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Item 6C - Staff ReportItem 6C CITY 4F S0UTHLA1<,,,,E Department of Planning & Development Services STAFF REPORT February 23, 2026 CASE NO: ZA26-0006 PROJECT: Specific Use Permit and Concept Plan for Telecommunications Towers, Antennas, or Ancillary Structures at the Carroll ISD Administration Center EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Carroll ISD is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit and Concept Plan for Telecommunications Towers, Antennas, or Ancillary Structures to relocate an existing telecommunications tower at the Carroll ISD Administration Center on property described as Lot 1, Block 1, Carroll ISD No. 3 Addition and located at 2400 N. Carroll Avenue, Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: "CS" Community Service District. SPIN Neighborhood #2. DETAILS: This application was previously approved May 16, 2017 under city case ZA17- 031. The details of this request are to relocate the existing telecommunications monopole approximately 260-feet south of it's current location, next to what is labeled "Building C" on the Site Plan. The monopole will be approximately 115- feet-tall, similar to the existing tower, but with no lights. The compound area will have an 8-foot-tall CMU block masonry screen, similar to the existing compound structure. The tower compound area screen wall structure will be setback from the newly proposed northern lot boundary approximately 10-feet and the monopole tower structure will be setback approximately 40-feet. VARIANCES REQUESTED: The following variances were approved previously and are requested in relation to the proposed Specific Use Permit: Variance to landscaping requirement under Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 45.7.d.8: The proposed tower facility is located on property that abuts residential property to the west and north. A landscape buffer of plant materials around the facility is required. Since the facility is approximately 388 feet from the nearest residential property line, the applicant is requesting relief from this requirement. • Variance to co -location requirement under Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 45.7.d.2.b: The proposed tower facility does not allow for additional providers due to the limited space available on the pole. The following variance is newly requested and is in relation to the proposed Specific Use Permit. Variance to setback requirement under Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 45.7.d.7.c: Tower facility must be located such that if the Case No. ZA26-0006 structure should fall along its longest dimension, it will remain within the property boundaries and avoid a habitable structure, public streets utilities and other communication towers. The proposed tower facility compound area and screen wall is situated approximately 10 feet from the proposed property line and the tower will be approximately 40 feet from the boundary line. As such, the proposed 115-foot-tall monopole tower facility will not be located in such a manner that if the structure should fall along its longest dimension, it will remain within the property boundaries and avoid adjacent structures. ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing 2) Consider Approval of the Specific Use Permit and Concept Plan ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 1, dated February 13, 2026 (D) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses STAFF CONTACT: PowerPoint Presentation Plans Resolution No. 26-006 Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072 Ryan Firestone (817) 748-8127 Case No. ZA26-0006 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER: Carroll ISD APPLICANT: Carroll ISD PROPERTY SITUATION: 2400 N. Carroll Avenue LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 1, Carroll ISD Addition 3, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas. LAND USE CATEGORY: Public / Semi -Public CURRENT ZONING: "CS" — Community Service District HISTORY: - A single -lot Plat Showing was processed by staff in 1999 under Planning Case ZA99-048. - A Site Plan was approved by City Council on April 17, 1999 under Planning Case ZA99-059. - An Amended Plat was processed by staff in 2001 under Planning Case ZA01-003. - A Specific Use Permit was approved by City Council on September 6, 