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RESOLUTION NO. 94-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDOOR BASEBALL
FACILITY AND OUTDOOR FIELDS FOR INSTRUCTION AND
ENTERTAINMENT USES ON PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
LOTS 4 AND 5 OF GREENLEE BUSINESS PARK, PHASE I,
AND LOT 6, GREENLEE BUSINESS PARK, PHASE II, AND
APPROXIMATELY 1.72 ACRES OUT OF THE JOHN A.
FREEMAN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 529, BEING A PORTION
OF TRACT 6; AS DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED CONCEPT
PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN
AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a Specific Use Permit for instruction and entertainment uses has been requested
by a person or corporation having a proprietary interest in the property zoned as "I-1" Light Industrial
District; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Section 45.1 (11) 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, THAT:
SECTION 1
A Specific Use Permit is hereby granted for the development of an indoor baseball facility
and outdoor fields for instruction and entertainment uses on the property legally described as Lots
4 and 5 of Greenlee Business Park, Phase I, and Lot 6, Greenlee Business Park, Phase H, and
approximately 1.72 acres out of the John A. Freeman Survey, Abstract No. 529, being a portion of
Tract 6; as depicted on the approved Concept Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit
A", subject to the provisions contained in the comprehensive zoning ordinance and the restrictions
set forth herein. The following specific requirements and special conditions shall be applicable to
the granting of this Specific Use Permit:
1. Subject to the third Plan Review Summary dated September
16, 1994, with conditions as noted in the minutes
2 attached to this resolution dated September 20, 1994
item #8-C.
Resolution No. 94-39
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This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS T DAY OF , 1994.
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Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
September 20, 1994
page four
Agenda Item #8-C. Resolution No. 94-39 (ZA 94-891. Specific Use Permit
Resolution No. 94-39, (ZA 94-89), Specific Use Permit for the development of an indoor
baseball facility and outdoor 'fields for instruction and entertainment per Ordinance No. 480,
Section 45. 1, #11 on Lots 4 and 5 of Greenlee Business Park, Phase I, and Lot 6, Greenlee
Business Park, Phase H, and approximately 1.72 acres out of the J.A. Freeman Survey, Abstract
No. 529, being a portion of Tract 6. A variance to the Masonry Ordinance and Bufferyard
requirements will be discussed with this Specific Use Permit request. Current zoning is "I-1"
Light Industrial District. Owners: E.L.F.M. Inc, Chris Lamon and the Keller Bank.
Applicants: Texas Baseball Center, David L. Thorne and Robert Walton, Agents.
The Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy, noted the variances being requested with this
applicant. The applicant requests that the landscape material required on the south border be
placed along the South Kimball Avenue frontage and in the northwest comer. They also request
the placement of a 6' wood fence along the northwest area designated as the F-2 bufferyard.
Contrary to Note #3 on the concept plan, the applicant indicates verbally their intention to meet
the F-2 plating requirements with credits being given for the existing trees within the 25'
bufferyard shown.
According to Ms. Gandy, nine (9) notices were sent to property owners within the 200'
notification area, and six written responses have been received: James F. Lunsford, in favor;
E-Systems, Inc. Pool Trust, in favor; Arlon Washburn, in favor; Johnny and Edna Beech, in
favor; Malacha Lemons, opposed; Southlake Joint Venture, Billie Farrar, opposed.
Twenty-two responses were received from property owners outside the 200' notification area as
follows; Linda Parker, opposed; Dennis Minder, opposed; Philip Moore, opposed; John Taylor,
opposed; Phillip and Jeri Norman, opposed; Johnny and Susan Campbell, opposed; Jerry
Adcock, opposed; George and Corrine Tuttle, opposed; Nolan and Lynette Clemens, opposed,
Michael and Laura Heath, opposed, Dave and Pat Morgan, opposed.
One written response was received from outside the 200' notification area with the following
three signatures: Larry and Mary Forbus, opposed, C.S. and Marilyn Johnson, opposed, Darrell
and Donna Fagile, opposed.
A letter was received from property owners outside the 200' notification area with the following
eight signatures: Donna Slechta, opposed; V.C. Locke, opposed, Thomas Tierney, opposed;
Larry and Diane Faughn, opposed; Donna Halley, opposed; Robert Williams, opposed; Stacie
Hamilton, opposed and Susan Logan, opposed. Three signed petitions were received at the
August 18, 1994 P & Z meeting. Petition #1, eight signatures, opposed; Petition #2, eighteen
signatures, opposed; and Petition #3, eight signatures, opposed.
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Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
September 20, 1994
page five
Agenda Item #8-C. Continued
Kirk Williams, Attorney for the applicant, 5400 Renaissance Tower, Dallas. Mr. Williams
stated the property in question is zoned "I-1 " Light Industrial District and shows to be industrial
on the comprehensive land use plan. They withdrew their request for variance to the masonry
ordinance. There is no 3/4 vote requirement now and it has been approved by the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Mr. Williams noted the original plan as compared to the revised plan
being represented tonight. He explained they dropped the plan down several hundred feet with
MEMO owning the property on the western edge. His clients are currently the owners on the
northern 2/3 of the property. He presented a listing of conditions to be approved with the SUP,
which are attached to the minutes of this meeting.
Mr. Williams counted 219 trees but will enhance the landscaping on the northwest corner of the
property with more trees. They will add pine trees for more dense landscaping. There are
people from the baseball association present who have stayed with them on this baseball facility.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Billie Farrar, 600 Park Row, Arlington. Ms. Farrar stated this is the wrong location. She does
not oppose the concept, only the location, since the City rezoned 160 acres a short time ago to
Single -Family Residential. She asked, does the Council chose to live near this, with the lights,
traffic, noise still being a problem. According to Ms. Farrar, now they need the City Council
to vote to uphold the community. This is not a commercial park.
