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ZA26-0037-SUP-223 S Pearson LnPUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ZA26-0037 •Specific Use Permit for a Mass Gathering Event for Pride Kel-So on property described as Lot 1R, Block 1, St. Martin in the Fields Addition and located at 223 S. Pearson Lane. •Current Zoning: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District. •Requested Zoning: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District. •Purpose: The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Mass Gathering event titled Pride Kel-so, to be held at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church on October 3, 2026. Dear Property Owner: Your property has been identified as being within 300 feet of the above referenced Specific Use Permit application. If you wish to register your opposition or support to this case, you may complete the enclosed Notification Response Form and either mail to the Planning & Development Services Department (address listed at the top of notice), email (email listed at the bottom of the notice), or fax a copy to the department (fax number listed at the top of the notice). You are encouraged to follow the requested action through final approval because changes are often made during the review process. Please contact the Planning and Development Services Department if you have any questions: Project Contact: Melissa Burnett, Email: mburnett@ci.southlake.tx.us Dept. Phone: (817) 748-8621 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1400 Main St.; Suite 310 Southlake, TX 76092 Phone: (817) 748-8621 Fax: (817) 748-8077 www.cityofsouthlake.com Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:30 PM Town Hall Council Chambers 1400 Main Street Southlake, Texas Applicant: April Dreyson, Dreyson Ventures, LLC Property Owner: Alan Bentrup, St. Martin-in-the-Fields Notification Response Form ZA26-0037: Specific Use Permit for Pride Kel-So Applicant: April Dreyson, Dreyson Ventures, LLC Property Owner: Alan Bentrup, St. Martin-in-the-Fields Meeting Date: August 20, 2026 Fill out: Owner: _____________________________ Address: ____________________________ City, State, Zip Code: __________________ PLEASE PROVIDE COMPLETED FORMS VIA MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERY BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING. Being the owner(s) of the property so noted above, are hereby in favor of opposed to undecided about (circle or underline one) the proposed application referenced above. Space for comments regarding your position: ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ______ Additional Signature: _______________________________ Date: ______ Printed Name(s): _____________________________________________ Must be property owner(s). Otherwise contact the Planning Department. One form per property. Phone Number (optional): ______________________________________ Direct questions and mail responses to: City of Southlake Planning & Development Services Notification Response 1400 Main St; Ste 310 Southlake, TX 76092 Phone : (817) 748-8621 SURREYPEARSONCHESAPEAKE MERRIMAC POWHATAN IRONCLAD 607 3130 3140 3135 425 230 225 245 3140 3125 223 3135 401 3130 3120 130 220 205 235 255 312531353145 3120 31253145 3130 31453155 405 415 3065 215 3150 3140 3071 250240 260 201 121 3150 306530653071 607 607 3071 222 3071 223 223 Vicinity Map ¯ 223 S Pearson Ln ZA26-0037 0 0.03 0.05 0.08 0.10.01 Miles Shuttle Exit Shuttle Drop Off Restrooms Medical Area Command Post AwAnWinNgI NAGre AaREA Turn Around(juststpassed 1light post)Check-InCheck-InCheck-InTower 130’Future Expansion123’Proposed --==-~ -----------~~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-::::_ _ I I I I I I Vendor Booths AVOID: If it rains, this area gets soggy Line of Fencing& forming line to funnel into check-inFood Truck Food Truck Food Truck Food Truck Food Truck F o o d T ru c k Fencing Yard Games 300 ft long12’ firebreak12’ f ire brea k Stage 12’ fir e break 12’ fir e break Vendor spots 12’ firebreak12’ fir e br eak Pride Kel-So SUP Permit - Response to Review Summary City Case #: ZA26-0037 Promoter(s): April and Shaina Dreyson Event: Pride Kel-So Festival Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 from 2 pm to 6 pm Location: St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church - 223 S. Pearson Ln, Southlake, TX Expected Attendance: 2,500 guests (come and go, not all at once) Performers: The Bikini Whales (a B-52s cover band) - the address is a private home address that can be provided if necessary and with assurance it will not be made public. 45.13 MASS GATHERING EVENT This will be our second year to put on this event, in the same location as last year. Land to be used is 13 acres. The festival will consist of about 150 vendors, 6-7 food trucks, a stage that will be in the parking lot of the church for live music entertainment, and a few yard games for activities. Also attached to this email: 1. A comprehensive safety plan, which was successfully executed at last year ’s event. 2. A rendering showing the general layout of the mass gathering area, including activities area and facilities. 