2016; approving the requested variances regarding landscaping and co -location requirements under Planning Case ZA15-148. * A Specific Use Permit was approved by City Council on May 17, 2005 to allow a new telecommunications tower of a flag pole structure type to include equipment compound at the Carroll Senior High School property located on FM 1709 and Peytonville. In 2006, a Specific Use Permit was approved by City Council which allowed additional equipment cabinets and antennas on the existing pole. (See Planning Case ZA06-084) - A Specific Use Permit was approved by City Council on September 6, 2016 to allow for an erection of a telecommunications monopole that is designed to replace an existing sport's field lighting pole. - The above mentioned Specific Use Permit was re -approved by City Council on May 16, 2017 for the same ask, but needed re -approval since no building permits were issued and construction commenced prior to the six-month deadline (Ord. 480, Section 45.4.1b). SOUTHLAKE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Future Land Use Plan The Southlake Future Land Use Plan designates the subject property as Public Parks/Open Space. The Future Land Use Plan defines Public Parks/Open Spaces as public areas designated for active and passive recreation, such as parks and athletic complexes, and public open space for the preservation of the scenic vistas and natural vegetation of the City. This Land Use Plan depicts only existing Public Parks/ Open Case No. Attachment A ZA26-0006 Pagel Space facilities; potential Public Parks/ Open Space sites are illustrated in the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. Mobility Master Plan The subject property can be accessed by North Carroll Avenue which is described as a 70 foot 2-lane undivided collector roadway; and East Dove Road which is described as an 88 foot 2-lane undivided arterial roadway. PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION: February 19, 2026; Approved (4-0) subject to the Staff Report dated February 13, 2026, and subject to Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 1, dated February 13, 2026, and noting approval of all variances. STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Review Summary No. 1, dated February 13, 2026. Case No. Attachment A ZA26-0006 Page 2 Vicinity Map 600 W Southlake Blvd 1 0A9' ay. , 001 f 200526(3 07 �44 it 0 267 2603 007 1005 -, 2902 PARKER 26 .12 21 I IF5_ 100 11: 1 71�3 TAYLOR .A: W°FT 112f 241�2- fi4409 240' 0� t. PAN p 2rd ¢4fl7 �8 qk , _, .` , a F ": ++1� ,< eelLU Q2 03 41 " w a3 �2 404 70 x 40 800 780 2350 6 D DOVE_ 1160 170 119 D 200 DOVE ► 00 r'2 5 �855 �,5 P25 1. 5: 4 1 DOVE + � 71 � - ;� i. - 1'009•' !� 0 - .ti - �•'�:-:. � 1201 N ew Two,°ab Pa"i eun Noojn{/ke NCLb Ny„eu Pen 0 0.020.04 0,08 0.12 0.16 Miles TraChY rlir —CiENT, r_ _fl'_ Laimner Par4 ZA26-0006 Oak Grow � Park was G repevine Keller .kd B'�gee TX_' j. Express Case No. ZA26-0006 Attachment B Page 1 SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REVIEW SUMMARY Case No.: ZA26-0006 Review No.: One Project Name: Specific Use Permit — 2400 N. Carroll Avenue APPLICANT: Carroll ISD OWNER: Carroll ISD Date of Review: 02/13/26 CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 1/16/26 AND WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONS ARE HEREBY MADE CONDITIONS OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPROVAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION, PLEASE CONTACT RYAN FIRESTONE (817) 748-8127. Planning Review Provide proposed monopole exhibits that have been signed and sealed by appropriate licensed professional(y). The applicant has indicated that professionally sealed plans will be provided at permit stage. 2. The proposed monopole does not allow for additional providers which is a requirement under Ord. 480, Section 45.7.d.2.b. The applicant has requested a variance to the co -location requirement. 3. Provide a detailed landscape plan. Under the Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 45.7.d.8, the proposed tower facility is located on property that abuts residential property to the west and north. A landscape buffer of plant materials around the facility is required. Since the facility is approximately 388 feet from the nearest residential property line, the applicant is requesting relief from this requirement. The applicant has requested a variance to the landscaping requirement. 