Item 7A
Department of Planning & Development Services
S T A F F R E P O R T
May 26, 2010
CASE NO: ZA10-027
PROJECT: Zoning Change and Site Plan for Carroll ISD Middle School
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY:
On behalf of Carroll Independent School District, Hart, Gaugler and Associates, Inc. is
requesting approval of a zoning change and site plan from “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan
District to “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District to modify the previously approved “S-P-1”
regulations, site plan, elevations and landscape plan for a new Carroll ISD middle
school on approximately 24.935 acres located at 1800 E. Kirkwood Blvd.
REQUEST DETAILS:
A zoning change and site plan from “AG” Agricultural to “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan
District for a new approximately 200,000 square foot middle school was approved by
City Council on September 1, 2009. The proposed zoning change and site plan
includes the revisions below:
1. The site plan has been revised to show the reconfigured building footprint.
2. The elevations have been revised to show changes to the façade materials.
3. The landscape plan has been revised to closer reflect the minimum required
landscape plantings inclusive of the tree credits.
4. The modifications to the current “S-P-1” regulations are outlined below:
1) Height: No building or structure shall exceed two and one-half (2-1/2)
stories, nor shall it exceed 60 feet.
2) Architectural Elevations and Materials: On all facades, the elevations
and materials will be as shown on the site plan and the building
elevations.
3) Solar Energy System: The solar energy system is a permitted
accessory use as shown on the plans.
VARIANCES
REQUESTED: The following variances were approved with the original zoning case September 1, 2009
and they are requested again with this submittal:
1) Athletic Field and Tennis Court Lighting: Type of lighting proposed is Metal
Halide for Athletic Field and Tennis Court (type permitted – high pressure
sodium, typically a brown tented light, but may also be any “other lights
giving a similar soft lighting effect”). The maximum light intensity proposed
not to exceed ± 50 foot candles on the tennis courts playing surface and 30
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foot candles on the athletic field playing surface (max. permitted 20 ft
candles). The maximum vertical spill-over lighting proposed not to exceed ±
0.7 ft. candles along residential and agricultural property lines (max. 0.5
permitted). The maximum horizontal spill-over along residential and
agricultural property lines (0.14 ft. candles) complies with the maximum
spill-over permitted by the Lighting Ordinance (0.2 ft. candles).
2) Driveway Stacking - The required internal storage length is 75 feet (± 60 feet is
provided on the east driveway).
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ACTION NEEDED: Consider 1 reading approval of a zoning change and site plan
ATTACHMENTS:
(A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Plans and Support Information- Link to PowerPoint Presentation
(D) Revised Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated May 26, 2010
(E) SPIN Report - April 26, 2010
(F) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
(G) Ordinance No. 480-590a
for Commission and Council Members Only
(H) Full Size Plans ()
STAFF CONTACT:
Ken Baker (817) 748-8067)
Richard Schell (817) 748-8602)
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER:
Carroll Independent School District
APPLICANT:
Hart, Gaugler and Associates, Inc.
PROPERTY SITUATION:
1800 E. Kirkwood Blvd.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Tracts 1, 2A and 2B1, Thomas Mahan Survey, Abstract No. 1049.
LAND USE CATEGORY:
Mixed Use and Low Density Residential
OPTIONAL LAND USE:
EC-R – Employment Center Residential
CURRENT ZONING: “
S-P-1” – Detailed Site Plan
REQUESTED ZONING: “
S-P-1” – Detailed Site Plan
HISTORY: -
The school property was included in the preliminary plat (Case No. ZA05-113)
for the Gateway Church property. City Council approved the plat on August 21,
2007.
- A final plat (Case No. ZA09-033) for Lot 1, Block 1, Carroll ISD No. 7 Addition
was approved by the P&Z Commission on August 6, 2009.
-A zoning change and site plan (Case No. ZA09-032) from “AG” Agricultural to
“S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District was approved by City Council on September
1, 2009.
