Item 6D PresentationSpecific Use Permit for a Residential Solar
Energy System-1208 Scenic Drive
ZA19-0018
ZA19-002319-0019
APPLICANT:Elevation Solar
OWNER:Kulkarni Rahul
REQUEST: Approval of a Specific Use Permit for a
residential solar energy system
LOCATION: 1208 Scenic Drive
Future Land Use
Current Zoning
Aerial View
Plot Plan (P&Z 5-9-19)
46 solar panels
Panels: 40” x 66”
Area: 843 sq. ft.
14.95 kW
Solar Panel Layout (P&Z 5-9-19)
North
Solar Panel Site (P&Z 5-9-19)
Attachment Detail
4”
Site Photographs (P&Z 5-9-19)
View northwest to property
Approximate location of
solar panels on the south roof
Solar panels on the west and south roof
Revised Plot Plan (CC 6-4-19)
46 solar panels
Panels: 40” x 66”
Area: 843 sq. ft.
14.95 kW
North
Revised Solar Panel Layout (CC 6-4-19)
North
Planning and Zoning Commission
May 23,2019;Approved (6-0)subject to the Staff Report dated May
17,2019 and the Specific Use Permit Review Summary No.2 dated
May 17,2019 with the exception that 100%of the solar panels are
located on the west side of the roof.
Questions?
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:
Front Yard: No system shall be located forward of the principal building on the lot.
Side and Rear: No system shall be located less than ten (10) feet from any side or rear property line.
Roof Mounted Systems:
Height: No system shall be installed greater than six (6) inches between the panel and roof.
ALL ZONES
No solar energy system shall be constructed upon a lot until a building permit has been issued or principal use
has actually been commenced.
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.