Item 6 - ZA17-029 SP Bob Jones Nature CenterCase No.
ZA17-029
S T A F F R E P O R T
May 12, 2017
CASE NO: ZA17-029
PROJECT: Site Plan for Bob Jones Nature Center EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: The City of Southlake is requesting approval of a Site Plan for Bob Jones
Nature Center on property being described as Tracts 3, 4, 5 & 5A, R.D. Price
Survey, Abstract No. 1003A and Tracts 1 & 2, M. Mahaffey Survey, Abstract
No. 916A, City of Southlake, Denton County, Texas; and Tract 5A, R.D. Price
Survey, Abstract No. 1207, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas. The
property is located at 355 E. Bob Jones Road, Southlake, Texas. Current
Zoning: “AG” Agricultural District. SPIN #1.
DETAILS: Bob Jones Nature Center (BJNC) is generally located on the northeast
boundary of Bob Jones Park, off of Tucker Drive. The purpose of this item is to
gain site plan approval for the construction of a 1,500 square foot shade
pavilion with stone columns and a standing seam metal roof. The proposed
structure will replace an existing tent in the same location and provide a
permanent covered space for outdoor education, family event rentals, and a
respite after a long hike on the nature trails. No other changes to the site are
proposed.
A site plan approval by City Council following a recommendation from the
Planning & Zoning Commission is needed because the non-residential use is
within 400 feet of residential properties resulting in the application of Residential
Adjacency Overlay Standards.
VARIANCE
REQUEST: Per Ordinance No. 480, as amended, Section 43.13.a(2) – Roof Design
Standards: Standing seam metal roofs shall be constructed of a factory-treated,
non-metallic, matte finish.
The applicant is requesting to use a metallic “Galvalume” color standing seam
metal roof to match the roof material used for the main BJNC building. This roof
material was approved by City Council in 2006 with a variance request
associated with a Revised Site Plan application for Bob Jones Park (ZA06-163).
Although the roof initially has reflective metallic properties, it soon weathers to a
non-reflective gray color.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval of a Site Plan
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
Department of Planning & Development Services
Case No.
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(C) Site Plan Review Summary No. 1, dated April 11, 2017
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
(E) Hard Copy Exhibit Packet
Link to PowerPoint Presentation
Link to Narrative
Link to Exhibits
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
Lorrie Fletcher (817) 748-8069
Case No. Attachment A
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: City of Southlake
APPLICANT: City of Southlake
PROPERTY SITUATION: 355 E Bob Jones Road
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tracts 3, 4, 5 & 5A, R.D. Price Survey, Abstract No. 1003A and Tracts 1
& 2, M. Mahaffey Survey, Abstract No. 916A, City of Southlake, Denton
County, Texas; and Tract 5A, R.D. Price Survey, Abstract No. 1207, City
of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas.
LAND USE CATEGORY: Public Park/OpenSpace
CURRENT ZONING: AG - Agricultural District
HISTORY: May 8, 2006; Parks Board reviewed and recommended approval of the
Bob Jones Nature Center conceptual plans.
June 20, 2006; SPDC and City Council approved the Bob Jones Nature
Center Conceptual Plans.
November 21, 2006; City Council approved a revised site plan to add
the Bob Jones Nature Center at Bob Jones Park. (ZA06-163)
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.
Parks, Recreation & Open Space
The proposed site plan for the pavilion is consistent with the Parks,
Recreation & Open Space / Community Facilities Master Plan
component of the Southlake 2030 Plan for Bob Jones Nature Center.
“Outdoor Classrooms” were adopted as a Tier 2 priority project at this
location.
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: Area Road Network and Conditions
The BJNC has direct access onto Tucker Drive, a two lane park
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entrance drive.
TREE PRESERVATION: No existing trees will be altered due to the proposed pavilion.
CITIZEN INPUT: A SPIN meeting was not held for this project.
SPDC: An SPDC meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2017 regarding funding for
this project.
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Site Plan Review Summary No. 1, dated April 11, 2017.
APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS:
General Development Standards Applies Comments
Overlay Regulations Y Residential Adjacency
Roof Material Y Variance Requested
Masonry Standards Y Complies – columns will be clad with brick
Impervious Coverage N/A
Bufferyards N/A
Tree Preservation Y No trees are proposed to be removed or altered
Sidewalks Y Sidewalk construction cost is not roughly proportional to
project
40.4 REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SITE PLAN
In granting or denying an application for a development plan or a site plan approval, the City Staff, the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, as appropriate, shall take into consideration
the following factors:
1. Safety of the motoring public and of pedestrians using the facility and the area immediately
surrounding the site.
2. Safety from fire hazards, and measures of fire control.
3. Protection of adjacent property from flood or water damage.
4. The impact of noise, glare from vehicular or stationary lights, or any other applicable
performance standards on adjacent properties, as determined by any reports or studies which
may be reasonably required to determine compliance with these applicable performance
standards. (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-KK.)
5. Location, lighting and type of signs; relation of signs to traffic control and the adverse effect on
adjacent properties.
6. Street size and adequacy of pavement width for traffic reasonably expected to be generated
by the proposed use around the site and in the immediate neighborhood.
7. Adequacy of parking, as determined by requirements of this ordinance for off-street parking
facilities; location of ingress/egress points for parking and off-street loading spaces; and
protection of public health by all weather surfacing on all parking areas to control dust.
8. Such other measures as will secure and protect public health, safety, morals and general
welfare.
