Item 9 - ZA17-031 SUP Verizon Wireless MonopoleCase No.
ZA17-031
S T A F F R E P O R T
April 13, 2017
CASE NO: ZA17-031
PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for Zone Systems, Inc. – Verizon Wireless EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Zone Systems, Inc., on behalf of Verizon Wireless is requesting approval of a
Specific Use Permit for Telecommunications Towers, Antennas, or Ancillary
Structures on property described as Lot 1, Block 1, Carroll ISD No. 3 Addition,
an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 2400
N. Carroll Avenue, Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “CS” Community Service
District. SPIN Neighborhood #2.
DETAILS: This application was previously approved September 6, 2016 under city case
ZA15-148, however, since no building permits were issued and construction
commenced prior to the six month deadline, the specific use permit expired
(Ord. 480, Section 45.4.b). The details of this request are exactly the same as
what was previously requested and approved by City Council last September.
The project is located next to the west-side bleachers of the sport’s field (old
Dragon’s stadium) on the Carroll ISD property at the northwest corner of N.
Carroll Ave. and E. Dove Rd. The purpose of the proposed specific use permit
is to allow the erection of a telecommunications monopole that is designed to
replace an existing sport’s field lighting pole. The application includes an
approximately 1,080 sq ft equipment compound.
Site Data Summary
Existing Zoning CS
Land Use Designation Public / Semi-Public
Height of Existing Light Pole 95 ft
Height of Proposed Monopole 115 ft
Equipment Compound 1,080 sq ft
VARIANCES
REQUESTED: The following variances are requested in relation to the proposed specific use
permit:
Variance to landscaping requirement under Zoning Ordinance No.
480, Section 45.7.d.8: The proposed tower facility is located on
property that abuts residential property to the west and north. A
landscape buffer of plant materials around the facility is required. Since
the facility is approximately 400 feet from the nearest residential
property line, the applicant is requesting relief from this requirement.
Department of Planning & Development Services
Case No.
ZA17-031
Variance to co-location requirement under Zoning Ordinance No.
480, Section 45.7.d.2.b: The proposed tower facility does not allow for
additional providers due to the limited space available on the pole which
also serves as a sports field light standard.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval of Specific Use Permit
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. #1, dated April 11, 2017
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
(E) 11 x 17 site plan
Link to PowerPoint Presentation
Link to Narrative
Link to Plans
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (817) 748-8067
Lorrie Fletcher (817) 748-8069
Case No. Attachment A
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Carroll ISD
APPLICANT: Zone Systems, Inc. / Verizon Wireless
PROPERTY SITUATION: The subject property is located at 2400 N. Carroll Avenue, Southlake,
Texas.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Carroll ISD Addition 3, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas.
LAND USE CATEGORY: Public / Semi-Public
CURRENT ZONING: “CS” – Community Service District
HISTORY: - A single-lot Plat Showing was processed by staff in 1999 under
Planning Case ZA99-048.
- A Site Plan was approved by City Council on April 17, 1999 under
Planning Case ZA99-059.
- An Amended Plat was processed by staff in 2001 under Planning
Case ZA01-003.
- A Specific Use Permit was approved by City Council on September
6, 2016; approving the requested variances regarding landscaping
and co-location requirements under Planning Case ZA15-148.
* A Specific Use Permit was approved by City Council on May 17, 2005
to allow a new telecommunications tower of a flag pole structure type
to include equipment compound at the Carroll Senior High School
property located on FM 1709 and Peytonville. In 2006, a Specific Use
Permit was approved by City Council which allowed additional
equipment cabinets and antennas on the existing pole. (See Planning
Case ZA06-084)
SOUTHLAKE 2030 PLAN: Consolidated Future Land
Use Plan
The Southlake 2030
Consolidated Future Land
Use Plan designates the
subject property as Public
Parks/Open Space. The
Future Land Use Plan
defines Public Parks/Open
Spaces as public areas
designated for active and
passive recreation, such as parks and athletic complexes, and public
open space for the preservation of the scenic vistas and natural
vegetation of the City. This Land Use Plan depicts only existing Public
Parks/ Open Space facilities; potential Public Parks/ Open Space sites
are illustrated in the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan.
