Item 6 - Westin SUP
Case No.
ZA21-0103
S T A F F R E P O R T
April 1, 2022
CASE NO: ZA21-0103
PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces at the
Westin Southlake EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Richard Williams of OWT Architects, is requesting approval of a Specific Use
Permit for electric vehicle charging spaces at the Westin Southlake on property
described as Lot 1, Block 4, Gateway Church-114 Campus, City of Southlake,
Tarrant County, Texas and located at 1200 E. SH 114, Southlake, Texas on
approximately 6.82 acres. Current Zoning: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District. SPIN
Neighborhood #4.
DETAILS: OWT Architects is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for electric vehicle
(EV) charging spaces consisting of 6 dual EV charging stations installed at 12
dedicated parking spaces. Two of the parking spaces will be handicapped
accessible spaces. The EV charging spaces will be located at the southeast end of
the existing parking lot located at Grace Lane and the west bound frontage road of
E. SH 114. The EV stations will be located on the existing sidewalk with a 36-inch
clearance on the sidewalk for accessibility behind the EV stations. The charging
station will be utilized as electric vehicle charging spaces for the guests’ electric
vehicles.
ACTION: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Specific Use Permit Request for Electric Vehicle Charging
Spaces
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Specific Use Permit Staff Review Summary #2, dated April 1, 2022
(D) Surrounding Property Owners
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Responses
(F) Resolution No. 22-002
Full Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members only)
PowerPoint Presentation
Narrative
Plans
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
Patty Moos (817) 748-8269
Department of Planning & Development Services
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Richard Williams, OWT Architects
OWNER: Southlake Fee Owner, LLC
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1200 E. SH 114, Southlake
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 4, Gateway Church-114 Campus, Southlake
LAND USE CATEGORY: Mixed Use
CURRENT ZONING: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: This request does not affect traffic on or around the property.
SOUTHLAKE 2030: This initiative aligns with Southlake’s 2030 Mobility Master Plan
recommends adding non-residential charging stations as a use in Tier 1.
The Sustainability Master Plan Energy Resources recommends policies
that encourage private investment in alternative energy technologies within
the City in Tier 2.
HISTORY: On June 17, 1997 the City Council approved a Zoning Change and
Concept Plan for “NR-PUD” Non-Residential Planned Unit Development
District (ZA96-132) (Ordinance No. 480-222).
On August 21, 2007 the City Council approved a Preliminary Plat for the
Gateway Church campus. (ZA05-113)
On August 21, 2007 the City Council approved a Zoning Change and
Concept Plan for the Gateway Church campus from “NR-PUD” Non-
Residential Planned Unit Development District to “NR-PUD” Non-
Residential Planned Unit Development District with religious institutions
as the primary use under Planning Case ZA05-112 (Ordinance No. 480-
222a).
On May 8, 2008 the Planning & Zoning Commission approved a Final
Plat (ZA08-029).
On April 1, 2014, the City Council approved a Zoning Change and Concept
Plan for the Westin Hotel from “NR-PUD” Non-Residential Planned Unit
Development District to “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District with “HC” Hotel
District Uses.(ZA14-006) (Ordinance No. 480-660).
On May 3, 2016, the City Council approved a Zoning Change and Site Plan
for the Westin Hotel amending the previously approved S-P-1 Detailed Site
Plan. (ZA16-022) (Ordinance No. 480-714).
On August 18, 2020; City Council approved a master sign plan for the
Westin Hotel subject to the Staff Report dated August 11, 2020; approving
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the MSP as presented. (MSP20-0005)
CITIZEN INPUT: No meetings were held for this request.
STAFF COMMENTS: The Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 2 dated April 1, 2022
Note: A specific use permit shall automatically expire if a building permit is
not issued and construction begun within six (6) months of the granting of
the specific use permit or if the use shall cease for a period of six (6)
months.
