Item 6D
Department of Planning & Development Services
S T A F F R E P O R T
June 9, 2010
CASE NO: ZA10-028
PROJECT: Site Plan for Florence Elementary Shade Structures
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY:
On behalf of Keller Independent School District, American Parks Company is
requesting approval of a site plan for playground shade structures at Florence
Elementary on approximately 14.5 acres located at 3095 Johnson Rd. SPIN # 11.
REQUEST DETAILS:
The applicant is requesting to place two shade structures with metal posts and a
fabric shade material over existing playground equipment southeast of the school
building. The shade structures measure approximately 38’ x 25’ x 14’ and 29’ x 22’
x 12’.
Variance Request
The applicant is requesting a variance to Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section
43.13(a)(2), prohibiting membrane-type roofs for structures lying within the
residential adjacency overlay district. The applicant is proposing membrane-type
roofs on two shade structures.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a public hearing
2) Consider approval of a site plan
ATTACHMENTS:
(A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Plans and Support Information – Link to PowerPoint Presentation
(D) SPIN Report dated May 24, 2010
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Map
(F) Surrounding Property Owners Responses
for Commission and Council Members Only
(G) Full Size Plans ()
STAFF CONTACT:
Ken Baker (817)748-8067
Richard Schell (817)748-8602
Case No.
ZA10-028
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER:
Keller Independent School District
APPLICANT:
American Parks Company
PROPERTY SITUATION:
3095 Johnson Rd.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Tracts 1F and 1G, Jesse G. Allen Survey, Abstract No. 18
LAND USE CATEGORY:
Public/Semi-Public
CURRENT ZONING:
“CS” community Service District
HISTORY: -
A concept plan (ZA98-028) for an addition to the school and an additional
parking area was approved by City Council on May 5, 1998.
-A revised concept plan (ZA99-104) to add a shade structure over playground
equipment was approved by City Council on Dec. 7, 1999.
CITIZEN INPUT/
BOARD REVIEW:
A SPIN meeting was heldMay 24, 2010. The meeting report is attached
(Attachment D).
PATHWAYS
MASTER PLAN:
A six-foot (6’) sidewalk exists along Johnson Rd. No sidewalk exists or is
planned for Harrell Dr. An on-street bikeway is planned for Harrell Drive and
Johnson Rd.
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT:
The school is located on the south side of Johnson Rd. and the east side of
Harrell Drive. Johnson Rd. is designated and constructed as a 2-lane undivided
collector within approximately 70 feet of right-of-way.
WATER & SEWER:
Water and sewer service is existing. No new extension or modification is
needed.
DRAINAGE ANALYSIS:
The proposed structure should not have an impact on existing storm water run-
off or systems.
TREE PRESERVATION:
No tree removal is proposed.
P&Z ACTION:
-June 3, 2010; Approved 6-0, noting that the applicant will provide verification
of flame resistance, granting the requested variance to roof type to allow a
membrane roof and subject to the staff report dated May 28, 2010.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Due to the limited scope of the project, no review comments weresent.
Case No. Attachment A
ZA10-028 Page 1
Case No. Attachment B
ZA10-028 Page 1
Plans and Support Information
Link to PowerPoint Presentation
Case No. Attachment C
ZA10-028 Page 1
SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO.
ZA10-028
PROJECT NAME:
Florence Elementary Shade Structures
SPIN DISTRICT:
SPIN # 11
MEETING DATE:
May 24, 2010 – 8:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION:
1400 MAIN STREET, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
MEETING ROOMS 3A & 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE:
Eight (8)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT:
Monique Schill (#11), Ron Evans (#10)
APPLICANT PRESENTING:
Tim Medlock, American Parks Company
STAFF PRESENT:
Richard Schell, Planner II
STAFF CONTACT:
Richard Schell, (817)748-8602; rschell@ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
The property is located at the southeast corner of Johnson Rd. and Harrell Dr., with the address being
3095 Johnson Rd. This site is approximately 14.5 acres.
Development Details
On behalf of Keller Independent School District, American Parks Company is proposing to place two
shade structures with metal posts and a fabric shade material over existing playground equipment
southeast of the school building. The shade structures measure approximately 38’ x 25’ x 14’ and 29’ x 22’
x 12’. The shade material will be blue and the metal posts will be yellow to match the color of the
playground equipment.
