Item 7 - SLTS Electric Vehicle StationCase No.
ZA17-033
S T A F F R E P O R T
May 12, 2017
CASE NO: ZA17-033
PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: The City of Southlake is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for electric
vehicle charging spaces on property described as Lot 5, Block 4R1, Southlake
Town Square Addition, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at
1451 Federal Way, Southlake, Texas on approximately 1.39 acres. Current Zoning:
“DT” Downtown District. SPIN Neighborhood #8.
DETAILS: The City of Southlake is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for electric
vehicle charging spaces consisting of two (2) electric vehicle charging stations with
dual charging ports to be installed to serve 4 dedicated parking spaces. One of the
electric vehicle dual port charging stations and two parking spaces are to be
installed immediately. The second electric vehicle dual port charging station and
two parking spaces will be installed in the future with no expiration of the specific
use permit. The electric vehicle charging spaces will be located at the north end of
the first level of the Southlake Town Square east parking garage near an electric
power source. There are 170 parking spaces on the first floor and total of 747
parking spaces in the garage structure. The electric vehicle charging spaces are
allowed with an approved Specific Use Permit and limited to a maximum utilization
of 10% of required parking spaces. The City of Southlake currently has two electric
vehicle charging spaces located on the first floor of the Southlake Town Square
west parking garage.
The charging station will be utilized as public electric vehicle charging spaces. The
proposed charging stations have designated and signed parking spaces for electric
vehicles only. The applicant has provided additional information for the electric
vehicle charging spaces specific use permit regulations in the Narrative.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Specific Use Permit Request for Electric Vehicle Charging
Spaces
Department of Planning & Development Services
Case No.
ZA17-033
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Specific Use Permit Staff Review Summary #2, dated May 12, 2017
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Responses
Full Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members only)
Link to PowerPoint Presentation
Link to Narrative
Link to Plans
Page 1 Site Plan
Page 2 - 6 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Details
Page 7 Site Photographs
Link to SPIN Report
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8070
Patty Moos (817) 748-8269
Case No. Attachment A
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT/OWNER: City of Southlake
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1451 Federal Way
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 5, Block 4R1, Southlake Town Square Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Town Center
CURRENT ZONING: “DT” Downtown District
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: This request does not affect traffic on or around the property.
SOUTHLAKE 2030: This initiative aligns with Southlake’s 2030 Mobility Master Plan as a Tier 1
recommendation.
HISTORY: September 20, 2016; City Council approved a Specific Use Permit for two
electric vehicle charging spaces with a dual charging station for the
Southlake Town Square West Parking Garage , subject to Staff Report
dated September 13, 2016 and noting the following:
• Approving the location of two parking spaces as indicated on the
site plan and located in the West Town Square parking garage as
electric vehicle charging parking spaces.
• Also approving the location of the electric charging station,
pavement markings, signage and parking control devices (bollards,
curb stops) as presented. (ZA16-064)
SPIN: A SPIN meeting was held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. The SPIN report is
available in Attachments of this Staff Report.
STAFF COMMENTS: The Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 2 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.
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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 includ e 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 applic ant 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 creat ivity 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.
Case No. Attachment A
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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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Case No. Attachment B
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Case No. Attachment C
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SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA17-033 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 05/12/17
Project Name: Specific Use Permit – Electrical Charging Stations
APPLICANT: City of Southlake OWNER: City of Southlake
1400 Main Street 1400 Main Street
Southlake, Texas 76092 Southlake, Texas 76092
Contact: Om Chhetri, P.E.
Phone: 817-748- 8089
Email: ochhertri@ci.southlake.tx.us__________
City staff has reviewed the above referenced project received by the city on 05/1/17 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
Patty Moos
Planner I
Phone: (817) 748-8269
Email:pmoos@ci.southlake.tx.us
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 indicat ing 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).
