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Department of Planning & Development Services
STAFF REPORT
November 5, 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 (62.6" by 41.5")
totaling approximately 433 square feet. The second phase solar panels will be
installed on the proposed flat roof pergola will consist of 12 solar panels (62.6" by
41.5") totaling approximately 216.5 square feet. A total solar panel area of 649.5
sq. ft. is proposed. 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 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
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STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (817) 748-8067
Patty Moos (817) 748-8269
Case No.
ZA18-0040