Item 7A Narrative letter and S-P-1 Regulations J4 Pacheco Koch
August 11, 2017
ZA 17-053
Mr. Richard Schell
Principal Planner
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
Planning & Development Services
1400 Main Street, Suite 310
Southlake, Texas 76092
Re: FALCON HOLDINGS OF SOUTHLAKE
S.H. 114 and Highland Street
Zoning Change &Site Plan
Southlake, Texas
Dear Mr. Schell:
We respectfully submit this narrative to support the Zoning Change and Site Plan applications for
Falcon Holdings of Southlake. The subject property is located approximately 1,000 feet east of the
intersection of Southmont Drive and S.H. 114 Westbound Frontage Road and adjacent to
Children's Medical Center. The property is currently zoned as an Agriculture District. The intent of
the Developer is to re-zone from Agriculture District to S-P-1 Detailed Site Plan District for a
Medical/Office Building, which will be served by a single driveway off the S.H. 114 Westbound
Frontage Road.
PERMITTED USE
The following uses shall be permitted in the SP-1 Zoning District for Salons of Southlake:
• All permitted uses listed in the "0-1" Office District of the City of Southlake Zoning
Ordinance.
• "Health Service Facilities" as allowed in the C-2 Local Retail Commercial District,
specifically clinics, offices of dentists, doctors, and other practitioners of healing arts,
licensed or similarly recognized under the laws of the State of Texas; offices for specialists
and supporting health service fields, such as physical,audio and speech therapy, podiatry
and psychological testing and counseling, dental, medical and optical laboratories and
offices.
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
The development is subject to all regulations in the "0-1" Office with the following exceptions:
a. Height: The building shall be limited to three (3) stories and a maximum height of forty-six
(46) feet.
b. Parking: One (1) space per 210 square feet of floor area for medical uses. One (1) space
per 300 square feet of floor area for general office.
c. Bufferyards allowed as shown on the site plan.
d. Perimeter Fences: Type F1 bufferyards require an 8' opague fence between commercial
and residential development. Falcon Holdings of Southlake is adjacent to an open space
lot along the north property line, so an 8' opague fence is not required along the north
property line.
e. Multi-use walking trail: An 8' multi-use trail is required along the entire property line
adjacent to SH 114. An "S-P-1" regulation has been added to allow the multi-use trail as
shown on the plan per the Council motion for approval at 2nd reading of the previously
approved case on September 1, 2015, which included the following language:
Noting the applicant will extend the west end of the sidewalk to connect to the
existing sidewalk at Children's Medical Center in lieu of an extension to the east side;
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Mr. Richard Schell
July 14, 2017
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Noting the applicant is willing to discuss an extension to the pedestrian bridge
across the east portion of the property at some point in the future.
VARIANCES
Variance #1: The City of Southlake Driveway Ordinance No. 634, Section 5.2.d, Table Two,
requires a minimum of 75 feet of internal storage (stacking) for all driveways that access 50 to
199 parking spaces. The proposed driveway for Falcon Holdings of Southlake provides 44 feet.
We request a variance from the City of Southlake Driveway Ordinance for a reduced internal
storage length of 44 feet. Due to the size and shape of the property, 75 feet of internal storage
length would eliminate the proposed layout and building.
Variance #2: The City of Southlake Masonry Ordinance No. 557-A, requires that all buildings
constructed on property zoned 0-1 have all exterior walls to be constructed use a masonry
material that covers at least 800 of said walls, exclusive of all windows, doors, roofs, glass,
sidewalks, and walk-way covers.
We request a variance from the City of Southlake Masonry Ordinance to allow for the
construction of a 100% metal wall along the southwest building side.
We submit a formal request to the City of Southlake to review and approve the zoning change,
site plan, and variances for Falcon Holdings of Southlake. The proposed development will offer
an attractive facility with enhanced building exterior features and landscape improvements that
will complement the surrounding neighborhood.
If you have any questions or need any additional information in regards to the request or submittal,
please don't hesitate to call me.
Sincerely,
Javier D. Jaramillo, P.E.