Item 6B - Staff ReportCITY OF
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Department of Planning & Development Services
STAFF REPORT
April 8, 2025
CASE NO: ZA25-0009
PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for a Private School The Novus Academy
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: What if We Could dba The Novus Academy, is requesting approval of a Specific
Use Permit for a private school for The Novus Academy on property described as
Lot 4R7R1, Green Meadow Subdivision and located at 2250 E. Continental Blvd.,
Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: 1-1" Light Industrial District. SPIN
Neighborhood #8.
DETAILS: With ZA25-0008, the City Council will consider a request to permit the rezoning of
this site to S-P-1 to allow for a "private school" with a Specific Use Permit. This is
the concurrent application that formally requests the SUP. The private school is
The Novus Academy, a small K-12 private school that has served students since
2014 with learning differences and other special learning challenges. The school is
currently located in Grapevine and their lease expires on May 31, 2025.
The operating hours are 7:50 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. with an anticipated estimate of 50
enrolled students from 40 families, along with 17 staff members. Students can be
predicted to stay until approximately 4:30 - 5:00 P.M. for after -school clubs and
care. A summer program is offered in June, July, and August.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
3) Consider Approval
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Specific Use Permit Review Summary no. 2, dated February 28, 2025
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map & Responses
(E) Resolution No. 25-017
STAFF CONTACT: Wayne Powell (817) 748-8281
Jenny Crosby (817) 748-8195
Case No.
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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: 1-1" Light Industrial District
PROPOSED ZONING: "S-P-1" Detailed Site Plan District with 1-1 Light Industrial uses and the
inclusion of "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 1-2" Heavy
Industrial with the adoption of Ord. No. 334 and the official zoning map in
August of 1986.
- The zoning was changed from 1-2" Heavy Industrial to 1-1" 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.
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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 site is served by existing sidewalks along E Continental Blvd. and
S. Kimball Ave.
PLANNING AND
ZONING: March 6, 2025; APPROVED (5-0) subject to Staff Report dated February
28, 2025, and subject to Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 2 dated
February 28, 2025, and noting the approval is based on the term of the
lease.
CITY COUNCIL:
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 2, dated February
28, 2025.
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SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA25-0009 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 02/28/25
Project Name: Specific Use Permit — 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
Phone: 817-488-4555
Email: ngalipeau@thenovusacademy.org
Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: 682-593-4295
Email: kfambro(a)irea.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.
Note: A Specific Use Permit shall automatically expire if a building permit is not issued and
construction has not begun within 6 months of granting of the SUP or if the use shall cease for a
period of 6 months. (If no construction is proposed, a Commercial Occupancy Permit is required).
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.
In Group E occupancies, a manual fire alarm system and automatic fire detection in paths of
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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 Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8671
E-mail: Ichavez(a ci.southlake.tx.us
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.
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Acreage
Response
1
VARIOSYSTEMS INC
11
901 S KIMBALL AVE
0.58
NR
2
DENMISS LLC
11
910 S KIMBALL AVE
0.09
NR
3
DENMISS LLC
11
930 S KIMBALL AVE
1.48
NR
4
925 SOUTH KIMBALL LLC
11
925 S KIMBALL AVE
0.27
NR
5
DENMISS LLC
11
920 S KIMBALL AVE
0.00
NR
6
5917 HELMICK AVE LLC
11
940 S KIMBALL AVE
0.58
NR
7
WESTGATE OFFICE PARK OWNERS
11
2271 E CONTINENTAL BLVD
0.54
NR
8
ELECTRO MEDICAL SYSTEMS LLC
11
2150 E CONTINENTAL BLVD
1.12
NR
9
COGENT POINT LLC
11
2275 E CONTINENTAL BLVD
0.01
NR
10
COGENT POINT LLC
11
2275 E CONTINENTAL BLVD
0.01
NR
11
CORNERSTONE WEALTH MGT LLC
11
2273 E CONTINENTAL BLVD
0.02
NR
12
SLM PROPERTIES LLC
11
2273 E CONTINENTAL BLVD
0.02
NR
13
BHS VENTURES LLC
11
2271 E CONTINENTAL BLVD
0.03
NR
14
SIMPLY STORAGE SOUTHLAKE LLC
11
960 S KIMBALL AVE
0.07
NR
15
BHS VENTURES LLC
11
2271 E CONTINENTAL BLVD
0.04
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16
PFA PROPERTIES LLC
11
2241 E CONTINENTAL BLVD
0.44
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ARMOR CAPITAL LLC
11
2221 E CONTINENTAL BLVD
0.29
NR
18
KEITH, WENDELL P
11
2211 E CONTINENTAL BLVD
0.03
NR
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19
MDC COAST 17 LLC
11
2201 E CONTINENTAL BLVD
0.37
NR
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EXPLORER PIPELINE CO
12
2200 MUSTANG CT
0.26
NR
21
SIMPLY STORAGE SOUTHLAKE LLC
11
950 S KIMBALL AVE
1.32
NR
22
JOURNEY 5 VENTURES LLC
11
2251 E CONTINENTAL BLVD
1.36
NR
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GATEWAY CHURCH
11
2250 E CONTINENTAL BLVD
2.70
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To
Notices Sent: Nineteen (19)
Responses Received
within 300': None
U: Undecided NR: No Response
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 25-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE SCHOL ON PROPERTY WITHIN
THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, LOCATED AT 2250 E CONTINENTAL BLVD, BEING
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 4R7R1, GREEN MEADOW SUBDIVISION, CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas is a home rule City acting under its Charter
adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter
9 of the Texas Local Government Code; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code, the City has the
authority to adopt a comprehensive zoning ordinance and map regulating the location and use of
buildings, other structures and land for business, industrial, residential and other purposes, and
to amend said ordinance and map for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals
and general welfare, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan; and,
WHEREAS, the hereinafter described property is currently zoned as 1-1" Industrial District
under the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, a change in the zoning classification of said property was requested by a
person or corporation having a proprietary interest in said property; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, at a public hearing called by
the City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as to whether these
changes should be granted or denied: safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the
facilities in the area immediately surrounding the sites; safety from fire hazards and damages;
noise producing elements and glare of the vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights
