Item 6C
Department of Planning & Development Services
S T A F F R E P O R T
April 15, 2015
CASE NO: ZA15-013
PROJECT:Site Plan for Elite Commercial Suites
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY:
Sage Group, Inc., on behalf of Centerpoint Services Inc., is requesting approval
of a Site Plan for the development of three (3) single-story self-storage
buildings totaling approximately 32,016 square feet on approximately 2.03
SPIN Neighborhood # 10
acres located at 1900 & 1950 Greenwood Drive.
DETAILS:
Sage Group, Inc., is requesting approval of a Site Plan for Elite Commercial
Suites, a self-storage facility consisting of three (3) single-story buildings with a
total square footage of approximately 32, 016 square feet in size. The current
zoning on the property is “I-1” Light Industrial District which allows for this type
of use on the property. The following is a site data summary of the proposed
improvements to the site:
Elite Commercial Suites
Gross Acreage 2.037 acres (88,732 sq. ft.)
Existing Zoning I-1
Proposed Number of Buildings 3
Floor Area of Building 1 11,752 sq. ft.
Floor Area of Building 2 13,740 sq. ft.
Floor Area of Building 3 6,524 sq. ft.
Total Floor Area 32,016 sq. ft.
Impervious Coverage 70.2% (62,292 sq. ft.)
Open Space 29.8% (26,440 sq. ft.)
Existing Tree Cover 29% (25,837 sq. ft.)
Tree Cover Removed 33% (8,569 sq. ft.)
Tree Cover Marginal Preservation 4% (918 sq. ft.)
Tree Cover Preserved 63% (16,350 sq. ft.)
Parking Provided 17 spaces
Parking Required 11 spaces
Loading Spaces Provided 4 spaces
Loading Spaces Required 4 spaces
Variances
Building Articulation:
The City’s Zoning Ordinance No. 480 Section 43
(Overlay Zones) requires that the buildings provide vertical and horizontal
articulation on all facades of the buildings. The north and south façade of
Buildings 1, 2 and the north façade of Building 3 do meet the articulation
requirements of that section. The applicant has provided a letter requesting a
variance to this requirement under Attachment ‘C’ of this report.
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A variance is also being requested to Section 33.19 of the City’s Zoning
Ordinance which requires that a minimum 5-foot sidewalk be installed. The
applicant has filed an application with the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a
variance to this requirement scheduled to be heard on April 30, 2015.
A Plat Revision is being processed (Planning Case ZA15-028) concurrently and
will be presented for consideration to the City Council upon action being taken
by the Planning & Zoning Commission on this item that will include a variance
to Article V, Section 5.06 of the City’s Subdivision Ordinance which requires the
applicant to install a 5-foot sidewalk. Both the City Council and the Zoning
Board of Adjustment will need to grant approval of the variance in order to
waive this requirement.
On April 9, 2015 the Planning & Zoning Commission approved the applicants
request subject to specifically granting the variance with respect to building
articulation as requested, noting for the record that the applicant has agreed to
meet with Ms. Jones and any other neighbors that abut this particular project to
discuss items such as evergreen landscaping on the property line, lighting and
any drainage issues and noting that it will take place prior to going to City
Council on April 21st. The applicant has indicated to staff they are currently
working with the neighbors on some potential revisions that will be presented at
City Council and as of the date of this report no changes are proposed.
ACTION NEEDED:1) Conduct Public Hearing
2) Consider Site Plan Approval Request
ATTACHMENTS:
(A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Plans and Support Information – Link to PowerPoint Presentation
(D) SPIN Report dated January 13, 2015
(E) Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated April 2, 2015
(F) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
(G) Full Size Plans (For Commissioners Only)
STAFF CONTACT:
Ken Baker (817) 748-8067
Daniel Cortez (817) 748-8070
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER:
Centerpoint Services Inc.
APPLICANT:
Sage Group Inc.
PROPERTY SITUATION:
1900 & 1950 Greenwood Dr.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Lots 6 and 7, Block A, North Davis Business Park
LAND USE CATEGORY:
Industrial
CURRENT ZONING:
“I-1” Light Industrial District
HISTORY:
-On February 4, 1986 the City Council approved a Final Plat for the
North Davis Business Park. At this point in time, the North Davis
Business Park was in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
-On March 18, 1986 the City Council approved Ordinance No. 324
annexing the North Davis Business Park into the City of Southlake. At
this time, the “LI” Light Industrial zoning was placed on the properties
within the North Davis Business Park and the official zoning map
updated at that time.