45.20 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SPACES
1) Electric vehicle charging equipment may only be installed when accessory to the primary
permitted use.
2) No more than 10% of the total number of required parking spaces may be designated as electric
vehicle charging spaces.
3) Each charging space shall be posted with signage indicating the space is only for electric vehicle
charging purposes. Days and hours of operations shall be included if time limits or tow away
provisions are to be enforced by the owner. Information identifying voltage and amperage levels
or safety information must be posted.
4) Design should be appropriate to the location and use. Facilities should be able to be readily
identified by electric vehicle drivers but blend into the surrounding landscape/architecture for
compatibility with the character and use of the site.
5) Equipment shall be located so as not to impede pedestrian travel, create trip hazards on
sidewalks, or interfere with accessibility requirements.
6) Regulations for the electric vehicle charging equipment and spaces shall be established in the
specific use permit. These regulations may include but are not limited to location; size of
equipment; signage, including directional signage (if any); and lighting (if any).
45.5 FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED - In granting or denying an application for a specific use permit, the
City Council shall take into consideration the following factors:
a. Safety of the motoring public and of pedestrians using the facility and the area immediately surrounding
the site.
b. Safety from fire hazard, and measures for fire control.
c. Protection of adjacent property from flood or water damage.
d. Noise producing elements; and glare of vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on
established character of the neighborhood.
e. Location, lighting and type of signs; and relation of signs to traffic control and adverse effect on
adjacent properties.
f. Street size and adequacy of pavement width for traffic and reasonably expected to be generated by the
proposed use around the site and in the immediate neighborhood.
g. Adequacy of parking, as determined by requirements of this chapter for off-street parking facilities for
similar uses; location of ingress and egress points for parking and off-street loading spaces; and
protection of the public health by all-weather surfacing on all parking areas to control dust.
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h. Such other measures as will secure and protect the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.
i.City Council may grant variances to specific regulations associated with a specific use set forth in
Sections 45. To receive a variance, the applicant must demonstrate one of the following (As amended by
Ordinance No. 480-MMMM):
(a) A variance will reduce the impact of the project on surrounding residential properties; or
(b) Compliance with this ordinance would impair the architectural design or creativity of the project; or
(c) A variance is necessary to assure compatibility with surrounding developed properties; or
(d) The proposed construction is an addition to an existing project that does not meet the
requirements of this ordinance.
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SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA21-0103 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 4/1/2022
Project Name: Specific Use Permit – Electrical Vehicle Charging Spaces at the Westin-
Southlake
APPLICANT: OWT Architects OWNER: Southlake Fee Owner, LLC
Richard Williams 21500 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 700
509 Pecan St., Suite 100 Aventura, FL 33180
Ft. Worth, TX 76102 Contact:
Phone: 817-993-9844
Email: rwilliams@owtarchitects.com
Phone: 305-560-5289
Email:
City staff has reviewed the above referenced project received by the city on 3/21/22 and we offer the following stipulations.
These stipulations are hereby made conditions of Specific Use Permit approval unless specifically amended by the City Council.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the appropriate staff member.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Planning Review
Patty Moos
Planner I
Phone: (817) 748-8269
Email: pmoos@ci.southlake.tx.us
The applicant has met the requirements for the specific use permit.
Fire Review
Kelly Clements
Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8233
Email: kclements@ci.southlake.tx.us
GENERAL COMMENTS:
No comments.
No Comments
Informational Comments:
* 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.
No review of proposed signs is intended with this site plan. A separate building permit is
required prior to construction of any signs.
All lighting must comply with the Lighting Ordinance No. 693, as amended.
* Development must comply with all requirements in Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 43,
Overlay Zones.
