2025-017 ResolutionCITY 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 SCHOOL 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 AS DEPICTED ON THE
APPROVED SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "B" AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a Specific Use Permit for a private school has been requested by a person
or corporation having a proprietary interest in the property zoned as "S-P-1" Detailed Site Plan
District; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Sections 45.1(3) 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 to a private school on property within the City of
Southlake, Texas, more fully and completely described in Exhibit "A", and as depicted on the
approved plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "B" and providing an effective
date, subject to the provisions contained in the comprehensive zoning ordinance and the
restrictions set forth herein. The following specific requirements and special conditions shall be
Resolution No. 25-017
applicable to the granting of this Specific Use Permit:
City Council motion: April 15, 2025; APPROVED (6-0) subject to Staff Report dated April
8, 2025, and subject to Specific Use Permit Review No. 2 dated February 28, 2025, noting
that the approval is for a specific use permit for a private school, Novus Academy, subject
to the term of the lease and any extensions.
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:
The Novus Academy
3400 William D. Tate Ave. #1000
Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: 817-488-4555
OWNER:
Gateway Church
500 S. Nolen Dr., Suite 300
Southlake. TX 76092
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.
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
Resolution No. 25-017
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
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 @_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.
Resolution No. 25-017
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 15th DAY OF APRIL, 2025.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By: Stz-'-- V1 —t/w
hawn McCaskill, Mayor
ATTEST:
%S0 DSOUTN'gf��'�.
k0
yly, T$M�
City Secretary'
Resolution No. 25-017
Exhibit "A"
Being described as Lot 4R7R1, Green Meadow Subdivision, City of Southlake, Tarrant
County, Texas and being approximately 2.70 acres.
METES AND BOUNDS:
2250 E. CONTINENTAL BLVD., SOUTHLAKE TX
Being a 2.70 acre tract of land situated in the C.8.
McDonald Survey. Abstract No.1013. Tarrant County, Texas and
being all of Lot 4R7R1. Green Meadow Subdivision, as
recorded in Cabinet A. Slide 12221. Plat Records, Tarrant
County, Texas, and being more particularly described as
follows:
BEGINNING at a found x in concrete, said point being the
southwest corner of said Lot 4R7R1, and being the southeast
corner of Lot 4R1R. Green Meadow Subdivision, as recorded in
Cabinet A. Slide 12221. Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas.
also being in the north right-of-way line of East
Continental Boulevard (having a variable width R.O.W.):
THENCE North 00'00'07" East, leaving said north right-of-way
line, and along the east line of said Lot 4RiR, a distance
of 215.39 feet to a found x in concrete, said point being
the southwest corner of Lot 4R6R1, Green Meadow Subdivision,
as recorded in Cabinet A. Slide 12221. Plat Records, Tarrant
County, Texas:
THENCE North 59'36'45" East, leaving said east line, and
along the south line of said Lot 4RBR1, a distance of 419.49
feet to a found 1/2 inch iron rod for the beginning of a
curve to the left having a radius of 847.00 feet and a
central angle of 10*41'17" and a long chord which bears
South 51'50'44" East, 157.77 feet. said point being the
southeast corner of said Lot 4RBR1. also being in the west
right-of-way line of South Kimball Avenue (having a
94'R.O.W.):
THENCE along said west right-of-way line and along said
curve to the left an arc distance of 158.00 feet to a found
1/2 inch iron rod:
THENCE South 15'17'32" East, leaving said west right-of-way
line, a distance of 14.81 feet to a found x in concrete for
the beginning of a curve to the right having a radius of
586.30 feet and a central angle of 59'36'31" and a long
chord which bears South 57'11'i7" West, 582.83 feet, said
point being in the north right-of-way line of said East
Continental Boulevard:
THENCE along said north right-of-way line and along said
curve to the right an arc distance of 609.97 feet to the
POINT OF BEGINNING and CONTAINING 117.413 square feet, 2.70
acres of land, more or less.
Resolution No. 25-017
Narrative for Resolution No. 25-017 submitted January 29, 2025
THE NOVUS ACADEMY
January 24, 2025
Department of Planning
and Development Services
1400 Main Street, Suite 310
Southlake, TX 76092
Re: What If We Could dba The Novus Academy
Zoning and Specific Use Permit Applications
2250 E. Continental Blvd., Southlake TX 76092
To Whom It May Concern:
Regarding the Zoning Change and Specific Use Permit applications submitted for 2250 E. Continental Blvd.,
The Novus Academy ("Novus") is a small K-12 private school that has served students since 2014 with
learning differences and other special learning challenges. For the 2025-2026 school year, we currently
anticipate starting with approximately 50 enrolled students from 40 families, along with 17 staff members.