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS
How long will it take to install the structures?
It takes 4-6 weeks to manufacture them and about one week to install them.
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How long will the structures last?
There is a ten year warranty on the shade material with a six year warranty on fading and
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an eight year warranty on the stitching. There is a twenty year warranty on the metal posts.
The structures are rated for a maximum wind of 76 mph. Hail stones will bounce off. Fabric
patch kits and touch up paint are available.
How much do the shade structures lower the temperature.
Not sure, but probably around twenty degrees.
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Does the fabric block UV rays?
The fabric blocks out 97% of the sunlight and blocks out 94% of UV rays.
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SPIN Meeting Reports are general observations of SPIN Meetings by City staff and SPIN Representatives. The report is
neither verbatim nor official meeting minutes; rather it serves to inform elected and appointed officials, City staff, and the
Case No. Attachment D
ZA10-028 Page 1
public of the issues and questions raised by residents and the general responses made. Responses as summarized in this
report should not be taken as guarantees by the applicant. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to follow the case
through the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by City Council.
Case No. Attachment D
ZA10-028 Page 2
Surrounding Property Owners
Florence Elementary Shade Structures
SPO # Owner Zoning Land Use Acreage Response
Knight, James M SF1-A Low Density Residential 1.43
1. NR
Jones, Gary T Etux Frances L SF1-A Low Density Residential 1.64
2. NR
Castleberry, Ronnie J Etux J SF1-A Low Density Residential 1.65
3. NR
Radford, Tod L Etux Sandra B SF30 Low Density Residential 0.74
4. F
Radford, Tod L Etux Sandra B SF1-A Low Density Residential 0.88
5. F
Yonkman, Todd M Etux Bonita S SF1-A Low Density Residential 1.03
6. NR
Brown, Jennifer L & S McGinty SF1-A Low Density Residential 1.04
7. NR
Mena, Musli SF1-A Low Density Residential 1.03
8. NR
Malik, Jawad Etux Ambreen SF1-A Low Density Residential 1.17
9. NR
Love, Todd R Etux Jennifer R SF1-A Low Density Residential 1.02
10. NR
Ortman, John A Etux Pamela SF1-A Low Density Residential 1.00
11. NR
Rowsey, Bryan M & Christy G SF1-A Low Density Residential 1.04
12. NR
Edmondson, Robert E SF20B Medium Density Residential 0.59
13. NR
Wilson, Carl R SF20B Medium Density Residential 0.54
14. NR
Hein, Kelly R Jr SF20B Medium Density Residential 0.59
15. NR
Ryan, Jimmy D SF20B Medium Density Residential 0.51
16. NR
Case No. Attachment E
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Thompson, Michael R & Joy L SF20B Medium Density Residential 0.53
17. NR
Zedicher, Roger G Etux Lori R SF20B Medium Density Residential 0.61
18. NR
Ogles, Jimmy L SF20B Medium Density Residential 0.59
19. NR
Matassa, Alejandro Etux Theres SF20B Medium Density Residential 0.51
20. NR
Southlake, City Of CS Public Park/Open Space 13.08
21. NR
Babyak, Donna AG Low Density Residential 1.07
22. NR
Keller ISD CS Public/Semi-Public 8.47
23. NR
Keller ISD CS Public/Semi-Public 6.05
24. NR
Smith, Royal Etux Marilyn AG Medium Density Residential 0.77
25. F
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent:
Twenty-five (25)
Responses Received:
Two (2) - Attached
Case No. Attachment E
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Surrounding Property Owner Responses
Case No. Attachment F
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Case No. Attachment F
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