Item 6I - Staff Report
Case No.
ZA26-0032
S T A F F R E P O R T
May 22, 2026
CASE NO: ZA26-0032
PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for Tee Box EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Tee Box is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow for an indoor golf
driving range and commercial school on property described as Lot 4R1, Legends
at Southlake and located at 2320 Dean Way #120 and #140, Southlake, Texas.
Current Zoning: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District. Proposed Zoning: “S-P-2”
Generalized Site Plan District. SPIN Neighborhood #8.
DETAILS: The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a Specific Use Permit for an
approximately 5,488-square-foot indoor driving range and commercial golf training
school. The facility will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will
feature four simulator bays, two indoor putting greens, and a fully equipped gym,
with member access only. No alcohol will be sold, however, bottled non-alcoholic
beverages and pre-packaged snacks will be offered as a convenience. The
parking ratio is one space per three people, requiring 14 spaces. Lot 4 currently
provides a total of 109 parking spaces for the entire building, and the proposed use
is within this requirement.
On May 7, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval (6-
0), as presented for the length of the lease and any extensions.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval of Specific Use Permit
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 2, dated May 1, 2026
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map & Responses
STAFF CONTACT: Ryan Firestone (817) 748-8127
Jennifer Crosby (817) 748-8195
Department of Planning & Development Services
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Lawrance Edward Marshall
APPLICANT: Thomas Maxwell
PROPERTY SITUATION: 2320 Dean Way, Suite #120 and #140
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 4R1, Legends at Southlake
LAND USE CATEGORY: Industrial
CURRENT ZONING: “S-P-2” Detailed Site Plan District with “I-1” Light Industrial and “O-1” Office
District uses
HISTORY:
The tract was annexed in 1957 to the city.
A final plat was approved by the City Council for the Green Meadow
subdivision on December 3, 1974.
The “I-1” zoning was placed on the property with the approval of Zoning
Ordinance No. 480 on September 19, 1989 and the adoption of the official
zoning map.
A change of zoning from "I-1" to "S-P-2" was approved by City Council on
May 7, 2002.
A Zoning Change and Concept Plan was approved by City Council on April
3, 2007 under Planning Case ZA07-004.
A Zoning Change and Concept Plan were approved by City Council on
December 19, 2013 for Legends of Southlake under Planning Case ZA13-
108.
A Site Plan for Lots 1 and 2 of Legends of Southlake were approved by
City Council on December 19, 2013 under Planning Case ZA13-109.
A Preliminary Plat for Legends of Southlake was approved by City Council
on December 19, 2013 under Planning case ZA13-110.
A Zoning Change and Concept/Site Plan for Legends of Southlake (Lot 3)
was approved by City Council on August 19, 2014 under Planning case
ZA14-069.
A Zoning Change and Concept Plan (ZA15-025) was approved by City
Council on June 2, 2015 with a variance to stacking depth for driveways A,
B, C, and D.
A Plat Revision (ZA22-0002) was approved by City Council on February
15, 2022 and recorded by Tarrant County on March 30, 2022.
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SOUTHLAKE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
The Future Land Use designation for the site is “Industrial”
Definition and Purpose:
Industrial and business service development that is relatively free of
unwanted side effects, such as unsightliness, noise, odor, glare, vibrations,
etc., is permitted in the Industrial category. If meeting the qualification of
relatively free of unwanted side effects, suitable types of development in
the Industrial category can be characterized by the manufacturing,
processing, packaging, assembly, storage, warehousing and/or distribution
of products. Ancillary commercial and retail activities associated with these
uses are permitted. Public Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi‐Public
activities as described above may be permitted if surrounding industrial
uses do not pose hazards and are sufficiently buffered.
Mobility & Master Thoroughfare Plan
The Master Thoroughfare Plan designates S. Kimball Avenue as an 88-
inch arterial (A4D) with four divided lanes.
Pathways Master Plan & Sidewalk Plan
There is an existing 5-foot sidewalk along Dean Way.
