2018-01-09 Meeting Report (Restaurant at 125 Central Avenue) 13SOUTHLAKE
SPIN MEETING REPORT
SPIN Item Number: SPIN2018-06
City Case Numbers: ZA17-092
Project Name: Restaurant at 125 Central Avenue
SPIN Neighborhoods: 8
Meeting Date: January 9, 2018
Meeting Location: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
City Council Chambers
Total Attendance: 8
Host: Sherry Berman, Community Engagement Committee and Vikram
Jangam, Community Engagement Committee
Applicants Presenting: Frank Bliss, Cooper and Stebbins; email:
frank.blissp_cooper.company , phone: 817-291-6148
City Staff Present: Patty Moos, Planner and Madeline Oujesky, Assistant to the
Director
Presentation begins: 6:33 pm Presentation ends: 7:00 pm
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FORUM SUMMARY:
Property Situation: Development of a new single story restaurant on Block 22, Lot 5. The
proposed 2,890 sq. ft. building is to be developed on the east side of Central Avenue between
Southlake Boulevard and Main Street, located at 125 Central Avenue adjacent to Summit Park
in Southlake Town Square.
Development Details:
The current site was originally planned in 2008 as a 6,000 sf as a half restaurant/half retail on
the pad site. The new proposal is for a restaurant adjacent to the park (previously proposed as a
2-story 12,000 sf medical/office in 2006). The new proposal is for a 2,900 sf restaurant building
with an adjacent green space and a connection to Summit Park. The developer wants to make
Central Avenue more walkable with this project. Project will be presented to the Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting on January 18, 2018.
David Schwarz Architects (architects for Town Square) designed the building based on a
previous log cabin structure on the property, inspiration from barn designs, and the agricultural
history of the property. The concept follows the for Town Square design guidelines with exterior
metal panels and architectural metals with glass to flood the interior. The building will include a
covered patio that opens to the adjacent green space and terraced steps to connect to Summit
Park. There is enough parking adjacent to the proposed restaurant as parking was designed on
the larger buildings. The developer will seek additional help for funding with work within the park
in discussions with SPDC and City Council.
A proposed green space adjacent to the north side of the building will include a trellis which may
include permanent or temporary art work on 3-4 panels. The art may be coordinated with the
Southlake Arts Commission and City Council.
The green space will be approximately 50' by 100' with a 35' by 50' lawn area. The green
space will be a public space and privately owned (not only for restaurant patrons' use). The
space can also be used for tents for events. The space encourages people to gather.
There are grade challenges with the connection to Summit Park with the steep slope, retaining
wall and fence. There are two options for access to the park:
1. A sidewalk on the southwest corner of the park
2. A step/seating access to the north
The developer has had conversations with the SPDC for funding and design options to access
the park. The restaurant is the right size for this market.
Presentation:
SO UTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE
SITE PLAN REVISION
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unchanged from T n Square's beginnings.The d.... inspiration speaks to the hlstav of thee.
site,and to uch airSourih q ry ftalso p d building p ss'ion th tft ery
comfortably lima a larger landscape..Both,theeproposed new building and the Trader Joe's
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that haw been located an Public d Private parks.In th ae the Creen pravides public open -
space adithie restaurant Mid,and awflinection to SumnskPark.
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streetcape airing the east side of Cerri Avenue Aboard form concrete walk along Cenral
Avenue.hal Ps control grade,astabllis h aside,walk edge,and Previte a PI athorm for new
Ba ndscapiing along the east sidle of the street.,
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Naviv sidewalks airing the 2her d desdern ergf th..buildi ngbuild and along the Green
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bas is or periodically as function space for smalll gatherings In enhance5 the restaurant patio ✓/ /� �� '
dining experience,while at thesame.time.e.nabl ng amore meaningful connection with
Summit Park. AsapulGlilc space,it willl'..provide anle'wr piece for Tuwrn,Sp ria re vrsnors. '
employee,residents and others to relax.
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In,the center of the Green is an approxilmateN 35'X59 fawn,surrowadled by new amenii211es�:
2 never Barge trees wrilll..provide shade for a seating area along Central Ave.to the west. ✓f ( "
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a urellBised seat ng a ret to the eastwillf prow de add'rt'ronal seat ng and rower frarm...the
lents Its further refined by an,eastern..wall'whiil h.pnor ides separation..fra the.
parkiing lot and afro.creates a.space for temporary or permanent art installations.