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Mobility Master Plan
The subject property can be accessed by North Carroll Avenue which is
described as a 70 foot 2-lane undivided collector roadway; and East
Dove Road which is described as an 88 foot 2-lane undivided arterial
roadway. The proposed compound will be accessed from North Carroll
and an internal lessee access and utility easement as shown on the
submitted site plan.
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: Area Road Network and Conditions
The proposed specific use permit does not affect any existing roadway
conditions.
TREE PRESERVATION: The proposed specific use permit does not affect any existing trees.
CITIZEN INPUT: A SPIN meeting was held for this project December 8, 2015.
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Review Summary No. #1, dated April 11, 2017.
Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 45.7.d.8:
8) Landscaping and Screening
The following requirements shall govern the landscaping
surrounding towers; however, in locations where the visual
impact of the tower would be minimal, the landscaping
requirement may be reduced.
a) Existing mature tree growth and natural land forms on the
site shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible.
In some cases, such as towers sited on large, wooded
lots, natural growth around the property perimeter may be
sufficient buffer. Mitigation of any tree removal shall be in
accordance to the Tree Preservation Ordinance, as
amended.
b) Tower facilities (e.g., tower/antennas and any necessary
equipment building) shall be enclosed by an eight (8)
foot, solid screening fence or masonry wall or a wrought
iron fence with an eight (8) foot evergreen hedge, and
shall be landscaped with a buffer of plant materials that
effectively screens the view of the tower compound from
any public roadway or any property used for a residential
purpose. Any fence constructed in accordance with this
section shall provide a knox box or other entry device for
public safety access per the requirements of the Fire
Marshal.
c) Where abutting residentially used land, residentially
zoned property, public land or public streets, or land
designated as low or medium density residential on the
city’s Land Use Plan, the applicant shall provide a
screening plan showing the existing tree coverage of the
impacted area and the placement of plantings as required
in a “F2” bufferyard (as a minimum) as described in
Section 42 of this ordinance.
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Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 45.7.d.2.b:
A telecommunication tower must be 1) used by two or more
wireless telecommunications providers; or 2) designed and
built so as to be capable of use by two or more wireless
telecommunications providers and the owner of the antenna
must certify to the City that the tower is available for use by
another wireless telecommunications provider on a
reasonable and non-discriminatory basis.
Variance Criteria for Telecommunications Towers -At the time of
review of any required Concept Plan, the City Council may grant
variances to the development standards set forth in this Section.
a) To receive a variance, the applicant must demonstrate the following:
i) A variance will reduce the impact of the project on
surrounding residential properties;
ii) Compliance with this ordinance would impair the
architectural design or creativity of the project; or
iii) A variance is necessary to assure compatibility with
surrounding developed properties.
b) In order to grant a variance, the City Council must determine that a
literal enforcement of the regulations will create an unnecessary
hardship or a practical difficulty for the applicant; that the situation
causing the unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty is unique to
the affected property and is not self -imposed; that the variance will
not injure and will be wholly compatible with the use and permitted
development of adjacent properties; and that the granting of the
variance will be in harmony with the spirit and purpose of this
ordinance.
c) If a variance application is denied by the City Council, no other
variance of like kind relating to the same project or proposed project
shall be considered or acted upon by the City Council for a period of
six (6) months subsequent to the denial.
Approval Criteria for Specific Use Permits - 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
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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 45-
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(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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VICINITY MAP
Case No. Attachment C
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SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA17-031 Review No.: One Date of Review: 04/11/17
Project Name: Specific Use Permit – 2400 N. Carroll Avenue
APPLICANT: Zone Systems, Inc. OWNER: Carroll ISD
Peter Kavanagh Matt Miller
1620 Handley Drive 2400 N. Carroll Avenue
Dallas, TX Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: 214-941-4440 Phone: 817-949-8210
Email: peterk@zonesystems.com Email:
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 3/21/17 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
Lorrie Fletcher
Planner
Phone: (817) 748-8069
Email:lfletcher@ci.southlake.tx.us
1. Provide proposed monopole exhibits that have been signed and sealed by appropriate
licensed professional(s). The applicant has indicated that professionally sealed plans will
be provided at permit stage.
2. The proposed monopole does not allow for additional providers which is a requirement under
Ord. 480, Section 45.7.d.2.b. The applicant has requested a variance to the co-location
requirement.