43.9 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
b. Variances - At the time of review of any required Concept Plan or Site Plan, the City Council may
grant variances to the development regulations set forth in this Section and to Section 35.6, “Number
of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required.” A parking space variance can only be at the request of the
Owner/Applicant and cannot be required by the City Council as a part of their approval of any Concept
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Plan, Site Plan, Developer’s Agreement or by any other means. The City Council shall be limited to
granting a variance to no more than fifteen percent (15%) of the required number of off -street parking
spaces. (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-OOO)
1. To receive a variance, the applicant must demonstrate one of the following:
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.
2. The City Council may grant a variance by an affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council
members present and voting on the matter. 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.
2. 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.
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Case No. Attachment C
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SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA17-029 Review No.: One Date of Review: 04/11/17
Project Name: Site Plan – Bob Jones Nature Center Pavilion
APPLICANT: City of Southlake ARCHITECT:
Peter Kao
Phone: x8607 Phone:
Fax: Fax:
City staff has reviewed the above referenced project received by the city on 03/27/17 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 Lorrie Fletcher at (817) 748-8069 or lfletcher@ci.southlake.tx.us .
Planning Comments:
1. Place the City case number “ZA17-029" in the lower right corner of all submitted exhibits for
ease of reference.
2. Provide recommendation(s) from Park Board, if a meeting is scheduled.
3. Provide roof material sample. A variance request was approved with the revised site plan for
the main building under ZA06-163 allowing metallic galvalume color standing seam metal roof.
A variance has been requested.
Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
E-mail: kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us
Keith Martin
Landscape Administrator
Phone: (817) 748-8229
No Comments
Public Works/Engineering Review
Steve Anderson, P.E., CFM
Deputy City Engineer
Phone: (817) 748-8101
E-mail: sanderson@ci.southlake.tx.us
No Comments
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Fire Department Review
Kelly Clements
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8233
E-mail: kclements@ci.southlake.tx.us
No comments based on submitted information.
General Informational Comments
* 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.
* All development must comply with the underlying zoning district.
* Denotes Informational Comment
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES
Owner Zoning Address Acreage Response
1. CHARLTON FAMILY TRUST SF1-A 4357 HOMESTEAD DR 1.01 NR
2. JANSEN, ORVILLE H SF1-A 4323 HOMESTEAD DR 1.12 NR
3. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF AG 4.35 NR
4. CUMMINS, MOLLIE A AG 0.39 NR
5. TIERNEY, RICHARD L SF1-A 415 E BOB JONES RD 0.99 NR
6. WALKER, C A & DONNA SF1-A 400 BROOKS CT 1.04 NR
7. STARK, SEAN & CHRISTINA SF1-A 455 BROOKS CT 1.02 NR
8. WALTHER, CORBETT M &
MORGAN J SF1-A 415 BROOKS CT 0.99 NR
9. NOEL, JEFFREY M & JULIE SF1-A 465 BROOKS CT 1.48 NR
10. BURTCHAELL. JOHN C &
LAMPARD, PAMELA A SF1-A 420 BROOKS CT 1.05 NR
11. MCCREARY, JON P & REAGANN R SF1-A 470 BROOKS CT 1.12 NR
12. NOLAN, MICHAEL E AG 632 WALNUT GROVE 0.25 NR
13. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF AG 1.64 NR
14. NOLAN, MICHAEL E AG 628 WALNUT GROVE 0.89 NR
15. FREDERICK, OLA F ETAL AG 624 WALNUT GROVE 1.06 NR
16. BLAKE, TIMOTHY W SF1-A 525 BROOKS CT 1.09 NR
17. BARRETT, ANTHONY SF1-A 515 BROOKS CT 1.22 NR
18. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF AG 395 E BOB JONES RD 11.67 NR
19. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF AG 375 E BOB JONES RD 3.80 NR
20. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF AG 385 E BOB JONES RD 1.91 NR
21. LANDESBERG, PETER & JULIE SF1-A 305 E BOB JONES RD 5.61 NR
22. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF AG 345 E BOB JONES RD 16.83 NR
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23. BERGEE, MARK SF1-A 405 E BOB JONES RD 1.05 NR
24. HENK, TAMARA & DAVID SF1-A 4300 WALNUT DR 1.11 NR
25. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF AG 335 E BOB JONES RD 2.29 NR
26. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF AG 355 E BOB JONES RD 28.04 NR
27. CUMMINS, MOLLIE A AG 620 WALNUT GROVE 0.52 NR
28. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF AG 1.64 NR
29. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF AG 2.23 NR
30. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF AG 0.90 NR
31. U S A AG 94.78 NR
32. MOORE, DAWNE A SF1-A 325 E BOB JONES RD 4.66 NR
33. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF AG 341 E BOB JONES RD 0.75 NR
34. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF AG 3901 N WHITE CHAPEL
BLVD 79.26 NR
35. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF AG 365 E BOB JONES RD 5.53 NR
36. SF1-A 500 BROOKS CT 1.13 NR
37. AG 6.44 NR
38. AG 369.43 NR
39. AG 24.87 NR
40. U S A AG 106.75 NR
41. Superintendent of Carroll ISD SF1-A NR
42. Superintendent of Grapevine
Colleyville ISD SF1-A NR
43. Superintendent of Northwest ISD AG NR
44. Superintendent of Keller ISD AG NR
Notices Sent: Twenty-four (24)
Responses Received
within 200’: In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0 Undecided: 0 No Response: 24
No Responses to Date