Item 7 - Staff ReportCase No.
ZA25-0008
S T A F F R E P O R T
February 28, 2025
CASE NO: ZA25-0008
PROJECT: Zoning Change and Site Plan Approval for The Novus Academy EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: What if We Could dba The Novus Academy, is requesting approval of a Zoning
Change on property described as Lot 4R7R1, Green Meadow Subdivision and
located at 2250 E. Continental Blvd., Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “I-1” Light
Industrial District. Proposed Zoning: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District. SPIN
Neighborhood #8.
DETAILS: The purpose of this zoning change is to adopt a “S-P-1” zoning district that will
permit a private school with approval of a Specific Use permit (SUP) while
retaining the “I-1” light industrial district uses and regulations currently on the
property. There is a concurrent application for a private school SUP, Case ZA25-
0009, for The Novus Academy. There are no proposed alterations to the site.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
3)Consider Approval
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B)Vicinity Map
(C)Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated February 28, 2025
(D)Surrounding Property Owners Map & Responses
STAFF CONTACT: Wayne Powell (817) 748-8281
Jennifer Crosby (817) 748-8195
Department of Planning & Development Services
Case No. Attachment A
ZA25-0008 Page 1
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Gateway Church
APPLICANT: What if We Could dba The Novus Academy
PROPERTY SITUATION: 2250 E. Continental Blvd., Southlake, TX 76092
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 4R7R1, Green Meadow Subdivision
LAND USE CATEGORY: Industrial
CURRENT ZONING: “I-1” Light Industrial District
PROPOSED ZONING: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District with I-1 Light Industrial uses and to
include “Private School” with a specific use permit.
HISTORY: - A zoning change (ZA74-009) from Agricultural to Heavy Commercial was
approved December 3, 1974.
- A final plat (ZA74-009) for Green Meadow Subdivision, Tracts 1-5 was
approved Dec. 3, 1974.
- The zoning was changed from Heavy Commercial to “I-2” Heavy
Industrial with the adoption of Ord. No. 334 and the official zoning map in
August of 1986.
- The zoning was changed from “I-2” Heavy Industrial to “I-1” Light
Industrial with the adoption of Ord. No. 480 and the official zoning map in
September of 1989.
- A plat revision (ZA98-112) for Lot 4R was filed August 9, 1999.
- A plat revision (ZA01-050) for Lots 4R1-4R7 was filed August 15, 2001.
- A plat revision (ZA03-104) for Lots 4R2R-4R7R, 4R8 and 4R9 was filed
January 31, 2005.
- A building permit for Building 3 was issued September 14, 2007.
- An amended plat (ZA07-038) was filed September 28, 2007.
SOUTHLAKE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
The future land use designation for the site is “Industrial”.
Definition and Purpose:
Industrial and business service development that is relatively free of
unwanted side effects, such as unsightliness, noise, odor, glare, vibrations,
etc., is permitted in the Industrial category. If meeting the qualification of
relatively free of unwanted side effects, suitable types of development in
the Industrial category can be characterized by the manufacturing,
processing, packaging, assembly, storage, warehousing and/or distribution
of products. Ancillary commercial and retail activities associated with these
uses are permitted. Public Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi‐Public
activities as described above may be permitted if surrounding industrial
uses do not pose hazards and are sufficiently buffered.
Case No. Attachment A
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Mobility & Master Thoroughfare Plan
East Continental Blvd. is a 84’ collector road (C2U).
South Kimball Ave is an 88’ arterial road (A4D)
Pathways Master Plan & Sidewalk Plan
The location is served by existing sidewalks on both E Continental Blvd
and S Kimball Ave
PLANNING AND
ZONING:
CITY COUNCIL:
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 2, dated February
28, 2025.
Case No. Attachment B
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Case No. Attachment C
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SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA25-0008 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 02/28/25
Project Name: Site Plan – The Novus Academy
APPLICANT: OWNER:
The Novus Academy Gateway Church
3400 William D. Tate Ave. #1000 500 S. Nolen Dr., Suite 300
Grapevine, TX 76051 Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: 817-488-4555 Phone: 682-593-4295
Email: ngalipeau@thenovusacademy.org Email: kfambro@ireg.us
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON
02/17/25 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 (817) 748-8281.
