Item 6BCase No.
ZA18-0040
S T A F F R E P O R T
October 30, 2018
CASE NO: ZA18-0040
PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for a Residential Solar Energy System
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Good Faith Energy, on behalf of the owner, Ron Bollinger, is requesting approval of
a Specific Use Permit for a Residential Solar Energy System on property described
as Lot 1, Block 1, The Woods, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County,
Texas and located at 3165 Florence Road, Southlake, Texas on approximately 1.5
acres. Current Zoning: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District. SPIN
Neighborhood #11.
DETAILS: Good Faith Energy, on behalf of the owner Ron Bollinger, is requesting approval for
a Residential Solar Energy System to be installed in two (2) phases; Phase 1
located on one (1) roof area on the rear of the house generally oriented south and
Phase 2 will be installed on the flat roof of a proposed pergola located in the rear
yard. The first phase will be the installed on the rear roof of the house , currently
under construction, and consisting of 24 solar energy panels (each panel is
approximately 62.6” by 41.5”) totaling approximately 436 square feet. The second
phase solar panels will be installed on the proposed flat roof pergola will consist of
12 solar panels (each panel is approximately 62.6” by 41.5”) totaling approximately
436 square feet. The overall height of the solar panel unit is approximately 6-inches
between the roof and the solar panels and meets the 6-inch maximum depth
requirement. The total system size will produce 11.88 kW with the total 36 solar
panels. Additional information may be found in the specific use permit plans.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Specific Use Permit Request for a Residential Solar Energy
System
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Specific Use Permit Staff Review No. 3 dated October 30, 2018
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Responses
(F) Resolution No. 18-042, Specific Use Permit for a Residential Solar
Energy System
Full Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members only)
Link to PowerPoint Presentation
Link to Narrative
Link to Plans
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (817) 748-8067
Patty Moos (817) 748-8269
Department of Planning & Development Services
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Good Faith Energy
OWNER: Ron Bollinger
PROPERTY SITUATION: 3165 Florence Road
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 1, The Woods
LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District
HISTORY: October 15, 1996; City Council approved the zoning change from “AG” to
“SF-1A” for the Woods (lots 1-8) (ZA96-115).
November 7, 1998; Final plat was approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission for The Woods (lots 1-8) (ZA96-142).
January 31, 2018; Building permit issued for the house construction.
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: This request does not affect traffic on or around the property.
TREE PRESERVATION: The proposed solar panels are to be installed on the roof of the home
currently under construction and on the flat roof of a proposed located in
the rear yard; no trees will be affected by the request.
PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION: October 18, 2018; Approved (5-0) subject to the Staff Report dated
October 4, 2018 and the Specific Us e Permit Review Summary #2 dated
October 12, 2018; to alter the presented orientation of the panels on the
roof, actual roof, to change to a landscape mode (orientation) which will
decrease the overall height and to the lower the panel moun ting on the
roof to the lowest practical location.
STAFF COMMENTS: Staff review may be found in the Specific Use Permit Summary No. 3
dated October 30, 2018
Note: A specific use permit shall automatically expire if a building permit
is not issued and construction beg un 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.
Note: Both the roof and pergola structure must be engineered to handle
the load of the solar panels.
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:
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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 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
(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.
45.17 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS (As amended by Ordinance
No. 480-WWW)
The purpose of this section is to establish standa rds for Solar Energy Systems. A Solar Energy
System shall be approved by City Council through the Specific Use Permit process and may be
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subject to other requirements as deemed necessary.
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Ground Mounted Systems:
a. Front Yard: No system shall be located forward of the principal building on the lot.
b. Side and Rear: No system shall be located less than ten (10) feet from any side or
rear property line.
Roof Mounted Systems:
a. Height: No system shall be installed greater than six (6) inches between the
panel and roof.
ALL ZONES
a. No solar energy system shall be constructed upon a lot until a building permit has
been issued or principal use has actually been commenced.
b. A line of sight analysis will be required in addition to the applicable submittal
requirements under Section 40 (Development Plans and Site Plans) of the City of
Southlake Zoning Ordinance.