PATHWAYS
MASTER PLAN:
An eight (8) foot multi-use trail is programmed for the north side of Kirkwood
Blvd. and extending along the west side of the property from Kirkwood Blvd. to
E. Highland Street. The multi-use trails required are shown on the site plan.
WATER & SEWER:
There is a 15 inch diameter trunk sewer line to serve this development. There
is a 12 inch diameter waterline located in Kirkwood Blvd. to serve this
development.
DRAINAGE ANALYSIS:
The drainage from this development is generally to the southeast. There is an
existing storm sewer pipe located in Kirkwood Blvd to serve this development.
TREE PRESERVATION:
No additional existing trees are proposed to be altered.
PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION ACTION:
May 6, 2010; Approved (5-0) to table to the May 20, 2010 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
May 20, 2010; Approved (5-0), granting the requested variances and subject to
Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated May 20, 2010.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Attached is Revised Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated May 26, 2010.
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SITE PLAN
LINK TO POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
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“S-P-1” AND VARIANCE REQUEST LETTER
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REVISED SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
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Case No.: Review No.: Date of Review:
Site Plan– Carroll ISD Middle School
Project Name:
APPLICANT: Hart, Gaugler and Associates OWNER: Carroll ISD
John D. Blacker Derek Citty
12801 N. Central Expy, Suite 1400 3051 Dove Road
Dallas, TX 75243 Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: (972) 239-5111 Phone: (817) 949-8218
Fax: (972) 239-5055 Fax: (817) 949-8229
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON
05/13/10 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
RICHARD SCHELL AT (817) 748-8602 OR DENNIS KILLOUGH AT (817) 748-8072.
1. Ensure that the building footprint on the site plan matches the proposed elevations and dimension
each wall length on the site plan.
2. Please correct the northeast bufferyard shown on the site plan to match the length shown on the
landscape plan bufferyard chart. The bufferyard should not extend through the tree preservation
area along the northeast property line. Correct the bufferyard summary chart on the site plan to
match the summary chart on the landscape plan.
3. Please provide the required number of plantings in each bufferyard or add to the “S-P-1”
regulations that the required number of plantings will be provided on the site.
Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
Keith Martin
Landscape Administrator
(817) 748-8229
kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us
TREE CONSERVATION COMMENTS:
* No additional existing trees are proposed to be altered.
* Please be aware that all existing trees shown to be preserved on the City Council approved Tree
Conservation Plan must be preserved and protected during all phases and construction of the
development. Alteration or removal of any of the existing trees shown to be preserved on the approved
Tree Conservation Plan is a violation of the Tree Preservation Ordinance and the zoning as approved
by the Southlake City Council. Please ensure that the layout of all structures, easements, utilities,
structures grading, and any other structure proposed to be constructed do not conflict with existing
trees intended to be preserved.
LANDSCAPE COMMENTS:
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* The Landscape
# Indicates comments on required items.
* Indicates informational comments.
Public Works/Engineering Review
Michael James, P.E., CFM
Civil Engineer
(817) 748-8101
mjames@ci.southlake.tx.us
No comments.
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 driveways/points of ingress/egress must comply with the Driveway Ordinance No. 634, (as
amended).
* All lighting must comply with the Lighting Ordinance No. 693, as amended. A variance has been
requested for lighting for the tennis courts and football field.
* All development must comply with the Drainage Ordinance No. 605 and the Erosion and Sediment
Control Ordinance No. 946, as amended.
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* It appears that this property lies within the LDN D/FW Regional Airport Overlay Zone and will
require construction standards that meet requirements of the Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning
Ordinance No. 479.
* The applicant should be aware that prior to issuance of a building permit a Plat must be processed
and filed in the County Plat Records, a fully corrected site plan, landscape plan, irrigation plan,
and building plans, must be submitted for approval and all required fees must be paid. This may
include but not be limited to the following fees: Park Fee, Perimeter Street Fee, Water & Sewer
Impact and Tap Fees, and related Permit Fees.
