Item 9 - Staff ReportCase No.
ZA25-0042
S T A F F R E P O R T
August 1, 2025
CASE NO: ZA25-0042
PROJECT: Zoning Change and Site Plan for Pecan Creek Professional Center
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Roger Smeltzer is requesting approval of a Zoning Change and Site Plan for
Pecan Creek Professional Center on property described as Lot 4, Block 1, Pecan
Creek, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located
at 731 Zena Rucker Rd., Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “S-P-2” Generalized
Site Plan District. Proposed Zoning: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District. SPIN
Neighborhood #9.
DETAILS: The applicant is requesting approval of a Zoning Change and Site Plan from “S-
P-2” Generalized Site Plan District to “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District to
add “Non-Medical Spa” as a permitted use. No physical changes are being
proposed to the site.
The Site Data Summary Chart is shown below:
Item 9
Case No.
ZA25-0042
Site Data Summary
Description Data
Zoning SP-2
Land Use Designation Office/Commercial
Gross Acreage 2.255 Acres (98,210 Sq.Ft.)
Area of Open Space 36,834 Sq.Ft.
Percent of Open Space 38%
Area of Impervious Coverage 61,316 Sq.Ft.
Percent of Impervious Coverage 62%
Building Area (Gross) 22,486 Sq.Ft.
Number of Stories 1 Story
Maximum Building Height Bldg. 1 = 18'2" / Bldg. 2 = 17'1"
Proposed Floor Area (Net) 20,987 Sq.Ft.
Required Parking 1 space per 226 Sq.Ft. (93 spaces)
Provided Parking (Per SP-2) 93 spaces
Standard Parking 88 spaces
Handicap Parking 5 spaces
Total Parking 93 spaces
Required Loading Spaces 1-10'x50' & 1-10'x25'
Provided Loading Spaces 1-10'x50' & 1-10'x25'
APPROVED
VARIANCES: Driveway Ord. No. 634, as amended, Section 5.2.d requires a minimum
stacking depth of 50’. A variance was approved to allow a stacking depth
of approximately 41’-0” for the west driveway and 43’-9” for the east
driveway
Zoning Ord. No. 480, as amended, Section 33.19 and Subdivision Ord. No.
483, as amended, Section 5.06 which require an 8’ multiuse trail to be
extended to the south property line per the Master Pathways Plan. A
variance was approved to allow no trail to be constructed from Zena
Rucker to the south property line.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a public hearing
2) Consider approval of a Zoning Change and Site Plan
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Concept/Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated August 1, 2025
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map & Responses
STAFF CONTACT: Wayne Powell (817) 748-8281
Case No. Attachment A
ZA25-0042 Page 1
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: 731 Zena OP LLC
APPLICANT: Roger Smeltzer
PROPERTY SITUATION: 731 Zena Rucker Rd.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 4, Block 1, Pecan Creek Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Office Commercial / 100-Year Flood Plain
CURRENT ZONING: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan Zoning District with “O-1” uses
PROPOSED ZONING: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan Zoning District with “O-1” uses and non-
medical spa added as a permitted use
HISTORY: - July 3, 1979, City Council approved a Plat Showing for two lots on 25
acres of land.
- February 22, 1984, City Council approved a Plat Revision for a
subdivision of Lot 2 into three lots.
- On October 2, 2001, City Council approved a Zoning Change and
Concept Plan for this location (ZA01-077). Under the approval for this
case the following conditions were placed on this lot: providing a 20’
bufferyard with evergreen plant material adjacent school property;
accommodating an east-west access road in the design; no 2 story
buildings permitted on the two south lots; and requiring pitched roof
residential style construction on the south two lots. The applicant has
indicated to staff compliance with these conditions and will provide
additional materials when requesting a Site Plan approval from City
Council.
- A Plat Vacation of the Dilg Addition was approved by City Council on
January 7, 2003 under ZA02-054.
- On January 7, 2003, City Council approved a Preliminary Plat for Pecan
Creek (ZA02-052) for the subdividing of the Dilg Place Subdivision.
- On January 9, 2003, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved a
Final Plat (ZA02-053) to begin construction of two
commercial/retail buildings on two lots.
- On January 17, 2003, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved a
Final Plat (ZA03-049) in order to obtain a building permit for the
construction of a medical office building on Lot 3, Block 1 of Pecan Creek.
- On January 4, 2005, the City Council approved a revised Development
Plan (ZA04-063) to designate the alignment for an approximate 500 feet
section of Zena Rucker Road that will extend east from Byron Nelson
Parkway.
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- On August 2, 2005, the City Council approved a Plat Revision for Pecan
Creek (ZA05-044) to create lots for general/medical office construction
and to dedicate the right-of-way for Zena Rucker Road through the Pecan
Creek development.
