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Item 6B Department of Planning & Development Services S T A F F R E P O R T July 31, 2009 CASE NO: ZA09-024 PROJECT: SPECIFIC USE PERMIT – MARTIN RESIDENCE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM REQUEST: Dodson Services Electrical Contractors is requesting approval of a specific use permit for a solar energy system on behalf of Tony Martin at 104 E. Chapel Downs Drive. The solar panels are being proposed to be located on the rear portion of the residence, on the roof and covering an area of approximately one thousand (1,000) square feet. ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing 2) Consider approval of the requested Specific Use Permit ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) Plans and Support Information (D) Review Summary No. 1, dated June 25, 2009 (E) Surrounding Property Owners Map (F) Surrounding Property Owners Responses (G) Ordinance No. 480-WWW – Solar Energy Systems (H) Resolution No. 09-046 for Commission and Council Members Only (I) Full Size Plans () STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (817) 748-8067 Daniel Cortez (817) 748-8070 Case No. ZA09-024 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER: Tony Martin APPLICANT: Lance Wilson, Dodson Services Electrical Contractors PROPERTY SITUATION: 104 E. Chapel Downs Drive LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 2, Block 5, Chapel Downs Addition LAND USE CATEGORY: MDR – Medium Density Residential CURRENT ZONING: “SF-30” Single-Family Residential Zoning District HISTORY: -A plat was processed by the City forthe subject property that was part of a larger subdivision which was filed with Tarrant County on April 12, 1990 as the Chapel Downs Addition. P&Z: July 23, 2009; Motion to Approve passed (6-0) subject to Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 1 dated June 25, 2009. STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 1, dated June 25, 2009. N:\Community Development\MEMO\2009cases\09-024.doc Case No. Attachment A ZA09-024 Page 1 Case No. Attachment B ZA09-024 Page 1 Plans and Support Information Link to Presentation Case No. Attachment C ZA09-024 Page 1 Case No. Attachment C ZA09-024 Page 2 SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REVIEW SUMMARY ZA09-024One06/25/09 Case No.: Review No.: Date of Review: Project Name:Specific Use Permit– Martin Residence Solar Energy System APPLICANT: Owner: Dodson Services Lance Wilson Tony Martin 605 C Sherman St. 104 E. Chapel Downs Dr. Richardson, TX 75081 Southlake, TX 76092 Phone: (972) 235-0881 ext. 104 Phone: (972) 471-8228 Fax: (972) 235-0958 Fax: CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 06/15/09 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 DANIEL CORTEZ AT (817) 748-8070 OR DCORTEZ@CI.SOUTHLAKE.TX.US. 1. No system shall be installed greater than six (6) inches between the panel and roof. BUILDING INSPECTIONS Charles Bloomberg Plans Examiner (817) 748-8218 cbloomberg@ci.southlake.tx.us 1. Permit shall either include pre-engineered installation and attachment details or individual site specific engineering. Informational Comments * Nosolar energy system shall be constructed upon a lot until a building permit has been issued or principal use has actually been commenced. * Denotes Informational Comment Case No. Attachment D ZA09-024 Page 1 Surrounding Property Owners Martin Residence Solar Energy System SPO # Owner Zoning Land Use Acreage Response 1. NR Bachand, Curtis SF20A 0.471 Medium Density Residential 2. NR Hollingsworth, Gary Etux Judy SF20A 0.445 Medium Density Residential 3. NR Lamb, Mark S SF20A 0.452 Medium Density Residential 4. NR Morales, Jorge Rolando SF20A 0.45 Medium Density Residential 5. NR Olson, Timothy C Etux Tricia K SF20A 0.45 Medium Density Residential 6. NR Graham, Michael D Etux Sally SF20A 0.458 Medium Density Residential 7. NR Kothmann, Stanley Etux M E SF20A 0.615 Medium Density Residential 8. NR Wang, Gary Y SF20A 0.486 Medium Density Residential 9. NR Sawyer, Deborah Etvir Brent SF20A 0.471 Medium Density Residential