Fire Review
Case No. Attachment C
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Kelly Clements
Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8233
Email:kclements@ci.southlake.tx.us
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Provide vehicle impact protection for all charging station locations. (Bollards)
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
Case No. Attachment D
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Surrounding Property Owners
Electric Charging Spaces at the Southlake Town Square East Parking Garage
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 DIVISION ST 0.24 NR
5. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1420 PLAZA PL 0.40 NR
6. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1430 DIVISION ST 0.75 NR
7. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1440 PLAZA PL 0.51 NR
8. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 400 GRAND AVE W 0.26 NR
9. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1452 DIVISION ST 0.22 NR
10. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1450 PLAZA PL 2.96 NR
11. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 400 GRAND AVE W 0.19 NR
12. SLTS GRAND AVENUE II LP DT 371 STATE ST 1.86 NR
13. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP SP1 1200 PROSPECT ST 2.66 NR
14. UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SP1 300 STATE ST 2.97 NR
15. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1431 PLAZA PL 0.23 NR
16. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 400 GRAND AVE W 0.22 NR
17. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 351 STATE ST 1.97 NR
18. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1440 PLAZA PL 0.42 NR
19. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 399 GRAND AVE W 0.34 NR
20. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1452 PLAZA PL 0.20 NR
21. SLTS GRAND AVENUE II LP DT 1361 FEDERAL WAY 1.42 NR
22. SLTS GRAND AVENUE II LP DT 250 GRAND AVE W 0.40 NR
23. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 316 GRAND AVE E 0.25 NR
24. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 327 GRAND AVE E 0.43 NR
25. SLTS GRAND AVENUE II LP DT 300 GRAND AVE 0.48 NR
26. SLTS GRAND AVENUE II LP DT 200 GRAND AVE W 0.56 NR
27. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1401 FEDERAL WAY 2.44 NR
28. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1451 FEDERAL WAY 1.37 NR
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29. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 291 GRAND AVE 0.60 NR
30. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1471 FEDERAL WAY 0.58 NR
31. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1240 MAIN ST 4.08 NR
32. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1400 CIVIC PL 0.75 NR
33. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1422 MAIN ST 0.67 NR
34. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1256 MAIN ST 0.67 NR
35. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1200 MAIN ST 0.58 NR
36. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1400 MAIN ST 0.69 NR
37. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1460 MAIN ST 0.48 NR
38. DURANT, TOM DT 1500 MAIN ST 0.13 NR
39. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1230 MAIN ST 0.28 NR
40. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1431 MAIN ST 0.33 NR
41. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 141 GRAND AVE 3.62 NR
42. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1431 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.39 NR
43. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 151 STATE ST 0.81 NR
44. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 180 STATE ST 0.42 NR
45. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1235 MAIN ST 0.34 NR
46. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 115 GRAND AVE 0.38 NR
47. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 112 STATE ST 0.38 NR
48. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 101 STATE ST 0.94 NR
49. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1430 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.27 NR
50. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 140 STATE ST 3.28 NR
51. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1200 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 1.01 NR
52. BROWNSTONE AT TOWN SQUARE
LP DT 1501 MEETING ST 0.16 NR
53. BROWNSTONES AT TOWN SQUARE
OWN DT 190 SUMMIT AVE 0.15 NR
54. BROWNSTONE AT TOWN SQUARE
LP DT 351 CENTRAL AVE 2.16 NR
55. BROWNSTONE AT TOWN SQUARE
LP DT 301 CENTRAL AVE 0.57 NR
56. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1297 FEDERAL WAY 1.72 NR
57. SLTS LAND LP DT 401 N CARROLL AVE 2.33 NR
58. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1299 FEDERAL WAY 1.68 NR
59. SLTS LAND LP DT 401 N CARROLL AVE 8.09 NR
60. SLTS LAND LP DT 401 N CARROLL AVE 0.37 NR
61. SLTS LAND LP DT 401 N CARROLL AVE 0.28 NR
62. SLTS LAND LP DT 401 N CARROLL AVE 2.62 NR
63. Superintendent of Carroll ISD NR
64. Superintendent of Grapevine
Colleyville ISD NR
65. Superintendent of Northwest ISD NR
66. Superintendent of Keller ISD NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Thirteen (13)
Responses Received: In Favor:0 Opposed: 0 No Response:13 Undecided:0
Case No. Attachment E
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Surrounding Property Owners Responses
Within 200 ft.: No Responses to Date
Outside 200 ft:
On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 6:37 PM, Diana Wagner <kerrpatchrn@gmail.com> wrote:
Ms Fletcher,
Good afternoon,
I attended last night's SPIN Town Hall Forum and had specific questions regarding the proposed
electric vehicle charging stations in the Southlake Town Square East Parking Garage that the
presenter did not have answers. Since, the meeting, I have additional questions.