- On September 20, 2005, a Zoning Change and Site Plan were approved
on Lot 2 of the Pecan Creek Development (ZA05-050) for the construction
of a medical office building (Baylor Family Health Center at Southlake).
- On January 18, 2011, a Zoning Change and Concept Plan from “O-1”
Office Zoning District to “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan Zoning District was
approved (ZA10-039) to establish office uses under the “O-1” zoning
district and a daycare/ Montessori School with a private “K” program in
one building approximately 18,975 square feet in size with the Montessori
School use, medical use and general office uses permitted.
- On January 19, 2016, a Zoning Change and Concept Plan (ZA15-097)
from “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District to “S-P-2” Generalized Site
Plan District with O-1 Office District Uses was approved to develop three
one-story office buildings totaling approximately 17,360 square feet and
one open space lot on approximately 2.25 acres.
- On November 16, 2021, a Zoning Change and Site/Concept Plan
(ZA21-072) was approved to allow two (2) single-story medical/general
office buildings with building #1 proposed to be 11,316 square feet and
building #2 proposed to be 11,170 square feet for a total of 22,486 square
feet in space.
SOUTHLAKE 2035 PLAN: Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
The 2035 future land use designation is Office Commercial.
Purpose and Definition: The Office Commercial category is a
commercial category designed and intended for the exclusive use of
office and limited office-related activities. It is established for and will be
allocated to those districts best suited for supporting commercial activity
of an office character. It has been established to encourage and permit
general professional and business offices of high quality and appearance,
in attractive landscaped surroundings with the types of uses and design
exterior appearance so controlled as to be generally compatible with
existing and future adjacent and surrounding residential development.
Properties with this designation may serve as a transition between
established residential neighborhoods, major roadways, and retail
development. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public
Parks/Open Space and Public/Semi-Public categories previously
discussed.
Mobility & Master Thoroughfare Plan
The Mobility and Master Thoroughfare Plan shows Zena Rucker Rd. to
be a two-lane undivided collector 60’ of right of way. Adequate right of
way has previously been dedicated.
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Pathways Master Plan & Sidewalk Plan
The Master Pathways Plan shows an existing 8’ multi-use trail along the
south side of Zena Rucker Rd. and extending south from the east property
line of the lot. The existing 8’ trail along the east property line is proposed
to be removed with removal of the retention pond. A variance was granted
with the S-P-2 zoning to allow no trail to be extended to the south property
line.
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: Existing Area Road Network and Conditions
The development shows two driveways onto Zena Rucker Rd. Zena is
currently a two- lane undivided collector adjacent to the site. No traffic
counts are available for this section of Zena Rucker Rd.
Traffic Impact (based on 56% medical and 44% general office)
Use Floor
Area Vtpd* AM-
IN
AM-
OUT
PM-
IN
PM-
OUT
General Office Building (710) 9,894 109 13 2 3 12
Medical Office Building (720) 12,592 455 30 15 22 34
Total 22,486 564 43 17 25 46
* Vehicle Trips Per Day
* AM-In, AM-Out, PM-In and PM-Out are peak hour of generator on a
weekday
* Based on the ITE: Trip Generation Manual, 7th Edition
TREE PRESERVATION: There are no changes proposed to the to tree preservation from the
previously approved plan. There is approximately 10.1% of existing tree
cover on the property and a minimum of 70% of the existing tree cover is
required to be preserved if the zoning change was to the “O-1” Office
District. A maximum of 63.3% of the existing tree cover is proposed to be
preserved per the “S-P-2” zoning.
UTILITIES: There is an existing 8” water line on the north side of Zena Rucker Road
that will serve this development. There are existing 8” and 10” sanitary
sewer lines adjacent to this property that the applicant can tap into for
service.
DRAINAGE: The existing drainage easement onsite shall be revised based on the
proposed floodplain revisions and/or LOMR. Per the City Drainage
Ordinance creeks and channels shall be located within a drainage
easement sized based on the 100-year based flood elevation plus 1-foot
of freeboard. Underground detention shall be located within a dedicated
drainage easement. This drainage easement can be combined with the
drainage easement for the creek if they overlap.
CITIZEN INPUT: A Corridor Planning Committee meeting was held on June 23, 2025.
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Concept/Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated August 1,
Case No. Attachment A
ZA25-0042 Page 4
2025.
The applicant is not changing the physical site plan, only requesting a
change in the permitted uses to allow for a non-medical spa.
Case No. Attachment B
ZA25-0042 Page 1
Case No. Attachment E
ZA25-0042 Page 1
SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA25-0042 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 08/01/25
Project Name: Zoning Change & Site Plan – 731 Zena Rucker Rd (Pecan Creek)
APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER:
Roger Smeltzer Jr 713 Zena OP LLC
Vision Commercial Capital Group LLC Vision Commercial Capital Group LLC
1340 Main St, Ste 305, Grapevine, TX 76051 1340 Main St, Ste 305, Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: 817-320-2600 Phone: 817-320-2600
Email: roger@visioncommercial.com Email: roger@visioncommercial.com
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON
07/21/25 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 AT (817) 748-8281.
1. Place the City case number “ZA25-0042" in the lower right corner for ease of reference.
Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
TREE CONSERVATION COMMENTS:
* The submitted Tree Conservation Plan conforms to the previously approved Tree Conservation
Plan for case ZA21-0072. If the development were proposed with straight zoning the proposed
preservation of the existing tree cover would not comply with the Existing Tree Cover
Preservation Requirements of the Tree Preservation Ordinance. There is 10.1% of existing tree
cover on the property and a minimum of 70% of the existing tree cover is required to be
preserved. A maximum of 63.3% of the existing tree cover is proposed to be preserved.
* Except as provided by subsection 7.2.b. of the Tree Preservation Ordinance, a Tree
Conservation Analysis or Tree Conservation Plan shall be approved if it will preserve existing
tree cover in accordance with the percentage requirements established by Table 2.0. If the
property has previously received a tree permit related to development, the percentage of existing
tree cover at the time the first such permit was issued shall be used to calculate the minimum
existing tree cover that must be preserved under this section.
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Table 2.0 – Existing Tree Cover Preservation Requirements
Percentage of existing tree cover on
the entire site
Minimum percentage of the
existing tree cover to be
preserved*
0% – 20% 70%
20.1 – 40% 60%
40.1% - 60% 50%
60.1% - 80% 40%
80.1% - 100% 30%
*The minimum percentage of existing tree cover to be preserved shall exclude any area in
public rights-of-way as approved by City Council.
For property sought to be zoned for the Downtown zoning district or a planned development
zoning district, including an S-P-1 Site Plan, S-P-2 Site Plan, Transition, Rural Conservation,
Planned Unit Development, or Employment Center zoning district, the City Council shall
consider the application for a Conservation Analysis or Plan in conjunction with the
corresponding development application (as established in Table 1.0). The Planning and Zoning
Commission shall review the application and make a recommendation to the City Council
regarding the application. The City Council shall approve the Plan or Analysis if the Council
finds that the Plan or Analysis provides for the:
i. placement of building pads, parking areas, driveways, streets, and utility easements so
as to maximize the preservation of environmental features of the property including
mature tree stands, natural creeks and ponds, and significant grades;
ii. maximizes the preservation of tree cover preservation areas indicated on the
Environmental Resource Protection Map;
iii. maximizes the preservation of existing tree stands with the potential to buffer residential
areas from the noise, glare, and visual effects of nonresidential uses;
iv. maximizes the preservation of existing trees, if any, adjoining a natural or man-made
drainage creek;
v. maximizes the preservation of existing protected trees along rural roadways and other
streets as identified and prioritized in the Street Typology designation; and
vi. mitigation of altered trees through proposed tree replacement procedures pursuant to
this Ordinance.
* Please be aware that all existing trees shown to be preserved on the City Council approved Tree
Conservation Plan must be preserved and protected during all phases and construction of the
development. Alteration or removal of any of the existing trees shown to be preserved on the
approved Tree Conservation Plan is a violation of the Tree Preservation Ordinance and the
zoning as approved by the Southlake City Council. Please ensure that the layout of all structures,
easements, utilities, structures grading, and any other structure proposed to be constructed do
not conflict with existing trees intended to be preserved.
LANDSCAPE COMMENTS:
* The exact same plans were submitted from case ZA21-0072 and the bufferyards were not
changed. All bufferyards are required to be 5’ Type ‘A’ per Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as
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amended, Section 42. The Site Plan and Landscape Plans L-1A and L-1 show Type ‘A’
bufferyards on the west and south property lines, a 20’ Type ‘E’ bufferyard on the north property
line and a 20’ Type ‘C’ bufferyard on the east property line, which exceeds the minimum
requirements of the Landscape Ordinance.
* Indicates informational comment.
# Indicates required items comment.
E-mail: kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us
Keith Martin
Landscape Administrator
Phone: (817) 748-8229
Public Works/Engineering Review
GENERAL COMMENTS:
1. This review is preliminary. Additional requirements may be necessary with the review of the
civil construction plans.
