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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06 - SU12-05 Oncor SubstationC� ITEM # TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER SCOTT WILLIAMS, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR MEETING DATE: JANUARY 15, 2013 SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICAL REPORT OF SPECIAL USE APPLICATION SU12 -05 ONCOR SUBSTATION rr i I 1 7 - ' Grapevine g ?� APPLICANT: Mark Housewright of Masterplan Doy Lake I e Hq I 1 1 I.H.1635 Northwe 1 PROPERTY LOCATION AND SIZE: \ _ 1 g The subject property is located at 1095 Texan Trail DFW and is proposed to be platted as Lot 1, Block 1, s irpo 1 Grapevine Texan Trail Substation Addition. The site Fiall�lohnson ti Airport a I contains 1.99 acres and has approximately 212 feet of frontage along Texan Trail and 315 feet of Glade Rd. c ! _ frontage along East Dallas Road. REQUESTED SPECIAL USE AND COMMENTS: The applicant is requesting a special use permit to allow for the development of a public utility distribution facilily and its associated equipment. ONCOR Electric Delivery Company intends to construct and operate an electrical substation on the two -acre tract located at the northeast corner of Texan Trail and East Dallas Road. Upon completion, the site will be screened by an eight foot masonry wall and landscaped along Texan Trail and a portion of East Dallas Road. PRESENT ZONING AND USE: The property is currently zoned "LI" Light Industrial District and is undeveloped. =U=12 -05.4 1 January 10, 2013 (9:18AM) HISTORY OF TRACT AND SURROUNDING AREA: The subject and surrounding area was zoned 1 -1" Light Industrial District prior to the 1984 Citywide Rezoning. At Council's January 1998 meeting conditional use request CU97 -70 was approved allowing freight forwarding uses on the property to the north. At Council's September 2, 2000 meeting a special use permit was approved (S000 -14) to allow the collocation of cellular equipment on an existing TU transmission tower. Several sites on the west side of Texan Trail were zoned "SP" Specific Use Permit District and "C -2" Community Business District before the 1984 Citywide Rezoning. Zone change request Z73 -19 (Ord. 73-41) approved a zone change from "C -2" Community Business District to "SP" Specific Use Permit District for off - premise alcohol beverage sales in conjunction with a small grocery store (Mac's Corner) at the northwest corner of Texan Trail (formerly East Northwest Highway) and Dallas Road. Several additional conditional use permits have been approved for Mac's Corner (CU94 -01 and CU95 -26) which revised the original site plan and included the expansion of the store and of the gasoline sales area. SURROUNDING ZONING AND EXISTING LAND USE: NORTH: "LI" Light Industrial District—Trans Trade building SOUTH: D /FW International Airport EAST: "LI" Light Industrial District —J.A. Green air -cargo complex WEST: "LI" Light Industrial District —Mac's Corner AIRPORT IMPACT: The subject tract is located within "Zone B" Middle Zone of Effect as defined on the "Aircraft Sound Exposure: Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Airport Environs" map. In Zone B, the following uses may be considered only if sound treatment is included in building design: multi family apartments, motels, office buildings, movie theaters, restaurants, personal and business services. Single family residential and sound sensitive uses such as schools and churches should avoid this zone. The applicant's proposal is an appropriate use in this noise zone. MASTER PLAN APPLICATION: The Master Plan designates the subject property as an Industrial land use. The applicant's proposal is in compliance with the Master Plan. THOROUGHFARE PLAN APPLICATION: The Thoroughfare Plan designates Texan Trail as a Type A Major Arterial, with a minimum 100 foot right -of -way developed as six lanes with a median. /rs VCUM12 -05.4 2 January 7, 2013 (3:55PK m UC! pl, t 2.12 @ lqi3 TR A TR 2C ;R AO A, 1.017AG TR 201 PIr -R TR TR TR TR 261 IDO 35 4AS F .74 AG AC AC 1A AG A. 1,97 @ Fr TR 2B1 TRACT SR 7R 2.3 AC 7.043@ lqi3 TR A ;R AO A, TR TR PIr -R TR TR TR 4Al IAJ A4 4A 4AS F .74 AC AC AG A. Fr 7R 4A 41A TR A2 TR4 71 A AG TR TR FAG 4 4AO 4" 'R TR .&4 AG 14 4AS AG .92 G TR 4 IDA69AG SU 12-05 '#Incor Substation TR 2A1 0 1 BASS AC TR aAl 2.757 AC RR TR aA 6.1072AG 5r ,a -os PART 1. APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant Name: Ark Npuse o'.r. , Mots - Applicant Address: CitylStatelZip I ..Pa Ago- 7'°-,x Phone No. 0'�/5� w 7f / "" �f 9'� Fax No. Errtall Address Mobile Phone �,r f .•g'� �r ��'� Applicants interest in subject property PAR": 2. PROPERTY INFORMATION Street Address of subject property j c6cEdf ProGr, o ... Legal Description: Lot Block Addition Legal description of subject property (metes & bounds must be described on 8112" x 11" sheet Size of subject property: acres i !7 . square footage Present zoning classification [Z ' 4i_ JU. Proposed use of property Zoning ordinance provision requiring a special use PART 3. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner 1 T N V G Ca ?eV h Prop Owner Address 1. ... T (4y v►.. �" i'.d L ......lJ. u ►'�'� rJ" . .. Cky1State0p FC-t Pa? N? i\e et►one Na. Fax No. ,. ��' 42-4 2A CI Submite hftr o ssc fift the proposed gwoW Use and note dse request on the sits plan document U In the same letter, dascribe or show on the site plan, and special requirements or corx dons Imposed upon the par miar speelal cue by appitcabie district ragulations (example: buffer yarns, distance behv"n users) 0 In the same Ietter, desalbe whefher the proposed spedar use will, or will not cause substanget harm to the value, use, or and rnent of otherprnpertyln the mVghboffiwd. Also, describe how tale proposed VecW use wH! add to Me value, use orerday ant of offierproperly in the ll&w ofahood J m 0 l4ppilration of site piA'r! approval (Sac6on 47, see attaCifBtt Forrrr "$'�. IW� Gi The site plan submission shall meet the requowments oiSedim 47, She Plan Roquirermnts. FR�o EC IV9 2 0 V 9 �' - -- -- f� Su 11 ':) - D-5 Placed on the agenda for pubilc hearing at the discredon of the staff. Based on the size of the egenda, your applicaden may be scheduled to a later date. F11:1401rM MIT? mv- OidlIVIIH11448 M-I UTETR�RTN-Ia Signature of Applicant :®- WffA 7 Ail special use and special use applications are assumed to be complete when filed and wilt be placed on the agenda for public hearing at the discretion of the staff: Based on the size of the agenda, your application maybe scheduled to a later date. © A11 public bearings will be opened and testimony given by applicants and interested citizenry. Public hearings maybe continued to the next public hearing. Public hearings will not be tabled ❑ Any changes to a site plan (no matter how minor or rr *r) approved with a special use or spedaluse permit can only be approved by city council through the public hearing process. © 1 have read and understand all the requirements as set #Dish by the application forspecial use or special use pennit and acknowledge that all requirements of this application have been met at the time of submittal_ PART 4. SIGNATURE TO AUTHORIZE SPECIAL USE REQUEST AND PLACE A SPECIAL USE REQUEST SIGN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY Pr1r..t Applicant's Name Applicant's Signature The State of County of Before me (notary) 925...�blr on this day personally appeared (applicant) known to me (or proved to me on the oath of card or other document) to be the person whose name is subscribed e foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. (Seal) Given under my hand and seal of offs " day of Nd f/e v--- , A.D. 26/ Z soon 00,000-3 "nW100 all Print Property Owner' Name The State of In and For State of Prrty rs Signature County of Before me (nota on this day personally appeared (applicant) I zax e^)LxlS E bVo known to me (or proved to me on the oath of card or other document) to be the person whose name is su 'bed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. (Seal) Given under my hand and seal of office this day of A.D. ��! Z ILLUMINATION PLAN An illumination plan to include a site photometric (including illuminated signs) and all fixture details shall be submitted as part of the site plan review process. Applications will not be accepted without requirement. Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Property Owner Date I � DEC z s zutc sola-05 City of Grapevine ONCOR Electric Delivery Substation Background ONCOR Electric Delivery Company ( ONCOR) seeks approval of a zoning change and variances to allow the construction and operation of an electrical substation. The population growth throughout North Texas, and in Grapevine in particular, has created a strain on the ability to provide reliable electricity for commercial and residential user —the central mandate of the Public Utility Commission (PUC). As a result, ONCOR has embarked on numerous projects in communities that are experiencing similar growth. Grapevine's average annual growth rate of 14% from 1970 to the present, combined with the fact that existing users are consuming more electricity, necessitates that a substation be operational in 2014. The new electrical substation is necessary to meet current needs of residents and businesses in this part of the city by 2015.. The dramatic increase of commercial load and ongoing plans within the city's vibrant entertainment corridor are especially driving the demand surge. Population estimates also reveal that demand levels will continue to rise as will the amount of megawatts used by existing customers. This type of growth could lead to additional substations in the future. City of Grapevine Population Statistics The City of Grapevine's rapid population growth challenges electricity providers. Cities and the state are similarly confronted with keeping pace with infrastructure needs such as water, sewer and streets. Further, most of the increased growth has brought with it larger consumption of electricity, particularly in single family housing. Year Population* 1970 7,023 1980 11,801 1990 29,202 2000 42,059 2010 46,334 2020 55,000 2030 60,000 *Data collected from public websites and U.S. Census Bureau Factors Contributing to Growth • Proximity to expanding job base and larger job market • Excellent public schools and access to higher education • Location at confluence of major transportation arteries • Relatively young population • Well educated populace • Undeveloped land available for commercial and residential projects • Major commercial and entertainment developments Need for Additional, Electricity PHMOTM 1 sera -o5 These population and commercial growth projections only