Item 6 - Applicant's PresentationTHE GARDEN DISTRICT RESIDENCES
April,2021
FROM CONCEPT TO REALTY
SITE PLAN REQUEST
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SITE PLAN CONFORMS TO AND IMPROVES UPON
THE 2013 APPROVED CONCEPT PLAN.
2021 SITE PLAN –58 UNITS
2013 CONCEPT PLAN –60 UNITS
1)Fewer Buildings/Units:Up to 58 two
and three-bedroom Residences in 2
buildings;1,500 SF minimum unit size
and 2,000 SF estimate average unit
size.
2)Direct Access:Elevators rise from a
private garage to semi-private elevator
lobbies.
3)Class A Buildings:Quality in design,
construction and finishes inside and
out will appeal to Town Square’s
upscale residential market.
SITE PLAN REQUEST (CONT.)
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1)David M.Schwarz Architects
recognized as one of the
world’s best in creating
upscale places for people.
2)4-story buildings fit within
52’height limit.4th floor
Penthouse setbacks create
large walk-out terraces
3)East building steps down to
3 stories at Meeting Street.
VIEW LOOKING NORTH
SITE PLAN CONFORMS TO AND IMPROVES UPON THE CONCEPT PLAN APPROVED IN 2013.
WORLD CLASS ARCHITECTURE
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TIMELESS DESIGN COMPLEMENTS THE SURROUNDING DISTRICT.
4)4-sided brick buildings. Cast
stone and other masonry
accents incorporate Neo-
classical influences.
5)Buildings designed to fit in
with adjacent Brownstones
and Residences.
6)Elimination of 3rd building
creates new pocket park
opportunity at NW corner
of Meeting Street and Park
Ridge Boulevard.
VIEW LOOKING WEST FROM PARK RIDGE
LANDSCAPE PLAN
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NEW OPEN SPACE WILL ENHANCE THE NEIGHBORHOOD’S OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM.
1)New Public Park: “The Grove” adds public park space and walking trails for residents and
visitors.
2)The Terrace: Private amenity deck adjacent to Stebbins Park provides rich and varied
outdoor living spaces for residents to meet and socialize.
3)New Connections: New pathways add interest and enhance walkability around the Garden
District and throughout Southlake Town Square.
PUBLIC PARK SPACE
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SOUTHLAKE 2035 SUPPORTS DEDICATION OF
STEBBINS PARK AND THE GROVE.
1)These Park facilities serve the
public and provide linear linkages
meeting the needs of the City’s
residents, businesses and visitors.
2)Both Parks are desirable for
dedication as part of the
development process based on
classification, location and
maintenance cost.
3)Town Square Parks provide
strategic opportunities for land
acquisition for community and
economic development.
A NEW WAY OF LIVING
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HALF A TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN SHOWING SERVICE CORRIDOR IN GREY
1)Semi-private elevators
serve each pair of
Residences.
2)Design maximizes views
and natural light for each
Residence.
3)Fire/Service corridors
enhance building safety
and operations while
adding to Resident
privacy.
DESIGN & AMENITIES WILL ENHANCE THE DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL LIFESTYLE.
A NEW WAY OF LIVING (CONT.)
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1)1st floor Residents’
terraces provide walk-out
access to adjacent Parks.
2)The Terrace provides a
large outdoor living room
for all Residents to enjoy.
3)Community Room and
Fitness Room provide
additional areas in which
to socialize and work out.
DESIGN & AMENITIES WILL ENHANCE THE DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL LIFESTYLE.
A NEW WAY OF LIVING (CONT.)
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1)Private entry drive and arrival court facilitates guest and service delivery and pick -up.
2)Private, secured underground parking garage provides 2 spaces per Residence.
3)Each Residence has indoor climate-controlled storage on its floor.
DESIGN & AMENITIES WILL ENHANCE THE DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL LIFESTYLE.
TRAFFIC AND SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS
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PROPOSED CHANGES AT CENTRAL AVE. / FEDERAL WAY INTERSECTION WILL BENEFIT TOWN SQUARE.
1)New crosswalks would
enhance safety and
connectivity to and from
Town Square’s mixed-use
districts.
2)New stop signs would
help regulate speed and
improve walkability on
Central Avenue.
3)Meandering sidewalk
would enhance landscape
and add an opportunity
for public art.
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ADVANCING THE VISION
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THE GARDEN DISTRICT RESIDENCES ARE THE LATEST CHAPTER IN THE VISION TO :
1)Build a Stronger Community.
2)Build a Stronger Downtown.
3)Build a Stronger School District.
BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY
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GARDEN DISTRICT RESIDENCES WILL RETAIN AND ATTRACT VALUABLE RESIDENTS
THE HEART AND SOUL OF SOUTHLAKE IS OUR COMMUNITY
Downtown residential is providing
options to valuable residents as their
lifestyles change,and attracting new
residents who are an asset to the
Community:
1)Seniors and other Empty Nesters
2)Family Situations (Parents and
In-Laws of Southlake Residents,
Divorcees,etc.)
3)Traveling Lifestyle (Corporate
Executives,Frequent Fliers,etc.)
4)SINKs and DINKs
BUILD A STRONGER DOWNTOWN
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“THE BEST DOWNTOWNS HAVE PEOPLE LIVING IN THEM.” –BRIAN R. STEBBINS
1)Goal #1 of City’s Land Use Plan:“Promote quality development that…contributes to an overall
sense of place and meets the needs of a vibrant and diverse community.”
2)Growing the Town Square Community of Residents:Helps support,retain,and attract
retailers,restaurants,office,entertainment and other commercial uses.
3)Smart Tax Base Growth:Quality residential in mixed use developments adds significant tax
revenues allowing more flexibility to keep our taxes low.
BUILD A STRONGER SCHOOL DISTRICT
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SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY TAX, PROTECTED FROM ROBIN
HOOD, AND WITH FEWER BURDENS ON THE SCHOOLS.
1)$60M+Garden District Residences will generate an
estimated $600K+in annual M&O CISD property
taxes which are protected from Robin Hood
recapture due to its location in the City’s Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone.
2)With the Garden District Residences,Town Square’s
residential property values are projected to grow to
over $200M,on just 15 of Town Square’s 125 acres
–a yield of over $13M per acre.
3)Downtown residents have fewer kids and so are not
a burden to schools but pay property taxes as if they
did.They also have fewer cars and drive less,
reducing traffic compared to commercial uses.
ECONOMIC ENGINE
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TOWN SQUARE’S DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL
PROGRAM IS GENERATING SIGNIFICANT
RETURNS TO THE CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT.
1)Garden District Residences projected to
be valued at over $60M on completion,
over $1M per Residence.
2)With Garden District Brownstones, total
value of the District on completion will
exceed $100M.
3)Town Square’s residential program is
expected to grow to an estimated
$200M on completion of the Garden
District Residences, generating
estimated property tax revenues of over
$2.7M per annum to CISD and over
$800K per annum to the City.