3. A letter from the property owner with permission for us of said property. There will be no formal public event parking at the event. We will enter agreements with nearby businesses, such as Keller United Methodist Church, to have parking available there and will have shuttles bring guests over to the venue. Shuttles will be accessible for disabled individuals. The off-site temporary parking will only be for Pride Kel-So. The public will be aware of the off site parking, and there shouldn’t be pedestrians crossing public roadways. Drainage is not an issue in the area of the property we use for Pride Kel-So. The event is during the day, removing the need for lighting to provide illumination at night. Case No. ZA26-0037 1 Promoters will provide bottled water for all attendees, free of charge, to prevent dehydration. Food vendors will have food available for purchase. Two paramedics will remain on site to address any medical concerns. Important to note that no one in year one sought medical assistance. Food Safety All food vendors hold permits through Tarrant County and will be prepared for the fire inspection morning of. They follow the requirements of the Texas State Department of Health. There were no issues with food vendors last year through the fire inspection. Water Supply An adequate, safe supply of potable water will be provided. Sanitation We will provide the number of toilets required by the Texas State Department of Health, both through facilities already provided in the buildings on site as well as portable facilities. Refuse Disposal Trash cans will be placed around the property, with volunteers checking and emptying as necessary at least once an hour. All trash will be placed in the church dumpster. Any overflow (which we did not have last year) will be taken off property by the end of the night of the event. Vermin Control We don’t anticipate there being any issues with vermin as our sanitation practices prevent vermin. The grounds stayed exceptionally clean throughout the festival last year. Safety All electrical will be in accordance with the provisions of the state and city. Food vendors bring their own generators and the stage area is run off of a generator. Tents will be set up in accordance with fire prevention regulations. Only tents that will be on property are 10x10 vendor tents. Our safety plan is attached. The only change from last year to this year is that we plan to use all private security officers as opposed to using Southlake PD for our security. Information regarding private security company is included in the attached plan. Case No. ZA26-0037 2 We will have an on-site command center for communications, and will meet with city personnel from police and fire as needed, ensuring adequate communication. Medical Signage will direct attendees to designated medical area. This will be located inside of the church building, in a conference room that will be cleaned out for this purpose. Our paramedics will also have an ambulance on site. Noise We will have live music, which will end by 6 pm. We are moving the live music to the parking lot of the church to lessen the impact it has on surrounding neighborhoods. Lighting Event will take place during the day, ending by 6 pm, removing the need for any artificial lighting. Insurance We will provide, whether required or not, evidence of public liability insurance with the amounts outlined in the review. The City will be added as an AI. Additional Notes After our first year, we were able to learn some valuable lessons that will allow for this year to be even safer and more enjoyable. We did not need to utilize the full 13 acres, and plan to bring the footprint in significantly closer to the church building. Privacy fencing will cover more of the border this year, and we will bring it into the private property to prevent protestors from standing on the edge of fencing to taunt attendees. Private security will stay posted at the edges of the fence to ensure no one enters through these areas, and only enters through security. This will also result in less ground needing to be covered by security. Case No. ZA26-0037 3 August 3, 2026 To Whom it May Concern, I am writing on behalf of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church to clarify the nature of Pride Kel-So and its relationship to our ongoing mission and ministry. The festival is an authorized accessory use of our congregation. St. Martin’s has long opened its doors to the broader community as part of our ministry of hospitality. Our campus regularly hosts a variety of gatherings, including neighborhood associations, addiction recovery groups, sports teams, and civic organizations. We believe our facilities and elds are a resource not only for our congregation but for all those seeking a safe and welcoming space in the name of compassion and mutual respect. Pride Kel-So is one such event. It aligns with our values of inclusion, love, and dignity for all people, and we consider it an authorized accessory use of our property. As with other events hosted on our campus, it serves to foster connection, understanding, and community well-being. We remain committed to being a good neighbor and a faithful partner in the shared life of this city and region. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, The Rev. Alan D. Bentrup St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church 223 S. Pearson Lane; Keller, Texas 76248