Item 7 - Staff ReportCase No.
ZA25-0004
S T A F F R E P O R T
February 14, 2025
CASE NO: ZA25-0004
PROJECT: Site Plan for helipad at Methodist Southlake Medical Center
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Jamie Ploetzner with Kimley-Horn, on behalf of Truby McDougal, are requesting
approval of Site Plan for a helipad at Methodist Southlake Medical Center on
property described as Lot 1R1 and Lot 5, Block 1, Southlake Medical District and
located at 335 and 421 E. S.H. 114. Current Zoning: “SP-2” Generalized Site Plan
District. SPIN Neighborhood #7.
DETAILS: The purpose of this request is to seek approval for a site plan to create a helipad to
serve the existing hospital campus for Methodist Southlake Medical Center.
Helipads are an approved permitted accessory use under “S-P-2” Generalized Site
Plan District Zoning for the hospital campus.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated February 14, 2025
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map & Responses
STAFF CONTACT: Wayne Powell (817) 748-8281
Department of Planning & Development Services
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Methodist Health System
APPLICANT: Kimley-Horn
PROPERTY SITUATION: 335 & 421 E. State Highway 114, Southlake, Texas.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 1R1 and Lot 5, Block 1, Southlake Medical District.
LAND USE CATEGORY: Mixed Use
CURRENT ZONING: “SP-2” Site Plan District.
PROPOSED ZONING: “SP-2” Site Plan District.
HISTORY:
- A plat for the Brightbill Addition was filed of record prior to
annexation into the City.
- "SF-1A" zoning was placed on a portion of the subject property with
approval of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 480 on September
19, 1989.
- A zoning change and concept plan (ZA07 -052) from “AG”
Agricultural and “SF -1A” Single Family Residential to “S -P-2”
Generalized Site Plan was approved by City Council on July 17, 2007.
- A site plan (ZA08-080) for Phase I was approved by City Council
January 20, 2009.
- A site plan (ZA11-058) to add a four-level parking structure and to
relocate the emergency room entrance and the facilities service yard
was approved by City Council December 6, 2011.
- A site plan (ZA21-0016) for an above ground detention pond to
replace the original underground detention structure was approved
June 15, 2021.
- A site plan (ZA21-0050) to add a one-story, approximately 6,000
square foot addition to the existing hospital for an expansion to the
emergency department and to provide new nuclear medicine facilities
was approved on August 17, 2021.
- Zoning Change and Concept/Site Plan (ZA21 -0075) to allow an
oxygen tank enclosure for a tenant in the medical office building.
Approved October 19, 2021.
- Amended plat (ZA21-076). Recoded March 2, 2022.
SOUTHLAKE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
The future land use designation for the site is “Mixed Use”.
Mixed Use Purpose and Definition: To provide an option for large -
scale, master-planned, mixed use developments that combine land uses
such as office facilities, shopping, dining, parks, and residential uses.
The range of activities permitted, the diverse natural features, and the
varying proximity to thoroughfares of areas in the Mixed Use category
necessitates comprehensively planned and coordinated development.
New development must be compatible with and not intrusive to existing
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development. Further, special attention should be placed on the design
and transition between different uses.
Typically, the Mixed Use designation is intended for medium - to higher-
intensity office buildings, hotels, commercial activities, retail centers, and
residential uses. Nuisance-free, wholly enclosed light manufacturing and
assembly uses that have no outdoor storage are permitted if designed
to be compatible with adjacent uses. Other suitable activities are those
permitted in the Public Parks/Open Space, Public/Semi -Public, Low
Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Retail Commercial,
and Office Commercial categories previously discussed.
Optional Land Use Recommendations:
The subject property has the Medical and Wellness Overlay optional
land use designation.
The Medical Cluster category is an overlay category designed and
intended for the concentration of local to regional healthcare and
related facilities, including Medical/Wellness, specialty surgical
centers, pediatric care, geriatric care of an outpatient nature,
research and development facilities including those operated in
partnership with a hospital, university, or other similar institutions,
and health, beauty and wellness clinics and facilities. Retail and
office should be strictly limited to uses which support the primary
medical facilities. By its nature, the Medical Cluster is intended to
foster collaboration and multiplication of benefits by locating medical
services and disciplines in close proximity to each other, thereby
benefitting both the institutions and the patients they serve. The
Medical Cluster is envisioned to provide the greatest benefits when
used in close proximity to existing medical facilities such as those
clustered around the 114 Corridor between N. Carroll Avenue and N.
White Chapel Avenue.
Master Pathways Plan
The Master Pathways Plan calls for a multi-use sidewalk (=>8’) along
SH 114. On the south, the plan indicates a future sidewalk (<8’). The
applicant is proposing a 10 ft. sidewalk the helipad.
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: The property accesses E. State Highway 114., which is designated as a
freeway road with 300’-500’ right of way. On the south, E. Highland
Street is designated as an arterial road with 88’ right-of-way (A2U).
CITIZEN INPUT: This item was heard by the Corridor Planning Committee on November 13,
2024 and SPIN on November 12, 2024.
PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION:
CITY COUNCIL:
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STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated February 14, 2025.
Helipads are a permitted accessory use under this zoning classification.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA25-0004 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 02/14/25
Project Name: Site Plan – 421 E. State Highway 114
APPLICANT: OWNER:
Jamie Ploetzner Methodist Health System -Truby McDougal
13455 Noel Rd. Two Galleria Office Tower 403 W. Campbell Rd. Suite 205
Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75240 Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: 972-770-3016 Phone: 214-212-3632
Email: jamie.ploetzner@kimley -horn.com Email: trubymcdougal@mhd.com
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON
02/03/25 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 WAYNE POWELL AT (817) 748 -8281.