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SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA18-0040 Review No.: Three Date of Review: 10/30/18
Project Name: Specific Use Permit for a Residential Solar Panel System
APPLICANT: Mohammed Abdalla OWNER: Ron Bollinger
1300 E. Arapaho Rd., Ste. 201 3165 Florence Road
Richardson, TX 75081 Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: 463-209-5910 Phone: 972-343-1000
Email: info@goodfaithenergy.com Email:
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 10/1/18 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 Patty Moos AT (817) 748-8269.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Planning Review
Patty Moos
Planner I
Phone: (817) 748-8269
Email: pmoos@ci.southlake.tx.us
NOTE: A building permit must be issued prior to installation of the solar panels.
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
NOTE: Both the roof and pergola structure must be engineered to handle the load of the
solar panels.
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Kelly Clements
Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8233
E-mail: kclements@ci.southlake.tx.us
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Solar photovoltaic power systems must comply with Section 605.11 of the 2015 International
Fire Code. See Information at the end of this review.
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General Information
45.17 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS (As amended by Ordinance No.
480-WWW)
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The purpose of this section is to establish standards for Solar Energy Systems. A Solar Energy
System shall be approved by City Council through the Specif ic Use Permit process and may be
subject to other requirements as deemed necessary.
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Ground Mounted Systems:
c. Front Yard: No system shall be located forward of the principal building on the lot.
d. Side and Rear: No system shall be located less than ten (10) feet from any side or rear
property line.
Roof Mounted Systems:
b. Height: No system shall be installed greater than six (6) inches between the panel
and roof.
ALL ZONES
c. No solar energy system shall be constructed upon a lot until a building permit
has been issued or principal use has actually been commenced.
d. A line of sight analysis will be required in addition to the applicable submittal
requirements under Section 40 (Development Plans and Site Plans) of the City of
Southlake Zoning Ordinance.
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Surrounding Property Owners
Bollinger Residential Solar Energy System
SPO # Owner Zoning Address Acreage Response
1. STAAB, KENNETH F SF1-A 3115 FLORENCE RD 2.00 NR
2. YURVATI, ALBERT SF1-A 3135 FLORENCE RD 1.92 F
3. SAMPLES, REBECCA SF1-A 3145 FLORENCE RD 2.09 NR
4. PRENTICE, WILEY E SF1-A 3155 FLORENCE RD 2.13 NR
5. BOLLINGER LIVING TRUST SF1-A 1705 N PEARSON LN 1.56 NR
6. LEMKE, ROBERT H SF1-A 865 N PEARSON LN 1.57 F
7. DO, IVY D SF1-A 3125 FLORENCE RD 2.79 NR
8. STAAB, KENNETH F SF1-A 3105 FLORENCE RD 2.50 NR
9. Superintendent of Carroll ISD NR
10. Supt of Grapevine Colleyville ISD NR
11. Supt of Northwest ISD NR
12. Supt of Keller ISD NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Twelve (12)
Responses Received: In Favor: 2 Opposed To: 0 Undecided: 0 No Response: 10
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Surrounding Property Owners Responses
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR
A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, LOCATED AT 3165
FLORENCE ROAD, BEING DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, THE
WOODS, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE AS
DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED SITE EXHIBIT ATTACHED
HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT “A” AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a Specific Use Permit for a Solar Energy System on residential property has
been requested by a person or corporation having a proprietary interest in the property zoned as
“R-PUD” Residential Planned Unit Development District; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Section 45.1 (45) and 45.17 of the
City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City
Council have given the requisite notices by publication and otherwise, and have afforded the
persons interested and situated in the affected area and in the vicinity thereof; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find and determine that the granting of such
Specific Use Permit is in the best interest of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare
of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
A Specific Use Permit is hereby granted for a Solar Energy System on residential property on
855 Harbor Court being described as Lot 2, Block 1, Huse Homeplace, an addition to the City of
Southlake as depicted on the approved Site Exhibit attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Exhibit “A” and providing an effective date, subject to the provisions contained in the
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comprehensive zoning ordinance and the restrictions set forth herein.
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS _______ DAY OF _________, 2018.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By: _________________________________
Laura Hill, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Carol Borges
City Secretary
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EXHIBIT ‘A”
Plans and Support Information
Reserved for exhibits