1) What is the type of electric charger that will be installed? Please provide detail of the
manufacturer and type of Electric Vehicle Charger.
2) What is the anticipated project cost? What will be the annual cost to operate the charging
stations?
3) What is the cost share between the City of Southlake and the electric provider?
4) Has the City of Southlake obtained bids from or vetted other electric providers for this
project?
5) The presenter stated that there would be an initial period whereby electricity used by
consumers would be "free" while the City does a study to ascertain what the usage will be and
what needs to be charged. Has the City of Southlake obtained financial impact studies from
other cities or businesses that have installed these charging stations?
6) Why as a taxpayer who does not have an electric car support the City of Southlake providing
free electric vehicle charging at taxpayers expense?
7) Why has the City of Southlake not obtain a cost analysis to ascertain the cost of the electricity
to ascertain what to charge consumers?
8) Will the City of Southlake obtain a cost analysis BEFORE the implementation of the proposed
project to ascertain the costs associated and to ascertain what to charge consumers?
9) Is this project expected to be a revenue generating project for the City of Southlake?
10) What City of Southlake agency will be responsible for overseeing Electric Vehicle Charging
stations?
11) What expertise does the City of Southlake agency have in Electric Vehicle Charging
stations?
12) What is the estimated return on investment for these Electric Vehicle Charging stations?
13) What is the estimated annual revenue the City of Southlake expects to generate from these
Electric Vehicle Charging stations?
14) What is the estimated annual maintenance costs associated with these Electric Vehicle
Charging stations?
15) Electric Vehicle Charging stations have an inherent risk of shock hazards due to vandalism,
copper theft, chaffed cables, collisions, standing water, or accidents involving the charging
devices. What experience does the City of Southlake have in safety inspections, safety training,
installation, maintenance of these devices to ensure public safety and mitigate claims and
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litigation against the City of Southlake from damages, injury or death that may occur?
16) Has the City of Southlake Fire Department Fire Marshall completed a safety feasibility study
to ascertain if the placement in the parking garage is safe and if Fire Department staff is trained
to provide appropriate fire suppression or rescue involving these Electric Vehicle Chargers?
17) What will be the proposed safety maintenance inspection schedule and who will be
responsible to complete this task? What is the expertise of the personnel assigned to this role and
responsibility?
18) Will there be ADA accessible Electric Vehicle Charging stations? The photos did not provide
for handicap accessible stations.
19) The citizens of the City of Southlake are not services by a municipal owned power company
or cooperative. Regulatory authority falls to the Public Utility Commission of Texas for these
proposed charging stations. How will the City of Southlake navigate and meet the requirements
of the PUC in charging consumers for usage?
20) Why does the City of Southlake wish to engage in the business of electric vehicle charging
stations?
21) Companies such as Green Mountain Energy, a subsidiary of NRG, offers EV drivers a special
rate on 100% wind power to charge their cars. What will be the electricity source from the
proposed electrical provider? Will the electrical provider provide 100% renewable source?
22) What is the rationale for the proposed location of the project and not at another location
within the City of Southlake?
These are just a few questions and would appreciate your information and feedback.
Thank you,
Diana Wagner