3. Provide a detailed landscape plan. The applicant has requested a variance to the
landscaping requirement.
Informational Comments:
* Each backhaul provider shall be identified and have all necessary franchises, permits, and
certificates. The identity of other providers who co-locate to the site and their backhaul
providers shall be provided as well.
* No lettering, symbols, images, or trademarks large enough to be legible to occupants of
vehicular traffic on any adjacent roadway shall be placed on, or affixed to, any part of a
telecommunications tower, platform, antenna or ancillary structure.
* All construction shall comply with all ordinances of the city not in conflict with Section 45.
* In addition to the usual application fees for rezoning or specific use permit requests, the
applicant shall reimburse the city the actual cost of professional services, provided by an
engineer or other professional that may be required to review the application and provide
expertise.
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* If high voltage is necessary, signs shall be posted every 20' on any exterior fencing which
state, “Danger--High Voltage.” The operator shall also post “No Trespassing” signs.
* All lighting must comply with the Lighting Ordinance No. 693, as amended.
* All development must comply with the Drainage Ordinance No. 605 and the Erosion and
Sediment Control Ordinance No. 946, as amended.
* Masonry materials shall mean and include brick, stucco, plaster, cement, concrete tilt wall,
stone, rock or other masonry material of equal characteristics. Stucco and plaster shall only be
considered a masonry material when applied using a 3-step process over diamond metal lath
mesh to a 7/8th inch thickness or by other processes producing comparable cement stucco
finish with equal or greater strength and durability specifications. Synthetic products (e.g.,
EIFS –exterior insulation and finish systems, hardi plank, or other materials of similar
characteristics) shall not be considered a masonry material.
* The applicant should be aware that prior to issuance of a building permit a Plat must be
processed and filed in the County Plat Records, a fully corrected site plan, landscape plan,
irrigation plan, and building plans, must be submitted for approval and all required fees must
be paid. This may include but not be limited to the following fees: Park Fee, Perimeter Street
Fee, Water & Sewer Impact and Tap Fees, and related Permit Fees.
* Prior to permit approval and issuance, provide the city with a certificate of insurance, issued by
an insurance company licensed to do business in the state of Texas indicating that the
applicant carries comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of liability thereunder of
not less than: bodily injury: $500,000 for injury to any one person and $1,000,000 for all
injuries sustained by more than one person in any occurrence; property damage: $1,000,000
for damage as a result of any one accident. The applicant shall provide the city with a renewal
certificate within then (10) business days of each renewal. Any insurance required to be
provided by the applicant herein may be provided by a blanket insurance policy covering this
property and other locations occupied by the applicant, provided such blanket insurance policy
complies with all of the other requirements as to the type and amount of insurance required.
The applicant may also fulfill the requirements under this section through a program of self-
insurance, subject to approval by the city, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
If the applicant elects to self-insure, then the applicant shall furnish the city with a letter stating
that there is a self-insurance program in effect that provides for the same, or greater, coverage
than required of the applicant herein. The applicant agrees to furnish the city with certificate of
insurance certifying that the applicant has in force and affect the above specified insurance.
The certificate and renewal certificates shall provide that insurance shall not be canceled or
changed unless 30 days’ prior written notice is just given to the city.
* Variances -At the time of review of any required Concept Plan, the City Council may grant
variances to the development standards set forth in Section 45.
a) To receive a variance, the applicant must demonstrate the following:
iv) A variance will reduce the impact of the project on surrounding residential
properties;
v) Compliance with this ordinance would impair the architectural design or
creativity of the project; or
vi) A variance is necessary to assure compatibility with surrounding developed
properties.
b) In order to grant a variance, the City Council must determine that a literal enforcement
of the regulations will create an unnecessary hardship or a practical difficulty for the
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applicant; that the situation causing the unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty is
unique to the affected property and is not self-imposed; that the variance will not injure
and will be wholly compatible with the use and permitted development of adjacent
properties; and that the granting of the variance will be in harmony with the spirit and
purpose of this ordinance.
c) If a variance application is denied by the City Council, no other variance of like kind
relating to the same project or proposed project shall be considered or acted upon by
the City Council for a period of six (6) months subsequent to the denial.
