Item 9 - Staff ReportCase No.
ZA25-0032
Item 9
S T A F F R E P O R T
May 30, 2025
CASE NO: ZA25-0032
PROJECT: Site Plan for the Kolbe Building
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Skip Blake of Blake Architects, on behalf of Kolbe Enterprises, Inc. is requesting
approval of a Site Plan for the Kolbe Building, on property described at Lot 4,
Block 1, Kirkwood East Addition, and located at 1480 W. Kirkwood Blvd. Current
Zoning: “NR-PUD” Non-Residential Planned Unit Development. SPIN
Neighborhood #1.
DETAILS: Skip Blake of Blake Architects is requesting approval of a Site Plan for an
approximately 4,541 sq. ft., 2-story free-standing office building. This property is
part of the development plan (ZA23-0003) for Kirkwood East, which was
approved by City Council on April 18, 2023 and is being processed concurrently
to address proposed revisions under case ZA25-0031.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a public hearing
2) Consider approval of a Site Plan
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ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Revised Site Plan Review Summary No. 1, dated May 30, 2025
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
Cyndi Cheng (817) 748-8269
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Kirkwood East Properties LLC
APPLICANT: Rodger “Skip” Blake, Blake Architects
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1480 W. Kirkwood Blvd.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 4, Block 1, Kirkwood East Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Office Commercial
CURRENT ZONING: “NR-PUD” Non-Residential Planned Unit Development with “O-2” Office
uses
HISTORY: July 20, 1999; City Council approved a Zoning Change and Concept Plan
for the Sabre Corporate Campus (ZA99-056).
October 19, 1999; City Council approved a preliminary plat for Lots 1-4,
Block 1, Sabre Group Campus on the consent agenda (ZA99-080).
November 18, 1999; The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a
final plat for Lots 1-4, Block 1, Sabre Group Campus (ZA99-096).
January 18, 2000; City Council approved a development plan for Lots 1-
4, Block 1, Sabre Group Campus (ZA99-090).
January 18, 2000; City Council approved a site plan for portions of
proposed Lots 1, 2, & 4, Block 1, Sabre Corporate Campus (ZA99-091).
July 18, 2000; City Council approved a Site Plan for Lot 4, Block 1 (25.6
acres) for the Saber Group Campus (ZA00-060).
March 20, 2001; City Council approved a revised development plan to
include the Kirkwood Blvd. and T.W. King rights-of ways and to add a
proposed visitor center into the boundary of the Sabre Project
development plan (ZA01-008).
March 20, 2001; City Council approved a revised site plan for a portion of
Lot 1, Block 1, and Kirkwood Blvd. for the Sabre Campus Phase II for a
guard house, visitor center, perimeter fencing and parking area (ZA01-
023).
April 3, 2001; City Council approved a Zoning Change and Revised
Concept Plan for the Sabre Corporate Campus for the purpose of
including W. Kirkwood Boulevard and T.W. King rights-of-way into the
zoning and concept plan boundary. (ZA01-007 and Ordinance No. 480-
313A).
March 30, 2007, City Council approved a plat revision for Lots 1R1, 1R2,
2R, 4R1, 4R2, & 4R3, Block 1, Sabre Group Campus (ZA07-025)
June 10,2010; City Council approved a site plan or the addition of a
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parking lot with approximately 336 parking spaces (ZA10-026).
August 20, 2019; City Council approved a Zoning Change and Site Plan
to allow for outdoor sales and service as a permitted use with approval of
a Specific Use Permit on the Sabre Campus.
April 18, 2023; City Council approved a development plan for Kirkwood
East that reflected 8 buildings totaling approximately 50,000 square feet
at build out, though each structure would require its own Site Plan
approval in the future.
SOUTHLAKE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Pathways Master Plan:
Pathways along Kirkwood Blvd. are shown on the Pathways Master Plan.
However, the zoning for the site, as adopted in 1999 (ZA99-056), is
interpreted to relieve development within the NR-PUD boundaries of
constructing sidewalks.
At the time of the Sabre Corporate Campus development, the portion of
Kirkwood Blvd., which this project fronts, was to be a private road.
Ordinance No. 480-313 waives formal Pedestrian Access Plans, and the
only trails and pathways required are those shown on the Concept Plan.
No pathways are shown on the Concept Plan along Kirkwood Blvd.
