Item 11 - ZA16-105 - SUP - Tesla Charging StationsCase No.
ZA16-105
S T A F F R E P O R T
December 30, 2016
CASE NO: ZA16-105
PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: RPAI Southwest Management, LLC is requesting approval of a Specific Use
Permit for electric vehicle charging spaces on property described as Lot 3R, Block
4R1, Southlake Town Square Addition, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas
and located at 1401 Federal Way, Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “DT”
Downtown District. SPIN Neighborhood #8.
DETAILS: The proposed electric vehicle charging spaces are located in the existing parking
lot directly behind the existing Buckle store in Southlake Town Square at 257
Grand Ave.
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a Specific Use Permit (S UP) to
allow electric charging spaces for six existing parking spaces behind a proposed
Tesla store in the space currently occupied by Buckle in Town Square. The six
proposed charging stations will only service Tesla vehicles. Rectangular signs on
the same poles as the charging stations are proposed to designate the spaces.
There is currently an surplus of parking in the Town Square as a whole to offset the
spaces to be used for the electric charging spaces. The applicant has provided
additional information for the electric vehicle charging spaces in the narrative letter
and exhibits (see links below).
This request will be heard concurrently with requests for approval of a Zoning Text
Amendment of Ord. No. 480, Section 37, "DT" Downtown District to allow Ve hicle
Sales and Demonstrations as a permitted use with approval of an SUP (ZA16-103)
and a Specific Use Permit for Vehicle Sales and Demonstrations to allow a Tesla
store in the “DT” Downtown District (ZA16-104).
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider approval of a Specific Use Permit for Electric Vehicle
Charging Spaces
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Specific Use Permit Staff Review Summary No. 2, dated December
30, 2016
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
(E) Resolution No. 17-002
Full Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members only)
Link to PowerPoint Presentation
Department of Planning & Development Services
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Link to Narrative
Link to Exhibits
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (817) 748-8067
Richard Schell (817) 748-8602
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT: RPAI Southwest Management, LLC
OWNER: SLTS Grand Avenue II, LP
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1401 Federal Way
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 3R, Block 4R1, Southlake Town Square Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Town Center
CURRENT ZONING: “DT” Downtown District
SOUTHLAKE 2030: This request aligns with the Southlake 2030 Mobility Master Plan Tier 1
recommendation for charging stations for electric vehicles.
SPIN: A SPIN meeting was not held for this project.
STAFF COMMENTS: Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 2 dated December 30, 2016 is
located in Attachment ‘C’ of this Staff Report.
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.
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, crea te 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.
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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 f ollowing (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.
APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS:
General Development Standards Applies Comments
Overlay Regulations NA DT Regulations and Guidelines not applicable to
request
Building Articulation NA DT Regulations and Guidelines not applicable to
request
Masonry Standards NA DT Regulations and Guidelines not applicable to
request
Impervious Coverage NA DT Regulations and Guidelines not applicable to
request
Bufferyards NA DT Regulations and Guidelines not applicable to
request
Interior Landscape NA DT Regulations and Guidelines not applicable to
request
Tree Preservation NA DT Regulations and Guidelines not applicable to
request
Sidewalks NA DT Regulations and Guidelines not applicable to
request
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SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA16-105 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 12/30/16
Project Name: Specific Use Permit for Tesla Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
APPLICANT: RPAI Southwest Management,
LLC
David Ayer
1560 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 100
Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: 817-329-5566
E-mail: ayer@rpai.com
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON
12/19/16 AND WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONS ARE HEREBY
MADE CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION, PLEASE
CONTACT RICHARD SCHELL AT (817) 748 -8602.
1. The charging spaces must meet all of the requirements in Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section
45.20, as amended (see below) unless otherwise approved by City C ouncil.
* The charging stations will require an electrical permit and they must meet the 2014 NEC.
* 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 .