Planning Review
Note: Current as-builts on file with the city will act as the approved site plan with the zoning.
Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
No comments.
E-mail: kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us
Keith Martin
Landscape Administrator
Phone: (817) 748-8229
Public Works/Engineering Review
No comments.
Sandra Endy, P.E.
Development Engineer
Phone: (817) 748-8033
E-mail: sendy@ci.southlake.tx.us
Fire Department Review
GENERAL COMMENTS:
An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall be prepared
and maintained for Group E occupancies.
Case No. Attachment C
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In Group E occupancies, a manual fire alarm system and automatic fire detection in paths of
egress that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing an emergency voice/ alarm
communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907.5. 2.2 and installed in
accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies. Group E
daycare occupancies shall have a smoke detector in all areas used by children. When automatic
sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected
to the building fire alarm system. (The current fire alarm system would need to be
remodeled/upgraded to meet this requirement)
Carbon monoxide detection will be required in classrooms in Group E occupancies if the
building contains fuel burning appliances and/or fuel burning forced-air furnaces. (The suite
would need to upgrade to provide carbon monoxide detection to meet this requirement)
Lorenzo Chavez
Fire Marshall
lchavez@ci.southlake.tx.us
817-748-8671
General Informational Comments
* 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.
Case No. Attachment D
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES
SPO
#
Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response
1 VARIOSYSTEMS INC I1 901 S KIMBALL AVE 0.58 NR
2 DENMISS LLC I1 910 S KIMBALL AVE 0.09 NR
3 DENMISS LLC I1 930 S KIMBALL AVE 1.48 NR
4 925 SOUTH KIMBALL LLC I1 925 S KIMBALL AVE 0.27 NR
5 DENMISS LLC I1 920 S KIMBALL AVE 0.00 NR
6 5917 HELMICK AVE LLC I1 940 S KIMBALL AVE 0.58 NR
7 WESTGATE OFFICE PARK OWNERS I1 2271 E CONTINENTAL BLVD 0.54 NR
8 ELECTRO MEDICAL SYSTEMS LLC I1 2150 E CONTINENTAL BLVD 1.12 NR
9 COGENT POINT LLC I1 2275 E CONTINENTAL BLVD 0.01 NR
10 COGENT POINT LLC I1 2275 E CONTINENTAL BLVD 0.01 NR
11 CORNERSTONE WEALTH MGT LLC I1 2273 E CONTINENTAL BLVD 0.02 NR
12 SLM PROPERTIES LLC I1 2273 E CONTINENTAL BLVD 0.02 NR
13 BHS VENTURES LLC I1 2271 E CONTINENTAL BLVD 0.03 NR
14 SIMPLY STORAGE SOUTHLAKE LLC I1 960 S KIMBALL AVE 0.07 NR
15 BHS VENTURES LLC I1 2271 E CONTINENTAL BLVD 0.04 NR
16 PFA PROPERTIES LLC I1 2241 E CONTINENTAL BLVD 0.44 NR
17 ARMOR CAPITAL LLC I1 2221 E CONTINENTAL BLVD 0.29 NR
18 KEITH, WENDELL P I1 2211 E CONTINENTAL BLVD 0.03 NR
Case No. Attachment D
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19 MDC COAST 17 LLC I1 2201 E CONTINENTAL BLVD 0.37 NR
20 EXPLORER PIPELINE CO I2 2200 MUSTANG CT 0.26 NR
21 SIMPLY STORAGE SOUTHLAKE LLC I1 950 S KIMBALL AVE 1.32 NR
22 JOURNEY 5 VENTURES LLC I1 2251 E CONTINENTAL BLVD 1.36 NR
23 SUPERINTENDENT OF CARROLL ISD NR
1000 GATEWAY CHURCH I1 2250 E CONTINENTAL BLVD 2.70
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Nineteen (19)
Responses Received
within 300’: None