Gene Schrickel, Civil Engineer, Landscape Architect and Planner, with Schrickel and Rollins,
was present to speak in behalf of Billie Farrar. Mr. Schrickel described the homes and type
homes in Southlake, adding, if a twelve -acre ballfield center is approved with lights, this will
not relieve stress on anyone. He doesn't feel the landscape plan will solve the distraction in the
area. Only earth, hills, thick walls will service the problem. A baseball area is not the place
to put residential. The lights at Bicentennial park are 50' tall and the ones being proposed are
twice that high.
Lee Foster, 1713 Rainbow, Southlake. Mr. Foster stated we have been through this before.
He commended Kirk Williams, but would like to see the plan approved, adding, he feels the
applicant has complied with what the City Council asked them to do.
Peter Sporrer, 1214 Woodsey Court, Southlake. Mr. Sporrer (SPIN #7) stated, at first he
thought this project would be wild with noise. He stated he feels it is an excellent plan for
industrial property, and that he is "taken back" by the beauty of the plan.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
September 20, 1994
page six
Agenda Item #8-C. Continued
Kenneth Young, 2931 Willow Creek, Grapevine. Mr. Young stated he is on the board of
directors of the baseball association. They are planning 20% growth this year in the association
and they do not have the space. He stated he cannot imagine anyone opposing this use at this
location.
Johnny Campbell, 218 Westwood, Southlake. Mr. Campbell stated thirty (30) people in
Woodland Heights area are opposing this use because of noise and lights. Once approved, the
City Council cannot go back on their action. He requested this request be denied.
Kirk Williams stated he has respect for Schrickel Rollins. He was surprised that Mr. Schrickel
didn't discuss residential next to residential. The lights will be taller, as the City Council asked
for taller lights.
Mr. Schrickel stated he made a plan in Southlake several years ago, and at that time, there were
no parks. That is why his plan was for a park in that area.
Bill London, stated he was present at the request of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lemons on East
to Continental Blvd. He has been involved for sometime as a coach and other involvement. He
stated "select baseball" is a wonderful thing, but is loud, density, and lots of traffic. This park
will be fenced off; it is not a public park. Mr. London stated Mrs. Lemons is very upset that
the city rezoned her property to residential and then is considering approving this use next to
her.
Rob Walton, Dallas, who stated he is a part of the project. He wants to give everyone an idea
of what the project is. He gave an outline of himself as a pro -baseball player. He feels kids
will benefit from his experience. He feels young people do not get taught the proper way to
play ball and protect themselves. Walton noted the lights are 100 yards from any residential
property.
Fran Childs, Fort Worth, Texas. Ms. Childs stated she appreciates the patience of the City
Council, adding, she cannot understand people opposing having a baseball family vs industrial
in their area. She stated she is a friend of Billie Farrier, but feels this will be an asset to
Southlake.
Councilmember Stephen Apple stated, at the last meeting, a
discussion was held regarding lighting, and that there would not be
lighting in December or January. He proposed no lights during
the first half of February as well.
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I September 20, 1994
I page seven
Agenda Item #8-C. Continued
Greg Last, Director of Community Development, commented the
landscape plan does not meet the bufferyard requirements.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Motion was made to approve Resolution No. 94-39, ZA 94-89, Specific Use Permit, subject to
the third Plan Review Summary dated September 16, 1994 with the following: no public
address system will be installed; no bleachers or stadium seating will be allowed; no sale or
consumption of alcoholic beverages; age limit of nineteen (19) years or younger for the players;
no camping. Field lighting will be as follows: following the lighting plan dated July 7, 1994;
lights with directional hoods, focusing the lights on the field. No endings will begin after 10:00
p.m.; light to be terminated immediately following that; no lighting during December and
January, and no lights Monday through Thursday during the months of September, October,
November, and February. During the month of February, the lights will be terminated at 9:00
p.m. Phasing will be, Phase I, southwestern field indoor facility with 60 parking places, Phase
H, southeastern field with an additional 40 parking spaces, and Phase III, remaining fields with
an additional 20 parking spaces. In addition, there will be masonry on the north and east side
and there will be in addition to the bufferyard requirement. There will be a minimum of 4"
caliber canopy trees, equal to or less than 30' spacing along the north side and per landscape
plan, down the west side.
Motion: Apple
Second: Richarme
Ayes: Apple, Richarme, Farrier, Wambsganss
Nays: Evans, Franks, Fickes
Approved: 4-3 vote
Council adjourned for recess at 8:44 p.m.
Council returned to opens session at 9:10 p.m.
Agenda Item #8-B. Ordinance No. 484-144. 1st reading (ZA 94-88)
Ordinance No. 480-144, 1st reading (ZA 94-88), Rezoning and Development Plan for Coventry,
being a 103.76 acre tract of land in the T.M. Hood Survey, Abstract No. 706, being tracts 1,
1C, 1A, 113, 3A, 3C, 11B, and Lots 1 & 2, Bradley Addition. Current zoning is "AG"
Agricultural, with a requested zoning of "R -P -U -D" Residential Planned Unit Development.
Owners: Helen Taylor and Harry J. Bradley. Applicant: PIMA Properties, Inc. SPIN
Neighborhood #11.
According to Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, thirty-five notices were sent to property
wners within the 200' notification area and the following responses have been received.