- In September of 1986 the City Council approved Zoning Ordinance No.
334 rezoned the property to “I-1” Light Industrial Zoning District.
- On September 19, 1989 the City Council approved Zoning Ordinance
No. 480 and adopted the official zoning map which placed “I-1” Light
Industrial zoning on the property.
CITIZEN INPUT:
A SPIN meeting was held on January 13, 2015 for the applicant’s
proposal. The report from this meeting can be found under Attachment
‘D’ of this report.
SOUTHLAKE 2030:Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
The Southlake 2030 Future
Land Use Plan designates
this property as Industrial.
The Industrial land use
designation is defined
within Southlake 2030 as
the following:
“Industrial and business
service development that is
relatively free of unwanted
side effects, such as
unsightliness, noise, odor, glare, vibrations, etc., is permitted in the
Industrial category. If meeting the qualification of relatively free of
unwanted side effects, suitable types of development in the Industrial
category can be characterized by the manufacturing, processing,
packaging, assembly, storage, warehousing and/or distribution of
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products. Ancillary commercial and retail activities associated with these
uses are permitted. Public Parks / Open Space and Public / Semi-Public
activities as described above may be permitted if surrounding industrial
uses do not pose hazards and are sufficiently buffered.”
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: Area Road Network and Conditions
The existing development has access onto Greenwood Drive, a fully
improved local commercial street. The applicant is proposing one (1)
driveway access point onto Greenwood Drive.
Traffic Impact
Square AM-AM-PM-PM-
Use Vtpd*
Feet IN OUT IN OUT
Mini-Warehouse (151) 32,016 80 4 5 5 4
Vehicle Trips Per Day
*
* AM-In, AM-Out, PM-In and PM-Out are peak hour generators on a weekday
th
* Based on the ITE: Trip Generation Manual, 7 Edition
A variance is being requested to Section 33.19 of the City’s Zoning
Ordinance which requires that a minimum 5-foot sidewalk be installed.
The applicant has filed an application with the Zoning Board of
Adjustment for a variance to this requirement scheduled to be heard on
April 30, 2015. A Plat Revision is being processed (Planning Case
ZA15-028) concurrently and will be presented for consideration to the
City Council upon action being taken by the Planning & Zoning
Commission on this item that will include a variance to Article V, Section
5.06 of the City’s Subdivision Ordinance which requires the applicant to
install a 5-foot sidewalk. Both the City Council and the Zoning Board of
Adjustment will need to grant approval of the variance in order to waive
this requirement.
TREE PRESERVATION:
There is approximately 29% tree coverage on this site. The applicant
has indicated that they will preserve 63% of that existing tree cover on
site. The Tree Preservation Ordinance No. 585-D requires the applicant
preserve a minimum of 60% of the tree cover on site. As proposed, the
applicant meets the ordinance requirement.
UTILITIES:
Water
There is an existing 8-inch water line along the west boundary of the
property under Greenwood Drive that the applicant is indicating they will
connect to.
Sewer
There is an 8-inch sanitary sewer line located within the applicant’s
property in a 20-foot utility easement along the east boundary that they
will connect to.
PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION:
April 9, 2015; Approved (4-0) subject to Site Plan Review Summary No.
2, dated April 2, 2015 and the staff report dated April 2, 2015,
specifically granting the variance with respect to building articulation as
requested noting for the record that the applicant has agreed to meet
with Ms. Jones and any other neighbors that abut this particular project
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to discuss items such as evergreen landscaping on the property line,
lighting and any drainage issues and note that it will take place prior to
st
going to City Council on April 21.
STAFF COMMENTS
: Attached is Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated April 2, 2015.
N:\\Community Development\\MEMO\\2015 Cases\\013 - SP - Elite Commercial Suites\\Staff Report
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SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA15-013 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 04/02/2015
Project Name: Elite Commercial Suites
APPLICANT: Sage Group OWNER: Centerpoint Services Inc.