Subsequent site plans approved for the Sabre Group Campus Addition
do not show sidewalks provided along Kirkwood Blvd., except for the TD
Ameritrade Campus, which provided sidewalks as part of their
development.
UTILITIES: The site will be served by an existing 12” water line that bisects the
property.
This site will be served by a 27” sewer main along White Chapel Blvd.
TREE PRESERVATION: No protected trees are proposed to be altered for the construction of the
proposed addition. No trees currently exist on the site.
CITIZEN INPUT: Neither a Corridor Planning Committee Meeting or SPIN meeting has
been held for this project.
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Site Plan Review Summary No. 1, dated May 30, 2025.
This property is part of the development plan (ZA23-0003) for Kirkwood
East, which was approved by City Council on April 18, 2023.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA25-0032 Review No.: One Date of Review: 05/30/25
Project Name: Site Plan for Kolbe Building – 1480 W. Kirkwood Blvd.
APPLICANT: Owner:
Roger (Skip) Blake Kolbe Enterprises, Inc.
1202 S. White Chapel Blvd. Ste. A 2220 King Fisher Dr.
Southlake, TX 76092 Westlake, TX 76262
Phone: 817-488-9397 Phone: 415-517-2694
Email: blakearch@verizon.net Email: wadewhite999@gmail.com
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON
04/30/25 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 CYNDI CHENG AT (817) 748-8269.
1. Provide a written narrative describing the use, operation, phasing, infrastructure to be
provided, etc.
2. Place the City case number “ZA25-0032" in the lower right corner for ease of reference.
3. Show, label and dimension the width of any easements on or adjacent to the site. Show the
15’ water & San Sewer Easement adjacent to the northern boundary. Provide dimensional ties
from the building to the boundaries of 10 U.E and the 15’ DE. To ensure no encroachment
4. Show and label all minimum rear building setback lines in accordance with the zoning (10’).
5. Label the distance between building and property lines to the closest points of the building
perpendicular to the lot boundaries.
6. Show the entrances and exits to buildings (a symbol with legend can be used)
7. Please elaborate on reduced number of parking spaces from the development plan. Ensure
that the total amount matches on each plan. Coordinate with the concurrent revised
development plan under case ZA25-0031.
8. Provide fire lanes in compliance with the City Fire Code. Show and label the fire lane width
and any curve radii. Also label any radius of any curbs adjacent to the fire lane.
9. Show and label the width and type of surface for all pedestrian walks for use by tenants or the
public. Provide sidewalks and/or trails in compliance with the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483,
as amended and the Master Pathways Plan.
10. Label the types of surfacing (i.e., asphalt, concrete, brick, turfing or gravel) to be used at
various locations.
11. Show the location of all trash dumpsters or provide note if there is an agreement for use of an
off-site dumpster within the development. A minimum 8 foot tall masonry screen wall matching
the principal building with a solid metal access gate is required for all trash dumpsters.
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12. Show Label the distance to the nearest fire hydrant from a property corner and any proposed
hydrants. This can be provided on the utility plan.
13. Show any intended lighting. All lighting must comply with the Lighting Ordinance No. 693, as
amended with regard to type of lighting, intensity, glare and spill-over.
14. If any, show the location, type, and height of all walls, fences, and screening devices. Note
whether existing or proposed.
15. The maximum impervious coverage, gross floor area of building, net floor area by uses and in
total, parking required, and parking provided in the Site Data Summary. Coordinate any
adjustments with the development plan.
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Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
Case No. ZA25-0032 Review No. One Dated: May 7, 2025 Number of Pages: 1
Project Name: Kolbe Building – 1480 W. Kirkwood Blvd. (Site Plan)
Contact: Keith Martin Phone: (817) 748-8229 Fax: (817) 481-5713
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The following comments are based on the review of plans received on April 30, 2024 . Comments
designated with a number may be incorporated into the formal review to be considered by either the
Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council. Other items will not be addressed by either the
P&Z or City Council. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the department representative
shown above and make modifications as required by the comment.
TREE CONSERVATION COMMENTS:
* No protected trees are on the property.
LANDSCAPE COMMENTS:
1. Provide a color rendition of the Landscape Plan
2. The trees proposed within the landscape areas behind the building are within the 60’ overhead
electrical transmission easement. Please provide a letter from the utility provider approving the
placement of the landscaping within the easement or provide the landscaping elsewhere on site.
3. In the Interior Landscape Summary Chart, the “Required” interior landscape area is incorrect.
The plant material calculations are correct.
