit for the specific use permit expiration date. The applicant provided line of sight
photographs from both entrances (shown in the Plans attachment), stated that the
charging stations do not produce noise, offered a landscape option for
consideration along the W. Dove Road entrance (297-foot distance)to screen the
changing stations from the street(530-foot distance from W. Kirkwood Blvd.), and
stated that a specific use permit term limit would prohibit the financial investment
for installing the charging stations. The applicant would prefer not to install the
landscape, but has offered the option for City Council consideration.
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P&Z Commission Recommendation Applicant's Response
Provide an alternative landscape plan Applicant has provided an landscape
for the W. Dove Road entrance option for City Council consideration
Consider painting the proposed yellow Applicant is proposing to paint the
bollard at the charging stations to a bollards gray
neutral color, gray or white- blended
Provide the option to sign and allocate Applicant has stated that Verizon's
the four electric vehicle spaces as internal policy requirement is to have
needed relative total handicap space (1) EV station at the handicap spot in
designations. the front of the building.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Specific Use Permit Request for Electric Vehicle Charging
Spaces
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Specific Use Permit Staff Review Summary#2, dated September 2,
2016
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Responses
(F) Resolution No. 16-042
Full Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members only)
Link to PowerPoint Presentation
Link to Narrative
Link to Plans
Page 1 - 3 Site Plan and Electric Vehicle Charging Station Detail
Page 4 - 5 Site Photographs
Page 6 Landscape Plan option
Link to SPIN meeting report
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (817) 748-8067
Patty Moos (817) 748-8269
Case No.
ZA16-068
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Kathy Zibilich, Griffin Harris PLLC
OWNER: Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless, a Delaware General Partnership
PROPERTY SITUATION: 500 W. Dove Road
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 1, Solana Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Mixed Use
CURRENT ZONING: "NRPUD" Non-Residential Planned Unit Development
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: This request does not affect traffic on or around the property.
SOUTHLAKE 2030: This proposal aligns with Southlake 2030 Mobility Master Plan and
Sustainability Plan recommendations by making provisions for alternative
fuel vehicles.
TREE PRESERVATION: The proposed electric vehicle charging spaces will be located adjacent to
an existing parking lot; no trees will be affected by the request.
SPIN: A SPIN meeting was held on August 23, 2016.The SPIN meeting report in
located in the attachments.
PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION: September 8, 2016; Approved (5-0) as presented; subject to the Staff
Report dated September 2, 2016; also subject to the Specific Use Permit
Review Summary No. 2 dated September 2, 2016; also subject to the
applicant's willingness to display an alternative landscape plan at City
Council that provides additional landscape screening along the W. Dove
Road entrance to the property relative to the electric vehicle charging
stations; also subject to the applicant's willingness to paint the parking
bollards from a bright yellow color to some type of neutral, grey or white
- blended color; also allowing the applicant the option to sign and
allocate the four electric vehicle charging spaces as needed relative to
total handicap space designations.
STAFF COMMENTS: 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.
45.20 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SPACES
1) Electric vehicle charging equipment may only be installed when accessory to the primary permitted
use.
2) No more than 10% of the total number of required parking spaces may be designated as electric
vehicle charging spaces.
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3) Each charging space shall be posted with signage indicating the space is only for electric vehicle
charging purposes. Days and hours of operations shall be included if time limits or tow away
provisions are to be enforced by the owner. Information identifying voltage and amperage levels or
safety information must be posted.
4) Design should be appropriate to the location and use. Facilities should be able to be readily
identified by electric vehicle drivers but blend into the surrounding landscape/architecture for
compatibility with the character and use of the site.
5) Equipment shall be located so as not to impede pedestrian travel, create trip hazards on
sidewalks, or interfere with accessibility requirements.
6) Regulations for the electric vehicle charging equipment and spaces shall be established in the
specific use permit. These regulations may include but are not limited to location; size of
equipment; signage, including directional signage (if any); and lighting (if any).
