Item 7A - Staff ReportItem 7A
19 CITY OF
S0UTHLA1<,,E
Department of Planning & Development Services
STAFF REPORT
February 23, 2026
CASE NO: ZA26-0003
PROJECT: Zoning Change and Site Plan for GMI Southlake
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: John Wicker, on behalf of GMI, is requesting approval of a Zoning Change and
Site Plan for GMI Southlake on property described as Lot 1-4, Block A, GMI
Southlake Addition, and located at 350-380 S. Nolen Drive, Southlake, Texas.
Current Zoning: "S-P-2" Generalized Site Plan District. Requested Zoning: "S-P-2"
Generalized Site Plan District.
DETAILS: This request is to seek approval of a Zoning Change and Site Plan to allow a
sports court as a permitted accessory use within Lot 1 for GMI Southlake. The
applicant proposes two fenced pickleball courts, each measuring 44-feet by 40-feet
or 1,760 square feet, respectively.
On February 5, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval (5-0), noting the request to have drainage verification for the existing
retention system on site to accommodate the new sports court.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Consider 1st Reading Approval for a Zoning Change and Site Plan
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated January 30, 2026
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map & Responses
(E) Ordinance No. 480-771 c
STAFF CONTACT
PowerPoint Presentation
Narrative and Plans
Cyndi Cheng (817) 748-8269
Jennifer Crosby (817) 748-8195
Case No.
ZA26-0003
OWNER:
APPLICANT:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
GMI Southlake
John Wicker
PROPERTY SITUATION: 350-380 S. Nolen Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1-4, Block A. GMI Southlake Addition, Southlake, Texas.
LAND USE CATEGORY: Mixed Use
CURRENT ZONING: "S-P-2" — Generalized Site Plan District
PROPOSED ZONING: "S-P-2" General Site Plan District
HISTORY: The "AG" Agricultural District zoning was approved with the adoption of the
Zoning Ordinance No. 480 and the official Zoning Map on September 19,
1989.
A Zoning Change and Site Plan (ZA20-0040) was approved on October 20,
2020 (Ord. No. 480-771).
A Zoning Change and Site Plan (ZA23-0077) was approved on February
20, 2024 to add "day nursery" as an allowed use within Lot 2 (Ord. No.
480-771 A).
A Zoning Change and Site Plan (ZA24-31) was approved on August 20,
2024 to allow a Beauty Salon/Wellness Spa as a permitted use within Lot 4
(Ord. No. 480-771 B).
SOUTHLAKE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
The future land use designation for the site is "Mixed Use."
The purpose of the Mixed Use to provide an option for large scale,
master -planned, mixed use developments that combine land uses such as
office facilities, shopping, dining, parks, and residential uses. The range of
activities permitted, the diverse natural features, and the varying proximity
to thoroughfares of areas in the Mixed Use category necessitates
comprehensively planned and coordinated development. New
development must be compatible with and not intrusive to existing
development. Further, special attention should be placed on the design
and transition between different uses. Typically, the Mixed Use designation
is intended for medium- to higher -intensity office buildings, hotels,
commercial activities, retail centers, and residential uses. Nuisance -free,
wholly enclosed light manufacturing and assembly uses that have no
outdoor storage are permitted if designed to be compatible with adjacent
uses. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public
Parks/Open Space, Public/Semi-Public, Low Density Residential, Medium
Case No. Attachment A
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Density Residential, Retail Commercial, and Office Commercial
categories.
Mobility & Master Thoroughfare Plan
The Mobility and Master Thoroughfare Plan identify S. Nolen Drive as a 70-
foot undivided arterial right-of-way (A3U). Village Center Drive, shown as a
proposed 60-foot undivided collector (C2U) north of the property, connects
to S. Nolen Drive and, under the Master Thoroughfare Plan, to S. Kimball
Avenue. The property has direct access to Crooked Lane, a two-lane local
street with a 60-foot right-of-way.
Pathways Master Plan & Sidewalk Plan
There is an existing 6-foot wide sidewalk on both sides of S. Nolen Drive
and the west side of Crooked Lane.
CITIZEN INPUT: Due to the limited scope of this request, SPIN or Corridor Planning
Committee meetings were not held.
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISION ACTION: February 5, 2026; Approved (5-0), subject to the Staff Report dated
January 30, 2026, and the Site Plan Review Summary No. 2 dated January
30, 2026, with a request to have the drainage verification for the existing
retention system on site to accommodate the new sports courts.
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Site Plan Review Summary No. 2 dated January 30, 2026.
