Item 6F
Department of Planning & Development Services
S T A F F R E P O R T
Feburary 29, 2012
CASE NO: ZA12-017
PROJECT:White’s Chapel United Methodist Church Christmas Festival
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY:
White’s Chapel United Methodist Church is requesting approval of a Specific Use
Permit for a Mass Gathering event for the Christmas Festival proposed to be held
on December 5, 2012 on approximately 23 acres located at 185 S. White Chapel
Boulevard. SPIN Neighborhood #9.
REQUEST DETAILS:
White’s Chapel United Methodist Church is proposing to hold their annual
Christmas Festival on December 5, 2012 starting at approximately 4:30 PM to 7:00
PM. The festival consists of the following activities and has provided a summary
under Attachment ‘C’ of this staff report:
20 – 10’x10’ stationary canopies
2 – 10’x10’ pop-up canopies
6 – 15 inflatables
1 – 7 Carnival Rides
Carousel Pony Rides
2 Trackless Train Rides
Petting Zoo
Nativity Scene
Food
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
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Responses
(F) Resolution No. 12-017
STAFF CONTACT:
Ken Baker (817) 748-8067
Daniel Cortez (817) 748-8070
Case No.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER:
White’s Chapel United Methodist Church
APPLICANT:
White’s Chapel United Methodist Church
PROPERTY SITUATION:
185 S. White Chapel Boulevard
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Lot 1R, Block 1, White Chapel Methodist Church Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY:
Public / Semi-Public, Low Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING:
“CS” – Community Service Zoning District
HISTORY:
- On November 17, 2009 the City Council approved a Specific Use Permit
under Planning Case ZA09-047
() for a Mass Gathering Event for the
Christmas Festival. City Council granted the permit for a period of 3 years.
PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION:
February 23, 2012; Approved (7-0) for a period of three (3) years beginning
on December 5, 2012.
STAFF COMMENTS:
The City Council shall consider the following in determining whether to grant
a Specific Use Permit for a mass gathering event according to the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 45.14c, as amended:
1. whether there is convenient and safe access for the ingress and egress
of pedestrians and vehicular traffic;
2. whether sufficient traffic control personnel is proposed to insure safety
to all members of the traveling public, including pedestrians, along all
public roadways in the proximity of the mass gathering and/or along
which the public is likely to travel to reach the mass gathering areas
shall be provided;
3. whether the mass gathering area is well drained and so arranged to
provide sufficient space for persons assembled, vehicles, sanitary
facilities, and appurtenant equipment;
4. whether sufficient illumination will be provided at night to protect the
safety of the persons assembled;
5. whether adequate parking areas, including disabled persons’ parking
spaces, shall be provided for persons arriving by vehicular means. If the
promoter proposes to utilize temporary off-site parking, then the
promoter the mass gathering event the off-site temporary parking area
will not be utilized for purposes other than the mass gathering event;
and
6. whether adequate provisions have been made for food supply, medical
assistance, garbage disposal, water supply, parking, sanitation and
toilet facilities, vermin control, and safety.
The City Council may establish specific conditions depending upon the
nature of the proposed event and traffic, health and safety issues according
to Ordinance 480, Section 45.14.a, as amended.
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Surrounding Property Owners
White’s Chapel United Methodist Church Christmas Festival
SPO # Owner Zoning Land Use Acreage Response
1. Criswell, Denny A Etux Juyeon SF1-A Low Density Residential 3.18 NR
2. White, Larry L & Barbara G SF1-A Low Density Residential 1.24 NR
3. Alert Assets Llc SP2 Office Commercial 0.66 F
4. Partners Of Synergy Llp SP2 Office Commercial 0.42 NR
5. Rcp Southlake Blvd #1 Ltd SP2 Office Commercial 0.33 NR
6. Rcp Southlake Blvd #1 Ltd SP2 Office Commercial 0.80 NR
7. Frith, John D & Alane E SP2 Office Commercial 0.57 NR
8. Steep Hot & Press Llc SP2 Office Commercial 0.94 NR
9. Costello, John & Maria C2 Office Commercial 1.69 NR
10.Holloway, Dyann SF1-A Low Density Residential 0.94 NR
11.Souimaniphann, Thongdam SF1-A Low Density Residential 0.83 NR
12.First Financial Bank O1 Office Commercial 1.24 NR
13.Nmen Ltd CS Office Commercial 0.95 NR
14.Gcsw Ltd O1 Office Commercial 1.04 F
15.Calloway's Nursery Inc SP2 Office Commercial 3.11 NR
16.Calloway's Nursery Inc SP2 Office Commercial 2.79 NR
17.Stewart, Roland and Cheryl SF1-A Low Density Residential 3.00 O
18.Shea, John A Etux Shari R SF1-A Low Density Residential 2.78 NR
19.Leaverton, Kevin O SF20A Medium Density Residential 0.91 NR
20.Davis, Keith Etux Lisa A SF20A Medium Density Residential 0.51 F
21.Hall, Benjamin L Etux Kristi H RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.24 NR
22.Grosskopf, Scott Etux Laura RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.40 NR
23.Wright, Carolyn E RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.24 NR
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24.Sahba, Shahriar Etux Shiva RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.26 NR
25.Herrera, Felipe Etux Maria RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.24 NR
26.McKenzie, Graeme A RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.26 NR
27.McConnell, Gregory Etux Shanno RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.30 NR
28.Allen, Andrew Etux Allison RPUD Medium Density Residential 0.24 NR
29.White's Chapel Meth Ch CS Public/Semi-Public, Low Density Residential 24.38 NR
30.Lechler, Gloria Etal O1 Office Commercial 7.67 NR
31.Southlake, City Of AG Low Density Residential 0.72 NR
32.White's Chapel Cemetery CS Public/Semi-Public 0.61 NR
33.White's Chapel Cemetery CS Public/Semi-Public 1.72 NR
34.White's Chapel Cemetery Assn CS Public/Semi-Public 0.36 NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent:
Thirty-One (31)
Responses Received:
Four (4)
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A MASS
GATHERING FOR THE WHITE’S CHAPEL CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS
FESTIVAL, ON PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
LOCATED AT 185 SOUTH WHITE CHAPEL BOULEVARD, LOCATION
BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1R, BLOCK 1, WHITE CHAPEL
METHODIST CHURCH ADDITION, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”, AND AS DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED
SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS
EXHIBIT “B” AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS
, a Specific Use Permit for a mass gathering for White’s Chapel United Methodist
Church Christmas Festival has been requested by a person or corporation having a proprietary interest in
the property zoned as “CS” Community Service District; and,
WHEREAS
, in accordance with the requirements of Section 37.8 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 mass gathering for the White’s Chapel Children’s Christmas
Festival, located at 185 South White Chapel Boulevard, Southlake, Texas, being described as Lot 1R,
Block 1, White Chapel Methodist Church Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County,
Texas, according to the plat recorded in Cabinet ‘A’, Slide 11809, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas,
more fully and completely described in Exhibit “A”, and as depicted on the approved Site Plan attached
hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “B” and providing an effective date, subject to the provisions
contained in the 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:
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Approved granting a three (3) year approval for the Specific Use Permit as long as the gathering does not
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change in scope
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council.
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PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 6 DAY OF MARCH, 2012.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By: _________________________________
John Terrell, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
Property located at 185 South White Chapel Boulevard, Southlake, Texas, being legally described as Lot
1R, Block 1, White Chapel Methodist Church Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County,
Texas, according to the plat recorded in Cabinet ‘A’, Slide 11809, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas.
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EXHIBIT B
RESERVED FOR APPROVED SITE EXHIBIT
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