The building in Grapevine that Novus has leased for several years is being purchased by a buyer who is
interested in occupying the entire building once Novus' lease expires on May 31, 2025. Since November
2022, Novus has been diligently searching for a new location within the surrounding area. To say that Novus
was beyond thrilled to learn on January 7, 2025 that Gateway Church was willing to enter into a 10-year lease
(with additional renewal options) with Novus is an understatement,
It is essential for Novus to quickly relocate to this optimal location and continue to provide its specialized and
important services to our existing families in Southlake and the surrounding communities. Most of our
families reside in Southlake and the nearby cities of Grapevine, Trophy Club, and Colleyville, and there are no
other specialized schools in the area that appropriately serve this particular population. Novus' niche is
unique, and Southlake residents would benefit greatly by having additional options for their struggling
students.
The services offered by Novus will not have a negative impact in terms of increasing police, developmental,
transportation, education, water, sewer, or drainage demands. The use is not detrimental to the public health,
safety, or general welfare. More specific considerations are detailed below:
Business Hours: Novus provides academic and before and after -school services to its students, primarily
during the current school day of 7:50 — 3:30. Many students stay until either 4:30 or 5:00 for after -school
clubs and care, and the majority of the staff is generally on site from 7:45 — 3:45 on school days. A summer
program is offered during the month of June, and July and August have minimal staffing needs.
817-488,4555 1 3400'William G. Tate Ave. 41000 I Grapevine, TX 76051
Leorning Differently. Together.
TheNov sAcademv ore
Resolution No. 25-017
Narrative for Resolution No. 25-017 submitted January 29, 2025
Page 2
Traffic: The traffic impact would be minimal to the surrounding area. Please refer to the Traffic Impact
Analysis documents accompanying our applications for further detail.
For morning drop-off, families would enter either from S. Kimball Avenue or E. Continental Drive, circle
behind the building, and form a single -file car line to drop students at the front of the building. The parking
area surrounding the building is wide enough to allow for two lanes of traffic to be utilized or flow at all
times. Cars would exit from either from S. Kimball Avenue or E. Continental Drive. We do not anticipate any
backups onto E. Continental Dr., as there is sufficient room for the —40 family vehicles to line up around the
building without spilling over to the feeder road or towards the other five buildings comprising Champions
Crossing. The traffic would be very self-contained to the area encircling the building and would not
negatively affect the other businesses.
Also, our morning drop-off and after school pick-up times are staggered, since before and after -school care is
provided, along with Clubs. This further reduces the number of cars entering and leaving the property at
peak times. Further, Novus would be amenable to modifying its hours if needed to accommodate any City
needs or concerns.
Commercial Use: The neighbors of 2250 E. Continental Blvd. are generally classified as Office/Low Rise or
Warehouse-Flex/Multi-Use. They appear to be small businesses, as is Novus. Novus' use is compatible with
the existing zoning and would not negatively impact the development or neighboring properties.
Last, this approval is very time -sensitive due to three important deadlines: 1) Novus' requirement to vacate
its current premises by May 31, 2025; 2) Novus' annual on -campus Summer Learning Camp is scheduled to
begin on June 2, 2025; and openingfor the 2025-2026 school year in August, in alignment with Carroll ISD's
calendar.
In summary, allowing Novus to conduct its special educational programming as a complement to the amazing
Carroll ISD will provide significant benefits to the City of Southlake. Novus already works closely with several
other families and businesses in Southlake, but this will allow us to grow in tandem with the City's
community. Families and our business partners residing in the surrounding geography will contribute to
Southlake's sales tax revenue and fill Gateway's space with a known and stable tenant (versus another
unknown commercial tenant that requires no input from the City Council). Novus is an established business
that can be quickly operational and beneficial to the City of Southlake, and perhaps even to a member of
your family, a neighbor, or other constituents whose students are struggling in their current learning
environment.
If there is any additional information I can provide in furtherance of this request, I would be happy to do so.
Also, if it is possible for the Cityto grant us a staff -level approval in orderto expedite this request, please let
me know what else is needed in that regard. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Very
truly you
ruulyyou rs,
Nicolle Galipeau
Chief Operations Officer
817-488-4555 x. 102 1 817-704-3081 (Direct Dial)
ngalipeau @TheNovusAcademy.org
Resolution No. 25-017
Narrative for Resolution No. 25-017 submitted January 29, 2025
"S-P-l" Regulations For 2250 E. Continental Blvd.
(Lot 4R7R1, Green Meadow Subdivision)
This site shall comply with all conditions of the City of Southlake Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance No. 480, as amended, as it pertains to the I-1 Light Industrial District's uses and
regulations with the following exceptions:
Permitted Uses
All uses permitted in the "I-l" Light Industrial District and to include Private School with
a Specific Use Permit.