4. Provide the Seasonal Color calculations within the Interior Landscape Summary Chart.
* 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
Review No.
1
Date:
5/6/2025
Case No. ZA25-0032 Site Plan
Project Name: Kolbe Building – 1480 Kirkwood East
Contact: Sandy Endy, P.E.
Email: sendy@ci.southlake.tx.us
Phone: (817) 748-8033
The following comments are based on the review of plans received on: 4/30/2025
It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the department representative shown above and make
modifications as required by the comment.
UTILITY COMMENTS:
* The water lines for domestic and irrigation will need to be relocated to ensure that the meters
are located outside of the proposed driveway.
DRAINAGE COMMENTS:
1. There is a proposed retaining wall along the west side of the lot located on top of City
infrastructure and would not be permitted. Please be aware that retaining wall
encroachments and any other structure encroachment within this drainage easement
would require an encroachment agreement to be approved by Public Works and City
Council.
* There is a spot grade at the front of the building that appears to be miss labeled. It shows an
elevation of 582.85.
*=Denotes informational comment that don’t need to be addressed until Civil Construction Submittals.
Fire Department Review
Lorenzo Chavez
Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8671
E-mail: lchavez@ci.southlake.tx.us
GENERAL COMMENTS:
An automatic fire sprinkler system will be required for buildings over 6,000 square feet.
(Addition will required to be tied into the existing sprinkler system)
Some types of vehicles stored/parked inside may require an automatic fire sprinkler system for a
building less than 6,000 square feet (unable to determine types of vehicles
to be stored based on information submitted)
FIRE HYDRANT COMMENTS:
Fire Department Connections for sprinkler systems must be within 100 feet of a fire hydrant, and
within 50 feet of fire department fire lane access.
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Fire hydrants are required at a maximum spacing of 300 feet for commercial locations that
contain both sprinkled and un-sprinklered buildings.
FIRE LANE COMMENTS:
Fire apparatus access needs to be provided within 150 feet of all exterior portions of the
perimeter of buildings on a “hose-lay” basis for un-sprinkled buildings and 250 feet of all
exterior portions of the perimeter of the building for sprinkled buildings.
Fire apparatus access needs to be an all-weather surface, asphalt or concrete, 24 feet wide and
able to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus. (Minimum of 85,000 pounds GVW).
Fire lanes require a minimum 30 foot inside turn radius and a minimum 54 foot outside turn
radius.
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 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.
* 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.
* Development must comply with all requirements in Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 43,
Overlay Zones.
Materials and construction methods including but not limited to masonry and articulation
requirements in Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, cannot be applied per the preemption
by HB2439 of the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas. All materials must meet applicable
building codes.
* Denotes Informational Comment
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES
Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response
1 KIRKWOOD EAST PROPERTIES LLC NRPUD
1490 W KIRKWOOD
BLVD 0.96471676 NR
2 KIRKWOOD EAST PROPERTIES LLC NRPUD
1520 W KIRKWOOD
BLVD 0.38466783 NR
3 KIRKWOOD EAST PROPERTIES LLC NRPUD
1500 W KIRKWOOD
BLVD 0.488854274 NR
4 WILKS SOUTH LAKE DEVELOPMENT L NRPUD
1001 W KIRKWOOD
BLVD 1.367392681 NR
5 KIRKWOOD EAST PROPERTIES LLC NRPUD
1460 W KIRKWOOD
BLVD 1.367113824 NR
6 BDP SOUTHLAKE DST NRPUD 3150 SABRE DR 0.572656036 NR
7 U S A AG
3400 N WHITE CHAPEL
BLVD 0.003145696 NR
8 KIRKWOOD EAST PROPERTIES LLC NRPUD
1440 W KIRKWOOD
BLVD 0.320335594 NR
9 KIRKWOOD EAST PROPERTIES LLC NRPUD
1400 W KIRKWOOD
BLVD 0.375486886 NR
10 KIRKWOOD EAST PROPERTIES LLC NRPUD
1540 W KIRKWOOD
BLVD 0.638898196 NR
11 KIRKWOOD EAST PROPERTIES LLC NRPUD
1420 W KIRKWOOD
BLVD 0.343238906 NR
1000 KIRKWOOD EAST PROPERTIES LLC NRPUD
1480 W KIRKWOOD
BLVD 0.426377476 U
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Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Five (5)
Responses received: None