include those announced or underway. Many projects that are close to breaking ground may not be included. Grapevine should prepare for additional demands on load. Without a new substation, ONCOR will be unable to meet the growing demand of existing residents and businesses, much less provide service for new users. The commercial demand in the immediate vicinity is, however, the most pressing concern. Benefits The City of Grapevine will benefit from the electrical substation, which is taxed, and the multi - million dollar facility involves no cost consideration to the city. Like water, sewer, street, and other public works projects undertaken by the city, an electrical substation provides infrastructure benefits that citizens rarely recognize. The potential benefits (in addition to greater reliability and redundancy) include being an attractive inducement for commercial users. Conversations with high megawatt users in the immediate area indicate that they understand the need for a new station and fully support it. Many economic development departments find that a substation can be a recruiting tool. The facility also provides a significant additional tax base while not using any city services. Most importantly, citizens can avoid the problems that have plagued numerous communities in the United States in recent years. to both California and the Northeast, electrical outages have crippled areas, causing significant losses to businesses. ONCOR is attempting to provide substations throughout the state to ensure continued reliable service throughout the state's electrical grid. This year has been especially challenging with unusual weather that caused record demands. The cost of the substation becomes a part of the rate base. That is, everyone across the state pays for the project as a portion of their monthly bill. The PUC mandates that all users share the cost of any transmission line and substation initiative. ONCOR, as a result, has a significant fiduciary responsibility and must justify equitable expenditures on substations. The company also attempts to comply with local regulations and community standards in an effort to be a good corporate partner. Site Selection ONCOR examined the electricity demand patterns of this part of Grapevine, expected population growth and the highest load users in an effort to select a substation site. ONCOR embarked on finding a suitable location for the northern portion of the city in 2004 (see map of sites considered). The city currently does not have a substation in the north. As a result, the city has long feeder runs to the largest users, including the hotels and mall, from the Ball Street Substation. Likewise, the city is served by stations outside the city limits with the Southlake Substation and Coppell South Substation. Current and future growth in these communities will impact the ability to provide remote service; Grapevine can no longer count on the northern areas being supplied from outside its city limit. The construction and energization of the Grapevine Highway 360 Substation in April 2009 did little to address the needs in the high demand area of the north. The existing system cannot sustain the existing load much less the growth at the hotels and mall. ONCOR has considered numerous sites over a seven year period. The United States Army Corps of Engineers reviewed multiple proposals and determined they were unwilling to sell for a substation site. Likewise, DFW Airport was unwilling to allow Oncor to be a fee owner of the property. They also would require Oncor to dedicate a large amount of the capacity of the substation for exclusive airport use. Further, they would require a lease cancellation policy of only 60 days. Under these terms a substation would not be a prudent investment on behalf of its rate payers. 05, %� (SU Il )- 05 Over the course of the last year, city staff has assisted ONCOR in prioritizing remaining sites. The initial site was one adjacent to the Gaylord campus. Unfortunately after lengthy planning and negotiations, Gaylord determined that a substation would interfere with their expansion plans. They were, however, supportive of the need for a substation and hoped that a site could be located quickly to meet their increased load demands. This lengthy planning process for this station is unprecedented and demonstrates ONCOR's commitment to not only providing reliable service but also a site that fits Grapevine's development patterns. Although the proposed site was not ONCOR's first choice, the site is one of the very few available for sale that is located near a transmission line and meets the requirements of ONCOR. Any site needed to be located under or adjacent to the existing transmission line so that the current could be reduced to a level transferable to distribution lines running to homes and businesses. The site also is located near trucking and warehouse uses. As such, ONCOR believes the proposed use would blend with others in the area. Site Issues ONCOR has rigorous standards for each substation. These facilities are designed to not only meet city standards, but also the national electrical safety code. The design layout allows for safe access by heavy construction and emergency equipment to replace, repair or add transformers. This requires two access gates so that drivers can fully circle the site