F 10. Sapp, Steven Etux Susan SF20A 0.461 Medium Density Residential O 11. Macdermott, Frazier Etux B SF20A 0.458 Medium Density Residential 12. NR Goswami, Anuj Etux Nalini SF20A 0.458 Medium Density Residential 13. NR McNiel, Matthew Etux Alana SF20A 0.453 Medium Density Residential 14. NR Mitchell, Jos S Etux Rebecca L SF20A 0.475 Medium Density Residential 15. NR Jensen, Christopher W SF20A 0.483 Medium Density Residential Case No. Attachment E ZA09-024 Page 1 16. NR Latas, Dean A Etux Dianne M SF20A 0.459 Medium Density Residential 17. NR Rector, Timothy Etux Charlene SF20A 0.461 Medium Density Residential 18. NR McMurry, Mary J Etvir Sam J SF20A 0.455 Medium Density Residential 19. NR Mondress, Mark & Sarah Allsopp SF20A 0.465 Medium Density Residential 20. NR Cole, Thomas C Etux Carolyn J SF20A 0.453 Medium Density Residential 21. NR O'Neal, Robert M & Jill E SF20A 0.529 Medium Density Residential 22. NR Dorman, Dianne Louise SF20A 0.49 Medium Density Residential 23. NR Wallace, Ronald B SF20A 0.461 Medium Density Residential 24. NR Kumar, Griselda SF20A 0.466 Medium Density Residential 25. NR Hemsworth, James B Etux Janice SF20A 0.456 Medium Density Residential 26. NR Oddo, Fred Etux Anna SF20A 0.456 Medium Density Residential 27. NR Parnell, Robert W Etux Gail SF20A 0.454 Medium Density Residential 28. NR Tuttle, David G Etux Debra J SF20A 0.523 Medium Density Residential 29. NR Nahat, Richard M Etux Patricia SF20A 0.472 Medium Density Residential 30. NR Van Buskirk, Mark & Patricia SF20A 0.464 Medium Density Residential 31. NR Mason, Danny R Etux Melinda K SF20A 0.454 Medium Density Residential 32. NR Singh, Sohan Etux Kiran J Kaur SF20A 0.467 Medium Density Residential 33. NR Turk, David F Etux Suzanne E SF20A 0.515 Medium Density Residential 34. NR Littlejohn, M Layne Etux Cindy SF20A 0.521 Medium Density Residential O 35. Peyrovi, Alireza Etux Heather SF20A 0.526 Medium Density Residential 36. NR Duckworth, Alan L Etux Jenny S SF20A 0.515 Medium Density Residential 37. NR Di Sibio, Linda Elizabeth SF20A 0.536 Medium Density Residential 38. NR Bell, Andy R Etux Kimberli SF20A 0.464 Medium Density Residential 39. NR Welch, Richard A Etux Darlene SF20A 0.529 Medium Density Residential F 40. Stewart, Robert SF20A 0.493 Medium Density Residential 41. NR Dean, Brian Etux Mary SF20A 0.478 Medium Density Residential 42. NR Burt, Napoleon SF20A 0.489 Medium Density Residential 43. NR Egel, Ramon W SF20A 0.568 Medium Density Residential 44. NR Ledbetter, Bob SF20A 0.583 Medium Density Residential 45. NR Rochester, Richard R SF20A 0.547 Medium Density Residential 46. NR Nedrow, Michael H SF20A 0.487 Medium Density Residential 47. Carpenter, David E Etux Patric SF20A 0.457 Concerned Medium Density Residential 48. NR Steele, Tammy Etvir C S SF20A 0.492 Medium Density Residential 49. NR Schneider, Anthony Etux Lori SF20A 0.486 Medium Density Residential 50. NR Moore, James L Etux Cathy SF20A 0.475 Medium Density Residential F 51. Winn, Chas L Etux Bernadette SF20A 0.473 Medium Density Residential 52. NR Heming, Jeffrey Alan SF20A 0.468 Medium Density Residential F 53. Zerbe, Stephen J & Susan M SF20A 0.496 Medium Density Residential 54. NR Schwab, Kerry R Etux Celestia SF20A 0.439 Medium Density Residential 55. NR Patton, Russell Wayne SF20A 0.451 Medium Density Residential 56. NR Appleby, Reid S III Etux Cynth SF20A 0.455 Medium Density Residential 57. NR Easton, Kenneth S Etux Angela SF20A 0.462 Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential, 100- 58. NR John & Gloria Buczek Liv Trust SF20A 0.459 Year Flood Plain Medium Density Residential, 100- 59. NR Click, Carol Danette SF20A 0.477 Year Flood Plain Medium Density Residential, 100- 60. NR Eddleman, Brian SF20A 0.485 Year Flood Plain Medium Density Residential, 100- 61. NR Boyle, David Albert Etux Donna SF20A 0.503 Year Flood Plain Medium Density Residential, 100- F 62. Smith, Gary Etux Karen SF20A 0.488 Year Flood Plain Medium Density Residential, 100- 63. NR Baker, Kenneth M Etux Linda A SF20A 0.483 Year Flood Plain Case No. Attachment E ZA09-024 Page 2 Medium