Development Regulations:
As -built documents on file with the City of Southlake will act as the approved site plan.
No physical changes to the site are proposed with this re-zoning/Specific Use Permit
request.
Any physical changes in the future will require appropriate Site Plan approval per
Ordinance No. 480, as amended, Sections 40 and 31.
Resolution No. 25-017
N
O
N
cr
N
ca
C
c�
E
LO
N
O
Z
C
O
O
W
N�
L.L
L
O
O
U_
ca
F-
O
O
0-
0
c
J
m
J
H
Z
W
Z
W W
cc
e
N
Nae Lew
Q
� ;
3°
z
LL.o=
v I. -
LA.
LA.
0
W
Vf
O
d
0Oc
d
Entrance
Back Parking Log
MO =* =0 =* M*
Front Parking Log
Contmentat
f8 a
o
Om 4m
n
O
N
O
Z
C
O
7
O
y
O
cc
LO
N
O
N
O
N
Q
tz
20,000 Sqft.
Si 920 S. Kimball Ave.
IIIIIII11117,17 i i
i
15,890 Sqft. 0'
940 S. Kimball Ave.
217'
111111111 IPA
16,906 Sqft.
2150 E. Continental Blvd.
EAST CONTINENTAL DR*E
Site Plan for Resolution No. 25-017 submitted January 29, 2025
CROOKED
0 —F
a r
D 3�P
Resolution No. 25-017
m
O
ago
ill
07
CHAMPION CROSSING
N �
LLO-SZ *ON uoilnlosa)j
IF
/I
rl 01 !g,
;q;
i Ai I
9ZOZ V kenuep Pap wqnsLOo-gZ 'ON uoijnjosa� jol Aa/unS ell!_L
Existing Building Plan for Resolution No. 25-017 submitted April 1, 2025
IV
0
Z
0
! r4 AN ousnn� 78-9170 SF. BULDNO
AT
{ _ D i i ��FEGW115T5 •r j �, jtt �'� �y z3J ?AST C01,1M AL BLVD. SU.'A6*70
SOUS. TZK-S
'3 � � � N • R/MnG s ✓.Taa��a aE:r'r.1 s 3
is �t A
Resolution No. 25-017
PUBLISH FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025
FORT WORTH STAR -TELEGRAM
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that the City of Southlake, Texas, will consider
the following items in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas
for:
The City Council on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. will hold a public hearing and
consider:
Ordinance No. 480-833, ZA25-0008, 2nd Reading, Zoning Change and Site Plan for 2250
E. Continental Blvd., on property described as Lot 4R7R1, Green Meadow Subdivision, City of
Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas. Current Zoning: "I-1" Light Industrial District. Requested
Zoning: "S-P-1" Detailed Site Plan District. SPIN Neighborhood #8. PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution No. 25-017, ZA25-0009, Specific Use Permit for a private school for The Novus
Academy, on property described as Lot 4R7R1, Green Meadow Subdivision, City of Southlake,
Tarrant County, Texas, and located at 2250 E. Continental Blvd. Current Zoning: "I-1" Light
Industrial District. SPIN Neighborhood #8. PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance No. 480-GGGGG, ZA25-0013, 2nd Reading, amendments to the City of
Southlake Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, specifically pertaining to Section 47,
Transition Zoning District (TZD). PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution No. 25-018, ZA25-0015, Specific Use Permit for Outdoor Sales and Services
for Camp Gladiator on property described as Lot 5R, Green Meadow Subdivision, an addition
to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 800 S. Kimball Ave. Current
Zoning: "CS" Community Services District. SPIN Neighborhood #8. PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. will hold a
public hearing and consider:
ZA25-0019, Preliminary Plat for Linmar Estates, on property described as Lot 3, Joel W
Chivers No. 350 Addition and Tract 3D01, Rees D Price Survey Abstract No. 1207, City of
Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 2735 and 2665 N. White Chapel Blvd.,
Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: "RPUD" Residential Planned Unit Development. SPIN
Neighborhood #1. PUBLIC HEARING
All interested persons are urged to attend.
City of Southlake
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary
3/26/25, 9:49 AM
Adportal Self Service Advertising Confirmation
THANK YOU for your legal submission!
Your legal has been submitted for publication. Below is a confirmation of your legal placement. You will
also receive an email confirmation.