4. Under Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 45.7.d.7.c, the tower facility must be located such that if the structure should fall along its longest dimension, it will remain within the property boundaries and avoid a habitable structure, public streets utilities and other communication towers. The proposed tower facility compound area and screen wall is situated approximately 10 feet from the proposed property line and the tower will be approximately 40 feet from the boundary line. As such, the proposed 115-foot-tall monopole tower facility will not be located in such a manner that if the structure should fall along its longest dimension, it will remain within the property boundaries and avoid adjacent structures. The applicant has requested a variance setback requirement. Case No. Attachment C ZA26-0006 Page 1 Tree Conservation/Landscape Review On the Concept Drawing the is a Project Staging Area designated where existing protected trees are located. If the area is to be used for staging for future construction, a Tree Protection Permit is required, and all tree protection measures must be installed and inspected. Keith Martin Landscape Administrator Phone: (817) 748-8229 E-mail: kmartiN(a ci.south lake.tx.us Public Works/Engineering Review *Pending comments. Sandy Endy, P.E., CFM Civil Engineer Phone: (817) 748-8033 E-mail: sendy(a-),ci.south lake.tx.us Case No. Attachment C ZA26-0006 Page 2 Fire Department Review *Pending comments. Lorenzo Chavez Fire Marshal Phone: (817) 748-8671 E-mail: Ichavez(a)ci.south lake.tx.us Informational Comments: * Section 45.4 of Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, states that a specific use permit shall automatically expire if a building permit is not issued, and construction begun within six months of granting the specific use permit or if the use shall cease for a period of six months. * Each backhaul provider shall be identified and have all necessary franchises, permits, and certificates. The identity of other providers who co -locate to the site and their backhaul providers shall be provided as well. * No lettering, symbols, images, or trademarks large enough to be legible to occupants of vehicular traffic on any adjacent roadway shall be placed on, or affixed to, any part of a telecommunications tower, platform, antenna or ancillary structure. * All construction shall comply with all ordinances of the city not in conflict with Section 45. * In addition to the usual application fees for rezoning or specific use permit requests, the applicant shall reimburse the city the actual cost of professional services, provided by an engineer or other professional that may be required to review the application and provide expertise. * If high voltage is necessary, signs shall be posted every 20' on any exterior fencing which state, "Danger --High Voltage." The operator shall also post "No Trespassing" signs. * 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. * Masonry materials shall mean and include brick, stucco, plaster, cement, concrete tilt wall, stone, rock or other masonry material of equal characteristics. Stucco and plaster shall only be considered a masonry material when applied using a 3-step process over diamond metal lath mesh to a 7/8th inch thickness or by other processes producing comparable cement stucco finish with equal or greater strength and durability specifications. Synthetic products (e.g., EIFS —exterior insulation and finish systems, hardi plank, or other materials of similar characteristics) shall not be considered a masonry material. The applicant should be aware that prior to issuance of a building permit a Plat must be processed and filed in the County Plat Records, a fully corrected site plan, landscape plan, irrigation plan, and building plans, must be submitted for approval and all required fees must be paid. This may include but not be limited to the following fees: Park Fee, Perimeter Street Fee, Water & Sewer Impact and Tap Fees, and related Permit Fees. Case No. Attachment C ZA26-0006 Page 3 Prior to permit approval and issuance, provide the city with a certificate of insurance, issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the state of Texas indicating that the applicant carries comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of liability