rather than going backward. The grading plan also provides for all water to move towards the perimeter of the site. The heavy crushed rock compound is permeable and allows for only minimal runoff, while providing the necessary solid base for the heavy equipment. The layout of the proposed site allows for a safe and immediate response by ONCOR in case of an outage. IJN� 3 1Pagc 5w x_65 Safety & LiahtinsE ONCOR maintains the highest standards of safety. The facility will feature an 8 -foot masonry wall and warning signs to deter access. All employees that enter the site are highly trained individuals that strictly adhere to well- tested company work rules. These employees make a routine monthly inspection of the facility and enter the control equipment area to download data All aspects of the substation will comply with the national electrical safety code. The site will have only security lighting and, as such, no illumination plan has been submitted. Conclusion There is significant demand for the facility. Clearly, however, all the future development will challenge Oncor's ability to properly serve the community. Population growth, expansion of your entertainment district and increased usage by your existing residents and businesses necessitate a new substation. ONCOR respectfully requests approval of the zoning request, variances and the site plan to allow for an electrical substation. The facility will provide better service for customers and meet anticipated demand for a lengthy time. This project compliments those undertaken by the city and provides infrastructure improvements that will sustain economic vitality. fl T R" P 0 �-M a.ge ORDINANCE NO. SUB � AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 49 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82 -73, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SAME BEING ALSO KNOWN AS APPENDIX "D" OF THE CITY CODE BY GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT SU12 -05 TO ALLOW FOR A PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRIBUTION FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT IN A DISTRICT ZONED "LI" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT UNDER CITY OF GRAPEVINE ORDINANCE NO. 82 -73ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SITE PLAN APPROVED PURSUANT TO SECTION 47 OF ORDINANCE NO. 82 -73 AND ALL OTHER CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS IMPOSED HEREIN; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTERESTS, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND THE ISSUANCE OF THIS SPECIAL USE PERMIT; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, an application was made requesting issuance of a special use permit by making applications for same with the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas as required by State statutes and the zoning ordinance of the City of Grapevine, Texas and all the legal requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with, the case having come before the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas after all legal notices, requirements, conditions and prerequisites having been complied with; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas at a public hearing called by the City Council did consider the following factors in making a determination as to whether this requested special use permit should be granted or denied: safety of the motoring public and the pedestrians using the facilities in the area immediately surrounding the site; safety from fire hazards and measures for fire control; protection of adjacent property from flood or water damages, noise producing elements, and glare of the vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established character of the neighborhood; location, lighting, and types of signs and relation of signs to traffic control and adjacent property; street size and adequacy of width for traffic 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 ordinance for off- street parking facilities; location of ingress and egress points for parking and off - street locating spaces, and protection of public health by surfacing on all parking areas to control dust; effect on the promotion of health and the general welfare; effect on light and air; the effect on the overcrowding of the land; the effect on the concentration of population; the effect on the transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other facilities; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas at a public hearing called by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas did consider the following factors in making a determination as to whether this requested special use permit should be granted or denied; effect on the congestion of the streets, the fire hazards, panics and other dangers possibly present in the securing of safety from same, the effect on the promotion of health and the general welfare, effect on adequate light and air, the effect on the overcrowding of the land, the effect on the concentration of population, the effect on the transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public facilities; and WHEREAS, all of the requirements of Section 49 of Ordinance No. 82 -73 have been satisfied by the submission of evidence at a public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Council further considered