on established character of the neighborhood; location, lighting and types of signs and relation of
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signs to traffic control and adjacent property; street size and adequacy of width for traffic
reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in the immediate
neighborhood; adequacy of parking as determined by requirements of this ordinance for off-
street parking facilities; location of ingress and egress points for parking and off-street loading
spaces, and protection of public health by surfacing on all parking areas to control dust; effect on
the promotion of health ad the general welfare; effect on light and air; effect on the over -crowding
of the land; effect on the concentration of population, and effect on transportation, water,
sewerage, schools, parks and other public facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, further considered among
other things the character of the districts and their peculiar suitability for particular uses and the
view to conserve the value of the buildings, and encourage the most appropriate use of the land
throughout this City; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, does find that there is a
public necessity for the zoning changes, that the public demands them, that the public interest
clearly requires the amendments, and that the zoning changes do not unreasonably invade the
rights of those who bought or improved property with reference to the classification which existed
at the time their original investment was made; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, does find that the changes in
zoning lessen the congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire, panic, and other
dangers, promotes the health and the general welfare, provides adequate light and air, prevents
the over -crowding of land, avoids undue concentration of population, and facilitates the adequate
provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, has determined that there is
a necessity and need for the changes in zoning and has also found and determined that there
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has been a change in the conditions of the property surrounding and in close proximity to the
tract or tracts of land requested for a change since the tract or tracts of land were originally
classified and therefore feels that the respective changes in zoning classification for the tract or
tracts of land are needed, are called for, and are in the best interest of the public at large, the
citizens of the city of Southlake, Texas, and helps promote the general health, safety and welfare
of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That Ordinance No. 480, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Southlake,
Texas, passed on the 19th day of September, 1989, as originally adopted and amended, is
hereby amended so that the permitted uses in the hereinafter described areas be altered,
changed and amended as shown and described below:
Being described as Lot 4R7R1, Green Meadow Subdivision, City of Southlake,
Tarrant County, Texas, and more fully and completely described in Exhibit "A" from
"I-1" Industrial District to "S-P-1" Transitional Zoning District as depicted on the
approved Development Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit
"B", and subject to the following conditions:
IN
SECTION 2.
That the City Manager is hereby directed to correct the Official Zoning map of the City of
Southlake, Texas, to reflect the herein changes in zoning.
SECTION 3.
That in all other respects the use of the tract or tracts of land herein above described shall
be subject to all the applicable regulations contained in said Zoning Ordinance and all other
applicable and pertinent ordinances for the City of Southlake, Texas. All existing sections,
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subsections, paragraphs, sentences, words, phrases and definitions of said Zoning Ordinance
are not amended hereby, but remain intact and are hereby ratified, verified, and affirmed.
SECTION 4.
That the zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made in
accordance with the comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals
and the general welfare of the community. They have been designed, with respect to both
present conditions and the conditions reasonably anticipated to exist in the foreseeable future; to
lessen congestion in the streets; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent over -crowding of
land; to avoid undue concentration of population; and to facilitate the adequate provision of
transportation, water, sewerage, drainage and surface water, parks and other commercial needs
and development of the community. They have been made after a full and complete hearing with
reasonable consideration among other things of the character of the district and its peculiar
suitability for the particular uses and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and
encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the community.
SECTION 5.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Southlake,
Texas, affecting zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of said ordinances except in
those instances where provisions of those ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance.
SECTION 6.
That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be severable and that
if the validity of the zoning affecting any portion of the tract or tracts of land described herein shall
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be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the zoning of the balance of
said tract or tracts of land described herein.
SECTION 7.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to
comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a
violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 8.
All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake are expressly saved as to any and all
violations of the provisions of Ordinance No. 480, as amended, or any other ordinances affecting
zoning which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such
accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or
not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted
until final disposition by the courts.
SECTION 9.
The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to publish the proposed
ordinance in its entirety on the City website together with a notice setting out the time and place
for a public hearing thereon at least ten (10) days before the second reading of this ordinance,
and it this ordinance provides for the imposition of any penalty, fine or forfeiture for any violation
of any of its provisions, then the City Secretary shall additionally publish this ordinance in the
official City newspaper one time within ten (10) days after passage of this ordinance, as required
by Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake.
SECTION 10.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication
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as required by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading the day of , 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the day of , 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
CITY ATTORNEY
DATE:
ADOPTED:
EFFECTIVE:
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Metes and Bounds Description
Reserved for metes and bounds description
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Reserved for approved Site Plan
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