Case No. Attachment A
ZA26-0003 Page 2
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SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA26-0003 Review No.: Two
Name: Zonina Chanae and Site Plan for GMi — 350 S. Nolen Drive
APPLICANT:
John Wicker (GMi)
350 S. Nolen Dr.
Southlake. TX 76092
ARCHITECT:
GMI HQ LLC
350 S. Nolen Dr.
Southlake. TX 76092
Date of Review: 01/30/26
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON
12/29/25 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.
Email: ccheng(a ci.southlake.tx.us
Cyndi Cheng
Planner I
Phone: (817) 748-8269
Place the City case number "ZA26-0003" in the lower right corner for ease of reference.
2. Revise the title block to include appropriate title (Site Plan) project name, Tract, Survey and
Abstract for unplatted property or Lot, Block and Addition for platted property, City, County and
State.
3. Provide a small scale location map.
4. Include the name and address of owner on the plan (phone optional).
5. Include the name, address, phone, and fax of person preparing the plan.
6. Label the adjacent properties and properties across adjoining R.O.W.'s with owner's name,
existing zoning, and land use map designation ("L.U.D.= ")
7. Show, label and dimension the width of any easements on or adjacent to the site, if any.
8. Show and label all minimum building setback lines in accordance with the requested zoning.
9. Show and label the width and type of bufferyards along each boundary in accordance with
Ord. 480, Section 42 and 43). Show the bufferyard with dashed lines and shading or cross-
hatch. Properties within Corridor Overlay Zone see Ord. 480-S § 43.9.c.3. and Exhibits 43-B
and 43-C
10. Show locations of interior landscaping.
11. Provide the bufferyard and interior landscape calculation chart on plan (see attached example)
Case No.
ZA26-0003
Attachment C
Page 4
12. Clearly designate the location and size of all parking stalls intended for off-street parking and
for off-street loading.
a. Clarify if any parking spaces changed from the existing site plan.
13. Label the types of surfacing (i.e., asphalt, concrete, brick, turfing or gravel) to be used at
various locations.
14. 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.
15. Show the location, type, and height of all walls, fences, and screening devices. Note whether
existing or proposed. Properties within Corridor Overlay Zone see Ord. 480-S § 43.9.c.1(e) for
design criteria.
16. Provide architectural renderings or elevations of the proposed structures.
17. Provide a Site Data Summary Chart (by Phase and in total) to include the following applicable
items:
Site Data Summary
Phase 1
Phase 2
Total
Existing Zoning
Proposed Zoning
Land Use Designation
Gross Acreage
Net Acreage
Percentage of Site Coverage
Area of Open Space
Percentage of Open Space
Area of Impervious Coverage
Percentage of Impervious Coverage
Building Area (Foot Print in Sq. Ft.)
Proposed Floor Area
Proposed Floor Area by Use
Required Parking
Provided Parking
Standard
Handicap
Total
Case No.
ZA26-0003
Attachment C
Page 5
Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
Case No. ZA25-0079 Review No. One Dated: January 7, 2026 Number of Pages: 1
Project Name: 350 S. Nolen Drive - GMI (SUP)
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 December 29, 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.
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LANDSCAPE COMMENTS:
1. The proposed location of the pickleball courts does not affect any protected trees but they are
located within required interior landscape area with required interior landscaping existing in it. Please
provide a Landscape Plan showing the location and replacement of the required landscaping that
would be removed for the construction of the pickleball courts.
Indicates informational comment.
# Indicates required items comment.
E-mail: kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us
Keith Martin
Landscape Administrator
Phone: (817) 748-8229
Pending Comments.
Sandra Endy, P.E.
Development Engineer
Phone: (817) 748-8033
E-mail: sendy@ci.southlake.tx.us
Public Works/Engineering Review
Building Inspections Review
Will there be any new lighting for this project?
Susan Hernandez
Case No.
ZA26-0003
Attachment C
Page 6
Deputy Building Official
Phone: (817) 748-8238
E-mail: shernandez(a),ci.southlake.tx.us
Fire Department Review
Case No. ZA25-0079 Review No. 1 Dated: 01/07/2026 Number of Pages: 1
Project Name: GMi Pickleball Court — 350 S Nolen Dr
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 12/29/2025. 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.
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GENERAL COMMENTS:
No comments based on the information provided.
Lorenzo Chavez
Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8671
E-mail: Ichavez@ci.southlake.tx.us
Case No. Attachment C
ZA26-0003 Page 7
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 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.