* Denotes Informational Comment
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Surrounding Property Owners
Carroll ISD Middle School
SPO # Owner Zoning Land Use Acreage Response
Cook, Steven E Etux Katherine SF1-A Low Density Residential 1.32
1. NR
Oji, Jay SF1-A Low Density Residential 1.06
2. NR
Gateway Church NRPUD Mixed Use 89.11
3. NR
Carroll ISD SP1 Low Density Residential, Mixed Use 26.49
4. NR
Moore, Joseph G AG Low Density Residential 0.91
5. NR
Knight, Harold I Etux Shirley AG Low Density Residential, Mixed Use 11.16
6. NR
Blaser, Danny O AG Low Density Residential 1.94
7. NR
Carter, Linda Hilliard AG Low Density Residential 1.84
8. NR
Gateway Church NRPUD Mixed Use 10.53
9. NR
Gateway Church NRPUD Mixed Use 8.59
10. NR
Carter, Linda H & Jerry G AG Low Density Residential 1.06
11. NR
Gateway Church NRPUD Mixed Use, Public/Semi-Public 48.97
12. NR
Cameron, Scott E & Maria P SF1-A Low Density Residential 0.94
13. NR
Andre, Don F SF1-A Low Density Residential 1.23
14. NR
Braun, Fred SF1-A Low Density Residential 1.41
15. NR
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Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent:
Fifteen (15 ) within 200 feet
Responses Received:
None (0)
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CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 480-590a
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 480, AS AMENDED,
THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS; GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A
CERTAIN TRACT OR TRACTS OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS BEING DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 1, 2A AND
2B1, THOMAS MAHAN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1049, CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING
APPROXIMATELY 24.935 ACRES AND MORE FULLY AND
COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” FROM “S-P-1”
DETAILED SITE PLAN DISTRICT WITH “CS” COMMUNITY
SERVICE DISTRICT USES TO “S-P-1” DETAILED SITE PLAN
DISTRICT WITH “CS” COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT USESTO
INCLUDE A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM AS A PERMITTED
ACCESSORY USE, AS DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED SITE PLAN
ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT
“B”, SUBJECT TO THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN
THIS ORDINANCE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP;
PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST,
MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND THE ZONING
CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS HEREIN MADE; 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 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 Texas Local Government Code; and,
WHEREAS,
pursuant to Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code, the City has the
authority to adopt a comprehensive zoning ordinance and map regulating the location and use of
buildings, other structures and land for business, industrial, residential and other purposes, and to
amend said ordinance and map for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals and
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general welfare, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan; and,
WHEREAS,
the hereinafter described property is currently zoned as “S-P-1” Detailed Site
Plan District under the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and,
WHEREAS,
a change in the zoning classification of said property was requested by a
person or corporation having a proprietary interest in said property; and,
WHEREAS,
the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, at a public hearing called by
the City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as to whether these
changes should be granted or denied: safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the
facilities in the area immediately surrounding the sites; safety from fire hazards and damages;
noise producing elements and glare of the vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights
on established character of the neighborhood; location, lighting and types of signs and relation of
signs to traffic control and adjacent property; street size and adequacy of width for traffic
reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in the immediate
neighborhood; adequacy of parking as determined by requirements of this ordinance for off-street
parking facilities; location of ingress and egress points for parking and off-street loading spaces,
and protection of public health by surfacing on all parking areas to control dust; effect on the
promotion of health ad the general welfare; effect on light and air; effect on the over-crowding of
the land; effect on the concentration of population, and effect on transportation, water, sewerage,
schools, parks and other public facilities; and,
WHEREAS,
the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, further considered among
other things the character of the districts and their peculiar suitability for particular uses and the
view to conserve the value of the buildings, and encourage the most appropriate use of the land
throughout this City; and,
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WHEREAS,
the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, does find that there is a public
necessity for the zoning changes, that the public demands them, that the public interest clearly
requires the amendments, and that the zoning changes do not unreasonably invade the rights of
those who bought or improved property with reference to the classification which existed at the time
their original investment was made; and,
WHEREAS,
the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, does find that the changes in
zoning lessen the congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire, panic, and other
dangers, promotes the health and the general welfare, provides adequate light and air, prevents
the over-crowding of land, avoids undue concentration of population, and facilitates the adequate
provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and,
WHEREAS,
the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas, has determined that there is a
