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2009-11-09 Meeting Report (North DPS Training Facility)v SOUTHLAKE SPIN MEETING REPORT CASE NO. Formal Application Pending PROJECT NAME: North DPS Training Facility North Park Multi- Purpose Field Complex SPIN DISTRICT: SPIN 2 MEETING DATE: November 9, 2009 MEETING LOCATION: 1400 MAIN STREET, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS MEETING ROOMS 3A 3B TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Forty (40) APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: City Staff: Jim Blagg, Asst. City Manager Operations; Robert Finn, Chief of Police; Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services; and Project Architect, Robert Garza; Park Design Consultant, Spencer Freeman OTHER STAFF PRESENT: Peter Kao, Construction Manager; Gordon Mayer, Deputy Director of Public Works; Ken Baker, Director of Planning Development Services; Bob Price, Director of Public Works; Cheryl Taylor, Civil Engineer; Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I STAFF CONTACT: Lorrie Fletcher, (817)748 -8069; Ifletcher @ci.southlake.tx.us EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Property Situation The property is located at the northeast corner of Dove and White Chapel. Development Details The City of Southlake is proposing to construct a police and fire training facility as well as a multi purpose field complex on approximately 32 acres. The proposed North Park will include four (4) multi purpose fields intended for Southlake Touch Football and Carroll La Crosse. DISCUSSION Explain the firing range; will there be a privacy fence? What are the expected noise levels? o We are proposing an eight (8) foot privacy fence around the property. The firing range is mostly underground and completely enclosed; there is little noise from the firing range anticipated. Will there be controlled fires for training? o Yes, however, no real burn propane. Where do you train today and how do you justify the cost of this facility? o Our police and fire fighters currently train at DFW. The scheduling is challenging and costly in overtime pay. Our response time will significantly improve with a local facility. Also, other agencies will use this facility which will cover operating cost. Will the firing range have a filtration system? o Yes, an action target system is planned. Traffic is already heavy. What are you going to do about increased traffic? o We anticipate the facility will be used during off -peak hours. We will be conducting a traffic impact analysis before this goes to P &Z. By the time the new facility is constructed, the roundabout will be completed, which should help. When do you anticipate completion of construction and is the cost already budgeted? o Construction is anticipated to begin late 2010 /early 2011 and completed by 2012. The funds have been budgeted... City Council has approved the Crimes Control Plan. Also, this proposal will have to go through the process of Planning and Zoning as well as City Council, for approval. A full cost analysis has not been done yet. Comments /Concerns Noisy sport's fields not appropriate for this area CISD doesn't have lights but this will... Our homes were here first Sufficient parking Access from north side off cul -de -sac Functional fence vs. decorative Weapon's specifications for shooting range Ground animal displacement Park connectivity Drainage Lights Power lines 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.