Item 11 - Staff ReportCase No.
ZA25-0034
S T A F F R E P O R T
May 30, 2025
CASE NO: ZA25-0034
PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces at SEMA
Headquarters EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Jonathan Kerby of Kimley-Horn is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for
Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces at SEMA Headquarters, on property described
as Lot 4, Block A, GMI Southlake Addition, and located at 380 S. Nolen Dr. Current
Zoning: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District. SPIN Neighborhood #8.
DETAILS: Jonathan Kerby of Kimley-Horn is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for
electric vehicle (EV) charging spaces consisting of two dual EV charging stations
installed to serve four parking spaces. The EV charging spaces will be located at
380 S Nolen Dr.
The charging stations will be utilized by SEMA employees, clients, guests,
members of the public, and corporate visitors. The chargers will be maintained by
the property owner to ensure proper functionality, safety, and compliance with
codes.
Electric vehicle charging spaces are allowed with an approved Specific Use Permit
and limited to a maximum utilization of 10% of required parking spaces. The
proposed installation of four EV charging spaces will replace four existing parking
spaces.
The site currently has 129 parking spaces, including four handicap spaces. The
two EV chargers being proposed would serve four spaces. The four spaces being
converted into EV charging spaces is well under the 10% threshold for the
property. No additional parking is being proposed in conjunction with this request.
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 May 30, 2025
(D) Surrounding Property Owners
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Responses
(F) Resolution No. 25-022
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
Wayne Powell (817) 748-8281
Department of Planning & Development Services
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Jonathan Kerby, Kimley-Horn
OWNER: Capital Engines 13, LLC
PROPERTY SITUATION: 380 S Nolen Dr
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 4, Block A, GMI Southlake Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Mixed Use
CURRENT ZONING: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: This request is not likely to have a sizable effect on traffic on or around the
property.
HISTORY: The “AG” Agricultural District zoning was approved with the adoption of the
Zoning Ordinance No. 480 and the official Zoning Map on September 19,
1989.
A Zoning Change and Site/Concept plan for the development of three
buildings with a base zoning of “I-1” Light Industrial with certain exclusions
was approved on October 20, 2020. (ZA20-0040). (Ord. No, 480-771).
A Site Plan for GMI Phase II to construct 3 flex light industrial/corporate
office buildings totaling approximately 58,780 square feet located on
approximately 5.72 acres was approved on April 20, 2021.
A Zoning Change and Site Plan (ZA23-0077) was approved on February
20, 2024 to add “day nursery” as an allowed use within Lot 2. (Ord. No.
480-771A).
A Zoning Change and a Site Plan (ZA24-0031) was approved to allow a
Beauty Salon/Wellness Spa as a permitted use within Lot 4. (Ord. No. 480-
771b).
SOUTHLAKE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Mobility Master Plan
Southlake’s Mobility Master Plan recommends exploring opportunities for
electric vehicle recharge stations in public and private development where
appropriate.
Future Land Use Plan
The site is designated “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
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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
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.
CITIZEN INPUT: No SPIN or Corridor Planning Committee meetings were held for this
request.
STAFF COMMENTS: The Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 1 dated May 6, 2025 is
attached.
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
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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.
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.: ZA25-0034 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 05/30/25
Project Name: Specific Use Permit – 380 S Nolen Dr (EV Charging SEMA Headquarters)
APPLICANT: OWNER:
Jonathan Kerby
Kimley Horn Capital Engines 13, LLC
2600 N Central Expressway, Suite 400 7353 S Eagle Street
Phone: 972-770-1370 Phone: 303-627-2600
Email: Jonathan.kerby@kimley-horn.com Email: smills@sema.inc
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON
05/19/25 AND WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONS ARE HEREBY
MADE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. IF
YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION, PLEASE CONTACT WAYNE
POWELL (817) 748-8281.
1. Place the City case number “ZA25-0034" in the lower right corner of submitted materials for
ease of reference,
2. 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.
3. 45.19 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SPACES
a. Electric vehicle charging equipment may only be installed when accessory to the
primary permitted use.
b. No more than 10% of the total number of required parking spaces may be designated
as electric vehicle charging spaces.
c. 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. All
signage must be approved as part of the Specific Use Permit
d. 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.
e. Equipment shall be located so as not to impede pedestrian travel, create trip hazards
on sidewalks, or interfere with accessibility requirements.
f. 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).
