Item 6J
Department of Planning & Development Services
S T A F F R E P O R T
April 1, 2010
CASE NO: ZA10-014
PROJECT: Site Plan for Brazos Southlake Substation
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY:
On behalf of Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc., Kimley-Horn & Associates is
requesting a Site Plan approval for the addition of an 800 square unmanned control
center to an existing electrical substation on 3.9 acres located at 3411 T.W. King
Road. SPIN #1
DETAILS:
The applicant is proposing to build an 800 square foot unmanned control center at
an existing electrical substation. In addition to the control center, lighting is being
proposed to be installed on the existing electrical transmission tower for emergency
purposes, further described by the applicant in Attachment “C” of the staff report.
Variance Requests
Section 42.5 Bufferyards
1. A Variance to of the Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as
amended is being requested where plant materials are required to be installed
within the bufferyards.
Section 39.2 Screening and Fencing
2. A Variance to of the Zoning Ordinance No.
480, as amended is being requested where chain link fencing is not permitted in
this zoning district.
Section 3.3 Interior Landscape Area Requirements
3. A Variance to of the
Landscape Ordinance No. 544-A, as amended is being requested where 30%
interior landscape cover would be required.
Section 1 Exterior Masonry Construction Requirements
4. A Variance to of the
Masonry Ordinance No. 557-A, as amended is being requested for the
requirement of constructing a masonry building on a property zoned PUD.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct Public Hearing
2) Consider Site Plan Approval Request
ATTACHMENTS:
(A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Plans and Support Information – Link to PowerPoint
(D) Review Summary No. 2, dated March 31, 2010
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Map
(F) Surrounding Property Owners Responses
Case No.
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for Commission and Council Members Only
(G) Full Size Plans ()
STAFF CONTACT:
Ken Baker (817) 748-8067
Daniel Cortez (817) 748-8070
Case No.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER:
Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.
APPLICANT:
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
PROPERTY SITUATION:
3411 T.W. King Road
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Lot 3, Block A, MTP-IBM No. 1 Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY:
Mixed Use
CURRENT ZONING:
“NR-PUD” – Non-Residential Planned Unit Development
HISTORY:
On September 3, 1996 City Council approved a Revised Site Plan at this site
for the addition of a knox box.
CITIZEN INPUT:
Southlake Program for the Involvement of Neighborhoods
A (SPIN) meeting
was held on March 22, 2010 and a report has been provided under Attachment
“C” of the staff report.
SOUTHLAKE 2025:
Pathways Plan
There is a proposed 6’ sidewalk connecting the Kirkwood Trail at S.H. 114 to
Lake Grapevine.
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT:
No additional vehicular is anticipated for this proposal.
TREE PRESERVATION:
No trees are intended to be removed with this proposal.
PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION:
April 8, 2010; Approved (5-0) granting the variances for:
Section 42.5 Bufferyards
1. A Variance to of the Zoning Ordinance No. 480,
as amended is being requested where plant materials are required to be
installed within the bufferyards.
Section 39.2 Screening and Fencing
2. A Variance to of the Zoning
Ordinance No. 480, as amended is being requested where chain link
fencing is not permitted in this zoning district.
Section 3.3 Interior Landscape Area Requirements
3. A Variance to of the
Landscape Ordinance No. 544-A, as amended is being requested where
30% interior landscape cover would be required.
Section 1 Exterior Masonry Construction Requirements
4. A Variance to of
the Masonry Ordinance No. 557-A, as amended is being requested for the
requirement of constructing a masonry building on a property zoned PUD;
and noting the applicants willingness to plant solid evergreens along the
western property boundary and also to include approximately sixty feet (60’) of
buffer along the northern property boundary noting the plants themselves
should be evergreens five feet (5’) tall at planting to reach a height of either
feet (8’) or greater and that the planting and spacing be subject to the City’s
Landscape Administrator; and subject to Staff’s Report dated April 1, 2010.
Case No. Attachment A
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STAFF COMMENTS:
Attached is Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated March 31, 2010.
N:\Community Development\MEMO\2010 Cases\014 - SP - Brazos Southlake Substation\Staff Report
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Case No. Attachment B
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Plans and Support Information
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Case No. Attachment C
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SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
ZA10-014Two03/31/2010
Case No.: Review No.: Date of Review:
Brazos Southlake Substation
Project Name:
APPLICANT: OWNER:
Kimley-Horn & Associates – Sarah Williamson Brazos Elec. Power Cooperative – Johnny York
12700 Park Central Dr., Ste. 1800 2404 La Salle Ave.
Dallas, TX 75251 Waco, TX 76706
Phone: (972) 770-1300 Phone: (254) 750-6500
Email: sarah.williamson@kimley-horn.com Email: jyork@brazoselectric.com
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON
03/22/2010 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.
1. Label the width and type of bufferyards along each boundary in accordance with Ord. 480, Section 42
A Variance is being requested in regards to landscape requirements within the
and 43).
bufferyard as indicated on the plans submitted.
A Variance is being
2. Provide interior landscaping as required by the Landscape Ordinance No. 544-A.
requested for this requirement.
A Variance has
3. All construction shall comply with the Masonry Ordinance No. 557-A, as amended.
been requested.
4. Provide a minimum 8’ screening device meeting the requirements of Ordinance 480, Section 39 along
A Variance has been requested for this requirement.
all boundaries abutting residential property.
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.
* All mechanical equipment must be screened of view 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.
* It appears that this property lies within the 65 LDN D/FW Regional Airport Overlay Zone and may
require construction standards that meet requirements of the Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning
Ordinance No. 479.
* Development must comply with all requirements in Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 43, Overlay
Zones.
Case No. Attachment D
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Surrounding Property Owners
Brazos Southlake Substation
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SPO # Owner Zoning Land Use Acreage Response
1. NR
Mills Custom Homes Lp RPUD
Low Density Residential, Mixed Use 0.50
2. NR
Kci Enterprises Inc RPUD
Low Density Residential, Mixed Use 0.47
3. NR
4F Development/Clariden Iv Lp RPUD
Low Density Residential 0.59
4. O
Harrell Custom Homes Inc RPUD
Low Density Residential, Mixed Use 0.55
5. NR
4F Development/Clariden Iv Lp RPUD
Low Density Residential, Mixed Use 0.48
6. NR
Thompson, Kenneth L & Tamara RPUD
Low Density Residential, Mixed Use 0.48
7. O
Harrell Custom Homes Inc RPUD
Low Density Residential, Mixed Use 0.47
8. Low Density Residential, Mixed Use,
O
Harrell Custom Homes Inc RPUD
Medium Density Residential 0.66
9. Low Density Residential, Medium
O
Harrell Custom Homes Inc RPUD
Density Residential 0.48
10. NR
Maguire Partners Southlake Lan NRPUD
Mixed Use 0.41
11. NR
Txu Electric Delivery Co NRPUD
Low Density Residential, Mixed Use 2.23
12. NR
Brazos Electric Power Corp NRPUD
Low Density Residential, Mixed Use 4.16
13. Low Density Residential, Mixed Use,
NR
Maguire Partners Southlake Lan NRPUD
Medium Density Residential 3.84
14. NR
Maguire Partners-Solana Lp NRPUD
Mixed Use 21.21
15. Mixed Use, Medium Density
NR
Maguire Patners-Southlake Land NRPUD
Residential 1.92
16. - -
NR
Town of Trophy Club
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Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent:
Seventeen (17)
Responses Received:
Two (2)
Case No. Attachment E
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Surrounding Property Owner Responses
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