Item 6Case No.
ZA19-0023
S T A F F R E P O R T
May 3, 2019
CASE NO: ZA19-0023
PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for a Residential Solar Energy System
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Blynn and Patricia Mock are requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a
Residential Solar Energy System on property described as Tract 1F, Frances
Throop Survey, Abstract 1511, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County,
Texas and located at 1930 N. Kimball Avenue, Southlake, Texas on approximately
1.65 acres. Current Zoning: “AG” Agricultural District. SPIN Neighborhood #4.
DETAILS: Blynn and Patricia Mock are requesting approval for a Residential Solar Energy
System consisting of 24 solar energy panels (each panel is approximately 66.34”
by 39.37”) totaling approximately 435.3 square feet generally oriented west. The
total system size will produce 7.8 kW . 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 Ene rgy
System
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Specific Use Permit Staff Review No. 2 dated May 3, 2019
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Responses
(F) Resolution No. 19-018, 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: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
Patty Moos (817) 748-8269
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Blynn and Patricia Mock
OWNER: Blynn and Patricia Mock
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1930 N. Kimball Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract 1F, Frances T hroop Survey, Abstract 1511
LAND USE CATEGORY: Medium Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “AG” Agricultural District
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: This request does not affect traffic on or around the property.
TREE PRESERVATION: The proposed solar panels are to be installed on several roof areas of
the existing home; no trees will be affected by the request.
CITIZEN INPUT: A SPIN meeting was not held for this request.
STAFF COMMENTS: The staff review may be found in the Specific Use Permit Summary
No. 2 dated May 3, 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.
Note: The roof 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:
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.
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f. Street size and adequacy of pavement width for traffic an d
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.
Roof Mounted Systems:
a. Height: No system shall be installed greater than six (6) inches between the
panel and roof.
ALL ZONES
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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.: ZA19-0023 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 5/3/19
Project Name: Residential Solar Panel System – 1930 N. Kimball Avenue
APPLICANT: Blynn Lee and Patricia B. Hyman
Mock
Owner: Blynn Lee and Patricia B. Hyman Mock
1930 N. Kimball Ave. 1930 N. Kimball Ave.
Southlake, TX Southlake, TX
Phone: 817-724-4488 Phone: 817-724-4488
Email: blynnmock@verizon.net Email: blynnmock@verizon.net
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 4/22/19 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 Patty Moos AT (817) 748-8269.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Planning Review
Patty Moos
Planner
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 spe cific 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.
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
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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 be tween 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 sub mittal
requirements under Section 40 (Development Plans and Site Plans) of the City of
Southlake Zoning Ordinance.
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Surrounding Property Owners
Mock Residential Solar Energy System
SPO # Owner Zoning Address Acreage Response
1. WALKER, THOMAS W AG 2050 N KIMBALL AVE 0.70 F
2. FLETCHER, CLIFTON AG 2046 N KIMBALL AVE 0.48 NR
3. WILKINSON, CHRIS AG 2054 N KIMBALL AVE 1.22 NR
4. WILKINSON, CHRIS AG 2054 N KIMBALL AVE 1.77 NR
5. WILKINSON, CHRIS AG 2054 N KIMBALL AVE 1.30 NR
6. MOCK, BLYNN L AG 1930 N KIMBALL AVE 1.12 NR
7. EDWARDS, DOUGLAS DAVID AG 1920 N KIMBALL AVE 0.58 NR
8. STRAIT, LESTER JAMES SF1-A 1900 N KIMBALL AVE 1.51 NR
9. Superintendent of Carroll ISD 2400 N Carroll Ave NR
10. Supt of Grapevine Colleyville
ISD 3051 Ira E Woods NR
11. Supt of Northwest ISD PO Box 77070 NR
12. Superintendent of Keller ISD 350 Keller Pkwy NR
13. City of Grapevine P.O. Box 95104 NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Eleven (11)
Responses Received: In Favor: 1 Opposed: 0 Undecided: 0 No Response: 10
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Surrounding Property Owners Responses
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RESOLUTION NO. 19-018
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 1930 N.
KIMBALL AVENUE, BEING DESCRIBED AS TRACT 1F, FRANCES
TROOP SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1511, 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
“AG” Agricultural 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
1930 N. Kimball Avenue being described as Tract 1F, Frances Troop Survey, Abstract 1511, 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 provis ions
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 _________, 201 9.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By: _________________________________
Laura Hill, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Amy Shelley
City Secretary
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EXHIBIT ‘A”
Plans and Support Information
Reserved for exhibits