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Surrounding Property Owners
Electric Charging Spaces for Tesla at the Southlake Town Square
SPO # Owner Zoning Address Acreage Response
1. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1420 DIVISION ST 2.90 NR
2. H & C SOUTHLAKE HILTON LLC DT 1400 PLAZA PL 3.72 NR
3. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1430 DIVISION ST 2.55 NR
4. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1410 PLAZA PL 0.24 NR
5. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1420 PLAZA PL 0.40 NR
6. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1430 PLAZA PL 0.75 NR
7. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1440 PLAZA PL 0.51 NR
8. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1411 PLAZA PL 0.26 NR
9. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1446 PLAZA PL 0.22 NR
10. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1450 PLAZA PL 2.96 NR
11. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 410 GRAND AVE W 0.19 NR
12. SLTS GRAND AVENUE II LP DT 371 STATE ST 1.86 NR
13. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1431 PLAZA PL 0.23 NR
14. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 400 GRAND AVE W 0.22 NR
15. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 351 STATE ST 1.97 NR
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16. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 429 GRAND AVE E 0.42 NR
17. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 399 GRAND AVE W 0.34 NR
18. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1445 PLAZA PL 0.20 NR
19. SLTS GRAND AVENUE II LP DT 1361 FEDERAL WAY 1.42 NR
20. SLTS GRAND AVENUE II LP DT 310 GRAND AVE W 0.40 NR
21. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 389 GRAND AVE W 0.01 NR
22. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 379 GRAND AVE W 0.01 NR
23. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 388 GRAND AVE E 0.01 NR
24. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 378 GRAND AVE E 0.01 NR
25. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 316 GRAND AVE W 0.25 NR
26. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 327 GRAND AVE E 0.43 NR
27. SLTS GRAND AVENUE II LP DT 301 STATE ST 0.48 NR
28. SLTS GRAND AVENUE II LP DT 250 GRAND AVE 0.56 NR
29. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1401 FEDERAL WAY 2.44 NR
30. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1451 FEDERAL WAY 1.37 NR
31. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 251 GRAND AVE 0.60 NR
32. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1471 FEDERAL WAY 0.58 NR
33. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1240 MAIN ST 4.08 NR
34. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1400 CIVIC PL 0.75 NR
35. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1422 MAIN ST 0.67 NR
36. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1256 MAIN ST 0.67 NR
37. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1200 MAIN ST 0.58 NR
38. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1400 MAIN ST 0.69 NR
39. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1460 MAIN ST 0.48 NR
40. DURANT, TOM DT 1500 MAIN ST 0.13 NR
41. SCHIRLE, JOSEPH L LIVING DT 1512 MAIN ST 0.06 NR
42. CLINTSMAN, BRYAN DT 1510 MAIN ST 0.06 NR
43. SCHIRLE, MATTHEW DT 1508 MAIN ST 0.06 NR
44. WARE, DEMARCUS O DT 1506 MAIN ST 0.06 NR
45. JULIA, THOMAS DT 1504 MAIN ST 0.06 NR
46. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1230 MAIN ST 0.28 NR
47. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1501 MAIN ST 2.07 NR
48. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1429 MAIN ST 0.33 NR
49. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 141 GRAND AVE 3.62 NR
50. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 181 GRAND AVE 0.39 NR
51. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1400 FOUNTAIN PL 0.81 NR
52. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 180 STATE ST 0.42 NR
53. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1235 MAIN ST 0.34 NR
54. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 115 GRAND AVE 0.38 NR
55. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 112 STATE ST 0.38 NR
56. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1400 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.94 NR
57. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1430 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.27 NR
58. STRUNCK, JUERGEN F DT 220 N CARROLL AVE 0.31 NR
59. GREENWAY-SOUTHLAKE OFFICE
PRTN SP1 1110 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 1.99 NR
60. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 140 STATE ST 3.28 NR
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61. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1200 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 1.01 NR
62. BROWNSTONE AT TOWN SQUARE
LP DT 1501 MEETING ST 0.16 NR
63. COOPER GD LLC DT 1505 MEETING ST 0.08 NR
64. BROWNSTONE AT TOWN SQUARE
LP DT 351 CENTRAL AVE 2.16 NR
65. BROWNSTONE AT TOWN SQUARE
LP DT 301 CENTRAL AVE 0.57 NR
66. JAY & RAY LLC DT 1503 MEETING ST 0.10 NR
67. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1297 DIVISION ST 1.72 NR
68. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1299 DIVISION ST 1.68 NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Nineteen (19)
Responses Received: None (0)
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RESOLUTION NO. 17-002
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 1401 FEDERAL WAY,
BEING DESCRIBED AS LOT 3R, BLOCK 4R1, SOUTHLAKE
TOWN SQUARE 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 “DT” Downtown 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 1401 Federal Way, being described as Lot 3R, Block 4R1,
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Southlake Town Square 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 _________, 2017.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By:
_________________________________
Laura Hill, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Lori Payne
City Secretary
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EXHIBIT ‘A”
Plans and Support Information
Reserved for Exhibits