Item 6H - Narrative Mason M.Griffin,Partner
Ryan J.Harris,Partner
RI F F I N Atwood J. , Partner
Kathy ZibiliclichAttorney
214.420.8700 Office
HARRI S 214.420-8704 Fax
1 kzibilicilich@h@griffinharris.com
P L LC 8144 Walnut Hill Lane Suite 1080
Dallas,Texas 75231
August 19, 2016
Patty Moos, Planner
City File ZA16-068 SUP for Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Dear Ms Moos:
The applicant, Verizon Wireless, has addressed the staff comments as indicated in red in
the attached copy of the staff comments. We are providing with this letter 12 full sized
folded copies, one 11 x 17 copy, and one CD with electronic copy of the revised plans.
Explanation of Request: Applicant requests approval for two electric vehicle charging stations
(servicing a total of four existing parking spaces) for private use by its employees. The stations
will have a security system of codes or card swipes that will limit use of the stations to authorized
users. The justification for the request is to facilitate use of electric vehicles in order to reduce
vehicle emissions. Access to the property is limited to employees and guests of the Applicant as
indicated by the signs at the entrance to the property that it is private property, no trespassing.
There are 710 parking spaces, and 4 of those are proposed to be used as electric vehicle charging
spaces,therefore,less than 1%of the total spaces will be used as charging spaces.
Proposed Regulations: Two electric vehicle charging stations are permitted in the locations
shown on the attached site plans. The size and design of the equipment and signage are permitted
as shown in the attached sheet 15 C511. There will not be any lighting for the stations, and there
will not be any directional signage for the stations.
The following is the project engineer's analysis with respect to accessibility around the proposed
charging station locations within the existing sidewalk. "The sidewalk width extends 5' (or 60")
from the back of curb. The center of the charging stations extends 1' (or 12") from the back of
curb. The charging station apparatus impacts 0.63' (or 7.58") from the center line of the charging
station toward the pedestrian walkway. The total encroachment on the 5' (or 60") wide sidewalk
is 1.63' (or 19.56") with a remainder of 3.37' (or 40.44") for the accessible route around the
apparatus. The apparatus is no wider than 0.83' (or 10") along the route of travel. The following
is per "2012 Texas Accessibility Standards" (Effective March 15, 2012). The reduced segments
are 18' (or 216") center to center.
403.5.1 Clear Width. Except as provided in 403.5.2 and 403.5.3,the clear width of
walking surfaces
shall be 36 inches(915 mm)minimum.
EXCEPTION: The clear width shall be permitted to be reduced to 32 inches minimum
for
a length of 24 inches maximum provided that reduced width segments are separated by
segments that are 48 inches long minimum and 36 inches wide minimum.
Based on the foregoing,the proposed placement of the charging stations within the existing
sidewalk will not impede accessibility."
Mason M.Griffin,Partner
Ryan J.Harris,Partner
RI F F I N Atwood J. , Partner
Kathy ZibiliclichAttorney
214.420.8700 Office
HARRI S 214.420-8704 Fax
1 kzibilicilich@h@griffinharris.com
P L LC 8144 Walnut Hill Lane Suite 1080
Dallas,Texas 75231
Please let me know if you need any additional information.
If you have any questions please call me at 214-534-0900.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kathy Zibilich
Mason M.Griffin,Partner
Ryan J.Harris,Partner
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September 12, 2016
Patty Moos, Planner I
Planning and Development Services
1400 Main Street Suite 310
Southlake Texas 76092
Hand Delivered
City File ZA16-068 SUP for Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Dear Ms. Moos:
The applicant, Verizon Wireless, has addressed the comments made by the Southlake
Planning and Zoning Commission as follows. We are providing with this letter 10 full sized
(24 x 36) copies of the revised site plans showing the bollards would be painted light gray
to match the charging station.
We are also providing 10 full sized (24 x 36) copies of the landscape plan offered by the
applicant in response to the request for screening landscaping made by Mr. Harsy of the
adjacent neighborhood, however we believe that a condition of landscaping in this case
would send a negative message to any other businesses that are considering the installation
of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and could be counterproductive to clean air
initiatives.
Regarding the option to remove the handicapped space from the EV Charging Station spot
at a later date, Verizon's policy is to have one EV Charging station at the handicapped
space by the front entrance, so this option would not be used, although we appreciate the
thoughtfulness of the Commission in suggesting it.
I have also attached a CD with an electronic copy of these two plans. Please let me know
if you need any additional information. If you have any questions about this, please call
me at 214-534-0900.
Since ely,
Kathy ' ilich
S ? 2 2016
Plannino Dent