necessity and need for the changes in zoning and has also found and determined that there has
been a change in the conditions of the property surrounding and in close proximity to the tract or
tracts of land requested for a change since the tract or tracts of land were originally classified and
therefore feels that the respective changes in zoning classification for the tract or tracts of land are
needed, are called for, and are in the best interest of the public at large, the citizens of the city of
Southlake, Texas, and helps promote the general health, safety and welfare of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That Ordinance No. 480, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Southlake,
Texas, passed on the 19th day of September, 1989, as originally adopted and amended, is hereby
amended so that the permitted uses in the hereinafter described areas be altered, changed and
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amended as shown and described below:
Being legally described as Tracts 1, 2A, and 2B1, Thomas Mahan Survey, Abstract
No. 1049, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, being approximately 24.935
acres, and more fully and completely described in Exhibit “A” from “S-P-1” Detailed
Site Plan District to “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District with “CS” Community Service
District uses to include a solar energy system as a permitted accessory use, as
depicted on the approved Site Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Exhibit “B,” and subject to the following conditions:
S-P-1 Regulations and Variance Request Letter
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1. CISD will install an 8-foot black or green-coated chain link fence (granting latitude
on the color of the fence to the CISD Board of Trustees) and an 8-foot wood
fence where noted on the site plan, stating that CISD has committed to following
the City’s property maintenance standards that are followed by the City of
Southlake and, in the future, stating that CISD has agreed that as the property
next door develops any changes in fencing materials will be evaluated by all
property owners and city staff and will be compatible with what is existing;
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SECTION 2.
That the City Manager is hereby directed to correct the Official Zoning map of the City of
Southlake, Texas, to reflect the herein changes in zoning.
SECTION 3.
That in all other respects the use of the tract or tracts of land herein above described shall
be subject to all the applicable regulations contained in said Zoning Ordinance and all other
applicable and pertinent ordinances for the City of Southlake, Texas. All existing sections,
subsections, paragraphs, sentences, words, phrases and definitions of said Zoning Ordinance are
not amended hereby, but remain intact and are hereby ratified, verified, and affirmed.
SECTION 4.
That the zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made in
accordance with the comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals
and the general welfare of the community. They have been designed, with respect to both present
conditions and the conditions reasonably anticipated to exist in the foreseeable future; to lessen
congestion in the streets; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent over-crowding of land; to
avoid undue concentration of population; and to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation,
water, sewerage, drainage and surface water, parks and other commercial needs and development
of the community. They have been made after a full and complete hearing with reasonable
consideration among other things of the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for the
particular uses and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most
appropriate use of land throughout the community.
SECTION 5.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Southlake,
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Texas, affecting zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of said ordinances except in
those instances where provisions of those ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance.
SECTION 6.
That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be severable and that if
the validity of the zoning affecting any portion of the tract or tracts of land described herein shall be
declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the zoning of the balance of said
tract or tracts of land described herein.
SECTION 7.
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 8.
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 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 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
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public hearing thereon at least fifteen (15) days before the second reading of 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 in the official City
newspaper one time within ten (10) days after passage of this ordinance, as required by Section
3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake.
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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.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading the _____day of ______, 2010.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY SECRETARY
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the _________ day of _______, 2010.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
_________________________________
CITY ATTORNEY
DATE:___________________________
ADOPTED:_______________________
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EFFECTIVE:______________________
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EXHIBIT “A”
Being legally described as Tracts 1, 2A, and 2B1, Thomas Mahan Survey, Abstract No. 1049, City
of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, being approximately 24.935 acres, and more fully and
completely described as follows:
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EXHIBIT “B”
Reserved for Approved Site Plan
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FENCE PLAN SUBMITTED AUGUST 31, 2009
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