Item 6B and 6C SPIN report 01-09-2018
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.bliss@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:
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? 11am 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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the general responses made. Responses as summarized in this report should not be taken as guarantees by the applicant. Interested parties are
strongly encouraged to follow the case through the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by City Council.
Southlake Connect Results for the January 9, 2018 SPIN Town Hall Forum