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Item 11 - Staff ReportCase No. ZA26-0030 Department of Planning & Development Services S T A F F R E P O R T May 1, 2026 CASE NO: ZA26-0030 PROJECT: Zoning Change and Site Plan for 8850 Davis Blvd. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: BFC Ventures is requesting approval of a Zoning Change and Site Plan on property described as Lot 1, Block 1, By Faith Baptist Church Addition, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, and located at 8850 Davis Blvd., Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District. Requested Zoning: “S- P-1” Detailed Site Plan District with “CS” Community Service District uses and “O-1” Office District Uses. SPIN Neighborhood #10. DETAILS: The purpose of this request is to seek a zoning change and site plan approval to allow office uses within the development regulations. The property is currently zoned “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District with “CS” Community Service District uses, including a creative arts studio and an outdoor marketplace associated with the creative arts studio. The site is approximately 1.06 acres and includes one 1,296-square-foot, single-story building previously used as a church. The applicant proposes to allow General Office uses similar to those permitted in the “O-1” District. The proposed “S-P-1” Regulations are below, noting the following additions: • Local Home Renovation Co. for Customer Consultation • Local General Contractor for Customer Consultation • A Local Building Materials Sales Business for Showroom and • Administrative Office including sample display and customer consultation • Received interest from a local Company that provides Sports Related Therapy and Home Health related services Permitted Uses: “CS” uses, to include: 1. Additional use for an Art Studio with instructional classes and retail limited to the existing facility (approximately 1,296 square feet lease space). 2. Outdoor Market – Art Related Sales – these events would occur in the open-air park at the back of the property and on the lawn areas. They would occur monthly or every other month on a weekend between the hours of 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. 3. General Office Use similar to those in O-1, received interest from: • Local Home Renovation Co. for Customer Consultation • Local General Contractor for Customer Consultation Item 11 Case No. ZA26-0030 • A Local Building Materials Sales Business for Showroom and Administrative Office including sample display and customer consultation 4. Received interest from a local Company that provides Sports Related Therapy and Home Health related services. Development Regulations: • All “CS” Community Service District regulations shall apply. Parking: Parking for the site will be 1 parking space per 200 square feet of floor area. Variances: • Driveway Separation - utilize the Existing Entry/Drive. • Bufferyards and parking lot landscaping shall not be required until future plan approval. Bufferyards and parking lot landscaping shall be reconsidered with any future site modifications. • The tenant will continue to utilize curbside trash collection services. • The Existing Building will be utilized as is with minor interior finishes renovation. Site Data Summary Existing Zoning “CS” Community Service District Proposed Zoning “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District with “CS” uses Land Use Designation Mixed Use Gross/Net Acreage 1.06 acre / 1.06 acre Total Building Floor Area (Gross) 1269 square feet Number of Stories 1 Impervious Coverage Area / % 3124 square feet / 6.77% Total Parking Required (S-P-1) 7 Total Parking Spaces Provided 8 ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated May 1, 2026 (D) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses STAFF CONTACT: Ryan Firestone (817) 748-8127 Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072 Case No. Attachment A ZA26-0030 Page 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER/APPLICANT: BFC Ventures PROPERTY SITUATION: 8850 Davis Blvd. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 1, By Faith Baptist Church Addition LAND USE CATEGORY: Mixed Use CURRENT ZONING: “CS” Community Service District PROPOSED ZONING: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District with “CS” Community Service District uses and a creative arts studio and an outdoor marketplace associated with the creative arts studio to allow for “O-1” Office uses. HISTORY: A zoning change from “AG” Agricultural District to “CS” Community Service District for By Faith Baptist Church was approved on August 2, 1988 (ZA88-025). The Final Plat for Lot 1, Block 1, By Faith Baptist Church Addition was filed on June 15, 1990. The church building was constructed in 1990. A Zoning Change and Site Plan (ZA23-0004) was approved on August 1, 2023 to change zoning from “CS” Community Services Zoning District to “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan Zoning District with “CS” Community Service District uses to allow a creative arts studio and an outdoor marketplace associated with the creative arts studio. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Consolidated Future Land Use Plan The Future Land Use designation for the site is Mixed Use and Flood Plain. Case No. Attachment A ZA26-0030 Page 2 Mixed Use Purpose and Definition: 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 Density Residential, Retail Commercial, and Office Commercial categories previously discussed. The property is also part of an area with site specific recommendations: Case No. Attachment A ZA26-0030 Page 3 Mobility & Master Thoroughfare Plan Davis Boulevard is currently a 7-lane undivided arterial. The ultimate cross section specified in the Master Thoroughfare Plan is a 130 feet - 140 feet divided 6-lane arterial with designated turn lanes. Pathways Master Plan & Sidewalk Plan The Pathways Master Plan calls for a minimum 8-foot trail multi-use trail along the east side of Davis Boulevard. The applicant is providing an 8- foot sidewalk along the Davis Boulevard frontage. TREE PRESERVATION: No existing trees are proposed to be removed or altered at this time. LANDSCAPE: Due to the limited scope of this request, the applicant is proposing to defer the addition of parking lot landscaping and bufferyard plantings until future plan approval. UTILITIES: The property is served by an 8-inch water line main located and by an 18- inch sewer line located along Davis Boulevard. DRAINAGE: The property generally drains from the north to the south. CITIZEN INPUT: A Public Hearing will be held before the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. This specific request as not been oresented to the Corridor Planning Committee or SPIN. STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Review Summary No. 2, dated May 1, 2026. Case No. Attachment B ZA26-0030 Page 4 Case No. Attachment C ZA26-0030 Page 5 SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY Case No.: ZA26-0030 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 05/01/26 Project Name: Zoning Change and Site Plan – 8850 Davis Boulevard APPLICANT: OWNER: Bruce Fields Same as Applicant 2803 Watts Ct., PO Box 92404 Southlake, TX 76092 CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 04/13/26 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 RYAN FIRESTONE AT (817) 748-8127. No further comments. 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 Fire Department Review Case No. ZA26-0030 Review No. 1 Dated: 04/21/2026 Number of Pages: 1 Project Name: 8850 Davis Boulevard 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 04/02/2026. Comments may be incorporated into the formal review to be considered by either the Planning and Zoning Case No. Attachment C ZA26-0030 Page 6 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: No comments based on submitted information. Lorenzo Chavez Fire Marshal Phone: (817) 748-8671 E-mail: lchavez@ci.southlake.tx.us Case No. Attachment C ZA26-0030 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 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. * Development must comply with all requirements in Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 43, Overlay Zones. The masonry and articulation requirements in Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, Section 43, Residential Adjacency Standards, Sections 43.13.a.1 and 43.13.a.4 are not being met. A variance to the masonry and articulation requirements would typically be required but is exempted by HB2439 of the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas. All materials must meet applicable building codes. Case No. Attachment D ZA26-0030 Page 1 SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP SPO # Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response 1 JJB ENTERPRISES INC AG 8900 DAVIS BLVD 2.20 NR 2 JJB ENTERPRISES INC AG 8904 DAVIS BLVD 0.11 NR 3 KELLER-SANCTUARY LLC AG 8869 DAVIS BLVD 0.19 NR 4 ROCKWELL BAY LLC AG 1301 DAVIS BLVD 0.30 NR 5 ROCKWELL BAY LLC AG 8860 DAVIS BLVD 0.45 NR 6 ROCKWELL BAY LLC AG 8870 DAVIS BLVD 0.45 NR 7 BAGHDAD COMMERCIAL LLC AG 8840 DAVIS BLVD 0.36 NR 8 BAGHDAD COMMERCIAL LLC AG 1335 DAVIS BLVD 0.16 NR 9 BAGHDAD COMMERCIAL LLC AG 1341 DAVIS BLVD 0.64 NR 10 BAGHDAD COMMERCIAL LLC AG 1361 DAVIS BLVD 0.67 NR 11 BAGHDAD COMMERCIAL LLC AG 8830 DAVIS BLVD 0.22 NR Case No. Attachment D ZA26-0030 Page 2 12 SUPERINTENDENT OF CARROLL ISD NR 13 SUPERINTENDENT OF GRAPEVINE COLLEYVILLE ISD NR 14 SUPERINTENDENT OF NORTHWEST ISD NR 15 SUPERINTENDENT OF KELLER ISD NR 1000 BFC VENTURES LLC SP1 8850 DAVIS BLVD 1.06 Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response Notices Sent: Ten (10) Responses received: None (0)