ZA03-089 Staff ReportCase No.
ZA03-089
S T A F F R E P O R T
April 16, 2004
CASE NO: ZA03-089
PROJECT: Verizon Wireless (telecommunications antenna co-location)
REQUEST: On behalf of American Tower Corp., Zone Systems, Inc. is requesting approval of a
specific use permit.
ACTION NEEDED: 1. Conduct public hearing
2. Consider specific use permit approval
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Plans and Support Information
(D) Review Summary
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Map
(F) Surrounding Property Owners Responses
(G) Full Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members Only)
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (481-2073)
Bruce Payne (481-2036)
City of Southlake
Department of Planning
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: American Tower Corp.
APPLICANT: Zone Systems, Inc.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this request is to receive approval of a specific use permit for
the co-location of a telecommunications antenna on an existing tower.
PROPERTY SITUATION: 3700 North White Chapel Boulevard
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block A, Oien Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Public / Semi-Public
CURRENT ZONING: “CS” Community Service District
HISTORY: -A preliminary plat for the Oien Addition was approved by City Council on
September 6, 1988.
-A final plat for Lot 1, Block A, Oien Addition was approved by City Council
on October 4, 1988.
-City Council approved a change of zoning to “CS” for Lot 1, Block A, Oien
addition on May 16, 1989.
-A site plan for a telecommunications tower was approved by City Council on
February 20, 1996.
TREE PRESERVATION: The Landscape Administrator has no comments for this item.
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Site Plan Review Summary No. 3, dated April 16, 2004. The following
variances are being requested:
• Maximum building size – The maximum building size allowed is 180
square feet. The applicant is proposing a building size of 188 square feet.
• Maximum building height – The maximum building height allowed is 10
feet. The applicant is proposing a building height of approximately 11
feet.
• Masonry – Buildings within 400 feet of single family residential properties
are required to have a masonry façade. The applicant is proposing a pre-
fabricated building with a façade of exposed aggregate.
• Pitched roof – Buildings within 400 feet of single family residential
properties are required to have a pitched roof. The applicant is proposing
a pre-fabricated building with a flat roof.
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• Setback – No non-single family residential building may encroach in the
area above a line having a slope of 4:1 from any single family residential
property. However, a structure may be built up to within 40 feet of the
residential property line, provided that the structure is no greater than one
story or 20 feet in height. The applicant is proposing the generator
cabinet to be within 20 feet from the northern property line.
• Number of Buildings – No more than 3 separate equipment buildings are
permitted on a single lot. The applicant is proposing to add a 5th
equipment shelter.
• Bufferyards – Where abutting public land, public streets, or land
designated as low or medium density residential shall provide screening as
required in an “F2” bufferyard. The applicant is proposing bufferyards
on the north and east property lines with a solid plant screening on all
sides of the interior compound.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA03-089 Review No.: Three Date of Review: 4/16/04
Project Name: Site Plan for Telecommunication Antenna SUP, Lot 1, Block A, Oien Addition
APPLICANT: OWNER: Eddie Harper
Zone Systems American Tower Corp
Phone: (214) 941-4440 Phone: (281) 295-3600
Fax: (214) 941-5259 Fax: (281) 295-3750
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 04/05/04 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 DENNIS KILLOUGH AT (817) 481-2073.
1. Buildings may not exceed 10 feet in height or 180 square feet in area. The 12’ x 16’ building exceeds
180 square feet. (A variance has been requested.)
2. Due to residential adjacency, the proposed equipment building must meet masonry and pitched roof
requirements found in Section 43.13.a & b. (A variance has been requested.)
3. No more than three separate equipment buildings may be located on a single lot. (A variance has
been requested.)
4. All non-residential building, no greater than one story or 20 feet in height, can be closer than 40 feet
from a property having a residential land use designation according to the City’ Land Use Plan. The
new additions appear to encroach into this setback. (A variance has been requested.)
5. Provide a bufferyard along all four boundaries compliant with the planting requirements of an “F-2”
bufferyard as specified by Ordinance No. 480, Section 42. (A variance has been requested.)
INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS
* It appears that this property lies within the 65 LDN D/FW Regional Airport Overlay Zone and will
require construction standards that meet requirements of the Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning
Ordinance No. 479.
* The applicant should be aware that prior to issuance of a building permit 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.
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Surrounding Property Owners
Verizon Wireless, Inc.
Lot 1, Block 1, Oien Addition
Owner Zoning Land Use Acreage
1. Grapevine Lake Office, USA AG Corp. of Engineers Boundary 19.994 ac
2. Grapevine Lake Office, USA AG Corp. of Engineers Boundary 15.979 ac
3. Oien, A F AG Low Density Residential 37.792 ac
4. Oien, A F AG Low Density Residential 0.527 ac
5. City of Southlake AG Public Parks / Open Space 116.045 ac
6. Grapevine Lake Office, USA AG Corp. of Engineers Boundary 56.171 ac
7. Grapevine Lake Office, USA AG Corp. of Engineers Boundary 17.132 ac
8. Mci Tele-Communications CS Public / Semi-Public 1.352 ac
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Surrounding Property Owner Responses
Verizon Wireless, Inc.
Lot 1, Block 1, Oien Addition
Notices Sent: Eight (8)
Responses: None