Item 5A - PresentationSpecific Use Permit for a Residential Ground
Solar Energy System-245 E. Bob Jones Road
ZA20-0010
ZA20-001019-0019
APPLICANT/
OWNER:Todd Hamar
REQUEST: Approval of a Specific Use Permit for a
Residential Ground Solar Energy System
LOCATION: 245 E. Bob Jones Road
Future Land Use
Current Zoning
Aerial View
Proposed Site Plan
North
View north to rear roof
and solar panels
Solar Panel Areas
North
40 ground solar panels
Panels: 78.23” x 39.33”
Area: 854.66 sq. ft.
15,000 kWSolar panel structure area: 65’ x 14’-5”Landscaped Berm
House under
construction
Proposed Ground Solar Panel Details
North
View north to rear roof
and solar panels
Solar Panel Areas
40 ground solar panels
Panels: 78.23” x 39.33”
Area: 854.66 sq. ft.
15,000 kW
North
12 ft. off west property line
Solar panel structure area: 65’ x 13’-4”
Landscaped Berm
Inverters and disconnect wall hidden by landscape
+280 ft.
Solar Panel Ground Frame Details
Ground Frame Structure
Solar Panel Layout: 2 structures
Site Photographs
View east to rear of house
View south to property from E. Bob Jones Road View southeast to rear yard
View north to rear house and berm
Solar panel array located behind berm
Solar panel array located behind berm Solar panel array located behind berm
Planning and Zoning Commission
March 5,2020;Approved (6-0)subject to the Staff Report dated
February 29,2020,the Specific Use Permit Review Summary No.2
dated February 28,2020,and Resolution No.20-007.
City Council
March 17, 2020; On the Consent Agenda, City Council approved (5-0) the
tabling of the item to a future meeting.
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.