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Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
1. Any required landscaping that is removed or altered for the construction of the electrical
charging units is required to be replaced. All required landscaping must be maintained in
perpetuity.
GENERAL: The Owner shall be responsible for the continued maintenance in perpetuity of all
landscaping and irrigation. All required landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and orderly
manner at all times. This shall include mowing, edging, pruning, fertilizing, watering, weeding,
keeping beds mulched in accordance with standard horticultural practices or as recommended
by the Landscape Administrator and other such activities common to the maintenance of
landscaping. Landscaped areas shall be kept free of trash, litter; weeds and other such
material or plants not a part of the landscaping. All plant materials shall be maintained in a
healthy and growing condition as is appropriate for the season of the year. All irrigation heads
or lines which are broken and flow water shall be replaced/repaired immediately to prevent the
waste of water.
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
Requires a permit.
EV Charging stations must be listed to UL 2202 and charging equipment listed UL 2594.
Vehicle impact protection must be in accordance with 2021 IFC Sec. 312.
Lorenzo Chavez
Fire Inspector
Phone: (817) 748-8671
E-mail: LChavez@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.
* All lighting must comply with the lighting Ordinance No. 693, as amended.
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Surrounding Property Owners
SPO
#
OWNER ZONING PHYSICAL ADDRESS ACREAGE RESPONSE
1 GEOTEL GROUP INC SP1 305 S NOLEN DR 0.931279598 NR
2 EMMAN USA LLC SP1 300 S NOLEN DR 1.632866411 NR
3 DARDEN PROPERTIES
OF TEXAS LLC
SP2 360 S NOLEN DR 1.153346092 NR
4 GMI HQ LLC SP2 350 S NOLEN DR 0.013256648 NR
5 NOLEN PROPERTY LLC SP2 405 S NOLEN DR 0.529386024 NR
6 LIMC REAL ESTATE LLC SP1 410 S NOLEN DR 0.604046349 NR
7 DRAGONS OF
SOUTHLAKE LLC
SP2 370 S NOLEN DR 1.311822088 NR
8 CAMBIUM CAPITAL LLC SP1 416 S NOLEN DR 0.146596777 NR
9 MS PRIME HOLDING
LLC
SP1 508 SILICON DR 0.369921116 NR
10 SILICON TEXAS
PROPERTIES LLC
SP1 512 SILICON DR 0.645722201 NR
11 VARIA, AMEE SF1-A 2449 CROOKED LN 0.11344083 NR
12 CCW-516 SILICON LLC SP1 516 SILICON DR 0.12808387 NR
13 MYAN PLAZA LP O1 520 SILICON DR 1.4311679 NR
14 CASTLE HILLS
PROPERTY PARTNERS
SP1 200 S NOLEN DR 3.463792936 NR
15 CHAMPIONS DFW SP1 880 S VILLAGE 0.661020405 NR
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COMMERCIAL REALT CENTER DR
16 CORNERSTONE
PROFESSIONAL PROPE
SP2 2707 E SOUTHLAKE
BLVD
5.844727679 NR
1000 DARDEN PROPERTIES
OF TEXAS LLC
SP2 380 S NOLEN DR 2.740382247
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: (19)
Responses Received: In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0 No Response:19 Undecided: 0
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Surrounding Property Owners Responses
No Responses Received to Date
Attachment F
Resolution No. 25-022 Page 1
RESOLUTION NO. 25-022
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 380 S NOLEN DR, BEING DESCRIBED AS LOT 4,
BLOCK A, GMI SOUTHLAKE ADDITION 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-2” Generalized Site Plan District; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Section 45.1 (49) and 45.19 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 380 S. Nolen Dr. being described as Lot 4, Block A, GMI Southlake Addition 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. 25-022 Page 2
City Council:
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ____ DAY OF ______________, 2025.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By: _________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Secretary
Attachment F
Resolution No. 25-022 Page 3
EXHIBIT ‘A”
Plans and Support Information
Reserved for Exhibits