45.5 FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED - In granting or denying an application for a specific use permit, the
City Council shall take into consideration the following factors:
a. Safety of the motoring public and of pedestrians using the facility and the area immediately surrounding the
site.
b. Safety from fire hazard, and measures for fire control.
c. Protection of adjacent property from flood or water damage.
d. Noise producing elements; and glare of vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on
established character of the neighborhood.
e. Location, lighting and type of signs; and relation of signs to traffic control and adverse effect on adjacent
properties.
f. Street size and adequacy of pavement width for traffic and reasonably expected to be generated by the
proposed use around the site and in the immediate neighborhood.
g. Adequacy of parking, as determined by requirements of this chapter for off-street parking facilities for
similar uses; location of ingress and egress points for parking and off-street loading spaces;and protection
of the public health by all weather surfacing on all parking areas to control dust.
h. Such other measures as will secure and protect the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.
i.City Council may grant variances to specific regulations associated with a specific use set forth in
Sections 45.To receive a variance, the applicant must demonstrate one of the following (As amended by
Ordinance No. 480-MMMM):
(a) A variance will reduce the impact of the project on surrounding residential properties; or
(b) Compliance with this ordinance would impair the architectural design or creativity of the project;or
(c) A variance is necessary to assure compatibility with surrounding developed properties; or
(d) The proposed construction is an addition to an existing project that does not meet the requirements
of this ordinance.
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APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS:
General Development
Standards Applies Comments
Overlay Regulations NA Airport/Corridor/Residential/Non-Residential: Property subject to
overlay, but not applicable
Building Articulation NA Airport/Corridor/Residential/Non-Residential: Property subject to
articulation, but not applicable
Masonry Standards NA Airport/Corridor/Residential/Non-Residential: Property subject to
masonry, but not applicable
Impervious Coverage NA Airport/Corridor/Residential/Non-Residential: Property subject to
impervious coverage, but not applicable
Bufferyards NA Airport/Corridor/Residential/Non-Residential: Property subject to
bufferyards, but not applicable
Interior Landscape NA Airport/Corridor/Residential/Non-Residential: Property subject to
masonry, but not applicable
Tree Preservation NA Airport/Corridor/Residential/Non-Residential: Property subject to
tree preservation, but not applicable
Sidewalks NA Airport/Corridor/Residential/Non-Residential: Property subject to
sidewalks, but not applicable
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Vicinity Map
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SPECIFIC USE PERMIT STAFF REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA16-068 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 9/2/16
Project Name: Specific Use Permit— ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SPACES
APPLICANT: Kathy Zibilich Griffin Harris PLLC OWNER: Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless
180 Washington Valley Rd.
Bedmister, NJ 07921-2123
Phone: 214-534-0900
Email: kzibilich(agriffinharris.com
City staff has reviewed the above referenced project received by the city on 08/1/16 and we offer the following
stipulations. These stipulations are hereby made conditions of Specific Use Permit approval unless specifically
amended by the City Council. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the appropriate
staff member.
Planning Review
Patty Moos
Planner I
Phone: (817) 748-8269
Email:pmoos(a)ci.south Iake.tx.us
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.
45.20 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SPACES
1) Electric vehicle charging equipment may only be installed when accessoryto the primary permitted
use.
2) No more than 10% of the total number of required parking spaces may be designated as electric
vehicle charging spaces.
3) Each charging space shall be posted with signage indicating the space is only for electric vehicle
charging purposes. Days and hours of operations shall be included if time limits or tow away
provisions are to be enforced by the owner. Information identifying voltage and amperage levels or
safety information must be posted.
4) Design should be appropriate to the location and use. Facilities should be able to be readily
identified by electric vehicle drivers but blend into the surrounding landscape/architecture for
compatibility with the character and use of the site.
5) Equipment shall be located so as not to impede pedestrian travel, create trip hazards on
sidewalks, or interfere with accessibility requirements.
6) Regulations for the electric vehicle charging equipment and spaces shall be established in the
specific use permit. These regulations may include but are not limited to location; size of
equipment; signage, including directional signage (if any); and lighting (if any).