Density Residential, 100- 64. NR Harrison, Kevin H Etux Sandra SF20A 0.477 Year Flood Plain Medium Density Residential, 100- 65. NR Parkhill, Charles & Pamela SF20A 0.473 Year Flood Plain Medium Density Residential, 100- 66. NR Powell, Theodore P Etux Judith SF20A 0.49 Year Flood Plain 100-Year Flood Plain, Medium F 67. Duncan, George Jr Etux Ellen E SF20A 0.463 Density Residential 100-Year Flood Plain, Medium 68. NR Ceman, Gary J Etux Alison M SF20A 0.467 Density Residential 100-Year Flood Plain, Medium 69. NR Current Owner SF20A 0.46 Density Residential 100-Year Flood Plain, Medium 70. NR Butler, Perry L Etux Carla D SF20A 0.469 Density Residential 100-Year Flood Plain, Medium 71. NR Toal, John D Etux Shanna C SF20A 0.463 Density Residential 100-Year Flood Plain, Medium 72. NR McCleland, Lynette Etvir Barry SF20A 0.467 Density Residential 100-Year Flood Plain, Medium 73. NR Purvis, Martin Jr Etux Pamela SF20A 0.539 Density Residential 100-Year Flood Plain, Medium 74. NR Matheson, Trevor C Etux Sherri SF20A 0.685 Density Residential Medium Density Residential, 100- 75. NR Findlay, Katherine Etvir Troy SF20A Year Flood Plain, Medium 0.966 Density Residential 100-Year Flood Plain, Medium 76. NR Ettinger, David P Etux Renee SF20A 0.696 Density Residential 100-Year Flood Plain, Medium 77. NR Cory, Nicholas R Etux Cindy L SF20A 0.503 Density Residential 78. NR Richardson, Tony Lee SF20A 0.517 Medium Density Residential 79. NR Chappell, Steven L SF20A 0.561 Medium Density Residential 80. NR Lee, Ralph V SF20A 0.628 Medium Density Residential 81. NR Phillips, Guinn M Etux Shawna SF20A 0.578 Medium Density Residential 82. NR Milton, Rodney SF20A 0.642 Medium Density Residential 83. NR Rake, Michael Doulgas SF20A 0.501 Medium Density Residential 84. NR Kelly, Bruce J Etux Donna B SF20A 0.49 Medium Density Residential 85. NR Depumpo, Joseph Etux Elizabeth SF20A 0.495 Medium Density Residential 86. NR Jauquet, John D Etux Trudy M SF20A 0.491 Medium Density Residential 87. NR Covington, William Etux Vickie SF20A 0.591 Medium Density Residential O 88. Sinor, Morris L SF20A 0.489 Medium Density Residential 89. NR Hartley, Bill C Etux Frances M SF20A 0.509 Medium Density Residential 90. NR Keriotis, Jim B Etux Diane M SF20A 0.463 Medium Density Residential 91. NR Lounsbury, Mary E Etvir John SF20A 0.468 Medium Density Residential 92. NR Ong, Cheeyong SF20A 0.459 Medium Density Residential 93. NR Koh, C J Etux Judith T SF20A 0.449 Medium Density Residential F 94. Allen, Donlon T & Barbara B SF20A 0.468 Medium Density Residential 95. NR Allison, Garland T Etux Debra SF20A 0.46 Medium Density Residential 96. NR Pidgley, Steven J SF20A 0.478 Medium Density Residential 97. NR Allen, William G Etux Jolie H SF30 0.712 Medium Density Residential 98. NR Warren, Rogers P Etux Judith L SF30 0.692 Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential, 100- 99. NR Hendrix, Kent Etux Julie J SF30 0.702 Year Flood Plain 100-Year Flood Plain, Medium 100. NR Cooper, Mark D Etux Pamela L SF30 0.706 Density Residential 101. NR Aalund, Gordon R Etux Gina SF30 0.712 Medium Density Residential Case No. Attachment E ZA09-024 Page 3 102. NR Darnell, Robert W Etux Glynda SF30 0.700 Medium Density Residential 103. NR Hensley, Leslie E Etux Shirley SF30 0.673 Medium Density Residential 104. NR Bailey, Blake A SF30 0.747 Medium Density Residential 105. NR Shiner, Timothy SF1-A 1.019 Low Density Residential 106. NR Hein, Kevin D Etux Stephanie SF1-A 1.027 Low Density Residential 107. NR Johnson, Douglas R Etux Maril SF1-A 1.032 Low Density Residential 100-Year Flood Plain, Low 108. NR Ladue, Mark D Etux Mariana D SF1-A 1.102 Density Residential 109. Thornton, James Etux Pamela SF20A Medium Density Residential.485 NR 110. Martin, Anthony W Etux Rhonda SF30 Medium Density Residential.675 NR Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response Notices Sent: One Hundred Ten (110) Responses Received: Eleven (11) - Attached Case No. Attachment E ZA09-024 Page 4 Surrounding Property Owner Responses Case No. Attachment F ZA09-024 Page 1 Case No. Attachment F ZA09-024 