Curtis Young Ben Loibl
1103 N. Carroll Ave., Ste. 200 2409 Avenue J, Ste. A
Southlake, TX 76092 Arlington, TX 76006
Phone: (817) 424-2626 Phone: (817) 633-3494
Fax: Fax:
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 03/23/2015 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 THE APPROPRIATE STAFF MEMBER.
Planning Review
Daniel Cortez, AICP
Principal Planner
P: (817) 748-8070
E: dcortez@ci.southlake.tx.us
1. It appears the north and south façade of Buildings 1, 2 and the north façade of Building 3 do
meet the articulation requirements of the City’s Zoning Ordinance No. 480 Section
43.139.a.(4). A variance to this requirement has been requested.
2. Per Section 33.19 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, a 5-foot sidewalk is required adjacent to the
right-of-way (Greenwood Dr. and Greenbriar Dr.) for this development. Please show this on
the site plan in the right-of-way. The Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) has the ability to grant
a variance to this requirement. A separate variance application would be required for this
request.
Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
Keith Martin
Landscape Administrator
Phone: (817) 748-8229
E-mail: kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us
TREE CONSERVATION COMMENTS:
* The proposed existing tree cover preservation complies with the Existing tree cover Preservation
Requirements of the Tree Preservation Ordinance 585-D. A total of 29.11% of tree cover exists on
the site and 60% of the existing tree cover is proposed to be preserved. The applicant is proposing
to preserve 63.28% of the existing tree cover.
* 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
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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:
1. Existing tree credits are proposed to be taken for existing trees within the east bufferyard area.
Credits shall only be granted if the tree/s are in healthy condition and all requirements of the Tree
Preservation Ordinance have been met as determined by the Landscape Administrator at the time
of inspection for a Permanent Certificate of Occupancy.
* Indicates informational comment.
# Indicates required items comment.
Public Works/Engineering Review
Alejandra (Alex) Ayala, P.E.
Civil Engineer
Phone: (817) 748-8274
E-mail: aayala@ci.southlake.tx.us
* A minimum 15- utility easement will be required to remain on the current 20-foot public access and
utility easement located along the eastern boundary.
Fire Department Review
Kelly Clements
Assistant Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8671
E-mail: kclements@ci.southlake.tx.us
GENERAL COMMENTS:
1) The Fire Department Connection for the sprinkler system must be within 100 feet of a fire hydrant.
(Riser room location shown on plans, but not exact location of FDC)(FDC can be installed
remotely if necessary to meet the required distance to the hydrant)
2) Fire apparatus access needs to be an all-weather surface, asphalt or concrete, 24 feet wide and
able to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus. (A minimum of 80,000 pounds GVW)
3) Fire lanes require a minimum 30 foot inside turn radius and a minimum 54 foot outside turn radius.
(Per 2012 I.F.C. Sec. 503.2.4)
4) Fire lanes can enter the property and dead-end no further than 150 feet into the property, or an
approved turn-around for fire apparatus must be provided. (Fire lanes required on property due to
fencing that does not allow access except at a single point)
5) All commercial buildings are required to have Knox Box rapid entry systems installed near access
to the riser room. Boxes can be ordered at www.knoxbox.com or contact the Fire Marshal’s Office
for assistance.
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6) The required backflow protection (double check valve) for the sprinkler system can be located on
the riser if the riser is within 100 feet of the water main. If the riser is further than 100 feet from the
main, the double check valve shall be in a pit. Riser rooms shall be a minimum of 5’X5’ if the
double check is not located on the riser, or a minimum of 6’X6’ if it is on the riser. (Ensure riser
room is of adequate size)
7) All sprinkled buildings are required to be equipped with a fire alarm in compliance with NFPA 72,
the 2012 International Fire Code, and the City of Southlake amendments.
Informational Comments
* All buildings must be designed such that no mechanical equipment (HVAC, etc.) or satellite
dishes shall be visible. This shall include equipment on the roof, on the ground or otherwise
attached to the building or located on the site.
* All facades of the applicable buildings shall be constructed with the same material(s) and all
buildings shall meet the masonry requirements as set out in Ordinance No 557, as amended.
However, such masonry requirements shall exclude the use of cement, concrete tilt wall and
other masonry materials of similar characteristics. In addition, the use of standard concrete
block shall be limited to 10% of any facade that is visible.
Stucco or plaster shall only be allowed when applied using a 3-step process over diamond
metal lath mesh to a 7/8th inch thickness or by other processes producing comparable cement
stucco finish with equal or greater strength and durability specifications.
The use of synthetic products (e.g., EIFS – exterior insulation and finish systems, Hardy plank,
or other materials of similar characteristics) shall not be considered a masonry material. (As
amended by Ordinance 480-PPP)
* The proposed development must comply with the performance standards set forth in the I-1
Light Industrial District Section 26.8 as it pertains to Noise, Vibration, Smoke, Particulate
Matter, Visible Emissions, Toxic and Noxious Matter, Odor and Glare.
* 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 from right-of-ways and residential
properties in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended.
* All lighting must comply with the Lighting Ordinance No. 693, as amended.
* All development must comply with the Drainage Ordinance No. 605 and the Erosion and
Sediment Control Ordinance No. 946, as amended.
* Development must comply with all requirements in Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 43,
Overlay Zones.
* 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,
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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 MAP & RESPONSES
Elite Commercial Suites
SPO# Owner Name Zoning Address Acreage Response
Chester Assets Ltd TZD 685 DAVIS BLVD 12.75
1. NR
Jordan, Stanley I1 2000 GREENWOOD DR 1.16
2. NR
Lago Del Sur Llc I1 2050 GREENWOOD DR 1.23
3. NR
Lago Del Sur Llc I1 2100 GREENWOOD DR 1.13
4. NR
Calhoun, Patsy June AG 755 DAVIS BLVD 1.00
5. NR
Centerpoint Services Inc I1 1950 GREENWOOD DR 1.03
6. NR
Disiere, David & T Disiere I1 2055 GREENWOOD DR 1.13
7. NR
Randy Allen Llc SP1 2105 GREENWOOD DR 0.82
8. O
Centerpoint Services Inc I1 1900 GREENWOOD DR 1.19
9. NR
Mendez Ltd SP1 2104 GREENBRIAR DR 0.85
10. NR
Lago Del Sur Llc I1 2100 GREENBRIAR DR 1.13
11. NR
Webock Llc I1 2107 GREENBRIAR DR 0.66
12. O
Hollingsworth, Gary I1 2113 GREENBRIAR DR 0.61
13. NR
D Fontana Holdings Lp I1 2075 GREENBRIAR DR 2.99
14. NR
Khan, Javeed Etux Sonia SF20A 1000 DEER HOLLOW BLVD 0.44
15. NR
Gari, Anil R & Yojana Sangu SF20A 950 DEER HOLLOW BLVD 0.44
16. NR
Jones, Phillip J Etux Patricia SF20A 930 DEER HOLLOW BLVD 0.57
17. O
Carrasco, Albert Etux Cynthia SF20A 910 DEER HOLLOW BLVD 0.58
18. NR
Broadfield, Donald Etux Alysia SF20A 900 DEER HOLLOW BLVD 0.59
19. NR
Gandhari, Santhosh Etux Anupam SF20A 880 DEER HOLLOW BLVD 0.58
20. NR
Kala, Louis Jr Etux Cindy A SF20A 870 DEER HOLLOW BLVD 0.55
21. NR
Leal, Rene Etux Olga SF20A 860 DEER HOLLOW BLVD 0.44
22. NR
Reyes, Carlos Etux Nancy SF20A 850 DEER HOLLOW BLVD 0.44
23. NR
Parlay Enterprises Llc SP1 945 DAVIS BLVD 0.68
24. NR
Miller, Rodgers C II I1 2150 GREENWOOD DR 1.25
25. NR
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Zvonecek, Brian AG 855 DAVIS BLVD 0.58
26. NR
Ryan, Marshall D Etux Margie E I1 2110 GREENBRIAR DR 1.28
27. O
Hall, Michael C Etux Maria E AG 911 DAVIS BLVD 1.12
28. NR
Avary Family Ltd Prtnshp I1 2105 GREENBRIAR DR 0.85
29. NR
F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent:
Twenty-Nine (29)
Responses Received:
Four (4)
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