ORDER DETAILS PREVIEW FOR AD NUMBER IPLO2247560
Order Number:
IPLO224756
Order Status:
Submitted
Classification:
Legals & Public Notices
Package:
FTW - Legal Ads
Site:
fortworth
Final Cost:
$120.60
Referral Code:
22500023
Payment Type:
Account Billed
User ID:
18UI1111YZI 10'1:31�
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE IP
1400 MAIN ST STE 440
SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-7604
817-481-1745
dmarino@ci.southlake.tx.us
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
TRANSACTION REPORT
Date
March 26, 2025 10:48:54 AM EDT
Amount:
$120.60
SCHEDULE FOR AD NUMBER IPLO2247560
March 28, 2025
Fort Worth Star -Telegram Print Publication
1.54inches x 8.41inches
https://placelegal.mcclatchy.com/legals/fortworth/home/confirmation.html?id=212484&returnto= 1 /9
3/26/25, 9:49 AM
Adportal Self Service Advertising Confirmation
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Notice is �7ereby given lo all intre t-
P CI P e 1"SO F1 S lhtl t 1I7P--,, City Ol'SOUtIllake.
Texas. viii 11 cn- iiisicler kf7e followir"ig itn7s
in Me COuncil D7awber at Towr7 Hall.
1400 Mairil Lreel. oulf7lae. Texas
for-E
The City Council on Tuesday,
April 15, 202 , at 5:30 p.m. will
f7old a pL,iblic f7ecirir7g arid consicier,
Ordinance No. 4-, ZA25-
(3 8, end Reading, forting
Change and Site Plan for 2250
En Continental Blvd.., on proper-
ty descril)ed as Lol 4R-M1: ren
Meadow ubdivi ion. City of SOL111-1-
lake, TarrC,-1nl Lin1 . Texas. Current
onLigtill IndLalrial DiLril.
Req�iP-,,kd Zoii i rig L:S-P-1 I? Dkc,-%ti led
Site Plan Disbrik, SPIN Nifilhorr7ood
-rr8. PUBLIC HEARING
If
Resolution No. 25-017, ZA5-
000pecific Use Permit for
a private school for The Novus
Academy.onpro[Dert described as
Lot 4Ri R1. Green Meadow Subdivi-
S10 n. C ily of So�i tl-i lake. Tcil'I"clllI Co11ii ly
Tea,i,�,, and located at 225D E. Coriti-
n e n ta I Blvci. CLI i-'re n t Zor7ing -. :`I-1 1- LihL
IndUstrial Dislr°it. PlN NigfilhoiJiood
- "8. PUBLIC HEARING
Ir
1`1
Ordinance No. 480-GGGG,
sA5-001 nd Reading,
amendments� to the City of
Southiake Zoning Ordinance
No. 480s as amended, specifim
cally pertaining tag Section 4i,
Transition Zoning District (TZQ).
PUBLIC HEARING
https:llplacelegal.mcclatchy.com/legals/fortworth/home/confirmation.html?id=212484&returnto= 3/9
Resolution Igo. 25=018, ZA25=
31261 P5, VPA&IC HEARING Adportal Self Service Advertising Confirmation
Resolution No. 25=018, ZA25m
0015, Specific Use Permit for
Outdoor Sales and Services
for damp Gladiator on proj)erty
described as Lod 5R, Greeri Meadow
SL11)(1iViSiori,, �C-ffl C,-idtioi7 to [['ie lily of
SOLIffill-c-tke, Tam--inl COLMN. Tex,c-is aii-id
I a c,c-i ted a t 800 S. K i rn 1) c--tII Ave. CU r re n I
Zori-Ing: IL CS Y C011111111LIFIlly el -Vie
Dikric:t. Plf�l �ic�hk�c�rf�c�c��� �, PUB=
's HEARING
Pie Planning and Zoning on Thursday, April 17,
20259 at 6:30 p.m. will hold �i [Alb-
lic liearrig,c-laid c;onider:
ZA25=0019, Preliminary Plat
for Linmar Estates. ors prol)er[y
described as Lot 3, Joel VV Cli-ivers No.
350 Addition and Trek 31)01. f�ees D
Pric.-e SLirvey Abs1rac.1 No. 1207. iky
Of SOLIthlake'. Tarrc,-Irit Courity. Tex-
as
VAille ChaF)el Blvd.,SOLIthlake . Texas. Z011 I 1-g : "f�PUC�" Res-lder,ilial
P[canned Urill Developi,reri"I. SPIN
Neighborl�ooc,l 171. PUBLIC HEAR=
ING
All -1riler°ete [)ersotis are LV°ged lo
City of SOL1111"llake
Arny Shelley. TRIVIC
City Secretary
11DII-02247""56
Mar 23 2025)
https://placelegal.mcclatchy.com/legals/fortworth/home/confirmation.htmPid=212484&returnto= 4/9