Item 6D - Narrative LetterFounded on Quality
Built on Trust
June 9, 2021
Dennis Killough, AICP
Deputy Director - Planning and Development Services
City of Southlake, Texas
1400 Main Street, Suite 310
Southlake, Texas 76092
Re: ZA21-0017
Generators @ Central Market
Shops of Southlake
Southlake, Texas
Dear Dennis,
I:mLANDEV
E n g i n e e r s
A Binkley & Barfield Company
Via: E-Mail
We have received our first set of comments from City staff regarding our Site Plan Application —
ZA21-0017. As you are aware we have met with both the Corridor Planning Committee (March 30,
2021) and attended a SPIN Meeting (May 25, 2021).
The purpose of this letter is to provide further narrative as to the purpose and use of the proposed
generators. The purpose of the generators is to provide a back-up emergency power service for the
Central Market store only. The generators will not sell power back to the grid.
HEB's corporate policy is to provide uninterrupted and continuous power to the Central Market
guests. The recent cold weather event that occurred earlier this year shut down operations of the
Central Market unit in Southlake. The installation of the proposed generators at the Shops of
Southlake will allow for continuous service to the neighborhood if similar events occur.
In addition to power outage from extreme events, the generators may also go on-line during times of
high demand (rolling brown outs or black outs). Since weather events are unpredictable, it is difficult
to predict when and how long the generators will run.
Landev Engineers, Inc. I TxEng F-4387 11801 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 101, Richardson, Texas 75080 1972.385.2272 1 LandevEngineers.com
Dennis Killough
June 9, 2021
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Please review this information and respond if additional information is needed. I have attached the
staff comments dated 03.16.2021. We look forward to meeting with both Planning & Zoning
Commission and City Council.
Sincerely,
Landev Engineers, Inc.
A Binkley & Barfield Company
Lawrence A. Cates, P.E., R.L.P.S.
Sr. Vice President of Business Development
Icates@landevengineers.com
Applicant — ZA21-0017
Landev Engineers, Inc. I TxEng F-4387 11801 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 101, Richardson, Texas 75080 1972.385.2272 1 LandevEngineers.com
Case No.: ZA21-0017
SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
Review No.: One
Project Name: Site Plan — Central Market Generators
APPLICANT: Lawrence A. Cates, P.E.
Landev Engineers, Inc.
1801 Gateway Blvd. Ste. 101
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (972) 385-2272
E-mail: Icates@landevengineers.com
Date of Review: 03/16/21
OWNER: David Palmer
Carroll/1709, Ltd.
3102 Maple Ave., Ste. 350
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 384-4141
E-mail: dpalmer@weitzmangroup.com
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON
03/01/21 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.
Planning Review
The Site Plan must conform to the underlying "S-P-2" zoning district.
Please provide a narrative description of the proposed purpose and use of the generators, including
the plan for selling power back to the grid, the hours of the day and the days of the week the
generators will run, etc. A Zoning Change and Site Plan to add "Utility buildings and structures" in the
"CS" Community Service District as a permitted use may be required to allow the generator use.
An invoice for the application fee will be generated once the correct case type has been determined
(Zoning Change and Site Plan or Site Plan).
4. Place the City case number "ZA21-0017" in the lower right corner of all plans and exhibits for ease of
reference.
Staff strongly recommends contacting Jerod Potts in the Planning and Development Services
Department to schedule a SPIN meeting. Jerod can be contacted by phone at (817) 748-8195 or by
e-mail at 0potts(aD-ci.south lake.tx.us. For more information about SPIN and the SPIN process please
go to SouthlakeSPIN.org.
Staff strongly recommends that this item be presented to the 2035 Corridor Planning Committee prior
to moving forward to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. The next available
meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on March 30, 2021 in the Council Chambers in Town Hall.
Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
E-mail: kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us
Keith Martin
Landscape Administrator
Phone: (817) 748-8229
No comments.
Case No.
ZA21-0017 Page 1
Public Works/Engineering Review
Sandy Endy, P.E.
Development Engineer
Phone: (817) 748-8033
E-mail: sendy@ci.southlake.tx.us
No comments.
Fire Department Review
Kelly Clements
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8233
E-mail: kclementsC)_ci.southlake.tx.us
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Emergency and Standby Power Systems must comply with Section 1203 of the 2018
International Fire Code and NFPA 70, 110 and 111.
Case No.
ZA21-0017 Page 2
General Informational Comments
Staff strongly recommends contacting Jerod Potts in the Planning and Development Services
Department to schedule a SPIN meeting. Jerod can be contacted by phone at (817) 748-8195 or by
e-mail at jpottsa-ci.south lake.tx.us. For more information about SPIN and the SPIN process please
go to SouthlakeSPIN.org.
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.
Denotes Informational Comment
Case No.
ZA21-0017 Page 3