For SP zoning:
All conditions of this zoning approval and Ordinance No. 480-771 B continue with any future
requests related to the property.
Denotes Informational Comment
Case No.
ZA26-0003
Attachment C
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SPO #
Owner
Zoning
Physical Address
Acreage
Response
1
GEOTEL GROUP INC
SP1
305 S NOLEN DR
0.93
NR
2
EMMAN USA LLC
SP1
300 S NOLEN DR
1.83
NR
3
CHAMPIONS DFW COMMERCIAL
REALT
SP1
880 S VILLAGE CENTER
DR
0.66
NR
4
PRIMROSE OFFICE II LLC
SP1
850 S VILLAGE CENTER
DR
0.49
NR
5
TOULA KIM BALL -SOUTH LAKE
INVEST
SP2
415 S KIMBALL AVE
0.72
NR
6
PRIMROSE OFFICE II LLC
SP1
860 S VILLAGE CENTER
DR
0.60
NR
7
NOLEN PROPERTY LLC
SP2
405 S NOLEN DR
033
NR
8
PREF-OM SOUTH KIMBALL LLC
SP2
435 S KIMBALL AVE
1.76
NR
9
LIMC REAL ESTATE LLC
SP1
410 S NOLEN DR
0.60
NR
10
CAMBIUM CAPITAL LLC
SP1
416 S NOLEN DR
0.15
NR
11
MS PRIME HOLDING LLC
SP1
508 SILICON DR
0.37
NR
12
SILICON TEXAS PROPERTIES LLC
SP1
512 SILICON DR
0.65
NR
13
495 KIMBALL LLC
SP1
565 S KIMBALL AVE
0.54
NR
14
PURPLE WEB INC
SP1
545 S KIMBALL AVE
0.20
NR
15
METROPLEX ACOUSTICAL INC
SP1
555 S KIMBALL AVE
0.20
NR
Case No. Attachment D
ZA26-0003 Page 8
16
VARIA, AMEE
SF1-A
2449 CROOKED LN
1.18
NR
17
CCW-516 SILICON LLC
SP1
516 SILICON DR
0.23
NR
18
TRI DAL REAL ESTATE LTD
SF1-A
2450 CROOKED LN
1.74
NR
19
NORTH TEXAS HINDU HERITAGE
SOC
SP1
595 S KIMBALL AVE
0.74
NR
20
MYAN PLAZA LP
01
520 SILICON DR
0.06
NR
21
TRI DAL REAL ESTATE LTD
SF1-A
505 S KIMBALL AVE
0.02
NR
22
STRUEMPLER, BOBBY G
SF1-A
700 WHISPERING
WOODS CIR
0.42
NR
23
BEECH, EDNA E
SF1-A
701 WHISPERING
WOODS CIR
1.94
NR
24
CHARLESTON COURT LP
01
530 SILICON DR
4.85
NR
25
311 LEGACY LLC
AG
311 S KIMBALL AVE
5.66
NR
26
CASTLE HILLS PROPERTY
PARTNERS
SP1
200 S NOLEN DR
3.46
NR
27
PARKWAY COMMERCIAL REALTY
LLC
01
2485 E SOUTHLAKE
BLVD
1.34
NR
28
CORNERSTONE PROFESSIONAL
PROPE
SP2
2707 E SOUTHLAKE
BLVD
5.84
NR
29
PREF-OM SOUTH KIMBALL LLC
SP2
445 S KIMBALL AVE
2.59
NR
30
PREF-OM SOUTH KIMBALL LLC
SP2
425 S KIMBALL AVE
2.43
NR
31
SUPERINTENDENT OF CARROLL
ISD
NR
32
SUPERINTENDENT OF GRAPEVINE
COLLEYVILLE ISD
NR
33
SUPERINTENDENT OF
NORTHWEST ISD
NR
34
SUPERINTENDENT OF KELLER ISD
NR
1000
DARDEN PROPERTIES OF TEXAS
LLC
SP2
360 S NOLEN DR
1.18
1001
DARDEN PROP LCTIES OF TEXAS
SP2
380 S NOLEN DR
2.74
1002
DRAGONS OF SOUTHLAKE LLC
SP2
370 S NOLEN DR
` 1.54
1003
GMI HQ LLC
` SP2
` 350 S NOLEN DR
` 6.90
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To
Notices Sent: Thirty-eight (38)
Responses Received within 300': In Favor: 0
Response: 38
U: Undecided
Opposed: 0
NR: No Response
Undecided:0 No
Case No.
ZA26-0003
Attachment D
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