Item 5 - ZA17-101 ZSP 545 S. Nolen DrCase No.
ZA17-101
S T A F F R E P O R T
March 14, 2018
CASE NO: ZA1 7-101
PROJECT: Zoning Change and Site Plan for 545 S. Nolen Dr. EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Southlake Flex Properties, LLC is requesting approval of a Zoning Change and
Site Plan for 545 S. Nolen Dr. on property described as Lot 8, Block 5,
Cornerstone Business Park, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant
County, Texas and located at 545 S. Nolen Dr., Southlake, Texas. The current
zoning is "I-1" Light Industrial District. The requested zoning: "S-P-1" Detailed
Site Plan District. SPIN Neighborhood # 8.
REQUEST
DETAILS: The property is located at the northeast corner of S. Nolen Drive and Exchange
Blvd.
The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a Zoning Change and Site
Plan from "I-1" Light Industrial District to "S-P-1" Detailed Site Plan District.to
add Specific Additional Uses for Commercial Amusement Indoor Centers –
limited to training entertainment venues such as team building, corporate
events/meeting, and small group events associated with interactive play
commonly referred to as “escape and laser maze rooms”. No changes are
proposed to the existing site. The existing multi-tenant building contains
approximately 21,666 square feet of floor area. Please see the attached
narrative, which includes a parking analysis, for more information on the
proposed use and tenant mix.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a public hearing
2) Consider approval of a Zoning Change and Site Plan
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated March 14, 2018
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
Link to Presentation
Link to Narrative and Plans
Link to SPIN Report
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (817) 748-8067
Richard Schell (817) 748-8602
Department of Planning & Development Services
Case No. Attachment A
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER/APPLICANT: Southlake Flex Properties, LLC
PROPERTY SITUATION: 545 S. Nolen Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 8, Block 5, Cornerstone Business Park
LAND USE CATEGORY: Industrial
CURRENT ZONING: “I-1” Light Industrial District
PROPOSED ZONING: “S-P-1” – Detailed Site Plan District
HISTORY: -A zoning change from “AG” to “I-1” (ZA96-159) was approved May 20,
1997.
-A Final Plat (ZA97-114) was approved by the City on September 4,
1997.
SOUTHLAKE 2030 PLAN: Consolidated Future Land Use Plan:
The underlying land use designation for this property is “Industrial.”
Purpose and Definition: Industrial and business service development
that is relatively free of unwanted side effects, such as unsightliness,
noise, odor, glare, vibrations, etc., is permitted in the Industrial category.
If meeting the qualification of relatively free of unwanted side effects,
suitable types of development in the Industrial category can be
characterized by the manufacturing, processing, packaging, assembly,
storage, warehousing and/or distribution of products. Ancillary
commercial and retail activities associated with these uses are
permitted. Public Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi-Public activities
as described above may be permitted if surrounding industrial uses do
not pose hazards and are sufficiently buffered.
Master Thoroughfare Plan:
The Mobility and Master Thoroughfare Plan identifies S. Nolen Dr. and
Exchange Blvd. as local commercial streets.
Pathways Master Plan
No pathways are identified in the Pathways Plan for S. Nolen Dr. or
Exchange Blvd. There is no requirement for sidewalks with the current
proposal since the area of the existing building is not increasing.
CITIZEN INPUT: A SPIN meeting was held for this project February 27, 2018.
Link to SPIN Report
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated March 14, 2018.
Case No. Attachment B
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Case No. Attachment C
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SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA17 -101 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 03/14/18
Project Name: Zoning Change and Site Plan – Lot 8, Block 5, Cornerstone Business Park
APPLICANT: Stephen Swan
Southlake Flex Properties
8350 N. Central Expy. #1725
Dallas, TX 75206
Phone: (972-) 980-4083
E-mail: swann@ftncapital.com
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY
ON 03/05/18 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.
Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
E-mail: kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us
Keith Martin
Landscape Administrator
Phone: (817) 748-8229
TREE CONSERVATION COMMENT:
* No existing trees are proposed to be removed.
* Please be aware that all existing trees shown to be preserved on the City Council approved
Tree Conservation Plan must be preserved and protected during all phases and construction
of the development. Alteration or removal of any of the existing trees shown to be preserved
on the approved Tree Conservation Plan is a violation of the Tree Preservation Ordinance and
the zoning as approved by the Southlake City Council. Please ensure that the layout of all
structures, easements, utilities, structures grading, and any other structure proposed to be
constructed do not conflict with existing trees intended to be preserved.
