Item 7A - 2035 Corridor Committee Report
Southlake 2035 Corridor Planning Committee Meeting Report
Meeting 26 – January 29, 2020
MEETING
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas 76092
3rd Floor Training Rooms C & D, Town Hall
IN
ATTENDANCE:
• City Council Members: John Huffman, Chad Patton, Ronell Smith
• Planning & Zoning Commission Members: Scott Dyche, Michael
Springer, Dan Kubiak, Amy Torres-Lepp
• Park Board Member: Frances Scharli
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Member: Austin Reynolds
• City Staff: Ken Baker, Dennis Killough, Jerod Potts, Madeline Oujesky,
Patty Moos, Alison Ortowski, Daniel Cortez
AGENDA
ITEMS:
1. Call to Order.
2. Administrative Comments.
3. Review, discuss and make recommendations on proposed modifications to
Park Village to include revisions to the fountain, paving treatments and
landscaping, located at 1001 through 1161 E. Southlake Blvd., generally
located at the southwest intersection of E. Southlake Blvd. and S. Carroll
Ave.
4. Review, discuss and make recommendations on proposed Gifford Court
Cottages, a single family residential development consisting of 109 single
family homes on approximately 11.09 acres, located at 755 Randol Mill
Ave., generally located northeast of the intersection of Florence Rd. and
Randol Mill Ave. and southeast of the intersection of the private drive known
as Dream Maker Ct. and Randol Mill Ave.
5. Review, discuss and make recommendations proposed redevelopment of
Florence Elementary School within the Keller ISD on approximately 13.89
acres located at 3095 Johnson Rd., generally located on the southeast
Johnson Rd. and Harrell Dr.
6. Review, discuss and make recommendations on proposed changes to
Kimball Park for a new business known as Artful Living to be located at 2 112
E. SH 114, generally located northwest of the intersection of E. SH 114 and
N. Kimball Ave.
7. Review, discuss and make recommendations for Dogtopia, a proposed
daycare and spa for dogs, located in Southlake Market Place at 2225 W.
Southlake Blvd., Suites 451 and 459, generally located at the southeast
intersection of Davis Blvd. and W. Southlake Blvd, just west of Urban Air
Adventure Park.
8. Review, discuss and make recommendations on the Wilks property for a
proposed development to include a hotel and two (2) restaurants located on
an approximately 6 acres of property addressed as 1901 W. Kirkwood Blvd.
and located at the corner of W. SH 114 and W. Kirkwood Blvd.
9. Adjournment.
MEETING
OVERVIEW:
On January 29, 2020 the Southlake 2035 Corridor Planning Committee
held their twenty-sixth meeting. The Committee was sent a packet of
materials prior to the meeting that were to be discussed during the
session. A meeting agenda was posted and the meeting time was
advertised on the City’s website. The following meeting report focuses on
discussion points made during the meeting by members of the
Committee, public and City staff. This report is neither verbatim nor does
it represent official meeting minutes; rather it serves to inform elected and
appointed officials, City staff, and the public of the issues and questions
raised by the Committee, City staff, and any attendees of the meeting .
Interested parties are strongly encouraged to follow development cases
through the process. Please visit CityofSouthlake.com/Planning for more
information.
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ITEM #3 DISCUSSION – Review, discuss and make recommendations on proposed
modifications to Park Village to include revisions to the fountain, paving treatments
and landscaping, located at 1001 through 1161 E. Southlake Blvd., generally
located at the southwest intersection of E. Southlake Blvd. and S. Carroll Ave .
Staff presentation: Ken Baker
• Proposal to modify existing zoning to revise the fountain plaza area to include a
modified fountain with an activity lawn and lawn space lightning, an arbor with
seating, terraced plantings and enhanced landscaping in Park Village
• Applicant looking to revise landscape plan – address drainage issues throughout
the site
o Includes removal of inground plantings adjacent to buildings, addition of
enhanced landscape plantings along E. Southlake Blvd., and additional
parking lot landscape islands
• Zoning: S-P-1 (Ordinance No. 480-643)
• Activating plaza using green spaces, stage and arbor area – terrace planting and
new trees
o Opportunity for public art where the fountain is today
• Revise landscape plan – challenges with planters (tree wells creating issues for
foundations in the area)
• As a result of work done, there will be a slight parking reduction (795 parking
spaces to 771 parking spaces)
Questions for staff by the Committee:
Chad Patton: What we looked at in 2016, is this the same applicant or a different
owner?
