Item 6DCase No.
ZA19-0018
S T A F F R E P O R T
May 28, 2019
CASE NO: ZA19-0018
PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for a Residential Solar Energy System
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Elevation Solar, on behalf of the owner Kulkarni Rahul, is requesting approval of a
Specific Use Permit for a Residential Solar Energy System on property described
as Lot 4, Block 1, Continental Park Estates, an addition to the City of Southlake,
Tarrant County, Texas and located at 1208 Scenic Drive, Southlake, Texas.
Current Zoning: “SF-20B” Single Family Residential District. SPIN Neighborhood
#10.
DETAILS: Elevation Solar is requesting approval for a Residential Solar Energy System
consisting of 46 solar energy panels (each panel is approximately 40” by 66”)
totaling approximately 843 square feet generally oriented west and south. The total
system size will produce 14.95 kW . Additional information may be found in the
specific use permit plans.
At the May 9, 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the Commission
approved a motion to move all the solar energy panels to the west roof, eliminating
any solar energy panels on the south roof. The applicant has provided revised
drawings locating all 46 solar panels on the west roof.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Specific Use Permit Request for a Residential S olar Energy
System
ATTACHMENTS: (A)Background Information
(B)Vicinity Map
(C)Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 2 dated May 17, 2019
(D)Surrounding Property Owners Map
(E)Surrounding Property Owners Responses
(F)Resolution No. 19-014, Specific Use Permit for a Residential Solar Energy
System
Full Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members only)
Link to PowerPoint Presentation
Link to Plans
Link to Revised Plans 5-28-19
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817)748-8072
Patty Moos (817)748-8269
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Elevation Solar
OWNER: Kulkarni Rahul
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1208 Scenic Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 4, Block 1, Continental Park Estates
LAND USE CATEGORY: Medium Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District
HISTORY: May 1, 1975, A final plat was filed for Continental Park Estates.(ZA74-
005)
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: This request does not affect traffic on or around the property.
TREE PRESERVATION: The proposed solar panels are to be installed on two roof areas of the
existing home; no trees will be affected by the request.
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.
STAFF COMMENTS: Staff Review may be found in the Specific Use Permit Summary No. 2
dated April 12, 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.
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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 th e 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 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.: ZA19-0018 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 5/17/19
Project Name: Residential Solar Panel System – 1208 Scenic Drive
APPLICANT: Elevation Solar OWNER: Kulkarni Rahul
2168 E. Williams Field Rd. #210 1208 Scenic Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85295 Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: 480-492-4232 ext. 1003 Phone: 646-201-9659
Email: permits@elevationsolar.com Email:
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 5/6/19 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 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 60 5.11 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 establis h 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:
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 app licable submittal
requirements under Section 40 (Development Plans and Site Plans) of the City of
Southlake Zoning Ordinance.
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Surrounding Property Owners
Residential Solar Energy System
SPO # Owner Zoning Address Acreage Response
1. BENBOW, ANNETTE SF20B 1202 SCENIC DR 0.53 NR
2. GREGORY, IZAK SF20B 1201 OAKHURST DR 0.49 NR
3. BRILLIANT LIGHT OAKHURST LLC SF20B 1204 OAKHURST CT 0.59 NR
4. MURAWSKI, DIANE SF20B 1206 OAKHURST CT 0.70 NR
5. PARSONS, DOUGLAS R SF20B 1205 OAKHURST CT 0.69 NR
6. ERMISH, PETER SF20B 1202 OAKWOOD TR 0.46 NR
7. CATES, JAMES T SF20B 1201 OAKWOOD TR 0.44 NR
8. MICKENS INC SF20B 1226 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.39 NR
9. AUSTIN, ROBIN C SF20B 1225 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.42 NR
10. DILL, TROY G SF20B 1202 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.38 NR
11. PRESTON, MICHAEL R SF20B 1201 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.41 NR
