Item 8Case No.
ZA21-0021
S T A F F R E P O R T
April 16, 2021
CASE NO: ZA21-0021
PROJECT: Site Plan for The Clariden School STEAM Addition
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: On behalf of The Clariden School, WRA Architects, Inc. is requesting approval
of a Site Plan for Clariden School STEAM Addition on property described as Lot
7, Block 1, Clariden Ranch Phase III, an addition to the City of Southlake,
Denton County, Texas, and located at 100 Clariden Ranch Rd., Southlake,
Texas. Current Zoning: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District. SPIN
Neighborhood #1.
DETAILS: The applicant is requesting approval of a Site Plan for a one-story,
approximately 9,000 square foot STEAM building addition. The previously
approved Zoning Change and Concept Plan (ZA01-042) and Site Plan (ZA01-
076) for Clariden School showed a two-story, approximately 22,800 square foot
future high school building in the location of the proposed STEAM building. The
building as proposed generally conforms to the previously approved plans.
The Site Data Summary Chart showing the existing buildings as Phase 1, the
proposed building as Phase 2 and the total is below:
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ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a public hearing
2) Consider approval of a Site Plan
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated April 16, 2021
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
Presentation
Plans
Parking Requirements
SPIN Report
2035 Corridor Planning Committee Report
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (817) 748-8067
Richard Schell (817) 748-8602
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: The Clariden School
APPLICANT: WRA Architects, Inc.
PROPERTY SITUATION: 100 Clariden Ranch Rd.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 7, Block 1, Clariden Ranch Phase III
LAND USE CATEGORY: Public/Semi-Public
CURRENT ZONING: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District.
HISTORY: - The property was annexed into the City in 1988.
- A Preliminary Plat for Clariden Ranch was approved by City Council on
1/16/01.
- A Zoning Change and Concept Plan (ZA01-042) from “AG” Agricultural
District to “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District for Clariden School was
approved by City Council on 05/15/01.
- A Final Plat (ZA01-087) for Lot 7, Block 1, Clariden Ranch was
approved by P&Z on 08/23/01.
- A Site Plan (ZA01-076) for Clariden School was approved by City
Council on 09/18/01.
- A Revised Site Plan (ZA02-030) for Clariden School to revise the
perimeter fence requirements was approved by City Council on
04/16/02.
TREE PRESERVATION: No protected trees are proposed to be removed or altered for the
proposed building addition.
UTILITIES: The site is served by an existing 8” water line through the site that
connects to an 8” line in Clariden Ranch Rd. and a 12” line in N. White
Chapel Blvd. The existing sewer connection is to an 8” line in Clariden
Ranch Rd.
CITIZEN INPUT: A SPIN meeting was held on January 26, 2021 and a 2035 Corridor
Planning Committee meeting was held on January 25, 2021. Please see
the meeting reports attached separately.
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated April 16, 2021.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA21-0021 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 04/16/21
Project Name: Site Plan – Clariden School STEAM Addition
APPLICANT: Roberto Ramirez OWNER: Brenna Wadleigh
WRA Architects The Clariden School
12377 Merit Dr. Suite 1800 100 Clariden Ranch Rd.
Dallas, TX Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: (214) 750-0077 Phone: (682) 237-0400
E-mail: rramirez@wraarchitects.com E-mail: bwadleigh@claridenschool.org
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY
ON 04/7/21 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 RICHARD SCHELL AT (817) 748-8602.
1. The Site Plan must comply with the underlying zoning district.
2. Please make the following changes to the Site Plan (Sheet C4.00)
a. Please use a heavier line for the lot boundary than for the setback lines.
b. Show and label the width and type of bufferyards along each boundary in accordance
with Ord. 480, Section 42 and 43). Show the bufferyard with dashed lines and shading
or cross-hatch. Properties within Corridor Overlay Zone see Ord. 480-S § 43.9.c.3. and
Exhibits 43-B and 43-C.
c. Label the location, maximum height, number of stories, use or uses contained therein,
gross floor area on the STEAM building.
d. Show the location, type, and height of all walls, fences, and screening devices along
the property boundaries. Note whether existing or proposed.
