Item 6DCase No.
ZA18-005
S T A F F R E P O R T
February 27, 2018
CASE NO: ZA18-005
PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for The Ginger Man EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: On behalf of Town Square Ventures IV, L.P., Texas AMP, Ltd dba The Ginger
Man is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to operate as a Bar or
Tavern on property described Lot 3R, Block 22, Southlake Town Square
Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, located at
1512 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, Texas. Current Zoning: “DT” Downtown
District. SPIN Neighborhood #8.
DETAILS: The subject property is located adjacent to Jared’s Jewelry store and Which
Wich on the northeast corner of E. Southlake Blvd. and Central Avenue.
The purpose of this item is obtain approval for a renewal of the existing specific
use permit for The Ginger Man to continue operating as a bar or tavern at its
current location. No other changes to the operation and/or building are
proposed. The current specific use permit is due to expire March 31, 2018.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval of Specific Use Permit Request
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Surrounding Property Owners Map & Responses
(D) Resolution No. 18-007
Link to PowerPoint Presentation
Link to Narrative
Link to Supporting Documents
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
Lorrie Fletcher (817) 748-8069
Department of Planning & Development Services
Case No. Attachment A
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
PROPERTY OWNER: Town Square Ventures IV, L.P.
APPLICANT: Texas AMP, Ltd dba The Ginger Man
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1512 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, Texas
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 3R, Block 22, Southlake Town Square Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Town Center
CURRENT ZONING: DT – Downtown District
HISTORY: January 15, 2008, (ZA07-161) Specific Use Permit approved by City
Council for The Wine Loft.
May 1, 2012; City Council approved Specific Use Permit for The Ginger
Man pursuant to the staff report dated April 25, 2012 and the Planning &
Zoning Commission’s recommendation for approval tied to the term of
the lease which is seven (7) years. (ZA12-024) Expiration date – March
31, 2018.
COMMUNITY INPUT: A SPIN meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2018.
PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION: February 22, 2018; Approved (6-0) subject to the Staff Report dated
February 16, 2018 and the term of the lease and extensions of the
lease.
STAFF COMMENTS: The Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council shall consider the
following in determining whether to grant a Specific Use Permit for a Bar
or Tavern according to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 480,
Sections 4, 45.1 and 45.5, as amended:
BAR OR TAVERN - An establishment that derives 75 percent or more of
the establishment’s gross revenue from the on-premise sale of alcoholic
beverages. (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-OOO) is required to
operate under a City Council approved Specific Use Permit.
45.5 FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED - In granting or denying an
application for a specific use permit, the City 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.
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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.
Due to the limited scope of the application, no formal staff review
summary was generated.
Case No. Attachment B
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Case No. Attachment C
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Surrounding Property Owners & Responses
SPO # Owner Zoning Address Acreage Response
1. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1501 MAIN ST 2.07 NR
2. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 141 GRAND AVE 3.62 NR
3. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES V LP DT 1560 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 1.10 NR
4. HCCP SOUTHIAKE
BROWNSTONES LLC DT 161 SUMMIT AVE 0.07 NR
5. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 145 CENTRAL AVE 0.09 NR
6. SLTS BLOCK 22 LP DT 125 CENTRAL AVE 0.40 NR
7. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES IV LP DT 1540 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.47 NR
8. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES IV LP DT 1500 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.28 NR
9. HEALTH CARE REIT INC SP2 1565 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 4.29 NR
10. CARROLL/1709 LTD SP2 1451 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 8.93 NR
11. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES IV LP DT 115 CENTRAL AVE 1.66 NR
12. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES IV LP DT 1510 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.92 NR
13. CAMBRIDGE 114 INC SP2 1545 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 5.08 NR
14. CAMBRIDGE 114 INC SP2 1555 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 3.06 NR
15. JEFFLYN PROPERTIES VI LTD SP1 1575 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 1.44 NR
Responses - F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Nine (9)
Responses Received: None
Case No. Attachment D
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO
OPERATE AS A BAR OR TAVERN FOR THE GINGER MAN
LOCATED ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 3R, BLOCK 22,
SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCATED AT
1512 EAST SOUTHLAKE BOULEVARD, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”,
AND AS DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED SITE PLAN ATTACHED
HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT “B” AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a Specific Use Permit to allow a bar or tavern has been requested by a person or
corporation having a proprietary interest in the property zoned as "DT" Downtown District; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Section 45.1(1) 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 to allow a bar or tavern, on property within the City of
Southlake, Texas, located at 1512 East Southlake Boulevard, being legally described as Lot 3R,
Block 22, Southlake Town Square Addition, an Addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County,
Texas, more fully and completely described in Exhibit “A”, and as depicted on the approved Site Plan
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit “B” and providing an effective date, subject to the
provisions contained in the comprehensive zoning ordinance and the restrictions set forth herein. The
following specific requirements and conditions shall be applicable to the granting of this Specific Use
Permit:
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SECTION 2.
This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 6th DAY OF MARCH, 2018.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By: _____________________________
Laura Hill, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Carol Borges, TRMC
City Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
Property described as Lot 3R, Block 22, Southlake Town Square Addition, an Addition to the City of
Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas.
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EXHIBIT B
Reserved for approved exhibits