Ken Baker: Same owner, but different landscaping company involved
Applicant presentation:
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Questions for applicant by the Committee:
John Huffman: I understand landscaping, engineering and drainage issues, but do you
have to lose 24 parking spaces?
Applicant: We do not – its more of a balance if we lose X number of trees how can we
relocate them. That’s why we picked out 24 parking stalls, but we can work with staff to
not lose any parking.
John Huffman: I would prefer you to keep the spaces, because the development feels
under-parked. I would find something along the perimeter and landscaping to keep
parking.
Austin Reynolds: If it was approved, what happened?
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Applicant: The development was completed April 2016. Shortly after, they found issues
with hardscape and landscape areas – interior slabs fractured because site-wide there
are expansive soils (soils expanded and fractured the slabs). Major change from 2016
to now, a new landscape architect came in and took the previous plan and said any
permeable soil within 20ft of a building will contribute to fracturing of interior and exterior
slabs. Therefore, we will be removing the planters from around the buildings.
Austin Reynolds: Are you a Shopcore employee?
Applicant: No, I am with Foresight Consulting
Frances Scharli: Will you also be fixing the potholes?
Applicant: Yes, next week.
Daniel Kubiak: On the site plan (seven years ago) there were efforts to preserve a line
of sight through the middle of the site. The arbor might inhibit the line of sight because
we wanted to preserve a view corridor through there. Adding a structure would change
the viewpoint.
Applicant: The arbor will have a steel shade structure.
Daniel Kubiak: Is it columns? Can you see through it?
Applicant: Yes.
Daniel Kubiak: Be delicate about what you put there and the types of materials it will
use.
Ronell Smith: The area nearest to the road, will that sidewalk be open? One of my
biggest concerns is that kids skateboard around this area near the road.
Applicant: I believe there is a landscape buffer that comes close to the road. We could
look into extending the landscape buffer out.
Chad Patton: Not just landscaping, but something solid like a boulder of some type that
creates a separation if there’s an auto accident.
Applicant: Safety was a factor in this design. There were steps to the left of the
fountain which will be filled in and we’ve added railing and glass railing along the entire
perimeter.
Chad Patton: Are you changing the topography?
Applicant: We would fill in bottom basin by 2ft, so the elevation would be the same.
Chad Patton: So, you would not be able to go from the patio of RA Sushi down to the
sidewalk area?
Applicant: There will still be a path along the perimeter.
Amy Torres-Lepp: But steps will be eliminated?
Applicant: Yes
Amy Torres-Lepp: What is the distance between the edge of the fountain and the road
(Southlake Blvd. and Carroll)?
Applicant: The fountain does not change; the existing basin will still be there. The
distance will be the same.
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Chad Patton: You mentioned curbing where the sidewalk meets the parking area –
that’s a catch 22. The road is very narrow in there, so having everything flat might be
potentially safer. Maybe add some type of buffer for pedestrian traffic? The idea of
adding curbs pinches the accessibility of the site - adding curbs would mess with the
feel and walkability of the area.
Scott Dyche: What’s the construction schedule (length of construction)?
Applicant: 6 months
Chad Patton: Directionally, this looks better. I’m not opposed to what I'm seeing here.
Daniel Kubiak: The area along Southlake Blvd., are you taking out the landscaping?
Applicant: Directly in front of Fresh Market is a large area of concern – the interior slab
has heaved so much that the entire slab is getting replaced. Water is seeping
underneath, which has caused a 2-inch trip hazard in the footing to the slab.
Chad Patton: Could we entertain the idea of having some type of southwestern
aggregate planting that would not require too much water?
Applicant: We were planning on placing concrete pavers there. The red section would
go back to being concrete.
John Huffman: I'm good with whatever the engineer says to get that slab right.
Austin Reynolds: Can you share what their close with on the lease?
Applicant: I cannot.
Chad Patton: In the messaging, we need to make sure that part of the challenges with
the fountain, other slab issues and getting landscape right is a much larger issue at
hand – the fountain is just one of the issues that is now being addressed.
Daniel Kubiak: Preserve as much parking as you can. Do things that fix the foundation
issues.
Chad Patton: Since the area around the fountain is changing from passive to active
space, innovative and creative lighting is key.
Daniel Kubiak: What's your approach to security on site?
Applicant: Pretty sure there is security on-site 24 hours (roaming in a vehicle).
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STAFF PRESENTATION SHOWN TO COMMITTEE:
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