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION ACTION: May 7, 2026; Approved (6-0), subject to the Staff Report dated May 1, 2026,
and subject to the Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 2, dated May
1, 2026, as presented for the length of the lease and any lease extensions.
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is the Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 2, dated May 1,
2026.
45.5 FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED - In granting or denying an
application for a specific use permit, the City Council shall take into
consideration the following factors:
a. Safety of the motoring public and of pedestrians using the facility
and the area immediately surrounding the site.
b. Safety from fire hazard, and measures for fire control.
c. Protection of adjacent property from flood or water damage.
d. Noise producing elements; and glare of vehicular and stationary
lights and effect of such lights on established character of the
neighborhood.
e. Location, lighting and type of signs; and relation of signs to traffic
control and adverse effect on adjacent properties.
f. Street size and adequacy of pavement width for traffic and
reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use around
the site and in the immediate neighborhood.
g. Adequacy of parking, as determined by requirements of this
chapter for off-street parking facilities for similar uses; location of
ingress and egress points for parking and off-street loading spaces;
and protection of the public health by all weather surfacing on all
parking areas to control dust.
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h. Such other measures as will secure and protect the public health,
safety, morals and general welfare.
Per Section 45.18 of Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended: IN
CONSIDERING WHETHER TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, INCLUDING TRADE SCHOOL, THE CITY
COUNCIL SHALL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
1) Safe access for the ingress and egress of students,
pedestrian, parking and vehicular traffic, including
the identification of student drop-off areas.
2) Adequate illumination will be provided at night to
protect the safety of those persons entering and
exiting the site.
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SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA26-0032 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 05/01/26
Project Name: Specific Use Permit for Tee Box
APPLICANT: OWNER:
Thomas Maxwell Lawrence Edward Marshall
1600 N. Collins Blvd., #1000 PO Box 3350
Richardson, TX 75080 Grapevine, TX 76099
Email: operations@yeahdental.com Email: davis@belfortassets.com
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON
04/20/26 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.
* A specific use permit shall automatically expire if a building permit is not issued and construction begun
within six (6) months of the granting of the specific use permit or if the use shall cease for a period of six
(6) months.
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
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Fire sprinkler coverage must be maintained in accordance with NFPA 13 (Elevation drawings
not provided for golf sim rooms)
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Lorenzo Chavez
Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8671
E-mail: lchavez@ci.southlake.tx.us
Building Inspections Review
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Permit required for remodel work.
Susan Hernandez
Deputy Building Official
Phone: (817) 748-8238
E-mail: shernandez@ci.southlake.tx.us
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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.
* If the property lies within the 65 or 75 LDN D/FW Regional Airport Overlay Zone, it will require
construction standards that meet requirements of the Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning
Ordinance No. 479.
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES
SPO
#
Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response
1 JMDJMD LLC SP1 2308 DEAN WAY 1.77 NR
2 CARROLL, ISD SP1 1085 S KIMBALL AVE 2.14 NR
3 2300 DEAN WAY SP2 2300 DEAN WAY 0.38 NR
4 JMDJMD LLC SP2 2316 DEAN WAY 0.18 NR
5 KIMBALL PROPERTIES LLC SP2 2325 DEAN WAY 1.07 NR
6 LEGENDS AT SOUTHLAKE B6 LLC SP2 2380 DEAN WAY 0.47 NR
7 2360 DWS RE PARTNERS LLC SP2 2360 DEAN WAY 1.29 NR
8 CCS INVESTMENTS LLC SP2 2345 DEAN WAY 0.47 NR
9 SUPERINTENDENT OF CARROLL ISD NR
10 SUPERINTENDENT OF GRAPEVINE
COLLEYVILLE ISD
NR
11 SUPERINTENDENT OF NORTHWEST
ISD
NR
12 SUPERINTENDENT OF KELLER ISD NR
1000 LEGENDS SLTX 2320 LLC SP2 2320 DEAN WAY 2.27
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Twelve (12)
Responses Received within 300’: None