Item 6A
Department of Planning & Development Services
S T A F F R E P O R T
December 28, 2011
CASE NO: ZA11-063
PROJECT: Littles Residence Solar Energy System
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY:
On behalf of Corliss & Lorenzo Littles, SWG Energy, Inc. is requesting a Specific
Use Permit for a roof mounted Solar Energy System on approximately 0.81 acres
located at 1210 Wyndham Hill Lane. SPIN Neighborhood #10
DETAILS:
SWG Energy, Inc. is requesting approval for a Solar Energy System consisting of
36 solar energy panels approximately 642 square feet in area combined to form an
11.5 kilowatt photovoltaic system. The panels are proposed to be placed on the
roof of the existing residence on the rear of the home facing the southwest.
Specifications of the photovoltaic panels have been provided under Attachment “C”
of this staff report.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct Public Hearing
2) Consider Specific Use Permit Approval Request
ATTACHMENTS:
(A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Plans and Support Information – Link to PowerPoint Presentation
(D) Review Summary No. 1, dated November 21, 2011
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Map
(F) Surrounding Property Owners Responses
(G) Resolution No. 11-054
for Commission and Council Members Only
(H) Full Size Plans ()
STAFF CONTACT:
Ken Baker (817) 748-8067
Daniel Cortez (817) 748-8070
Case No.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER:
Corliss and Lorenzo Littles
APPLICANT:
SWG Energy, Inc.
PROPERTY SITUATION:
1210 Wyndham Hill Ln.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Lot 45, Block 2, Monticello Phase III
LAND USE CATEGORY:
Medium Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING:
“R-PUD” Residential Planned Unit Development Zoning District
STRATEGIC LINK:
This request meets Objective B6 of the City of Southlake’s Strategy Map;
Optimize the use of Technology.
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT:
This request does not affect traffic on or around the property.
TREE PRESERVATION:
Since the solar panels are being requested to be installed on the roof of the
existing residence, no trees will be affected by the request.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Attached is Staff Review Summary No. 1, dated November 21, 2011.
In granting or denying an application for a specific use permit, the City Council
shall take into consideration the following factors:
Safety of the motoring public and of pedestrians using the facility and the
area immediately surrounding the site.
Safety from fire hazard, and measures for fire control.
Protection of adjacent property from flood or water damage.
Noise producing elements; and glare of vehicular and stationary lights and
effect of such lights on established character of the neighborhood.
Location, lighting and type of signs; and relation of signs to traffic
control and adverse effect on adjacent properties.
Street size and adequacy of pavement width for traffic and 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 chapter for
off-street parking facilities for similar uses; location of ingress and
egress points for parking and off-street loading spaces; and protection
of the public health by all-weather surfacing on all parking areas to
control dust.
Such other measures as will secure and protect the public health,
safety, morals and general welfare.
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P&Z ACTION:
December 8, 2011; Approved (5-0) subject to the staff report dated
December 2, 2011 and the Staff Review Summary dated November 21,
2011.
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Plans and Support Information
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REVIEW SUMMARY
ZA11-063One11/21/2011
Case No.: Review No.: Date of Review:
Littles Residence Solar Energy System (SES)
Project Name:
APPLICANT: SWG Energy, Inc. Owners:
Joe Willix Corliss and Lorenzo Littles
3824 Cedar Springs Rd. #537 1210 Wyndham Hill Ln.
Dallas, TX 75219 Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: Phone: (817) 235-2958
Fax: Fax:
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 11/07/2011 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.
Informational Comments
*
Any use permitted under a Specific Use Permit shall meet the minimum requirements provided in
the district in which it is located.
shall automatically expire
* A specific use permit if a building permit is not issued and construction
begun within six (6) months of the granting of the specific use permit or if the use shall cease for a
period of six (6) months.
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Surrounding Property Owners
Littles Residence Solar Energy System
SPO # Owner Zoning Land Use Acreage Response
1. Digiovanni, Courtney RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.66 NR
2. Harper, Wayne Etux Beverley RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.65 NR
Medium Density Residential,
3. Hultsch, Thomas RPUD 0.56 NR
100-Year Flood Plain
Medium Density Residential,
4. Disiere, David J Etux Teresa E RPUD 1.95 F
100-Year Flood Plain
Medium Density Residential,
5. Ellis, Michael Etux Denise RPUD 0.65 NR
100-Year Flood Plain
6. Johnson, George F Etux Janet L RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.57 NR
7. Chevins, Thomas J Etux Susan D RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.60 NR
8. Keyser, Donald J Etux Carol A RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.65 NR
9. Moore, Terry Lee Etux Deborah RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.63 NR
10.Simeus, D M Etux Kimberly Kaye RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.60 U
Medium Density Residential,
11.Littles-Stone, Corliss & Loren RPUD 0.71 NR
100-Year Flood Plain
Medium Density Residential,
12.Fain, Jerry Etux Charlotte C RPUD 0.73 NR
100-Year Flood Plain
Medium Density Residential,
13.McWhirter, Wm II Etux Deneen RPUD 0.71 NR
100-Year Flood Plain
Medium Density Residential,
14.Sutton, Timothy Etux Emma RPUD 0.73 NR
100-Year Flood Plain
Medium Density Residential,
15.Shaw, Kenneth W Etux Carole C RPUD 0.82 NR
100-Year Flood Plain
16.Wilkinson, Lydia Kay RPUD Medium Density Residential 1.41 NR
Medium Density Residential,
17.Monticello Homeowners Assoc RPUD 14.51 NR
100-Year Flood Plain
Medium Density Residential,
18.Haskins, Monica RPUD 1.78 NR
100-Year Flood Plain
19.Jensen, George W Etux Linda H RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.51 NR
20.Kleinhammer, Rodney RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.71 NR
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21.Weigel, Randall Etux Kimberly RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.76 O
22.Overman, Mark R Etux Andrea L RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.99 NR
23.Parent, Robert R Etux Susan M RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.62 NR
24.Hanson, Thomas R Etux Pamela Y RPUD Medium Density Residential 1.00 O
25.Baker, Brandon Etux Charlotte RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.71 NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent:
Twenty Five (25)
Responses Received:In Favor:Opposed to:
Four (4) One (1) Two (2)
Undecided:
One (1)
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Surrounding Property Owner Responses
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RESOLUTION NO. 11-054
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 1210 WYNDHAM HILL LANE, BEING
DESCRIBED AS LOT 45, BLOCK 2, MONTICELLO PHASE III,
SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS 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 “R-PUD”
Residential Planned Unit Development 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 1210 Wyndham Hill Lane, being described as Lot 45, Block 2, Monticello Phase III 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 zoning ordinance and the
restrictions set forth herein.
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council.
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RD
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 3 DAY OF JANUARY, 2012.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By: _________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Alicia Richardson
City Secretary
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EXHIBIT “A”
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