Page 2 Case No. Attachment F ZA09-024 Page 3 Case No. Attachment F ZA09-024 Page 4 Case No. Attachment F ZA09-024 Page 5 Case No. Attachment F ZA09-024 Page 6 Case No. Attachment F ZA09-024 Page 7 Case No. Attachment F ZA09-024 Page 8 Case No. Attachment F ZA09-024 Page 9 Case No. Attachment F ZA09-024 Page 10 Case No. Attachment F ZA09-024 Page 11 ORDINANCE NO. 480-WWW AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 480, AS AMENDED, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS; AS IT PERTAINS TO SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE . WHEREAS , the City of Southlake, Texas is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the city has adopted Ordinance No. 480, as amended, as the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the city; and WHEREAS, the city council has determined that it is appropriate and in the best interest of the city to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its residents by amending Ordinance No. 480 as provided herein; and WHEREAS , the city council has given published notice and held public hearings with respect to the amendment of the zoning ordinance as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION 1 The following subsections within Section 45 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, are hereby amended to read as follows: Case No. Attachment G ZA09-024 Page 1 District Where SPECIFIC USE Permitted ALL 45. Solar Energy Systems, subject to the requirements of Section 45.17 SITE PLAN REQUIRED 45.17 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-WWW) The purpose of this section is to establish standards for Solar Energy Systems. A Solar Energy System shall be approved by City Council through the Specific Use Permit process and may be subject to other requirements as deemed necessary. RESIDENTIAL ZONES Ground Mounted Systems: Front Yard: a. No system shall be located forward of the principal building on the lot. Side and Rear: b. No system shall be located less then ten (10) feet from any side or rear property line. Roof Mounted Systems: Height: a. No system shall be installed greater than six (6) inches between the panel and roof. NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES Ground Mounted Systems: Front Yard: a. No system shall be located forward of the front most building on the lot. Side and Rear: b. No system shall be located less than the required building setback as required by the underlying zoning district. ALL ZONES a. No solar energy system shall be constructed upon a lot until a building permit has been issued or principal use has actually been commenced. Case No. Attachment G ZA09-024 Page 2 b. A line of sight analysis will be required in addition to the applicable submittal requirements under Section 40 (Development Plans and Site Plans) of the City of Southlake Zoning Ordinance. SECTION 2 Add the following under Section 4 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, to read as follows: SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS - A device or combination of devices or elements that rely on direct sunlight as an energy source, including any substance or device that collects sunlight for the following uses: heating or cooling of a structure or building; heating or pumping of water; or, generating electricity. SECTION 3 This ordinance shall also establish the fee for a Specific Use Permit for Solar Energy Systems on Residential properties only. The fee for Solar Energy Systems on Residential Properties only shall be established at Fifty Dollars ($50.00). All other applications for the installation of Solar Energy Systems shall remain at the current fee amount for Specific Use Permits. SECTION 4 This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed. SECTION 5 It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the Case No. Attachment G ZA09-024 Page 3 incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. SECTION 6 Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 7 All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of Ordinance No. 480, as amended, or any other