Case No. Attachment C
ZA16-068 Page 1
Fire Review
Kelly Clements
Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8233
Email:kclements(a)ci.southlake.tx.us
GENERAL COMMENTS:
No comments.
Informational Comments:
No review of proposed signs is intended with this site plan. A separate building permit is
required prior to construction of any signs.
Development must comply with all requirements in Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 43,
Overlay Zones.
Denotes Informational Comment
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Surrounding Property Owners
Verizon Electrical Charging Spaces
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SPO# Owner Zoning Address Acreage Response
1. KIRKWOOD HOLLOW HO ASSOC RPUD 2850 KIRKWOOD BLVD 1.17 NR
2. MESENBRINK, DANIELS RPUD 2801 TYLER ST 0.67 NR
3. KIRKWOOD HOLLOW HO ASSOC RPUD 2800 TYLER ST 0.70 NR
4. KIRKWOOD HOLLOW HO ASSOC RPUD 2551 KIRKWOOD BLVD 0.09 NR
5. 1 KIRKWOOD HOLLOW HO ASSOC RPUD 416 ORCHARD HILL DR 0.46 NR
6. KIRKWOOD HOLLOW HO ASSOC RPUD 2501 KIRKWOOD BLVD 0.14 NR
7. LITWIN, MARKS RPUD 417 ORCHARD HILL DR 0.51 NR
8. KIRKWOOD HOLLOW HO ASSOC RPUD 2401 KIRKWOOD BLVD 0.74 NR
9. SCOTT, EVAN RPUD 422 COPPERFIELD ST 0.44 NR
10. GREEN, KAYLE C RPUD 421 COPPERFIELD ST 0.40 NR
11. AGUALIMPIA,JUAN RPUD 420 STOCKTON DR 0.38 NR
12. MANSOOR, SHADAN RPUD 2308 IDLEWILD CT 0.40 NR
13. KIRKWOOD HOLLOW HO ASSOC RPUD 2301 KIRKWOOD BLVD 0.32 NR
14. BOLLINI, SASHIDHAR RPUD 2304 IDLEWILD CT 0.37 NR
15. MORALES, MICHAEL D RPUD 2300 IDLEWILD CT 0.38 NR
16. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF RPUD 150 W DOVE RD 0.44 NR
17. NEILL, ROSEMMA SF1-A 2201 SHADY OAKS DR 1.50 NR
18. T ZERO PARTNERS LP AG 2001 SHADY OAKS DR 5.64 NR
19. VERIZON WIRELESS TEXAS LLC NRPUD 500 W DOVE RD 24.86 NR
20. DALLAS MTA LP NRPUD 19.99 NR
21. SOUTHLAKE DOVE ASSOCIATES LLC SP2 500 W SH 114 29.49 NR
22. SOUTHLAKE DOVE ASSOCIATES LLC SP2 500 W SH 114 24.95 NR
23. TOLL DALLAS TX LLC RPUD 4.19 NR
24. Superintendent of Carroll ISD NR
25. Superintendent of Grapevine NR
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Colleyville ISD
26. Superintendent of Northwest ISD NR
27. Superintendent of Keller ISD NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Nineteen (19)
Responses Received: In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0 No Response: 0 Undecided: 0
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Surrounding Property Owners Responses
No Responses to Date
Resolution No. 16-042 Attachment E
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SPACES ON
COMMMERCIAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, LOCATED AT 500 W. DOVE ROAD,
BEING DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SOLANA
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 Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces on
commercial property has been requested by a person or corporation having a proprietary
interest in the property zoned as "NR-PUD" Non-Residential Planned Unit Development
District; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Section 45.1 (50) and 45.20 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 Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces on
commercial property at 500 W. Dove Road being described as Lot 1 , Block 1 , Solana
Resolution No. 16-042 Attachment F
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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.
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By:
Laura Hill, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lori Payne
City Secretary
Resolution No. 16-042 Attachment F
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EXHIBIT `A"
Plans and Support Information
Reserved for Exhibits
Resolution No. 16-042 Attachment F
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