Item 6CCase No.
ZA18-0042
S T A F F R E P O R T
October 30, 2018
CASE NO: ZA18-0042
PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for a Residential Solar Energy System EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: K. Wayne Lee is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Residential
Solar Energy System on property described as Lot 14, Block 2, Regal Oaks
Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and
located at 1601 Regal Oaks Drive, Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “SF-1A”
Single Family Residential District. SPIN Neighborhood #5.
DETAILS: The property is generally located on the southeast corner of Regal Oaks Drive
and Randol Mill Avenue.
K. Wayne Lee is requesting approval for a Residential Solar Energy System
consisting of 30 solar energy panels (each panel is approximately 65” by 40”)
totaling approximately 525 square feet and located on the rear side of the roof.
The overall height of the solar panel unit is approximately 6-inches between the
roof and the solar panels which meets the 6-inch maximum depth requirement.
The total system size will produce 9 kW . Additional information may be found in
the submitted plans.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval of Specific Use Permit
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Specific Use Permit Staff Review No. 2 dated October 9, 2018
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map & Responses
(E) Resolution No. 18-045
11x17 Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members only)
PowerPoint Presentation
Plans
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
Lorrie Fletcher (817) 748-8069
Department of Planning & Development Services
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT/OWNER: K. Wayne Lee
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1601 Regal Oaks Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 14, Block 2, Regal Oaks Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Low Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District
HISTORY: February 15, 1994; City Council approved the zoning change from
“AG” to “SF-1A” for the Regal Oaks Addition (ZA93-127).
June 8, 1995; Final plat was approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission for Regal Oaks Addition (ZA95-060).
August 16, 1997; residential building permit issued.
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;
no trees will be affected by the request.
PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION: October 18, 2018; Approved (5-0) as presented, subject to the Staff
Report dated October 12, 2018 and the Specific Use Permit Review
Summary No. 2, dated October 9, 2018.
STAFF COMMENTS: Staff review may be found in the Specific Use Permit Summary No. 2
dated October 9, 2018
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.
45.5 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.
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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 standards for Solar Energy Systems. A Solar
Energy System shall be approved by City Council through the Specific Use Permit process
and may be subject to other requirements as deemed necessary.
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Ground Mounted Systems:
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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 submitt al
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.: ZA18-0042 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 10/09/18
Project Name: Specific Use Permit: 1601 Regal Oaks Drive – Solar Panels
OWNER: K. Wayne Lee INSTALLER: TAC Solar and AC
Bill Stern
1601 Regal Oaks Drive
Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: 817-994-0688 Phone: 214-620-8072
Email: Email: bill@tac-solar.com
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY
ON 10/01/18 AND WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONS ARE
HEREBY MADE CONDITIONS OF PLAT 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.
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Planning Review
Lorrie Fletcher
Planner
Phone: (817) 748-8069
Email:lfletcher@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
_________________________________________________________________________________
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)
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 Specific Use Permit process
and may be subject to other requirements as deemed necessary.
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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
Owner Zoning Address Acreage Response
1. ADESINA, DEBO SF1-A 1614 REGAL OAKS DR 0.93 NR
2. CARPENTER, DWAYNE E SF1-A 1612 REGAL OAKS DR 0.91 NR
3. THOMPSON, CRAIG A SF1-A 1610 REGAL OAKS DR 1.03 NR
4. PARYL, JEAN SF1-A 1608 REGAL OAKS DR 0.98 NR
5. SZEKELY, FRANCISCO SF1-A 1907 PTARMIGAN ST 1.00 NR
6. CLEMENT, MARK D SF1-A 1606 REGAL OAKS DR 1.07 NR
7. HOLMES, DEREK K SF1-A 1604 REGAL OAKS DR 0.98 NR
8. MCNAMARA, AMY SF1-A 1602 REGAL OAKS DR 1.00 NR
9. REED, MARK SF1-A 1600 REGAL OAKS DR 1.08 NR
10. SPRAGGINS, CARY L SF1-A 1905 PTARMIGAN ST 0.95 NR
11. FLOYD, RUSSELL D SF1-A 1609 REGAL OAKS DR 0.93 NR
12. HAHN, PAUL K SF1-A 1607 REGAL OAKS DR 0.98 NR
13. DUNN, WILLIAM SF1-A 1605 REGAL OAKS DR 1.04 NR
14. TEW, TODD W SF1-A 1603 REGAL OAKS DR 0.98 NR
15. LEE, K WAYNE SF1-A 1601 REGAL OAKS DR 1.00 NR
16. COX, CLIFTON L SF1-A 1903 PTARMIGAN ST 1.13 F
17. MILLER, JAMES C MH 1737 TUSCAN RIDGE CIR 0.21 NR
18. PISTOCCHI, ROBERT MH 1741 TUSCAN RIDGE CIR 0.20 NR
19. BEDOLLA, ALFREDO MH 1745 TUSCAN RIDGE CIR 0.20 NR
20. MEURER, BRENTON T MH 1749 TUSCAN RIDGE CIR 0.19 F
21. WARD FAMILY TRUST MH 1753 TUSCAN RIDGE CIR 0.19 F
22. POUTTU, ILKKA T MH 1757 TUSCAN RIDGE CIR 0.20 NR
23. QUINN, ANDREW PRESTON AG 1810 RANDOL MILL AVE 0.91 NR
24. PONNAMBALAM, ASHOK MH 1738 TUSCAN RIDGE CIR 0.18 NR
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25. WILLIAM R. STAATS & KAREN
J KE MH 1742 TUSCAN RIDGE CIR 0.19 F
26. BOWLING JOHN S & RACHEL B
BOWL MH 1746 TUSCAN RIDGE CIR 0.19 NR
27. ODURY, VIKRAM MH 1750 TUSCAN RIDGE CIR 0.18 NR
28. ZAGAR REVOCABLE TRUST MH 1754 TUSCAN RIDGE CIR 0.18 NR
29. PACE, LORI A MH 1758 TUSCAN RIDGE CIR 0.19 NR
30. BURGESS, TIMOTHY AG 1790 RANDOL MILL AVE 0.85 NR
31. CAPATI, REMIGIO SF1-A 1611 REGAL OAKS DR 1.04 NR
32. PANTER, DAVID SF1-A 1904 PTARMIGAN ST 1.29 NR
33. LOTHES, PETER S SF1-A 1613 REGAL OAKS DR 0.94 NR
34. MAHER, ELIZABETH SF1-A 1900 PTARMIGAN ST 2.49 NR
35. MEHTA, VIVEK SF1-A 1850 RANDOL MILL AVE 2.50 NR
36. SEALS, JAMES AG 1812 RANDOL MILL AVE 1.00 NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Thirty-six (36)
Responses Received: Four (4) in favor – see attached
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-045
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 1601 REGAL OAKS DRIVE, BEING DESCRIBED
AS LOT 14, BLOCK 2, REGAL OAKS ADDITION, 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
1601 Regal Oaks Drive being described as Lot 14, Block 2, Regal Oaks Addition, 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 comprehensive zoning ordinance and the restrictions set forth herein.
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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