ordinances affecting zoning yard regulations which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION 8 The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby authorized to publish this ordinance in book or pamphlet form for general distribution among the public, and the operative provisions of this ordinance as so published shall be admissible in evidence in all courts without further proof than the production thereof. SECTION 9 The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to publish the proposed ordinance or its caption and penalty together with a notice setting out the time and place for a public hearing thereon at least ten (10) days before the second reading of Case No. Attachment G ZA09-024 Page 4 this ordinance, and if this ordinance provides for the imposition of any penalty, fine or forfeiture for any violation of any of its provisions, then the City Secretary shall additionally publish this ordinance or its caption and penalty in the official City newspaper one time within ten days after final passage of this ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake. SECTION 10 This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law, and it is so ordained. th PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading the 19 day of May, 2009. ________________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: ________________________________ CITY SECRETARY nd PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the 2 day of June, 2009. ________________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: ________________________________ CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: _________________________________ CITY ATTORNEY Case No. Attachment G ZA09-024 Page 5 DATE:___________________________ ADOPTED:_______________________ EFFECTIVE:______________________ Case No. Attachment G ZA09-024 Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. 09-046 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, LOCATED AT 104 E. CHAPEL DOWNS DRIVE, BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 5, CHAPEL DOWNS ADDITION, AS DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED SITE EXHIBIT ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT “A” AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS , a Specific Use Permit for a Solar Energy System on residential property has been requested by a person or corporation having a proprietary interest in the property zoned as “SF- 30” Single-Family Residential District; and, WHEREAS , in accordance with the requirements of Section 45.1 (45) and 45.17 of the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council have given the requisite notices by publication and otherwise, and have afforded the persons interested and situated in the affected area and in the vicinity thereof; and, WHEREAS , the City Council does hereby find and determine that the granting of such Specific Use Permit is in the best interest of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION 1. A Specific Use Permit is hereby granted for a Solar Energy System on residential property on property located at 104 E. Chapel Downs Drive, being legally described as Lot 2, Block 5, Chapel Downs Addition, as depicted on the approved Site Exhibit attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “A” and providing an effective date, subject to the provisions contained in the comprehensive Case No. Attachment H ZA09-024 Page 1 zoning ordinance and the restrictions set forth herein. The following specific requirements and special conditions shall be applicable to the granting of this Specific Use Permit: 1.Reserved for City Council Motion and Conditions SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council. TH PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 4 DAY OF AUGUST, 2009. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE By: _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Lori Payne, TRMC City Secretary EXHIBIT “A” Case No. Attachment H ZA09-024 Page 2 RESERVED FOR APPROVED SITE EXHIBIT Case No. Attachment H ZA09-024 Page 3