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2009-01-26 Meeting Report (Safety Town)CITY OF SOUTHLAKE TEXAS SPIN MEETING REPORT CASE NO PROJECT NAME: SPIN DISTRICT: MEETING DATE: ZA08 -112 Safety Town Park Citywide SPIN 13 January 26, 2009 MEETING LOCATION: 1400 MAIN STREET, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS MEETING ROOMS 3A 3B TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Twenty -five (25) SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: None APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: City of Southlake, Jim Blagg, Assistant City Manager; Peter Kao, Community Services Construction Manager; Anne Wise, President of Southlake Citizen's Academy STAFF PRESENT: Shana Yelverton, City Manager; Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services; Kerry McGeath, Deputy Director of Community Services; Rusty Daniels, Deputy Police Chief; Mike Starr, Chief of Fire; Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I STAFF CONTACT: Lorrie Fletcher, (817)748 -8069; Ifletcher @ci.southlake.tx.us EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Property Situation The property is located immediately west of the DPS West Facility at the corner of FM 1938 (Davis Blvd) and FM 1709 (Southlake Blvd). Development Details The City of Southlake is proposing construction of a Safety Town to educate school children on various safety issues such as bicycle safety, street crossing (pedestrian safety), bus safety, fire, extreme weather and internet safety. The property is approximately 0.935 acres. The development proposes a single story classroom building; measuring approximately 3,000 sq. ft. as well as a park area to the south west containing several small building facades which mimic a town center, water feature, decorative miniature light poles, and park benches. QUESTIONS DISCUSSION QUESTION: You are proposing some large events, will there be shared parking with Sprouts or shuttle service? RESPONSE: yes, we will have plenty of parking available at both Sprouts and Albertson's. We also have traffic control ability to ensure safe pedestrian crossing. QUESTION: Will available resources change when the Carroll headquarters station opens? RESPONSE: DPS West will continue to have plenty of equipment and personnel available to support Safety Town activities. QUESTION: Are you addressing any drainage issues? RESPONSE: yes, the site has been professionally engineered to avoid any drainage concerns. QUESTION: What is the timeframe for completion? RESPONSE: ground breaking is expected in March 2009... completion will be driven by donations. QUESTION: How is sponsorship coming along? RESPONSE: very well; we have several, however, hope to obtain more. QUESTION: What opportunities are available for sponsorship? RESPONSE: all types of construction, services, and items such as trash cans and park benches are needed and available for sponsorship. QUESTION: What is the expected cost of the project? RESPONSE: approximately 1.4 million for construction. QUESTION: Will there be opportunities to re -coop any of the cost? RESPONSE: some fees will be reasonably applied for parties, etc. QUESTION: Will there be an admission charge? RESPONSE: no. QUESTION: What will be the maintenance cost? RESPONSE: it really depends on how much we end up with; we plan to keep maintenance costs as low as possible. QUESTION: Will there be on site personnel? RESPONSE: yes, there will be one full -time employee for Safety Town. QUESTION: Will there be set hours of operation? RESPONSE: yes. QUESTION: Will there be security cameras? RESPONSE: we would like to have security cameras if donated. QUESTION: Will there be any on site storage? RESPONSE: yes, most of the miniature buildings will only be a fagade but a couple will be used for storage. QUESTION: Will there be an iron gate? RESPONSE: yes, we are proposing wrought iron with stone columns around the entire perimeter. SPIN Meeting Reports are general observations of SPIN Meetings by City staff and SPIN Representatives. The report is neither verbatim nor official meeting minutes; rather it serves to inform elected and appointed officials, City staff, and the public of the issues and questions raised by residents and 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.