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
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Interested parties are strongly encouraged to follow the case through the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by City Council.