e. Please make the following changes to the Site Data Summary Chart:
i. Change the Land Use Designation to Public/Semi-Public.
ii. The Site Coverage is 0.9% for the new building and 5.4% total.
iii. The open space area plus the impervious coverage area must sum to the lot
area and the percentage of open space plus the percentage of impervious
coverage must sum to 100%.
iv. Please revise the parking required numbers to match the numbers in the
Parking Analysis provided separately (97 + 40 = 137).
v. A loading space is not required for the additional building.
f. The vertical articulation on the east and west elevations does not meet the
requirements in Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 43.13.a.4, Residential Adjacency
Overlay façade articulation, but the requirement is exempted by HB 2439 of the 86th
Legislature of the State of Texas.
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Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
E-mail: kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us
Keith Martin
Landscape Administrator
Phone: (817) 748-8229
TREE CONSERVATION COMMENTS:
* No protected trees are proposed to be removed or altered for the proposed building addition.
LANDSCAPE COMMENTS:
1. Within the Interior Landscape Summary Chart on the Site Plan, the “Required” interior
landscape calculations are incorrect. The required interior landscape area is based on 30% of
all the existing and proposed building’s footprint area. The interior landscape calculations
provided on the Landscape Plan are for the proposed building only. It may remain as shown.
* The proposed building addition exceeds 5,000 square feet. New construction greater in size
than 30% of the existing building or greater than 5,000 square feet shall require compliance
with the Landscape Ordinance as it applies to the entire square footage of the existing
buildings and the proposed addition, and too the Bufferyards regulations within the Zoning
Ordinance. The following statement has been provided on the Landscape Plan. “As a
condition of final approval and prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the entire site
interior landscape and bufferyards must be brought into code compliance as required.”
* Indicates informational comment.
# Indicates required items comment.
Public Works/Engineering Review
Sandra Endy, P.E.
Development Engineer
Phone: (817) 748-8033
E-mail: sendy@ci.southlake.tx.us
GENERAL COMMENTS:
1. This review is preliminary. Additional requirements may be necessary with the review of the
civil construction plans.
DRAINAGE COMMENTS:
1. If detention is not being proposed for the increase in runoff, then documentation supporting
and certifying that detention is not necessary will be required prior to approval of construction
plans. Memorandum shall be signed and sealed by a registered PE.
* Discharge of post development runoff must have no adverse impact on downstream properties
and meet the provisions of Ordinance No. 605.
INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS:
* New Requirement: Provide Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) per TXR150000.
The plan must include all required elements in Part III, Section F of the permit. The
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Environmental Coordinator will review the SWPPP. For instructions on how to complete the
review of the SWPPP please refer to the Stormwater Management for Construction Sites in:
https://www.cityofsouthlake.com/2237/Stormwater-Management-for-Construction-S. SWPPP
shall be submitted by second review of the civil construction plans.
* A Developer Agreement may be required for this development and may need to be approved
by the City Council prior to any construction of public infrastructure. Construction plans for
these improvements must be acceptable to Public Works prior to placing the Developer’s
Agreement on the City Council agenda for consideration.
*=Denotes informational comments that will need to be addressed on the first submittal of the Civil
Construction Plans.
Fire Department Review
Kelly Clements
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8233
E-mail: kclements@ci.southlake.tx.us
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The required backflow protection (double check valve) for the sprinkler systems can be located
on the riser if the riser is within 100 feet of the water main, measured linearly along the length
of the pipe. If the riser is further than 100 feet from the main, the double check valve shall be
in a vault. Riser rooms shall be a minimum of 5’X5’ if the double check is located in a vault, or
a minimum of 6’X6’ if it is located on the riser.
The Fire Department Connection for the sprinkler system must be within 100 feet of a fire
hydrant, and within 50 feet of fire department fire lanes on the property. (FDC location not
indicated on the plans) Add FDC locations, wall mount or remote connection to meet the
distance requirements or add a fire hydrant. (Also, the FDC on buildings must be within 50 feet
of fire lane access).
General Informational Comments
* A SPIN meeting was held on January 26, 2021. A 2035 Corridor Planning Committee meeting
was held on January 25, 2021.
* No review of proposed signs is intended with this site plan. A separate building permit is
required prior to construction of any signs.