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* Denotes Informational Comment
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Surrounding Property Owners
SPO # Owner Site Address Zoning Acreage Response
1. NEC CARROLL & 114 LTD PRTNSHP 1201 CASEY CT AG 0.32 NR
2. SMITH, DIANE 1213 CASEY CT AG 0.29 NR
3. NEC CARROLL & 114 LTD PRTNSHP 979 N CARROLL AVE AG 0.19 NR
4. NEC CARROLL & 114 LTD PRTNSHP 950 CASEY CT AG 0.16 NR
5. NEC CARROLL & 114 LTD PRTNSHP 940 CASEY CT AG 0.21 NR
6. NEC CARROLL & 114 LTD PRTNSHP 959 N CARROLL AVE AG 0.05 NR
7. NEC CARROLL & 114 LTD PRTNSHP 930 CASEY CT AG 0.02 NR
8. SCHENK, JOEL 1075 CASEY CT SF1-A 0.38 NR
9. JOHNSON, DEBORAH BOHANNON
ETAL 1033 CASEY CT AG 0.43 NR
10. COLLINS, TED 1095 CASEY CT SF1-A 0.42 NR
11. CARROLL, ISD 1375 E HIGHLAND ST AG 0.70 NR
12. CARROLL, ISD 1301 E HIGHLAND ST CS 1.59 NR
13. CARROLL, ISD 1009 N CARROLL AVE AG 0.43 NR
14. CARROLL, ISD 1301 E HIGHLAND ST CS 0.32 NR
15. A&R 1 LLC 1110 E STATE HWY 114 SP1 1.28 NR
16. CARROLL, ISD 1379 E HIGHLAND ST AG 0.77 NR
17. SOUTHLAKE FEE OWNER LLC 1200 E STATE HWY 114 SP1 6.78 NR
18. CARROLL, ISD 1101 N CARROLL AVE AG 1.04 NR
19. CARROLL, ISD 1301 E HIGHLAND ST CS 0.76 NR
20. SOUTHLAKE INVESTMENTS GROUP IN 1212 CASEY CT AG 0.32 NR
21. CARROLL, ISD 1009 N CARROLL AVE AG 0.64 NR
22. CARROLL, ISD 1335 E HIGHLAND ST CS 3.82 NR
23. GATEWAY CHURCH 700 BLESSED WAY NRPUD 76.90 NR
24. MARRIAGE TODAY BLESSED WAY NRPUD 5.11 NR
25. Superintendent of Carroll ISD 2400 N Carroll Ave NR
26. Superintendent of Grapevine
Colleyville ISD 3051 Ira E Woods Ave
NR
27. Superintendent of Northwest ISD PO Box 77070 NR
28. Superintendent of Keller ISD 350 Keller Pkwy NR
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Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Fifteen (11)
Responses Received: In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0 No Response:11 Undecided: 0
Case No. Attachment E
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Surrounding Property Owners Responses
No Responses Received to Date
Attachment F
Resolution No. 22-002 Page 1
RESOLUTION NO. 22-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SPACES ON COMMERCIAL
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
LOCATED AT 1200 E. SH 114, BEING DESCRIBED AS LOT 1,
BLOCK 4, GATEWAY CHURCH-114 CAMPUS AS DEPICTED ON
THE APPROVED SITE EXHIBIT ATTACHED HERETO AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT “A” AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a Specific Use Permit for Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces on commercial
property has been requested by a person or corporation having a proprietary interest in the
property zoned as “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Section 45.1 (50) and 45.20 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:
SECTION 1.
A Specific Use Permit is hereby granted for Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces on
commercial property at 1200 E. SH 114 being described as Lot 1, Block 4, Gateway Church-114
Campus as depicted on the approved Site Exhibit attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit “A” and providing an effective date, subject to the provisions
contained in the comprehensive zoning ordinance and the restrictions set forth herein.
Attachment F
Resolution No. 22-002 Page 2
City Council:
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ____th DAY OF ______________, 2022.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By: _________________________________
John Huffman, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Amy Shelley
City Secretary
Attachment F
Resolution No. 22-002 Page 3
EXHIBIT ‘A”
Plans and Support Information
Reserved for Exhibits