thereunder of not less than: bodily injury: $500,000 for injury to any one person and $1,000,000 for all injuries sustained by more than one person in any occurrence; property damage: $1,000,000 for damage as a result of any one accident. The applicant shall provide the city with a renewal certificate within then (10) business days of each renewal. Any insurance required to be provided by the applicant herein may be provided by a blanket insurance policy covering this property and other locations occupied by the applicant, provided such blanket insurance policy complies with all of the other requirements as to the type and amount of insurance required. The applicant may also fulfill the requirements under this section through a program of self- insurance, subject to approval by the city, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. If the applicant elects to self -insure, then the applicant shall furnish the city with a letter stating that there is a self-insurance program in effect that provides for the same, or greater, coverage than required of the applicant herein. The applicant agrees to furnish the city with certificate of insurance certifying that the applicant has in force and affect the above specified insurance. The certificate and renewal certificates shall provide that insurance shall not be canceled or changed unless 30 days' prior written notice is just given to the city. Variances -At the time of review of any required Concept Plan, the City Council may grant variances to the development standards set forth in Section 45. a) To receive a variance, the applicant must demonstrate the following: i) A variance will reduce the impact of the project on surrounding residential properties; ii) Compliance with this ordinance would impair the architectural design or creativity of the project; or iii) A variance is necessary to assure compatibility with surrounding developed properties. b) In order to grant a variance, the City Council must determine that a literal enforcement of the regulations will create an unnecessary hardship or a practical difficulty for the applicant; that the situation causing the unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty is unique to the affected property and is not self-imposed; that the variance will not injure and will be wholly compatible with the use and permitted development of adjacent properties; and that the granting of the variance will be in harmony with the spirit and purpose of this ordinance. c) If a variance application is denied by the City Council, no other variance of like kind relating to the same project or proposed project shall be considered or acted upon by the City Council for a period of six (6) months subsequent to the denial. Denotes Informational Comment Case No. Attachment C ZA26-0006 Page 4 SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES l` MCC 26G�i f�E A 1018 1019 40131 , 2502 2b00 2 s a u 0 260 252L9 � eJe I I t I III 11 LO 80( \' - I 1dP I 1£30 1t60 L190 1200 E230 1260 -- - _---_-- 80] 250914 ,2 1120 2 6Dz 211 _ I zsas 2111 � xalz fiO3 116 p I 2410 Q, 805 I IB � 1] 2409 I 2910 �F 250F�1 / I 2409 702 ]D2 ��t - ' 19 20 240J I x900 7D5 8D2 'o 2412 23 2- 29afi z 29 I 2905 2906 oa 6 I, 906 904 2904 2] 2 _L � 1290 29M 2409 1 29 26 I 2a99 79IX ` 000 801 29DD - _ _.� ]HO 30 I I 1231 129t � I 1P01 B61 235 2225. 23]9 j I 31 33 - 925 38 35 37 40 1001 39 1D9D il150 1160 11]0 I1D0 n0 D ¢ a '�rpR�T ;� Bxs 895 ass 10D9 1D28 � _ :.AN 2163 ]]5 Owner Zoning Address Acreage Response 1. LOGAN, MARK SF1-A 2602 N CARROLL AVE 0.48 NR 2. LYNAM, STEVEN SF1-A 2601 S QUAIL RUN CT 1.02 NR 3. HUTCHINSON, MARK SF1-A 2602 S QUAIL RUN CT 1.05 NR 4. THANE, JOHN SF1-A 2600 S QUAIL RUN CT 1.05 NR 5. TACKER, PAUL W RPUD 2603 N CARROLL AVE 0.14 NR 6. HARRIS, TODD J SF1-A 1005 QUAIL RUN RD 0.19 NR 7. MARTINEZ, ALEXANDER SF1-A 2600 N CARROLL AVE 1.00 NR 8. MOORE, WYNNE P RPUD 2601 N CARROLL AVE 0.44 NR 9. THE WAQAR SYED AND UZMA B SYED RPUD 2521 OAK BEND CT 0.46 NR 10. CONLEY, MICHAEL SF1-A 1100 TAYLOR ST 0.47 NR 11. WILSON, LAWRENCE RPUD 2517 OAK BEND CT 0.38 NR 12. OAK BEND OF SOUTHLAKE HOA RPUD 2421 OAK BEND CT 0.67 NR 13. SELLS, MICHAEL RPUD 2513 OAK BEND CT 0.37 NR 14. NAIR, RANJIT RPUD 2509 OAK BEND CT 0.37 NR 15. ZIPFEL, THOMAS J SF1-A 1120 TAYLOR ST 0.48 NR 16. MORRISON, WILLIAM RPUD 2505 OAK BEND CT 0.34 NR 17. WALTON, DARON SF1-A 2409 N