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Item 6A - PresentationSpecific Use Permit for a Residential Solar Energy System-1111 Fontaine Drive ZA20-0044 ZA20-004419-0019 APPLICANT:Infinity Solar OWNER:Chad Killeen REQUEST: Approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Residential Solar Energy System LOCATION: 1111 Fontaine Drive Future Land Use Current Zoning Aerial View View North to Property View West to Site Proposed solar panels on patio structure Proposed Site Plan with Patio Structure Proposed solar panels North 23 solar panels Panels: 38.9” x 65.8” Area: 408.8 sq. ft. 7.7 kW Patio Structure Detail 9’ -6” 10 ’ -6”408.8 sq. ft. solar panels Tempered glass perimeter +654 sf patio structure Site Photographs View west to property View northwest to property from Fontaine DriveView north to rear yard and house Proposed Patio Structure View southeast from Fontaine Drive A D C A B B D C Previously Approved Residential Solar Array on Pergola (ZA18-0040) View north to rear of property 3165 Florence Road View east to rear of property to structure Planning and Zoning Commission Approved (6-0)subject to the Staff Report dated September 17,2020 and further subject to the Specific Use Permit Review Summary No.2 dated September 17,2020. Commissioner Dyche recused himself from the case. 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.