12. BARROWS, LESLIE SF20B 1203 OAKHURST DR 0.58 NR
13. FLORY, DAVID SF20B 1204 OAKWOOD TR 0.36 NR
14. GOETTLICH, FRANCIS SF20B 1223 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.47 NR
15. STUEMKE, JAY SF20B 1204 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.45 NR
16. ROBERTS, SCOTT R SF20B 1206 OAKWOOD TR 0.71 NR
17. LEE, DON E SF20B 1203 SCENIC DR 0.93 NR
18. AURZADA, DAVID M SF20B 1204 SCENIC DR 0.49 NR
19. BAILEY, ARTHUR SF20B 1203 OAKHURST CT 0.40 NR
20. BRILLIANT LIGHT-OAKHURST LLC SF20B 1305 OAKHURST DR 0.46 NR
21. PIPPINDOT LLC SF20B 1205 OAKWOOD TR 0.46 NR
22. KNEUPPER, JERRY J SF20B 1221 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.50 F
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23. BROWN, JERRELL D SF20B 1206 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.63 NR
24. ROBERTSON, DANIEL B SF20B 1222 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.48 NR
25. OGLETREE, SHAWNA C SF20B 1308 OAKHURST DR 0.75 NR
26. GLENN W CHAGNOT AND LIZE SF20B 1201 OAKHURST CT 0.55 NR
27. GOTTFRIED, PHILIP P SF20B 1207 OAKWOOD TR 0.47 NR
28. ABELSON, MARK D SF20B 1310 OAKHURST DR 0.66 NR
29. GIST, GREG LEE SF20B 1319 OAKHURST DR 0.73 NR
30. WIERMAN, TROY SF20B 1219 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.46 NR
31. MOEHNKE, MATTHEW P SF20B 1206 SCENIC DR 0.48 NR
32. STOTTS, MICHAEL N SF20B 1312 OAKHURST DR 0.66 NR
33. PACK, DANNY R SF20B 1220 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.43 NR
34. LAU, DENNIS W SF20B 1208 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.58 NR
35. EVANS, WILLIAM W SF20B 1314 OAKHURST DR 0.68 NR
36. BERRY, JOHN L SF20B 1209 OAKWOOD TR 0.46 NR
37. Current Owner SF20B 1205 SCENIC DR 0.77 NR
38. JBP LEASING LLC SF20B 1217 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.61 NR
39. RAJAN, THOMAS SF20B 1218 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.44 NR
40. HONG, MI H SF20B 1207 SCENIC DR 0.74 NR
41. KULKARNI, RAHUL SF20B 1208 SCENIC DR 0.50 NR
42. CARPENTER, DAVID SF20B 1211 OAKWOOD TR 0.47 NR
43. HEADLEY, CHESTER J SF20B 1210 OAKWOOD TR 0.51 F
44. ASHBY, CHARLES SF1-A 1207 RIDGEWOOD CIR 5.16 NR
45. CHIANG, DAVID S SF20B 1208 TIMBER CT 2.37 NR
46. GREEN, CURTIS J SF1-A 1211 RIDGEWOOD CIR 4.46 NR
47. BAKER, JOY KATHLEEN SF20B 1213 OAKWOOD TR 0.52 NR
48. MICHEL, ANDREW J SF20B 1212 OAKWOOD TR 0.46 NR
49. DOAN, M JULIE SF20B 1206 TIMBER CT 1.01 NR
50. RISINGER, DAVID J SF20B 1210 SCENIC DR 0.50 NR
51. KELLNER, GARY SF1-A 1215 OAKWOOD TR 4.74 NR
52. BENDER, SALLY ANN SF1-A 1203 TIMBER CT 2.47 NR
53. LEMIEUX, CHARLOTTE SF1-A 1214 OAKWOOD TR 2.87 NR
54. STURGIS, CLAY SF20B 1212 SCENIC DR 0.55 NR
55. CANTU, RODRIGO SF1-A 1205 TIMBER CT 3.12 NR
56. NOLEN, PATRICK F SF1-A 1207 TIMBER CT 3.16 NR
57. SPARKLE & SHINE LIVING TRUST SF1-A 1209 TIMBER CT 1.85 F
58. RAPPOPORT, ADAM SF1-A 1211 TIMBER CT 2.17 NR
59. EKSTROM, DELTON E SF1-A 1213 TIMBER CT 1.27 NR
60. THOMAS, RAJAN SF20B 1203 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.65 NR
61. THOMAS, RAJAN SF1-A 1203 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.04 NR
62. PRYOR, NINA SF20B 1203 OAKWOOD TR 0.44 NR
63. MICKENS INC SF20B 1224 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.44 NR
64. PRYOR, NINA SF20B 1203 OAKWOOD TR 0.02 NR
65. DALTON, JOEL C SF1-A 1215 RIDGEWOOD CIR 4.71 NR
66. DALTON, JOEL C SF1-A 1215 RIDGEWOOD CIR 0.20 NR
67. SMITH, LARRY G SF20B 1201 SCENIC DR 0.72 NR
68. ASPRION, RENE A SF20B 1304 OAKHURST DR 0.89 NR
69. SMITH, LARRY G SF20B 1201 SCENIC DR 0.17 NR
70. MYERS, DWAYNE SF20B 1316 OAKHURST DR 0.89 NR
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71. PENEDO, ALFONSO SF20B 1318 OAKHURST DR 1.06 NR
72. MYERS, DWAYNE SF20B 1316 OAKHURST DR 0.02 NR
73. IHEKOROMADU, NNENNA R SF20B
1197 W CONTINENTAL
BLVD 1.10 NR
74. DARRAH, JOHN E SF1-A 1205 RIDGEWOOD CIR 4.53 NR
75. CARROLL, ISD CS 1705 W CONTINENTAL
BLVD 25.29 NR
76. Supt of Carroll ISD NR
77. Supt of Grapevine Colleyville ISD NR
78. Supt of Northwest ISD NR
79. Superintendent of Keller ISD NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Seventy-two (72)
Responses Received: In Favor: 3 Opposed: 0 Undecided: 0 No Response: 69
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Surrounding Property Owners Responses
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-043
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 855
HARBOR COURT, BEING DESCRIBED AS LOT 4, BLOCK 1,
CONTINENTAL PARK ESTATES, 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
“SB-20B” Single Family Residential 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
855 Harbor Court being described as Lot 2, Block 1, Huse Homeplace, 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 _________, 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