CARROLL AVE 0.42 NR 18. HUSSAIN, SYED RPUD 2501 OAK BEND CT 0.31 NR 19. YOUNG CARLA L 2016 REVOCABLE T RPUD 2417 OAK BEND CT 0.46 NR Case No. Attachment E ZA26-0006 Page 3 20. PILAR MARQUEZ REVOCABLE TRUST SF1-A 2407 N CARROLL AVE 0.42 NR 21. FAULKNER, MARTY RPUD 2420 OAK BEND CT 0.03 NR 22. OAK BEND OF SOUTHLAKE HOA RPUD 2350 OAK BEND CT 0.20 NR 23. RUMPLER, STEPHEN SF1-A 2405 N CARROLL AVE 0.43 NR 24. BRADFORD, JAMES RPUD 2412 OAK BEND CT 0.50 NR 25. OAK BEND OF SOUTHLAKE HOA RPUD 2351 OAK BEND CT 0.37 NR 26. DRAGON RENT LLC - SERIES C SF1-A 2403 N CARROLL AVE 0.42 NR 27. FRANCO, PEDRO RPUD 2408 OAK BEND CT 0.38 NR 28. COTTON, BILLY SF1-A 2401 N CARROLL AVE 0.42 NR 29. KUMAR, KARTIK RPUD 2404 OAK BEND CT 0.35 NR 30. SHAW, GABRIELLE RPUD 2400 OAK BEND CT 0.38 NR 31. GIST, GREG L SP1 2379 N CARROLL AVE 0.80 NR 32. TRINH, BRYAN SF1-A 1150 E DOVE RD 0.12 NR 33. SOUTHLAKE CITY OF CS 2300 N CARROLL AVE 0.10 NR 34. LOWENSTEIN, GREG AG 925 E DOVE RD 0.06 NR 35. ANDERSON, STEVEN SF1-A 975 E DOVE RD 0.33 NR 36. WINFIELD RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY RPUD 1028 WINFIELD CT 0.39 NR 37. AMAZING GRACE TRUST SF1-A 1055 E DOVE RD 0.38 NR 38. ORF, ANTHONY SF1-A 955 E DOVE RD 0.27 NR 39. HYOJU, ANIMA A RPUD 1000 WINFIELD CT 0.44 NR 40. WILLIAMSON, JAMES RPUD 1001 WINFIELD CT 0.32 NR 41. PRESTON, BRANNON SF1-A 2604 N CARROLL AVE 1.01 NR 42. DOWNING, STEPHAN RPUD 2605 N CARROLL AVE 0.62 NR 43. JORDAN, ANNE SF1-A 2603 S QUAIL RUN CT 1.02 NR 44. BOYDSTON ADAM W SF1-A 2604 S QUAIL RUN CT 1.02 NR 45. ROGERS, JOHN CRAIG RPUD 2601 PARKER CT 1.07 NR 46. DAVIS, KENNETH SF1-A 1130 TAYLOR ST 0.86 NR 47. KRISHNAN, SURESH RPUD 1005 WINFIELD CT 0.55 NR 48. SHAH, SANJIV RPUD 1004 WINFIELD CT 0.44 NR 49. OAK BEND OF SOUTHLAKE HOA RPUD 2512 OAK BEND CT 0.23 NR 50. RANJAN, ASHISH SF1-A 875 E DOVE RD 1.67 NR 51. LOWE, MATTHEW SF1-A 1007 QUAIL RUN RD 2.08 NR 52. SUPERINTENDENT OF CARROLL ISD NR 53. SUPERINTENDENT OF GRAPEVINE COLLEYVILLE ISD NR 54. SUPERINTENDENT OF NORTHWEST ISD NR 55. SUPERINTENDENT OF KELLER ISD NR 56. CARROLL, ISD CS 2400 N CARROLL AVE 28.40 Case No. Attachment E ZA26-0006 Page 3 Notices Sent: Fifty-five (55) Responses Received within 300': In Favor: Responses Received outside 300': In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0 Undecided: 0 1 Opposed: 0 Undecided: 0 Case No. Attachment E ZA26-0006 Page 3 Online Form Submittal: Planning & Zoning Case Input FormFromnoreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com>DateMon 2/9/2026 9:58 AMToDennis Killough <dkillough@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Jennifer Crosby <jcrosby@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Melissa Burnett<mburnett@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Wayne Powell <wpowell@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Ryan Firestone<rfirestone@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Cyndi Cheng <ccheng@ci.southlake.tx.us>; Avery Price<aprice@ci.southlake.tx.us> Planning & Zoning Case Input Specific use permit & Concept Plan FormProject Name Planning & Zoning CaseNumber ZA26-0006 Project Location Carroll Ave I am: In Favor Comments / Explanation We would love to see the tennis courts striped for multi -use and movable nets provided to add pickleball play (similar to the courts at Bicentennial water tower). We believe the facility would get used more frequently. Thank you for considering the provision for pickleball to be included at this recreational facility. (Section Break) First Name Mike & Shay Last Name Sabbatis Address 850 Harbor Ct., Southlake Phone Number (Optional) 8172356989 City southlake State TX Zip 76092 Disclaimer This form is to provide feedback on planning & zoning -related requests. Your comments are placed in the related case file as a matter of public record and forwarded to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council if action is required by these bodies. Your submission of this form shall not be considered a formal protest under Section 211.006(d) of the Texas Local Government Codeunless your signature is uploaded and submitted with this form. 'Please note any forms submitted after four P.M. on the meeting date may not berecorded until the following business day. *** Disclaimer Acknowledgment Yes, I understand Signature (For Formal Protests) door receipt bull run.jpg Case No. Attachment E ZA26-0006 Page 3