INTERIOR LANDSCAPE AND BUFFERYARDS COMMENTS:
* Changes in zoning: Any request for changes in zoning to any district other than agricultural or
single family residential districts shall require that all required bufferyards and associated
irrigation be installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the proposed use.
The required bufferyards were established with the development of the property based on I-1
zoning. The required bufferyards do not change with proposed zoning change. I-1 zoning
requires a 5’ – A type bufferyard located adjacent to all property lines. Staff is verifying
compliance of the existing landscaping with current bufferyard requirements. The applicant is
proposing no changes to the existing landscaping.
Case No. Attachment C
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* No additional floor area is proposed to added to the existing buildings so additional interior
landscape area and associated plant material are not required.
* Indicates informational comment.
# Indicates required items comment.
General Informational Comments
* A SPIN meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2018.
* No review of proposed signs is intended with this site plan. A separate building permit is
required prior to construction of any signs.
* All mechanical equipment must be screened of view from right-of-ways and residential
properties in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended.
* 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.
* It appears that this property lies within the 75 LDN D/FW Regional Airport Overlay Zone and
will require construction standards that meet requirements of the Airport Compatible Land Use
Zoning Ordinance No. 479.
* Development must comply with all requirements in Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 43,
Overlay Zones.
* 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.
* In addition to the City of Southlake impact fees, please be aware that through the wholesale
water customer contract with the City of Fort Worth, all new water connections are required to
pay the City of Fort Worth impact fee. The City of Fort Worth impact fee assessment is based
on the final plat recordation date and building permit issuance. The applicant is encouraged to
review the City of Fort Worth's assessment and collection of Impact Fees Guide to determine
the fee amount.
* Denotes Informational Comment
Case No. Attachment D
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS & RESPONSES
Owner Zoning Address Acreage Response
1. ORION SKY PROPERTIES LLC SP2 2757 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 3.61 NR
2. PONY INVESTMENTS LLC SP2 405 S NOLEN DR 2.53 NR
3. HARBOR TOWN PARTNERS LP SP2 415 S NOLEN DR 2.73 NR
4. GATEWAY CHURCH SP1 500 S NOLEN DR 5.54 NR
5. SOUTHLAKE FLEX PROPERTIES LLC I1 525 S NOLEN DR 1.63 NR
6. MARKET LOOP PARNTERS I1 2830 MARKET LOOP 1.66 NR
7. SOUTHLAKE FLEX PROPERTIES LLC I1 535 S NOLEN DR 1.64 NR
8. CHARLESTON COURT LP I1 545 SILICON DR 2.59 NR
9. FS BUILDING LLC I1 530 S NOLEN DR 1.07 NR
10. WANG, JEFF CHAUR-TARNG I1 2820 MARKET LOOP 0.77 NR
11. JJK MANAGEMENT LLC I1 2810 MARKET LOOP 0.81 NR
12. SOUTHLAKE FLEX PROPERTIES LLC I1 545 S NOLEN DR 1.62 NR
13. GATEWAY CHURCH I1 540 S NOLEN DR 1.55 NR
14. MARKET LOOP LTD I1 2800 MARKET LOOP 0.68 NR
15. FULBRIGHT MAYS TRUST I1 2825 EXCHANGE BLVD 1.15 NR
16. SOUTHLAKE FLEX PROPERTIES LLC I1 2835 EXCHANGE BLVD 0.65 NR
17. SOUTHLAKE FLEX PROPERTIES LLC I1 2845 EXCHANGE BLVD 0.74 NR
18. FOBT PROPERTIES LP SP2 515 S NOLEN DR 1.55 NR
19. SEVENINVEST LLC SP2 505 S NOLEN DR 2.65 NR
Case No. Attachment D
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20. CHARLESTON COURT LP O1 530 SILICON DR 4.85 NR
21. 1700LACY LLC I1 2815 EXCHANGE BLVD 1.76 NR
22. DRS GROUP LLC I1 2819 EXCHANGE BLVD 0.93 NR
23. CARBIUM CAPITAL LLC SP1 410 S NOLEN DR 0.60 NR
24. CARBIUM CAPITAL LLC SP1 416 S NOLEN DR 0.60 NR
25. MYAN PLAZA LP O1 520 SILICON DR 1.43 NR
26. CARBIUM CAPITAL LLC SP1 512 SILICON DR 0.65 NR
27. CARBIUM CAPITAL LLC SP1 516 SILICON DR 0.73 NR
28. CARBIUM CAPITAL LLC SP1 508 SILICON DR 0.66 NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Eighteen (18)
Responses Received: None (0)