Item 6DCITY OF
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Department of Planning & Development Services
STAFF REPORT
May 13, 2015
CASE NO: ZA14-141
PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for Link Residence Residential Solar Energy System
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: The property owner Jeffrey Link is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit
for a Residential Solar Energy System to install a 10 kilowatt solar panel system
on the roof of the existing residence located at 2213 Patterson Way, Southlake,
Texas. Current Zoning: "SF-20A" Single -Family Residential District. SPIN
Neighborhood # 4.
DETAILS: The applicant is requesting approval of a specific use permit in order to install a
solar energy system consisting of forty (40) solar energy panels (modules)
facing to the south and southeast, away from the public right-of-way, for a 10.0
kilowatt system. Each of the panels are approximately 17.6 square feet in size
and combined will cover an area of approximately 704 square feet.
Additional information on the panels have been provided under Attachment "C"
of the staff report.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct Public Hearing
2) Consider approval of Specific Use Permit
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Plans and Support Information — Link to PowerPoint Presentation
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
(E) Resolution No. 15-020
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker
Daniel Cortez
Case No.
ZA14-141
(817) 748-8067
(817) 748-8070
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Jeffrey Link
PROPERTY SITUATION: 2213 Patterson Way
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 6, Block 1, Patterson's Pond Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Medium Density Residential
CURRENT ZONING: "SF-20A" Single -Family Residential District
HISTORY: - On December 2, 2002 the City Council approved a Zoning Change
and Concept Plan for Patterson's Pond under Planning Case ZA02-090.
- On November 19, 2002 the City Council approved a Preliminary Plat
for Patterson's Pond under Planning Case ZA02-091.
- On May 22, 2003 the Planning & Zoning Commission approved a Final
Plat for Patterson's Pond under Planning Case ZA03-002. This plat was
filed in Cabinet 'A', Slide 8947, on January 21, 2004.
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: This request does not affect traffic on or around the property.
TREE PRESERVATION: The proposed solar panels are to be installed on the roof of an existing
home; no trees will be affected by the request.
PLANNING AND ZONING
ZONING COMMISSION: March 19, 2015; Tabled (4 -0) until the April 9, 2015 Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting.
April 9, 2015; Tabled (4 -0) until the April 23, 2015 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
April 23, 2015; Approved (5-0) subject to the staff report dated April 17,
2015.
CITY COUNCIL: May 5, 2015; Tabled (6-0) until the May 19, 2015 regular City Council
meeting.
STAFF COMMENTS: Due to the limited nature of the request, no staff review summary has
been provided. The applicants request meets the requirements of
Section 45.17 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR SOLAR ENERGY
SYSTEMS (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-WWW).
A specific use permit shall automatically expire 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.
In granting or denying an application for a specific use permit, the City
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Council shall take into consideration the following factors:
a. Safety of the motoring public and of pedestrians using the facility
and the area immediately surrounding the site.
b. Safety from fire hazard, and measures for fire control.
c. Protection of adjacent property from flood or water damage.
d. Noise producing elements; and glare of vehicular and stationary
lights and effect of such lights on established character of the
neighborhood.
e. Location, lighting and type of signs; and relation of signs to traffic
control and adverse effect on adjacent properties.
f. 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.
g. 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.
h. Such other measures as will secure and protect the public health,
safety, morals and general welfare.
i. City Council may grant variances to specific regulations associated
with a specific use set forth in Sections 45. To receive a variance,
the applicant must demonstrate one of the following (As amended by
Ordinance No. 480-MMMM):
(a) A variance will reduce the impact of the project on surrounding
residential properties; or
(b) Compliance with this ordinance would impair the architectural
design or creativity of the project; or
(c) A variance is necessary to assure compatibility with
surrounding developed properties; or
(d) The proposed construction is an addition to an existing project
that does not meet the requirements of this ordinance.
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PLANS AND SUPPORT INFORMATION
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SUP Submittal
Roof -Mounted Solar PV System Installation
Project Narrative
We are requesting approval of this SUP application for the installation
of a roof -mounted solar photovoltaic system on the southeast -facing
roof planes of this home. The southeast -facing roof planes are on the
rear elevation of the home facing a pond and are predominately
screened from neighboring properties by existing trees.
Proposed System Size: 10.0 kW
Total Number of Modules: 40
Total SF of Array: 704 sf
Total SF of each Module: 17.6 sf
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Zoning
Address
Acreage
Response
1.
Williams, Xavier Etux Tina
SF20A
2212 PATTERSON WAY
0.53
NR
2.
Nesbitt, William H & Sunita K
SF20A
2216 PATTERSON WAY
0.65
NR
3.
Hubble, Henry H & Marlene C
SF20A
2208 PATTERSON WAY
0.46
NR
4.
Gildenblatt, Tom Etux Phyllis
SF20A
2204 PATTERSON WAY
0.47
NR
5.
Gildenblatt, Tom & Phyllis G
SF20A
2200 PATTERSON WAY
0.47
NR
6.
Wright, Judy A
SF1-A
1004 SHADY LN
0.78
NR
7.
Smith, Eric
SF1-A
906 SHADY LN
0.72
NR
8.
Link, Jeffrey Etux Angela P
SF20A
2213 PATTERSON WAY
1.33
NR
9.
Pesterfield, Jason Kent
SF20A
2209 PATTERSON WAY
0.54
NR
10.
Ganz, Keyvan
SF20A
2205 PATTERSON WAY
0.52
F
11.
Shehadeh, lyad H
SF20A
2201 PATTERSON WAY
0.57
NR
12.
Smith, Eric
SF1-A
900 SHADY LN
0.90
NR
13.
Vu, John Etux Martha Vu
SF20A
801 N KIMBALL AVE
1.02
NR
14.
Amos, James H Jr Etux Janice
SF20A
2204 STILL WATER CT
1.26
NR
15.
Nguyen, Dan Dinh
SF20A
2208 STILL WATER CT
0.96
NR
16.
Jpc Realty Ltd
SF20A
2200 STILL WATER CT
1.09
NR
17.
Azamar, Peter
SF1-A
800 SHADY LN
1.45
NR
18.
Southlake, City Of
SF1-A
850 SHADY LN
0.49
NR
19.
Southlake, City Of
SF1-A
870 SHADY LN
0.83
NR
20.
Waltz, Thomas Etux Rebecca
SF20A
2212 STILL WATER CT
1.00
NR
21.
Azamar, Peter
SF1-A
810 SHADY LN
0.69
NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Twenty -One (21)
Responses Received: One (1)
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Notification Response Form
ZA14-141
Meeting Date: March 19, 2015 at 6:30 PM
GanZ, Kayvan
2205 Patterson Way
Southlake Tx 76092
PLEASE PROVIDE COMPLETED FORMS VIA MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERY
85-FORE THE. START OF THE SCHEDW-ED PUBLIC HEARING_
Being the owner(s) of the property so noted above, are hereby
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the proposed Specific Use Permit referenced above.
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RESOLUTION NO. 15-020
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 2213 PATTERSON WAY, BEING DESCRIBED AS
LOT 6, BLOCK 1, PATTERSON'S POND ADDITION 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 "SF-20A" Single -Family Residential 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 2213 Patterson Way, being described as Lot 6, Block 1,
Patterson's Pond Addition 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.
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SECTION 2.
This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 5th DAY OF May, 2015.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lori Payne
City Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
Reserved for Approved Site Plan
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