among other things the character of the existing zoning district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and with the view to conserve the value of buildings, encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout this city, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas does find that there is a public necessity for the granting of this special use permit, that the public demands it, that the public interest clearly requires the amendment, that the zoning changes do not unreasonably invade the rights of those who bought or improved property with reference to the classification which existed at the time their original investment was made; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas does find that the special use permit lessens the congestion in the streets, helps secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers, prevents the overcrowding of land, avoids undue concentration of population, facilitates the adequate provisions of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas has determined that there is a necessity and need for this special use permit and has also found and determined that there has been a change in the conditions of the property surrounding and in close proximity to the property requested for a change since this property was originally classified; and, therefore, feels that the issuance of this special use permit for the particular piece of property is needed, is called for, and is in the best interest of the public at large, the citizens of the City of Grapevine, Texas, and helps promote the general health, safety, and welfare of this community. ORD. NO. 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Section 1. That the City does hereby issue a special use permit in accordance with Section 49 of Ordinance No. 82 -73, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Grapevine, Texas, same being also known as Appendix "D" of the City Code, by granting Special Use Permit SU12 -05 for a public utility distribution facility and equipment in a district zoned "LI" Light Industrial District within the following described property: Lot 1, Block 1, Grapevine Texan Trail Substation Addition (1095 Texan Trail), all in accordance with a site plan approved pursuant to Section 49 of Ordinance No. 82 -73, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A ", and all other conditions, restrictions, and safeguards imposed herein, including, but not limited to, the following: None. Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby directed to amend the official zoning map of the City of Grapevine, Texas to reflect the herein special use permit. Section 3. That in all other respects, the use of the tract or tracts of land herein above described shall be subject to all the applicable regulations contained in said City of Grapevine zoning ordinance and all other applicable and pertinent ordinances of the City of Grapevine, Texas. Section 4. That the zoning regulations and districts as herein established have been made in accordance with the comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the community. They have been designed with respect to both present conditions and the conditions reasonably anticipated to exist in the foreseeable future; to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic, flood and other dangers; provide adequate light and air; to prevent overcrowding of land, to avoid undue concentration of population; facilitate the adequate provisions of transportation, water, sewerage, drainage and surface water, parks and other public requirements, and to make adequate provisions for the normal business, commercial needs and development of the community. They have been made with reasonable consideration, among other things, of the character of the district, and its peculiar suitability for the particular uses and with a view of conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the community. Section 5. That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Grapevine, Texas affecting zoning and shall not repeal any of the provisions of said ordinances except in those instances where provisions of those ordinances are in direct conflict with the provisions of this ordinance, Section 6. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be severable and that if the validity of the zoning affecting any portion of the tract or tracts of land described herein shall be declared to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the zoning of the balance of the tract or tracts of land described herein. ORD. NO. 3 Section 7. That any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) and a separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. Section 8. That the fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City of Grapevine, Texas are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals, peace and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas, creates an emergency for the immediate preservation of the public business, property, health, safety and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall become effective from and after the date of its passage, and it is accordingly so ordained. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE on this the 15th day of January, 2013. APPROVED: ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ORD. NO. 4