2015-05-07 P&Z MeetingCITY OF
SOUTH LADE
TEXAS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING: May 7, 2015
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas 76092
Work Session — Executive Conference Room, Suite 268 of Town Hall
Or City Council Chambers of Town Hall
Regular Session — City Council Chambers of Town Hall
WORK SESSION: 5:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order.
2. Recap of City Council's action and discussion on Planning & Zoning
recommended cases.
3. Discussion of all items on tonight's meeting agenda.
4. Adjournment.
REGULAR SESSION: 6:30 P.M. or immediately following the Planning and Zoning
Commission work session.
1. Call to Order.
2. A. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551,
Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071. Refer to posted list attached hereto
and incorporated herein. Executive_ Session may be held, under these
exceptions, at the end of the Regular Session or at any time during the
meetina that a need arises for the Plannina and Zoning -Commission to
seek advice from the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Section 551.071: Consultation
with attorney.
B. Reconvene: Action necessary on items discussed in Executive Session.
3. Consider approval of the minutes for the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting held on April 23, 2015.
4. Administrative Comments.
Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda
May 7, 2015
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CITY OF
SOUTHLAI,E
TEXAS
CONSENT AGENDA:
5. Consider: ZA15-033, Final Plat for Lots 2 and 3, Block A, Zelda
Offices, being Tract 3A, O.W. Knight Survey Abstract No. 899, Southlake,
Tarrant County, Texas and located at 803 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake,
Texas. Current Zoning: "S -P-2" Generalized Site Plan District. SPIN
Neighborhood # 9.
6. Consider: ZA15-028; Plat Revision for Lot 6R, Block A, North Davis
Business Park on property described as Lot 6 and Lot 7, Block A, North Davis
Business Park, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and
located at 1900 and 1950 Greenwood Dr., Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: 1-
1" Light Industrial District. SPIN Neighborhood #10. The applicant has
withdrawn this application.
REGULAR AGENDA:
7. Consider: Ordinance No. 480-695 (ZA15-030), Zoning Change and Site Plan
for TrueZero on property described as Lot 1 R, Block 5, Cornerstone Business
Park Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and
located at 305 S. Nolen Drive, Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: "S -P-2"
Generalized Site Plan District. Proposed Zoning: "S -P-1" Detailed Site Plan
District. SPIN Neighborhood #8.
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Consider: Resolution No. 15-025 (ZA15-031), Specific Use Permit for
Fusion Academy, a private school, on property described as Lot 2R1, Block
3R2R, Southlake Town Square Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake,
Tarrant County, Texas and located at 301 State Street, Suite 200, Southlake,
Texas. Current Zoning: "DT" Downtown District. SPIN Neighborhood #8.
PUBLIC HEARING
9. Consider: Meeting Adjournment.
A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting.
Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda
May 7, 2015
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CITY OF
SOUTH LAKE
TEXAS
CERTIFICATE
hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin boards at Town
Hall, 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas, on Friday, May 1, 2015, by 6:00 p.m.,
pursua t to th Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
Lori Payne, TRM
City Secretary = to:
If you plan to attend this"NOjlW�ng and have a disability that requires special
needs, please advise the City Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817-748-8016, and
reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Section 551.071: Consultation with attorney: The Planning and Zoning Commission may
conduct a private consultation with its attorney when the Planning and Zoning
Commission seeks the advice of its attorney concerning any item on this agenda or on a
matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Planning and Zoning Commission under
the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Board of Texas
clearly conflicts with Chapter 551.
Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda
May 7, 2015
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CITY OF
SOUTHLAK,E
TEXAS
REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MAY 7, 2015
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas
Work Session - Executive Conference Room, Suite 268 of Town Hall
or City Council Chambers of Town Hall
Regular Session - City Council Chambers of Town Hall
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Robert Hudson, Michael Forman, Michael
Springer and Daniel Kubiak.
STAFF PRESENT: Deputy Director, Dennis Killough; Alex Ayala, Civil Engineer; Steven
Anderson, Civil Engineer; Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I, and Holly Blake, Commission
Secretary.
WORK SESSION: No work session due to lack of quorum.
Item No. 1 — Call to Order:
Item No. 2 — Recap of City Council's action and discussion on Planning and Zoning
recommended cases.
Item No. 3— Discussion of all items on tonight's meeting agenda.
Item No. 4 - Overview of City Council approved Resolution No. 15-007, a
resolution of the City of Southlake, Texas which approved the agreement, terms
and conditions of a 380 agreement with SRH Hospitality Southlake Investment,
LLC (WestinHotel) to promote economic development and stimulate business and
commercial activity in the City.
Item No. 5 — Adjournment.
Regular Session:
Agenda Item No. 1 — Call to Order: Chairman Hudson called the regular meeting to order
at 6:36 p.m.
Agenda Item No. 2 — Executive Session:
A. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, Sections 551.071. Refer to posted list attached hereto and
incorporated herein. Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at the
end of the Regular Session or at any time during the meeting that a need arises
for the Planning and Zoning Commission to seek advice from the City Attorney as
to the posted subject matter of this Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Section 551.071: Consultation with attorney
B. Reconvene: Action necessary on items discussed in Executive Session.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - May 7, 2015
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Agenda Item No. 3 — Approval of Minutes:
Motion to approve the minutes dated April 23, 2015.
Motion: Forman
Second: Springer
Ayes: Forman, Springer and Hudson
Nays: None
Abstain: Kubiak
Approved: 3-0-1
Agenda Item No. 4 — Administrative Comments.
No Administrative comments.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Agenda Item No. 5: ZA15-033, Final Plat for Lots 2 and 3, Block A, Zelda
Offices, being Tract 3A, O.W. Knight Survey Abstract No. 899, Southlake, Tarrant
County, Texas and located at 803 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, Texas. Current
Zoning: "S -P-2" Generalized Site Plan District. SPIN Neighborhood # 9.
Agenda Item No. 6: ZA15-028; Plat Revision for Lot 6R, Block A, North Davis
Business Park on property described as Lot 6 and Lot 7, Block A, North Davis
Business Park, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located
at 1900 and 1950 Greenwood Dr., Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: 1-1" Light
Industrial District. SPIN Neighborhood #10
Motion to approve ZA15-033 as presented and subject to the Plat Review
Summary and Staff Report dated May 1, 2015. Motion to accept the applicant's
withdraw of ZA15-028.
Motion: Forman
Second: Kubiak
Ayes: Forman, Springer, Kubiak and Hudson
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 4-0-0
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REGULAR AGENDA:
Agenda Item No. 7: Ordinance No. 480-695 (ZA15-030), Zoning Change and Site
Plan for TrueZero on property described as Lot 1 R, Block 5, Cornerstone Business
Park Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located
at 305 S. Nolen Drive, Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: "S -P-2" Generalized Site Plan
District. Proposed Zoning: "S -P-1" Detailed Site Plan District. SPIN Neighborhood #8.
PUBLIC HEARING
Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I presented Item No. 7, ZA15-030.
Steve Anderson, City Engineer came forward and explained Public Works comments on
the project and was available to answer any questions.
Steven Elwood with Corgan and Associates, 401 N Houston Street, Dallas came
forward with a separate presentation.
Commission Kubiak asked for more information about the tree preservation.
Mr. Elwood went over the tree survey with the Commission and explained the
preservation plan and the building layout for the site.
Commissioner Forman asked about the carport.
Mr. Elwood showed the Commission elevations of the carport and where they would be
located.
Chairman Hudson echoed Commissioner Forman's comments and added that the
carport needs to look like the building and the columns need to be masonry.
Commissioner Kubiak stated that these issues will come up at City Council.
Commissioner Springer asked about the storage area.
Mr. Elwood stated that the storage area would be for vendor convention displays.
Chairman Hudson opened and closed the public hearing.
Motion to approve Item No. 7, ZA15-030, subject to the Site Plan Review Summary
dated March 2, 2015 and April 29, 2015 and Staff Report dated May 7, 2015;
including the variance requested related to the driveway ordinance and noting the
applicant's willingness to evaluate the tree preservation and tree coverage on the
site and specifically noting the applicant's willingness to evaluate the keeping of
trees as part of the tree preservation and also adding trees in terms of mitigation
and specifically denying the request for a covered parking structure for 13 spaces
as requested.
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Motion: Forman
Second: Kubiak
Ayes: Forman, Springer, Kubiak and Hudson
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 4-0-0
Agenda Item No. 8: Resolution No. 15-025 (ZA15-031), Specific Use Permit for
Fusion Academy, a private school, on property described as Lot 2R1, Block 3R2R,
Southlake Town Square Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County,
Texas and located at 301 State Street, Suite 200, Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning:
"DT" Downtown District. SPIN Neighborhood #8.
PUBLIC HEARING
Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I presented Item No. 8, ZA15-031.
Dean Suball with Benson Hlavaty Architects, 3141 Hood Street, Ste 420 Dallas came
forward with a separate presentation.
Chairman Hudson asked about how many students the school anticipates.
Mr. Suball stated that at 100°/x, 25 to 50 students.
Commissioner Forman asked about how many students would be there for tutoring
versus working the program for their diploma.
Mr. Suball stated that it varies throughout the year. During the summer there is more
tutoring and in the fall the program is full.
Commissioner Forman asked about the criteria for acceptance.
Mr. Suball stated that tutoring is available for those who need additional assistance for
grades and the students that are working the program for their diploma are generally
students that function better in this setting rather that in traditional classrooms.
Commissioner Forman asked if there was a partnership with the local school district.
Mr. Suball stated no. The school only interacts with the parents.
Commissioner Springer asked for clarification regarding the students.
Mr. Suball stated that students that come to Fusion Academy are generally students
that are gifted.
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Commissioner Forman asked about the schedule for a normal day.
Mr. Suball stated that it is a full day and they are encouraged to bring food for their
lunch and/or snacks.
Commissioner Kubiak asked about other facilities in the DFW area.
Mr. Suball gave two separate locations in Dallas and Plano.
Chairman Hudson is not sure that the use fits Town Square.
Commissioner Kubiak believes it will fit well, especially for the parents who are dropping
off their kids.
Jason Costilla with Town Square Management came forward. Mr. Costilla stated the
use fits the Town Square and Management is happy to have them.
Commissioner Kubiak asked the applicant what lured them to Town Square.
Mr. Suball stated that the mixed use environment is what attracts
Commissioner Forman asked about the lease terms.
Mr. Suball stated 10 years.
Chairman Hudson opened and closed the public hearing.
Motion to approve ZA15-031 subject to the Staff Report dated May 1, 2015 and
specifically tying in the Specific Use Permit to lease that the applicant secures
with the landlord.
Motion: Forman
Second: Kubiak
Ayes: Forman, Springer, and Kubiak
Nays: Hudson
Abstain: None
Approved: 3-1-0
Agenda Item No. 9: Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm.
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Robert Hudson
ATTEST: Chairman
Holly Blake
Commission Secretary
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