* The applicant has addressed all previous review comments.
Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
TREE CONSERVATION COMMENTS:
* No protected trees are proposed to be altered.
LANDSCAPE COMMENTS:
* The applicant is proposing to install around the perimeter of the proposed helipad 190 Dwarf
Burford Holly shrubs, and 27 Nellie R Stevens shrubs.
* Indicates informational comment.
# Indicates required items comment.
E-mail: kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us
Keith Martin
Landscape Administrator
Phone: (817) 748-8229
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Public Works/Engineering Review
GENERAL COMMENTS:
No comments at this time.
Sandra Endy , P.E.
Development Engineer
Phone: (817) 748-8033
E-mail: sendy@ci.southlake.tx.us
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Fire Department Review
* The applicant has acknowledged the following in their Review Response letter dated February 3,
2025:
- The design of the helistop, including all the aeronautical components, shall be in accordance with
NFPA 418 and FAA AC 150/5390 -2D, Heliport Design Advisory Circular, or equivalent criteria.
- No smoking shall be permitted within 50 ft (15.2 m) of the landing pad edge. NO SMOKING signs
shall be erected at access/egress points.
- Fences shall not prevent access by firefighting/rescue personnel. At least two means of egress that
lead to a public way shall be provided from the landing pad.
Lorenzo Chavez
Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8671
E-mail: lchavez@ci.southlake.tx.us
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General Informational Comments
* The SP2 zoning on this property includes a helipad as a permitted accessory use.
* This item was heard by the Corridor Planning Committee on 11/13/2024 and SPIN on 11/12/2024.
* No review of proposed signs is intended with this site plan. A separate building permit is required
prior to construction of any signs.
* Building permit(s) are required prior to commencement of any work.
* 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.
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES
SPO # Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response
1 DOMINION SOUTHLAKE
PROPERTIES
SP2 1451 N WHITE CHAPEL
BLVD
1.31 NR
2 METHODIST HOSPITALS OF
DALLAS
SP2 401 E SH 114 1.76 NR
3 RREAF SOUTHLAKE PROPERTY CO
LL
SP2 1351 N WHITE CHAPEL
BLVD
3.33 NR
4 SPE SOUTHLAKE MOB LP SP2 431 E SH 114 1.67 NR
5 SOUTHLAKE LAND HOLDINGS LP SP2 451 E SH 114 2.42 NR
6 METHODIST HOSPITALS OF
DALLAS
SF1-A 1313 N WHITE CHAPEL
BLVD
0.80 NR
7 MGC-SL 555 E STATE HWY LAND
LL
B2 555 E SH 114 2.33 NR
8 METHODIST HOSPITALS OF
DALLAS
SF1-A 1227 N WHITE CHAPEL
BLVD
0.46 NR
9 METHODIST HOSPITALS OF
DALLAS
SF1-A 1241 N WHITE CHAPEL
BLVD
0.59 NR
10 METHODIST HOSPITALS OF
DALLAS
SF1-A 1205 N WHITE CHAPEL
BLVD
0.86 NR
11 SHINER, TIM SF20B 1052 SUMMERPLACE
LN
0.44 NR
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12 CHAPALA, HEMA SF20A 303 E HIGHLAND ST 0.53 NR
13 DASGUPTA, CHANDRIKA SF20B 1051 SUMMERPLACE
LN
0.42 NR
14 NAYANA, SOMESHWAR AG 181 E HIGHLAND ST 0.06 NR
15 ABDELQADER, AWAD SF20A 201 E HIGHLAND ST 0.29 NR
16 SHENOY, SHIVPRASAD SF20A 211 E HIGHLAND ST 0.34 NR
17 HANES, ERIC SF20A 221 E HIGHLAND ST 0.35 NR
18 CHANDRA, PUNIT SF20A 231 E HIGHLAND ST 0.35 NR
19 J G J INC AG 651 E HIGHLAND ST 1.03 NR
20 MILNER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AG 555 E HIGHLAND ST 1.15 NR
21 SILVEROAK LAND DEV CO LLC RPUD 1120 TINA TRL 0.04 NR
22 SILVEROAK LAND DEV CO LLC RPUD 1121 TINA TRL 0.05 NR
23 AMIN, MITEN RPUD 1116 TINA TRL 0.29 NR
24 WOZNIAK, JAMES RPUD 1117 TINA TRL 0.32 NR
25 BANAKAR, ZAHRA SF20B 1050 SUMMERPLACE
LN
0.04 NR
26 LEHMAN, JONI V SF20B 1049 SUMMERPLACE
LN
0.03 NR
27 DAVIS, ARLENE RPUD 1112 TINA TRL 0.00 NR
28 RAKE, KARLA J SF20B 1048 SUMMERPLACE
LN
0.27 NR
29 GAZALA RICHARD EVANS
REVOCABLE
RPUD 1113 TINA TRL 0.34 NR
30 SOUTHLAKE CH ASSEMBLY OF
GOD
CS 101 E HIGHLAND ST 1.48 NR
31 SUPERINTENDENT OF CARROLL
ISD
NR
1000 GAHC3 SOUTHLAKE TX HOSPITAL
LL
SP2 421 E SH 114 8.00
1001 METHODIST HOSPITALS OF
DALLAS
SP2 335 E SH 114 14.53
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Thirty-two (32)
Responses Received within 300’: In Favor: Opposed: Undecided: No Response: