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Item 7 - Staff ReportCase No. ZA25-0075 S T A F F R E P O R T January 2, 2026 CASE NO: ZA25-0075 PROJECT: Zoning Change and Concept/Site Plan for White’s Chapel Methodist Church EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Kline Hardin is requesting approval of a Zoning Change and Concept/Site Plan for White’s Chapel Methodist Church on property described as Lot 1R, Block 1, White’s Chapel Methodist Church Addition and located at 185 S. White Chapel Boulevard. Current Zoning: “CS” Community Services District. Requested Zoning: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District. DETAILS: The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a Zoning Change and Concept/Site Plan to allow the construction of a new Youth Activity Center and an expansion to Education Building B, totaling approximately 27,610 square feet of additions, as well as a new Foundry addition to the existing Worship Center totaling approximately 29,602 square feet. The zoning change is required due to a proposed modification to the building height regulations and a request for a three-story structure with a maximum height of 60 feet. The proposed improvements are divided into two phases. Phase One includes the initial construction of the Youth Activity Center as a two- story addition consisting of approximately 17,337 square feet on the north side of the existing Children’s Education Building. The first floor of the addition would be elevated approximately 3 feet above the existing building, with a taller first- floor volume that aligns the second-floor level with the roof of the adjacent structure. This design is intended to allow for the future construction of a third floor above the 2007 Children’s Education Building B, adding approximately 10,273 square feet. The existing building was originally designed to accommodate a third floor and includes provisions for the extension of stairs and elevators. Phase One also includes a parking lot expansion to add parking spaces. Phase Two consists of the construction of a new Foundry space designed for contemporary worship seating for approximately 578 occupants. This addition will include tiered worship seating, a new choir rehearsal space, dressing rooms, and storage areas for touring groups, providing a more efficient setup on the main floor of the Worship Center. The addition will total approximately 29,602 square feet and will be two stories in height. Construction of this phase will require the demolition of a portion of the existing Worship Center’s back-of-house areas to accommodate the new structure. The following chart outlines the proposed changes: Department of Planning & Development Services Item 7 Case No. ZA25-0075 Site Data Summary Existing Proposed Zoning CS S-P-1 Land Use Designation Public/Semi Public Public/Semi Public Gross Acreage 23.28 23.28 Net Acreage 23.28 23.28 Number of Lots 1 1 Percentage of Site Coverage 13.99% 17.04% Area of Open Space (Sq. Ft.) 424,058 381,988 Percentage of Open Space 41.82% 37.67% Area of Impervious Coverage 590,019 632,089 Percentage of Impervious Coverage 58.18% 62.33% Building Area (Foot Print in Sq. Ft.) 141,884 172,846 Number of Stories 2 stories 2 stories: Foundry Building 3 stories: Youth Activity Center Maximum Building Height 37’ 2 stories: 37’ 3 stories: 58’ Floor Area 195,707 252,919 New Floor Area by Use (Sq. Ft.) - New Youth Activity Center - New 3rd Floor Building B - New Foundry Building 17,337 10,273 29,602 Total Square Footage Added 57,212 Required Parking (For Sanctuary)* 667 667 Provided Parking (Total in parking lot) 974 988 Standard 945 959 Handicap 29 29 Parking Provided on Adjacent lot (Chapel Hill Office Park) via access and parking agreement with neighbor 166 166 Total Available Parking 1,140 1,154 *Note: The required seating count is based on the Sanctuary seating 2,000 people, which calculates a parking ratio of 1 parking space per 3 seats or 667 parking spaces. ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing 2) Consider Zoning Change and Concept/Site Plan Approval Request ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated January 2, 2026 (D) Surrounding Property Owners Map & Responses PowerPoint Presentation Narrative Plans Case No. ZA25-0075 STAFF CONTACT: Cyndi Cheng (817) 748-8269 Jennifer Crosby (817) 748-8195 Case No. Attachment A ZA25-0075 Page 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER: White’s Chapel Methodist Church APPLICANT: Brent Kline, Kline Hardin PROPERTY SITUATION: 185 S. White Chapel Boulevard LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1R, Block 1, White’s Chapel Methodist Church Addition LAND USE CATEGORY: Public/Semi-Public CURRENT ZONING: “CS” Community Service District PROPOSED ZONING: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District HISTORY: - A final plat was approved by City Council on September 16, 1986, under Planning Case ZA86-051. - A concept plan was approved by City Council on November 21, 1995 under Planning Case ZA95-107. - A change of zoning to “CS” and concept plan were approved by City Council June 2, 1998, under Planning Case ZA98-033. - A plat revision was approved by City Council on September 1, 1998, under Planning Case ZA98-091. - City Council approved a zoning change to “CS” and a revised site plan for the overall property on May 16, 2000, under Planning Case ZA00-014. - City Council also approved a preliminary plat for the overall property on May 16, 2000, under Planning Case ZA00-033. - A plat vacation for the existing lot was approved by City Council on October 3, 2000, under Planning Case ZA00-105. - A final plat was approved by P&Z on December 7, 2000. This plat was not filed. - A special exception use was approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment to allow for the four portable buildings for a period of three years on June 24, 2004. The Board waived the permanent foundation and masonry requirements for the buildings. - City Council approved a revised site plan on April 18, 2006, under Planning Case ZA06-001. - City Council approved a revised site plan on June 20, 2006, under Planning Case ZA06-086. Case No. Attachment A ZA25-0075 Page 2 - City Council approved a revised site plan on July 20, 2010; granting a variance to the masonry requirement and approval for the portable buildings to remain an additional six (6) years until June 24, 2016. - City Council approved a revised site plan on March 7, 2012, granting three variances regarding landscaping, screening, and roof materials under Planning case ZA12-006. - City Council approved a revised site plan on June 20, 2023 for two shade structures, totaling approximately 800 square feet in area, under planning case ZA23-0027. - City Council approved a revised site plan for a new 9,942 square foot building on December 2, 2025, under Planning Case ZA25-0069. SOUTHLAKE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Consolidated Future Land Use Plan The future land use designation of this site is Public/Semi-Public. Public/Semi‐Public areas are suitable for a wide range of public, civic, and religious uses, such as government offices and facilities, public and private schools, churches and related facilities (including parsonage and parochial schools), cemeteries, and Public Parks/Open Space uses in conjunction with these developments. Pathways Master Plan & Sidewalk Plan There is an existing 6’ sidewalk along the east side of S. White Chapel Boulevard and an 8’ sidewalk along the south side of E. Southlake Boulevard. TRANSPORTATION ASSESSMENT: The Master Thoroughfare Plan designates E. Southlake Boulevard as a six-lane divided arterial road (A6D) with a 130-foot to 140-foot right-of- way, including medians and turn lanes. S. White Chapel Boulevard is classified as an arterial road (A2U) with a 88-foot right-of-way. UTILITIES: The site is served by a 12-inch water main line from S. White Chapel Boulevard and E. Southlake Boulevard that extends into a 6-inch and 8- inch water main. There is another 20-inch water main line located along E. Southlake Boulevard. There is an existing private stormwater line that is located within a 15-foot water and stormwater line easement under the proposed addition that will be relocated in Phase Two. STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated January 2, 2026. Case No. Attachment B ZA25-0075 Page 3 Case No. Attachment C ZA25-0075 Page 4 SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY Case No.: ZA25-0075 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 01/02/26 Project Name: Zoning Change and Concept/Site Plan for White’s Chapel Methodist Church – 185 S. White Chapel Blvd. APPLICANT: OWNER: Brent Kline (Kline Hardin) John McKellar (White’s Chapel Methodist Church) Phone: (972) 331-5699 Phone: (817) 481-4147 CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 12/01/25 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. Verify that the renderings reflect all proposed changes. Tree Conservation/Landscape Review Case No. ZA25-0075 Review No. One Dated: December 3, 2025 Number of Pages: 3_ Project Name: 185 S. White Chapel Blvd. – WCMC Youth Bldg. & Foundry Addts. (Zoning/Site Plan) Contact: Keith Martin Phone: (817) 748-8229 Fax: (817) 481-5713 ========================================================================= ====== The following comments are based on the review of plans received on December 11, 2025 . 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: 1. Please provide a Tree Conservation Plan which conforms to Tree Conservation Plan submittal requirements of the Tree Preservation Ordinance 585-E. Information required for Tree Conservation Plan: i. Identification of Critical Environmental Features of the site: A. All individually protected trees B. Existing streams, drainage creeks, ponds, and other water bodies (if any) ii. Tree Survey or alternative to a tree survey iii. 2-foot contour map of the site Case No. Attachment C ZA25-0075 Page 5 iv. Protected trees within the tree preservation area including tree size and type v. Critical Root Zones of groups of trees vi. Critical Root Zones for individual trees required for site plans only vii. Boundaries of any tree preservation areas as identified in the ERP Map viii. Identification of areas of environmental constraints not suitable for development ix. Identification of areas of minimal environmental constraints that are suitable for development x. Areas of encroachment into Critical Environmental Features identified on the site xi. Clear delineation, for each protected tree, of whether the tree will be preserved after the proposed development is constructed, altered due to proposed improvements, or could potentially be saved based upon site specific conditions xii. Stream/Creek buffers, if any xiii. Detailed site plan of all proposed improvements. (All proposed improvements shall be required to be shown only at the site plan stage for all development. Preliminary plats shall, however, show building setbacks and general location of buildings and infrastructure.) xiv. Setbacks, building lines, and buffer yards xv. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of those persons or entities who own the property and those persons or entities filing the application xvi. Such additional information as the Administrative Official may reasonably require given the particular characteristics of the property. 2. Provide the existing tree cover calculations on the Tree Conservation Plan. The existing tree cover calculations consist of the total percentage of existing tree cover on the property, the total percentage of existing tree cover proposed to be removed, and the total percentage of existing tree cover 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. 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 Case No. Attachment C ZA25-0075 Page 6 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: 1. The proposed buildings are greater than 5,000 square feet. Please provide a Landscape Plan for the proposed development. Existing buildings: Buildings in existence on the effective date of this ordinance shall be considered legally nonconforming as it pertains to this ordinance. New construction greater in size than 30% of the existing building or greater than 5,000 square feet shall require compliance with this ordinance as it applies to the entire square footage of the existing building and proposed addition. New construction intended to increase the square footage by less than 30% of the existing building or less than 5,000 square feet shall be required to meet the requirements herein only as it pertains to the square footage of the new construction. 2. The proposed buildings are greater than 5,000 square feet. Please show and label all required landscape bufferyards on the Site Plan and Landscape Plan. Please ensure that all bufferyards Case No. Attachment C ZA25-0075 Page 7 have at least the minimum required existing landscaping or that additional landscaping is provided on the Landscape Plan to meet the bufferyards landscape requirements. New construction which increases the square footage of the existing building by thirty percent (30%) or greater or which exceeds 5000 square feet shall be required to meet the bufferyard requirements herein * 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 Review No. 1 Date: 12/10/2025 Case No. ZA25-0075 Zoning/Site Plan Project Name: 185 S White Chapel – WCMC Youth Building and Foundry Additions 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: 12/3/2025 It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the department representative shown above and make modifications as required by the comment. GENERAL COMMENTS: 1. There is an existing public water line within the dedicated water easement on the east side of the proposed addition. The waterline will be required to be relocated outside of the addition and the easement will be required to be revised to reflect the new location of the water line. A Public Works Construction Permit will be required for the relocation of the waterline. The Building Permit for the addition cannot be approved and issued until the water line is relocated and accepted by the City, and the easement has been relocated. 2. There is an existing private storm line that is also located under the proposed addition that will should be relocated. Sandra Endy, P.E. Development Engineer Phone: (817) 748-8033 E-mail: sendy@ci.southlake.tx.us Case No. Attachment C ZA25-0075 Page 8 Building Inspections Review Demo permit required for existing structures. Susan Hernandez Deputy Building Official Phone: (817) 748-8238 E-mail: shernandez@ci.southlake.tx.us Fire Department Review Case No. ZA25-0075 Review No. 1 Dated: 12/17/2025 Number of Pages: 1 Project Name: 185 S White Chapel Blvd Contact: Lorenzo Chavez, Fire Marshal Phone: 817-748-8671 Fax: 817-748-8181 =========================================================================== The following comments are based on the review of plans received on 12/04/2025. Comments may be incorporated into the formal review to be considered by either the Planning and Zoning Commission or City Council. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the department representative shown above and make modifications as required by the comment. =========================================================================== GENERAL COMMENTS: An automatic fire sprinkler system will be required for buildings over 6,000 square feet. (Fire Sprinkler system will be required to be extended into new portions of the building) FIRE HYDRANT COMMENTS: Fire hydrants are required at a maximum spacing of 500 feet for commercial locations that contain sprinklered buildings. FIRE LANE COMMENTS: Fire apparatus access needs to be provided within 250 feet of all exterior portions of the perimeter of buildings on a “hose-lay” basis for sprinklered buildings. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet, approved aerial fire apparatus access roads shall be provided. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the building or portion thereof. One or more of the required access routes meeting this condition shall be located not less than 15 feet and not greater than 30 feet from the building and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is positioned shall be approved by the fire code official. (Aerial Fire Apparatus Access not provided) Lorenzo Chavez Fire Marshal Phone: (817) 748-8671 E-mail: lchavez@ci.southlake.tx.us Case No. Attachment C ZA25-0075 Page 9 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. * In addition to the City of Southlake impact fees, please be aware that through the wholesale water customer contract with the City of Fort Worth, all new water connections are required to pay the City of Fort Worth impact fee. The City of Fort Worth impact fee assessment is based on the final plat recordation date and building permit issuance. The applicant is encouraged to review the City of Fort Worth's assessment and collection of Impact Fees Guide to determine the fee amount. For SP zoning: * All conditions of this zoning approval continue with any future requests related to the property. * Denotes Informational Comment Case No. Attachment D ZA25-0075 Page 10 SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES SPO # Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response 1 GCSW LTD O1 200 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.02 NR 2 COSTELLO, JOHN C2 100 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.00 NR 3 KLONOWSKI, CARL E SF1-A 813 PEARL DR 0.00 NR 4 FERRIS, SENGKEO SF1-A 815 PEARL DR 0.00 NR 5 WHITE'S CHAPEL CEMETERY ASSN CS 121 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.11 NR 6 WHITE'S CHAPEL CEMETERY CS 121 S WHITE CHAPEL BLVD 1.48 NR 7 WHITE'S CHAPEL CEMETERY CS 171 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.47 NR 8 FIRST FINANCIAL BANK O1 151 W SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.36 NR 9 J & A FRITH PROPERTIES CHAPEL SP2 211 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.66 NR 10 CASTLECORP HOLDINGS LLC SP2 251 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.45 NR 11 SOUTHLAKE COMMONS LP SP1 185 W SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.46 NR 12 PARTNERS OF SYNERGY LLP SP2 221 E SOUTHLAKE 0.42 NR Case No. Attachment D ZA25-0075 Page 11 BLVD 13 CALLOWAY'S NURSERY INC SP2 291 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 1.37 NR 14 FRITH, JOHN D SP2 261 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.41 NR 15 CREST SECURITIES LTD SP2 241 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.80 NR 16 CREST SECURITIES LTD SP2 231 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.33 NR 17 NMEM LTD SP1 190 S WHITE CHAPEL BLVD 0.45 NR 18 HOFFMAN, HOLLY L SF20A 100 LONDONBERRY TER 0.51 NR 19 ALLER TERRA PARTNERS LLC SP2 300 OLIVIA CT 2.32 NR 20 SOUTHLAKE CITY OF AG 230 PINE DR 0.72 NR 21 CRISWELL, DENNY A SF1-A 331 S WHITE CHAPEL BLVD 0.63 NR 22 COOK, DANIEL SF1-A 250 PINE DR 1.04 NR 23 CHRISTIANSON, BRANDON L RPUD 508 NORTHWOOD TRL 0.02 NR 24 HERRERA, FELIPE RPUD 510 NORTHWOOD TRL 0.23 NR 25 RAO FAMILY TRUST RPUD 512 NORTHWOOD TRL 0.26 NR 26 BURKE, KIMBERLY RPUD 514 NORTHWOOD TRL 0.24 NR 27 GROSSKOPF, SCOTT RPUD 516 NORTHWOOD TRL 0.40 NR 28 STEWART REVOCABLE TRUST SF1-A 201 PINE DR 2.10 NR 29 HUHEM, B SF1-A 211 PINE DR 1.93 NR 30 VUONG, CUONG RPUD 518 NORTHWOOD TRL 0.16 NR 31 ALLEN, ANDREW RPUD 600 NORTHWOOD CT 0.00 NR 32 PASKVAN, THEODORE RPUD 517 NORTHWOOD TRL 0.07 NR 33 GAON ASSETS LLC SP2 271 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.54 NR 34 MOSHER, ALEXANDER SF20A 101 LONDONBERRY TER 0.51 NR 35 BRONSON, THOMAS A RPUD 506 NORTHWOOD TRL 0.26 NR 36 BEDUNAH, SCOTT RPUD 601 NORTHWOOD CT 0.29 NR 37 WEST, PERRY AG 221 PINE DR 0.24 NR 38 HAMILTON, JACOB T RPUD 602 NORTHWOOD CT 0.24 NR 39 FROST, STEPHEN RPUD 519 NORTHWOOD TRL 0.26 NR 40 NIEMIROWSKI, GEORGE SF1-A 223 PINE DR 1.09 NR 41 WANG, YUQIANG RPUD 502 NORTHWOOD TRL 0.26 NR 42 SAKHONKO, EVGENY RPUD 500 NORTHWOOD TRL 0.29 NR 43 SOUTHLAKE CITY OF CS 400 PARKWOOD DR 0.33 NR 44 GARSA, AMAN SF20A 104 LONDONBERRY TER 0.46 NR 45 LIGHTHOUSE LIVING TRUST RPUD 500 CLAYTON CT 0.68 NR 46 FINN, CHRISTINE M RPUD 520 NORTHWOOD TRL 0.25 NR 47 SOUNDARAPANDIAN, KANNAN SF1-A 276 PINE DR 2.02 NR Case No. Attachment D ZA25-0075 Page 12 48 CLARK, CLIFFORD D SF1-A 227 PINE DR 2.53 NR 49 SUPERINTENDENT OF CARROLL ISD NR 50 SUPERINTENDENT OF GRAPEVINE COLLEYVILLE ISD NR 51 SUPERINTENDENT OF NORTHWEST ISD NR 52 SUPERINTENDENT OF KELLER ISD NR 1000 WHITE'S CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH CS 185 S WHITE CHAPEL BLVD 23.84 Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response Notices Sent: Sixty-four (64) Responses Received within 300’: Zero (0)