Item 8 - SUP - 833 Lake CarillonCase No.
ZA19-0012
S T A F F R E P O R T
March 29, 2019
CASE NO: ZA19-0012
PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for a Residential Solar Energy System
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: On behalf of Alan Romero, EDDS Solar is requesting approval of a Specific Use
Permit for a Residential Solar Energy System on property described as Lot 9,
Block 7, Carillon Phase 4C, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located
at 833 Lake Carillon Lane, Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “ECZ” Employment
Center Zoning District. SPIN Neighborhood #3.
DETAILS: The property is generally situated between Lake Carillon Lane and E. Kirkwood
Blvd., approximately 100 feet northwest of Southmont Drive.
The applicant is requesting approval for a Residential Solar Energy System
consisting of 28 solar energy panels (each panel is approximately 78” by 39”)
totaling approximately 594 square feet and located in three locations, 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 10.22 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 March 28, 2019
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map & Responses
11x17 Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members only)
• Presentation
• Plans
• HOA Form
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
Lorrie Fletcher (817) 748-8069
Case No. Attachment A
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Thomas Edds – EDDS Solar
OWNER: Alan Romero
PROPERTY SITUATION: 833 Lake Carillon Lane
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 9, Block 7, Carillon Phase 4C
LAND USE CATEGORY: Mixed Use
CURRENT ZONING: “ECZ” Employment Center Zoning District
HISTORY: November 18, 2008; City Council approved a Zoning Change and
Development Plan for Carillon. (480-564)
September 4, 2012; City Council approved a revision to the Zoning and
Development plan for Carillon. (ZA12-066)
* There is no previous history for solar panel installation within the
residential Carillon Development.
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.
STAFF COMMENTS: Staff review may be found in the Specific Use Permit Summary No. 2
dated March 28, 2019.
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.
d. Noise producing elements; and glare of vehicular and
stationary lights and effect of such lights on established
character of the neighborhood.
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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:
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.
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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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Case No. Attachment C
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SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA19-0012 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 3/28/19
Project Name: Residential Solar Panel System – 833 Lake Carillon Lane
APPLICANT: Thomas Edds OWNER: Alan Romero
5435 N Garland Ave. #140-162 833 Lake Carillon Lane
Garland, TX 75040 Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: 214-679-5458 Phone: 213-400-6809
Email: t14tedds@eddssolar.com Email: allis.cho@gmail.com
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 3/18/19
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 LORRIE
FLETCHER AT (817) 748-8069.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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 the fire code information at the end of this review.
Transportation Review
Stephanie Taylor
Transportation Manager
Phone: (817) 748-8216
E-mail: staylor@ci.southlake.tx.us
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In the Photovoltaic General Notes, Note #1 is missing information. Spell out all of the applicable codes
to which this proposed work will adhere.
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.
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.
Case No. Attachment C
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Case No. Attachment D
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Surrounding Property Owners
Owner Zoning Address Acreage Response
1. FISH, LARRY ECZ 801 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.35 NR
2. CHENNAIAHGARI, SHIRISH ECZ 805 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.34 NR
3. KAKARALA, KARTIKEY ECZ 809 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.32 NR
4. BENJAMIN AND VALERIE
ROUCH REV ECZ 813 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.32 NR
5. GORREPATI, NAVAKANTH ECZ 817 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.32 NR
6. VENIGALLA, LAKSHMI ECZ 821 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.32 NR
7. SINGH, SHILPA ECZ 825 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.32 NR
8. PATEL, RITESH ECZ 829 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.34 NR
9. PLAGENS, JOSEPH ECZ 837 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.37 NR
10. CARILLON HOME OWNERS
ASSOCIATI ECZ 800 E KIRKWOOD BLVD 1.32 NR
11. CHO, ALLIS ECZ 833 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.35 NR
12. PATEL, CHIRAG ECZ 901 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.37 NR
13. PATEL, DAXESH ECZ 905 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.35 NR
14. MARGO INV LLC ECZ 909 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.35 NR
15. PATEL, HIREN ECZ 913 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.35 NR
16. KULSHRESHTHA, ALOK K ECZ 917 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.35 NR
17. BOSEMANI, THANGAMADHAN ECZ 921 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.35 NR
18. SKARIAH, SOJI ECZ 925 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.36 NR
19. SCHWARTZ, RYAN ECZ 908 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.34 NR
20. MUSTAFA, ARSHAD ECZ 820 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.31 NR
21. CIRQUE REVOCABLE TRUST ECZ 832 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.33 NR
22. KALRA, SONAL ECZ 824 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.30 NR
23. TUMATI, VENKATA ECZ 929 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.37 NR
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24. CARILLON HOME OWNERS
ASSOCIATI ECZ 900 E KIRKWOOD BLVD 1.27 NR
25. LEE, EILEEN ECZ 836 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.33 NR
26. ELIZONDO, RODOLFO ECZ 828 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.30 NR
27. WEBB, GEORGE ECZ 900 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.33 NR
28. MUKESH, BICKOL ECZ 905 LA SALLE LN 0.34 NR
29. GILL, SANDEEP ECZ 904 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.34 NR
30. PATEL, PARIND ECZ 909 LA SALLE LN 0.34 NR
31. SINGHANIA, ANH N ECZ 916 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.36 NR
32. RIVAS, JAVIER VELASCO ECZ 920 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.38 NR
33. BERGBOWER, ROBERT ECZ 924 LAKE CARILLON LN 0.38 NR
34. BODIGE, PRADEEP ECZ 901 LA SALLE LN 0.38 NR
35. CARILLON HOME OWNERS
ASSOCIATI ECZ 828 ORLEANS DR 0.60 NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Thirty-five (35)
Responses Received: None (0)