The Parkside Restaurant patio anlchlars the southern boundary of the Green.
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in the adjacent Summit Pairk,.apt'ronal terraced steps can enhance access ilmo the Park,add
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• Steepgradesanid a fence/Yandhcape"Wall'"on the southern edge.ofSummit Parkcurrertly llinniit
the a of tth,ls sideof the Park.A goal of the Block 22 S,ix,.Plan Revision rs to strengthen the
connection.between Block 22 and Soimml Park.and enie:rgiz'e.the south sidleof the.Park.
Corners gradesalong the northern drove ars le and adjacent sidewallk range'from 64T to 654;5,to
lnfeet d the t at the W side walk th0 ru us through S ,lPark.The.Lot
elevatian os prows ed is a rourudl 655.In order to ke thecorrection to Sumn,ft Park,w•e.'-i H c `'
need to eliminate the northern dnweway and work with the City and Park Board to adllust grade's .1"0 "' m0 " kkt �r .' 'noot
along the southern edige of SuummA Park to.ail low thee.Park and the Greento.rteract.
• lnx ll tion�of thie terraced steps and landlscapi'.ng asshown within Summit Pankcan,enih�amce.the
Park's dlraw and—of Plaice.As.Pain of thus applicationwe are requesling that the Ctry and
Park Board aillllaw thiaconnection to Summit Pa,rkta occur,and that public financiing,be aillllacated
far thin work w,thii'.n the Park.F nal scope.and budget for the.S mit Park modilications will
depend on a varieryof factor—ch as grading and retaining wells,typesof hardscape,Planting
materials,uise.of publliic art,.etc.
• The proposed terrace walls as shown areappro imatellyllf"'tail X24"deep.They aryiin width.
from aipproximatelly45"tp 105"wide,affording amplle opparrulnitle,to s1I2.Aseriesof
aipproximatelyBS wide.X G"ttanH steps unset intothe terrace.'wallls attvariouslocations would
protnidie panhway's up to th�e.e.xi.5liinig s�idewalkat the top of theesl p nSurn-APark.
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buildings and strre scaipes,rman a6se.l ',.ns, 4 oar lighting and signage.
• The restarralf,design and detailing is comparible with..srrrorndin�g buildiings,.whine atth�e same
tt givingthis huilding astwg indvidival identNy whiiich..resnnrate—ith thete`i hrstrry.
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Building m�a:ss'iing d design relates weelll to surrounding development.Archiitectura6 elements,
including uverha giing mufsand autd—Patna pace,h�e.11p uni lv the buhYdiing and sitedesign and
prmwide a hamar scallle ma thie deurel�mpm�erw.
• The Green adds a new Mable pubbe open space whkh..issea Messly llntegrated ilnmo the
dnwmtnwn.and P—ilitles an.ii nprrtant new sautherngatewray tr.Summit Park.Therptiinnak
terraced steps Is diem tr.public r �drg)wnrlltl add..tn.the W k,—eniity and draw.
• The praprsed devellupm�enn adds t the variiety nd interestof the ,whin..strengthening
ped u rani correctionsa ailang f:ntral Avenue, ithiiini M-kU, d area,while
around Surnmit Pa'.rk.
Questions and Concerns:
1. Concern with empty commercial spaces in Southlake and the additional patron access to
the park, and loitering in the park after park hours (not opposed to restaurant, concerned
about access to the park and traffic safety on Central Avenue).
The original site plan was retail and restaurant. With the new site plan,
there will be less traffic with a smaller restaurant and more controlled traffic
with the closing of the north drive aisle next the park. There may be
improved visibility in the south park area. Park curfew is dusk to dawn and
hours may need to be discussed with the Community Services Department.
2. Concern with lot of activity in the park after curfew, not sure if this fits. Summit Park is
the biggest dog bathroom in the city. Creating an eating environment next to the park
will need to address this issue related to the health environment.
3. What are the hours for the restaurant? 11 am to 9 pm
4. How are you going to educate the people about the open space area as a public use
area?
There may need to have signage for entering Summit Park and may need
incorporate rules in the development regulations. We will need to work out
rules and regulations for the site.
5. Concerns with over 3,000 restaurants closing nationwide?
We have studied the data and studies show that new restaurants net out.
6. What kind of restaurant will this be?
i. It will be a quick serve restaurant similar to Luna Grill and Unleavened.
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