DRAINAGE COMMENTS:
* The existing drainage easement onsite shall be revised based on the proposed floodplain
revisions and/or LOMR. Per the City Drainage Ordinance creeks and channels shall be located
within a drainage easement sized based on the 100-year based flood elevation plus 1-foot of
freeboard.
* Underground detention shall be located within a dedicated drainage easement. This drainage
easement can be combined with the drainage easement for the creek if they overlap.
INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS:
* Submit 22”x34” civil construction plans and a completed Construction Plan Checklist to the
Public Works Department through the online customer self service portal located here: CSS
(cityofsouthlake.com). Please allow 15 business days for review. The plans shall conform to the
most recent construction plan checklist, standard details and general notes which are located on the
City’s website:
http://www.cityofsouthlake.com/PublicWorks/engineeringdesign.asp
* New Requirement: Provide Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) per TXR150000.
The plan must include all required elements in Part III, Section F of the permit. The
Environmental Coordinator will review the SWPPP. For instructions on how to complete the
review of the SWPPP please refer to the Stormwater Management for Construction Sites in:
https://www.cityofsouthlake.com/2237/Stormwater-Management-for-Construction-S. SWPPP
shall be submitted by second review of the civil construction plans.
* NEW REQUIREMENT: Submit with Civil Construction Plans a Retaining Wall Layout sheet.
* Retaining walls greater than 4-feet including the footing shall require structural plans prepared
by a registered engineer in the State of Texas. Retaining walls shall require a permit from the
Building Inspections Department prior to construction.
* A geotechnical report will be required for all private and public roadways. The geotechnical
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report shall include pavement design parameters for subgrade stabilization.
* A Developer Agreement will be required for this development and may need to be approved by
the City Council prior to any construction of public infrastructure. Construction plans for these
improvements must be acceptable to Public Works prior to placing the Developer’s Agreement on the
City Council agenda for consideration.
*=Denotes informational comment that don’t need to be addressed until Civil Construction Submittals.
Sandra Endy, P.E.
Development Engineer
Phone: (817) 748-8033
E-mail: sendy@ci.southlake.tx.us
Fire Department Review
Lorenzo Chavez
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8233
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 mechanical equipment must be screened of view from right-of-ways and residential
properties in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended.
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES
SPO
#
Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response
1 SOUTHLAKE SCHOOL REAL
ESTATE H
RPUD 600 ZENA RUCKER RD 0.250364842 NR
2 KAGR2 SOUTHLAKE 731
LLC
SP1 731 E SOUTHLAKE
BLVD
1.486055452 NR
3 NOORNEEL LLC SP1 751 E SOUTHLAKE
BLVD
0.11850513 NR
4 JAMIDO LLC - SERIES IV SP2 805 E SOUTHLAKE
BLVD
0.329738147 NR
5 SOUTHLAKE CROSSING
LLC
RPUD 601 ZENA RUCKER RD 0.221882261 NR
6 SOUTHLAKE VENTURES
LLC
SP1 807 E SOUTHLAKE
BLVD
0.026501408 NR
7 CARROLL, ISD RPUD 301 BYRON NELSON
PKWY
4.211059085 NR
8 MATTHEWS COURT
HOMEOWNER'S ASS
RPUD 300 MATTHEWS CT 0.296053141 NR
9 NOORNEEL LLC SP1 751 E SOUTHLAKE
BLVD
0.177487224 NR
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Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent within 300’: Eighteen (18)
Responses Received within 300’: Zero(0)
Responses Received
outside 300’: Zero (0)
10 PU, LIANGJUN RPUD 304 MATTHEWS CT 0.44780679 NR
11 MATTHEWS COURT
HOMEOWNER'S ASS
RPUD MATTHEWS CT 0.004145269 NR
12 RUBAL, FRANK RPUD 308 MATTHEWS CT 0.387732293 NR
13 HENDERSON, JAMES R RPUD 312 MATTHEWS CT 0.089062077 NR
14 LIDE 711 HOLDINGS LP O1 200 PECAN CREEK DR 0.911880296 NR
15 JANSON, WESLEY RPUD 305 MATTHEWS CT 0.472750934 NR
16 CULP, BRITTNEY RPUD 309 MATTHEWS CT 0.49278744 NR
17 HOLDGATE, BRIAN RPUD 316 MATTHEWS CT 0.515733866 NR
18 ROBERTS LIVING TRUST RPUD 313 MATTHEWS CT 0.482851009 NR
19 MATTHEWS COURT
HOMEOWNER'S ASS
RPUD 301 MATTHEWS CT 0.251431607 NR
20 SUPERINTENDENT OF
CARROLL ISD
2400 N CARROLL AVE NR
731 ZENA OP LLC SP2 731 ZENA RUCKER RD 2.300438115