Item 4M Narrative
R P G A
D E S I G N G R O U P, I N C.
101 S. Jennings Avenue, Suite #100 Fort Worth, Texas 76104 (817) 332-9477 (972) 445-6425 FAX (817) 332-9487
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SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL NARRATIVE
ZA17-103
2525 E. Southlake Blvd.
SP-1 USE AND REGULATION DOCUMENT
Zoning Change Application
SP-1 with C-2 Uses limited to Local Retail Commercial
For 2525 E. Southlake Boulevard, we are requesting SP-1 Zoning with C-2 uses limited to Local Retail Commercial
use. The property is an existing site and building that was developed as part of the Georgetown Park Development.
Since then, site was subdivided and lots were sold individually. As such, we are requesting for a zero lot building line
at the eastern side of the property. We also ask for an increase of impervious coverage as indicated on the Site Data
Summary Chart.
The property owner, International MBC, Inc. (Pieter Andries Hye) intends to add a secure entry, secure loading and
unloading and secure VIP Entry on the east side. The existing 24” storm drain pipe that runs within the existing 10’
drainage easement will be rerouted to the west underneath the Eastside addition which will have a foundation system
with piers to allow the drainage pipe to stay clear of foundation structure. The construction of the east side addition
will also require the relocation of the existing electrical transformer on the site. The owner intents to add four parking
spaces at the adjacent property and provide landscape to comply with the Landscape Ordinance No. 544-B. The
main level of the proposed two story addition at the southwest corner remains exactly as previously approved and will
consist of an expansion of the existing jewelers shop. The second level of the two story addition will accommodate
the onsite 24/7 surveillance staff.
The existing building is brick and stucco with fabric awning at the north side of the building. The proposed 2 story
addition and east side addition will be constructed using the same materials in keeping with the same design of the
existing building. Proposed are fabric awning awnings to match existing at the north and south of the east side
addition and at the northwest tower as indicated on the colored elevations.
Due to the proposed building additions, the impervious coverage exceeds the allowed impervious coverage under the
current C-2 zoning by 4.9%. Part of the SP-1 request is to allow for this greater impervious coverage percentage.
The existing trees on the property will remain and be pruned. Additional shrubs and seasonal ground cover will be
provided per landscape ordinance requirements as indicated on site plan submittal sheet. The proposed parking
landscape island will contain at a minimum on one canopy tree and remaining area consisting of shrubs, ornamental
grasses, ground cover, seasonal color, or a combination of these plant materials.
A colored landscape and tree protection plan have been provided as noted in the site plan review summary. Also
included are colored building elevations with dimensions and building articulations.
Thank you,
Robert P. Garza, AIA, TSA, R.A., R.I.D. - Principal
RPGA Design Group, Inc. - Architects