Item 6C
Department of Planning & Development Services
S T A F F R E P O R T
June 11, 2008
ZA08-024
CASE NO:
Specific Use Permit for Fireplug Inn – Kennel
PROJECT:
REQUEST: On behalf of Nancy Wallen, Journey 5 ventures, Inc. is requesting approval of a
Specific Use Permit for a Kennel.
1. Conduct public hearing
ACTION NEEDED:
2. Consider specific use permit approval
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
Link to PowerPoint Presentation
(C) Plans and Support Information –
(D) Staff Review Summary No. 3, dated May 30, 2008
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Map
(F) Surrounding Property Owners Responses
(G) Resolution No. 08-023
for Commission and Council Members Only
(H) Full Size Plans ()
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (817)748-8067
Clayton Comstock (817)748-8269
Case No.
ZA08-024
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Nancy Wallen
APPLICANT: Journey 5 Ventures, Inc.
PROPERTY SITUATION: 2251 E. Continental Blvd.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 3R11, Green Meadow Subdivision
LAND USE CATEGORY: Industrial
CURRENT ZONING: I-1 Light Industrial District
HISTORY: A final plat for the Green Meadows subdivision was approved by City Council
on December 3, 1974.
The rights-of-way for S. Kimball Avenue and E. Continental Boulevard were
realigned splitting Tract 2 into multiple parcels.
A plat revision was approved by City Council on December 2, 2003 to combine
Tract 3 with a portion of Tract 2. The plat was never filed.
City Council approved a driveway stacking variance for the lots south of E.
Continental Blvd and S. Kimball Ave on May 18, 2004 (See site exhibit in
Attachment C of this report).
A Specific Use Permit for a kennel was approved on June 15, 2004.
A plat revision was approved by City Council on August 3, 2004 to create Lots
3R1 & 3R2.
City Council approved a plat revision to create Lots 3R2R1, 3R2R2, and
3R2R3 on April 19, 2005.
A plat revision was approved by City Council on February 21, 2006 to create
Lots 3R3-3R5.
A plat revision was approved by City Council on May 1, 2007 to subdivide two
lots into eight lots (Lots 3R4R, 3R5R, 3R6 - 3R11) – Case ZA07-028
DRAINAGE ANALYSIS: Drainage from this site will be to the proposed detention pond at southeast
corner of the development.
TRANSPORTATION
Master Thoroughfare Plan
ASSESSMENT:
The Master Thoroughfare Plan recommends E. Continental Blvd to be a 3-
lane, undivided arterial street with 94 feet of right-of-way. Adequate right-of-
way exists for this roadway.
Existing Area Road Network and Conditions
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The proposed site will have one (1) access directly onto E. Continental
Boulevard. The site has access via an existing common access easement
network to E. Continental Blvd, a 2-lane, undivided thoroughfare.
May 2007 traffic counts on E. Continental Blvd (between Crooked Lane &
Carroll Ave)
24hr 3,1423,870
West Bound (WB) () East Bound (EB) ()
WB 172472
Peak A.M. () Peak P.M. ()
11:15AM—12:15PM 5:15PM – 6:15PM
EB 685224
Peak A.M. () Peak P.M. ()
7:15AM – 8:15AM 12:30PM—1:30PM
PATHWAYS MASTER
PLAN: According to the Master Pathways Plan, no trails are planned adjacent to the
development.
WATER & SEWER: A 12-inch water line currently exists along the north side of E. Continental Blvd.
An 8-inch sanitary sewer line also exists along the north side of E. Continental
Blvd.
TREE PRESERVATION: There are no existing trees on the site.
ZBA ACTION: March 24, 2005; Approved (4-0) a variance to all bufferyards within Green
Meadow Subdivision (11.12 acres); however requiring the normal bufferyard
along the eastern subdivision property line to a distance of 300 feet from the
street, and requiring an additional 50% in the plantings for the bufferyards
required along the streets.
P&Z ACTION: June 5, 2008; Approved (5-0) as presented.
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Staff Review Summary No. 3, dated May 30, 2008
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CONCEPT PLAN
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STAFF REVIEW SUMMARY
ZA08-024Three05/30/08
Case No.: Review No.: Date of Review:
Specific Use Permit / Concept Plan
Project Name: – Fireplug Inn – Lot 3R11R2, Green Meadow Sub.
APPLICANT: SURVEYOR:
Journey 5 Ventures, Inc. – John Dorety Ward Surveying Company, Inc.
14575 Tamerisk Ln P.O. Box 820253-0253
Dallas, TX 75234 Fort Worth, TX 76182
P: (817)481-3223 | Nancy Wallen P: (817)281-5411
F: (817)481-4070 | (972)814-8776 F: (817)838-7093
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 05/19/08 AND WE OFFER
THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONS ARE HEREBY MADE CONDITIONS OF CONCEPT PLAN APPROVAL
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER
CLARIFICATION, PLEASE CONTACT CLAYTON COMSTOCK AT (817) 748-8269.
* All fire lanes must have interior curb radii of 30’.
* The following comments are in regard to the underlying “I-1” Light Industrial District that may be
applicable to this request:
* Outdoor storage of trash receptacles shall be at the side or rear of the site and shall be
totally encircled or screened by fence, planting or other suitable visual barrier.
* Odor: No operation shall permit odors to be released which are detectable at the property
line in Light Industrial Districts and which offensively affect the sense of smell.
* This review is not inclusive of any signs, although applicant should consider Sign Ordinance
regulations when identifying sign area of the building
* A fully corrected plan that includes all associated support plans/documents and conditions of approval
is required before any ordinance or zoning verification letter publication or before acceptance of any
other associated plans for review. Plans and documents must be reviewed and stamped “approved”
by the Planning Department.