* Denotes Informational Comment
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES
Owner Zoning Address Acreage Response
1. Ogden, Ryan J SF1-A 2603 S Quail Run Ct 1.02 NR
2. Halbrooks, Christopher T SF1-A 2604 S Quail Run Ct 1.02 NR
3. Logan, Mark SF1-A 2602 N Carroll Ave 1.05 NR
4. Tacker, Paul W RPUD 2603 N Carroll Ave 0.61 NR
5. Sewell, Deryl R SF1-A 2601 S Quail Run Ct 1.20 NR
6. Gonser, Christopher SF1-A 955 E Dove Rd 1.97 NR
7. Southlake, City Of CS 2300 N Carroll Ave 0.10 NR
8. Moore, Wynne P RPUD 2601 N Carroll Ave 0.60 NR
9. Nandha, Taranb S SF1-A 1100 Taylor St 0.90 NR
10. Zipfel, Thomas J SF1-A 1120 Taylor St 1.26 NR
11. Walton, Daron SF1-A 2409 N Carroll Ave 1.11 NR
12. Herrera, Antonio SF1-A 2407 N Carroll Ave 1.11 NR
13. Rumpler, Stephen SF1-A 2405 N Carroll Ave 1.12 NR
14. Dragon Rent Llc SF1-A 2403 N Carroll Ave 1.11 NR
15. Cotton, Billy SF1-A 2401 N Carroll Ave 1.12 NR
16. Trinh, Bryan SF1-A 1150 E Dove Rd 1.33 NR
17. Gist, Greg L SP1 2379 N Carroll Ave 0.93 NR
18. Miller, Michael SF1-A 1055 E Dove Rd 2.35 NR
19. Shah, Sanjiv RPUD 1004 Winfield Ct 0.44 NR
20. Williamson, James T RPUD 1001 Winfield Ct 0.50 NR
21. Lowenstein, Greg AG 925 E Dove Rd 1.57 NR
22. Anderson, Steven SF1-A 975 E Dove Rd 1.99 NR
23. Martinez, Alexander SF1-A 2600 N Carroll Ave 1.00 NR
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24. Thane, John SF1-A 2600 S Quail Run Ct 1.05 NR
25. Hutchinson, Mark A SF1-A 2602 S Quail Run Ct 1.23 NR
26. Harris, Todd J SF1-A 1005 Quail Run Rd 2.00 NR
27. Gonzalez, Rachel RPUD 2404 Oak Bend Ct 0.51 NR
28. Kolb, Michael RPUD 2412 Oak Bend Ct 0.53 NR
29. Hargrove, Matthew RPUD 2408 Oak Bend Ct 0.47 NR
30. Oak Bend Of Southlake Hoa RPUD 2350 Oak Bend Ct 1.14 NR
31. Oak Bend Of Southlake Hoa RPUD 2351 Oak Bend Ct 0.41 NR
32. Faulkner, Marty RPUD 2420 Oak Bend Ct 0.48 NR
33. Carroll, Isd CS 2400 N Carroll Ave 28.22 NR
34. Wilson, Lawrence RPUD 2517 Oak Bend Ct 0.50 NR
35. Williams, Hebert S RPUD 2513 Oak Bend Ct 0.50 NR
36. Cooper Family Trust Agreement RPUD 2509 Oak Bend Ct 0.49 NR
37. Hussain, Syed RPUD 2501 Oak Bend Ct 0.52 NR
38. Oak Bend Of Southlake Hoa RPUD 2421 Oak Bend Ct 0.72 NR
39. Elborai, Amr A RPUD 2505 Oak Bend Ct 0.47 NR
40. Km Properties Inc RPUD 2400 Oak Bend Ct 0.54 NR
41. Young Carla L 2016 Revocable T RPUD 2417 Oak Bend Ct 0.48 NR
42. Oak Bend Of Southlake Hoa RPUD 2512 Oak Bend Ct 0.22 NR
43. Syed, Waqar RPUD 2521 Oak Bend Ct 0.49 NR
44. Winfield Residential Community RPUD 1028 Winfield Ct 1.36 NR
45. Madhani, Saleem RPUD 1000 Winfield Ct 0.51 NR
46. Superintendent Of Carroll ISD
47. Superintendent Of Grapevine
Colleyville ISD
48. Superintendent Of Northwest ISD
49. Superintendent Of Keller ISD
Notices Sent: Forty-five (45)
Responses Received within 200’: None