* All mechanical equipment must be screened of view from right-of-ways and residential
properties in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended.
* All lighting must comply with the Lighting Ordinance No. 693, as amended.
* All development must comply with the Drainage Ordinance No. 605 and the Erosion and
Sediment Control Ordinance No. 946, as amended.
* Development must comply with all requirements in Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 43,
Overlay Zones.
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* The applicant should be aware that prior to issuance of a building permit a Plat must be
processed and filed in the County Plat Records, a fully corrected site plan, landscape plan,
irrigation plan, and building plans, must be submitted for approval and all required fees must
be paid. This may include but not be limited to the following fees: Park Fee, Perimeter Street
Fee, Water & Sewer Impact and Tap Fees, and related Permit Fees.
* In addition to the City of Southlake impact fees, please be aware that through the wholesale
water customer contract with the City of Fort Worth, all new water connections are required to
pay the City of Fort Worth impact fee. The City of Fort Worth impact fee assessment is based
on the final plat recordation date and building permit issuance. The applicant is encouraged to
review the City of Fort Worth's assessment and collection of Impact Fees Guide to determine
the fee amount.
* Denotes Informational Comment
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES
Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response
1. SABO, DERRON & WENDI SF1-A 201 KING RANCH RD 1.00 NR
2. JIANG, STEVE BIN & LU, HONG SF1-A 109 KING RANCH RD 1.01 NR
3. THOMAS, ALTON & DELOIS SF1-A 205 KING RANCH RD 1.00 NR
4. WITEK, MARIUSZ SF1-A 105 KING RANCH RD 1.00 NR
5. FLAMMER, KATHY J & JEFFREY K SF1-A 101 KING RANCH RD 0.90 NR
6. WINNARD, SHAWN D & JENNIFER SF1-A 209 KING RANCH RD 0.99 NR
7. STELLING, GEORGE H & KRISTA SF1-A 309 KING RANCH RD 1.00 NR
8. HAMBRIC, LAURA H & CHRISTOPHER
J SF1-A 305 KING RANCH RD 0.99 NR
9. JACOBUS, JOHN & JENNIFER SF1-A 213 KING RANCH RD 1.00 NR
10. VAN NESS, JOEY & JIM SWAFFORD SF1-A 301 KING RANCH RD 0.97 NR
11. THE CLARIDEN SCHOOL SP2 100 CLARIDEN RANCH RD 21.64 NR
12. WALTHER, CORBETT & MORGAN SF1-A 3905 PITCHFORK LN 1.08 NR
13. DISPENSA, BRADLEY P & TRACEY M SF1-A 3901 PITCHFORK LN 1.15 NR
14. MCSHEA, MICHAEL SF1-A 312 CLARIDEN RANCH RD 1.13 NR
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15. FORDJOUR, KUSI SF1-A 308 CLARIDEN RANCH RD 1.03 NR
16. LEE, MICHAEL A & BEVERLY N SF1-A 304 CLARIDEN RANCH RD 1.07 NR
17. LENTZ, RANDY N SF1-A 300 CLARIDEN RANCH RD 1.06 NR
18. TERRA/MANNA LLC SF1-A 101 CLARIDEN RANCH RD 1.18 NR
19. FARLEY, JOSEPH SF1-A 105 CLARIDEN RANCH RD 1.21 NR
20. GOSSAGE, WILLIAM SF1-A 109 CLARIDEN RANCH RD 1.18 F
21. OBENG, REYNOLDS SF1-A 201 CLARIDEN RANCH RD 1.05 NR
22. BROWN, DAVID C SF1-A 305 CLARIDEN RANCH RD 1.13 NR
23. EVANS, JAY SF1-A 205 CLARIDEN RANCH RD 1.03 NR
24. ERICKSON FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUS SF1-A 301 CLARIDEN RANCH RD 1.05 NR
25. WILSON, DANIEL SF1-A 209 CLARIDEN RANCH RD 1.02 NR
26. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF AG
3601 N WHITE CHAPEL
BLVD 42.68 NR
27. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF AG
3901 N WHITE CHAPEL
BLVD 79.26 NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Twenty-five (25)
Responses received: One (1)
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