* All development must comply with the City’s Drainage Ordinance No. 605 and detain all post
development run-off.
* 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, and a 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, Roadway Impact Fee, Water & Sewer Impact and Tap Fees,
and related Permit Fees. No building permits will be issued until adequate public infrastructure
(streets, water, sewer, drainage, etc.) to support the subdivision is complete and accepted by the City.
LANDSCAPE ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS
Contact: Keith Martin; (817)748-8229; kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us
TREE CONSERVATION COMMENTS:
* There are no existing trees on the property.
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PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS:
1. The parking lot landscape islands must be at least 12’ wide and provided at the ends or within the
end of the parking spaces.
Each row of parking stalls shall provide the required landscape area, however, it shall be the
applicant's right to place the islands near the buildings, throughout the parking, or at the end of the
rows away from the building. Planter islands shall have a minimum width of 12’ back-to-back if curbed
or 13’ edge-to-edge if no curb is intended, and shall be equal to the length of the parking stall.
LANDSCAPING:
1. Please install a canopy tree and shrubs, ground cover, or ornamental grasses within both of the
parking lot medians at the ends of the parking spaces. All planter islands in parking areas shall contain
a minimum of one (1) canopy tree with the remaining area in shrubs, ground cover, grasses or
seasonal color. Planter islands which have light poles for lighting the parking areas may substitute two
(2) understory/accent trees for the required canopy tree.
* I was informed by the applicant and their landscape contractor that the synthetic grass that is
proposed to be installed within the dog-run areas is pervious. The synthetic grass is installed over a
layer of pea gravel and filter fabric. Solid waste is removed. There is a sprinkler system throughout the
area that is turned on each night to wash off the grass. The area is sanitized at least once per week.
ENGINEERING REVIEW
Contact: Cheryl Taylor; (817)748-8100; ctaylor@ci.southlake.tx.us
GENERAL COMMENTS:
1. Minimum finished floor elevations (1’ minimum above 100-year elevation in the detention pond) are
recommended on lots adjacent to the detention pond.
* Drainage, paving and utility improvements for the development (Green Meadow Subdivision Phase 2)
shall be accepted by the City prior to filing of this plat or the issuance of any building permits for the
lots shown on this plat.
* Use the City of Southlake GPS monuments whenever possible.
DRAINAGE COMMENTS:
* There is no Critical Drainage Structure fee associated with this development.
* The discharge of post development runoff must have no adverse impact on downstream properties
and meet the provisions of Ordinance # 605.
INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS:
* A ROW permit shall be obtained from the Public Works Operations Department (817) 748-8082
to connect to the City’s sewer, water or storm sewer system.
* A Developer’s Agreement may be required for any public infrastructure proposed with this
development and may need to be approved by the City Council prior to any construction of
public infrastructure. Construction plans for these improvements must be approved by Public
Works prior to placing the Developer’s Agreement on the City Council agenda for consideration.
* Any hazardous waste being discharged must be pretreated Ordinance No. 836.
* This review is preliminary. Additional requirements may be necessary with the review of
construction plans.
*=Denotes informational comment.
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Surrounding Property Owners
Fireplug Inn
SPO # Owner Zoning Land Use Acreage
1. Industrial
Nancy Wallen I1 1.41
2. Industrial
S.L.J. Continental Plaza LTD I1 1.15
3. Industrial
Paire Construction and Development I1 1.58
4. Industrial
S.L.J. Continental Plaza LTD I1 1.23
5. Industrial
S.L.J. Continental Plaza LTD I1 1.18
6. Industrial
S.L.J. Continental Plaza LTD I1 0.49
7. Industrial
S.L.J. Continental Plaza LTD I1 0.69
8. Industrial
S.L.J. Continental Plaza LTD I1 0.73
9. Industrial
Alon USA Refining, Inc I2 15.58
10. Industrial
Slj Hart Ltd I1 1.48
11. Industrial
K & D Development I1 0.57
12. Industrial
Slj Continental Plaza Ltd I1 0.89
13. Industrial
Alon USA Refining, Inc I2 5.80
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Surrounding Property Owner Responses
Fireplug Inn
Notices Sent: Seven (7)
Responses Received: One (1) – See attached
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RESOLUTION NO. 08-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A
KENNEL ON PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS, LOCATED AT 2251 EAST CONTINENTAL BOULEVARD,
BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 3R11R2, GREEN MEADOW
SUBDIVISION, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT “A”, AND AS DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED SITE
EXHIBIT ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS
EXHIBIT “B” AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS
, a Specific Use Permit for a kennel has been requested by a person or
corporation having a proprietary interest in the property zoned as “I-1” Light Industrial District; and,
WHEREAS
, in accordance with the requirements of Sections 45.1(15) 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 kennel on property located at 2251 East
Continental Boulevard, being legally described as Lot 3R11R2, Green Meadow Subdivision, an
addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Cabinet
A, Slide____, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas, more fully and completely described in Exhibit
“A”, and as depicted on the approved Site Exhibit attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Exhibit “B” and providing an effective date, subject to the provisions contained in the
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comprehensive 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:
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ____TH DAY OF ___________, 2008.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By: _________________________________
Andy Wambsganss, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Lori Farwell, TRMC
City Secretary
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EXHIBIT “A”
Being property located at 2251 East Continental Boulevard, being legally described as a Lot
3R11R2, Green Meadow Subdivision, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas,
according to the plat recorded in Cabinet A, Slide _____, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas.
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EXHIBIT “B”
CONCEPT PLAN
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