Item 11Case No.
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S T A F F R E P O R T
July 30, 2021
CASE NO: ZA21-0064
PROJECT: Site Plan for Mesero
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: On behalf of Carroll/1709, Ltd., Weitzman is requesting approval of a Site Plan for
Mesero on property described as Lot 5, Block 1, Shops of Southlake, an addition
to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 1451 E. Southlake
Blvd. (restaurant addressed as 1471 E. Southlake Blvd.), Southlake, Texas.
Current Zoning: "S-P-2" Generalized Site Plan District. SPIN Neighborhood #8.
DETAILS: The applicant is requesting approval of a Site Plan to enclose the existing 900
square foot patio on the west side of the former Howard Wang's restaurant building
and to gain approval of a future 1,700 square foot patio on the east side of the
building for Mesero, which is a Mexican restaurant.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a public hearing
2) Consider approval of a Site Plan
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated July 29, 2021
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
Half Size Plans (for Commission and Council members only)
PowerPoint Presentation
Plans
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (817) 748-8067
Richard Schell (817) 748-8602
Department of Planning & Development Services
Case No. Attachment A
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Carroll/1709, Ltd.
APPLICANT: Weitzman
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1451 E. Southlake Blvd. (restaurant addressed as 1471 E. Southlake
Blvd.)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 5, Block 1, Shops of Southlake
LAND USE CATEGORY: Town Center
CURRENT ZONING: “S-P-2” – Generalized Site Plan District
HISTORY: -A rezoning and concept plan for “S-P-2” zoning was approved in May of
1996.
-A revised concept plan was proposed in 1999 and deemed to be
inconsistent with the “S-P-2” zoning by the Southlake Zoning Board of
Adjustments.
-City Council approved a Zoning and Concept Plan (ZA05-022) to “S-P-2”
Generalized Site Plan District on May 17, 2005.
-A Preliminary Plat (ZA05-023) was also approved by City Council on May
17, 2005.
-A Final Plat (ZA05-096) was approved in September 2005.
-A Site Plan (ZA05-095) was approved October 4, 2005 for the majority of
the site.
- The existing approximately 6,457 Building ‘H’ was constructed in 2006.
SOUTHLAKE 2035 PLAN: Consolidated Future Land Use Plan
The 2035 future land use designation is Town Center.
Town Center
Purpose: The purpose of the Town Center land use district is to encourage
the creation of a pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use urban environment that
serves as Southlake’s downtown and center of community life.
Definition: The Town Center land use designation is intended to enhance
and promote the development of the community’s downtown. The goal is to
create an attractive, pedestrian-oriented environment that becomes the
center of community life in Southlake. It may include compatibly designed
retail, office, cultural, civic, recreational, hotel and residential uses. All uses
shall be developed with a great attention to design detail and will be
integrated into one cohesive district or into distinct sub-districts, each with
its own unique characteristics. A mix of different uses is encouraged to
create a vibrant, lively, and unique environment.
TREE PRESERVATION: No trees are proposed to be removed with this request.
CITIZEN INPUT: A SPIN meeting was not held for this project.
Case No. Attachment A
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STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated July 29, 2021.
APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS:
General Development Standards Applies Comments
Overlay Regulations Y Airport, Corridor and Residential Adjacency (Complies)
Building Articulation N
Masonry Standards Y Complies
Impervious Coverage Y Complies
Bufferyards Y Complies – no changes to existing bufferyards
Interior Landscape Y Complies
Tree Preservation Y
Sidewalks Y Complies – sidewalks are existing
Case No. Attachment B
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Case No. Attachment C
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SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA21-0064 Review No.: One Date of Review: 07/27/21
Project Name: Site Plan - Mesero
APPLICANT: David Palmer OWNER: David Palmer
Weitzman Carroll/1709, Ltd.
3102 Maple Ave. Suite 350
Dallas, TX
Phone: Phone:
E-mail: dpalmer@weitzmangroup.com Fax:
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON
07/19/21 AND WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONS ARE HEREBY
MADE CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION, PLEASE
CONTACT RICHARD SCHELL AT (817) 748-8602.
1. The Site Plan must conform to the underlying zoning district.
2. Place the City case number “ZA21-0064" in the lower right corner of the elevations and floor
plan for ease of reference. Add ZA21-0064 to the lower right corner of the site plan in addition
to ZA21-0017 for the Central Market generators.
3. Revise the column headings in the Site Data Summary Chart on the Site Plan to show the middle
column as “With Central Market generators and Mesero patios” instead of “With additional parking
space”. Ensure that the data in the column accurately reflects the proposed revisions.
4. Show the future patio area on the floor plan and label the type of surface. Provide elevations for
any proposed above ground improvements, if any.
* The Site Plan includes the proposed Central Market generators (see Case No. ZA21-0017 being
processed separately) and the proposed enclosure of the patio for Mesero.
Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
E-mail: kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us
Keith Martin
Landscape Administrator
Phone: (817) 748-8229
LANDSCAPE PLANS:
* The proposed Mesero restaurant building addition is 900 square feet. New construction intended
to increase the square footage by less than 30% of the existing building or less than 5,000 square
feet shall be required to meet the requirements of the Landscape Ordinance as it pertains to the
square footage of the new construction.
There is plenty of interior landscape area provided within the development and the existing
landscape currently exceeds the minimum required landscape plant material requirements.
Case No. Attachment C
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* Indicates informational comment.
# Indicates required items comment.
Public Works/Engineering Review
Sandra Endy, P.E.
Development Engineer
Phone: (817) 748-8033
E-mail: sendy@ci.southlake.tx.us
No comments.
Fire Department Review
Kelly Clements
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
Phone: (817) 748-8233
E-mail: kclements@ci.southlake.tx.us
No comments.
General Informational Comments
* Staff strongly recommends contacting Madeline Oujesky in the Planning and Development
Services Department to schedule a SPIN meeting. Madeline can be contacted by phone at (817)
748-8070 or by e-mail at moujesky@ci.southlake.tx.us. For more information about SPIN and the
SPIN process please go to SouthlakeSPIN.org.
* No review of proposed signs is intended with this site plan. A separate building permit is required
prior to construction of any signs.
* All mechanical equipment must be screened of view from right-of-ways and residential properties
in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended.
* All lighting must comply with the Lighting Ordinance No. 693, as amended.
* All development must comply with the Drainage Ordinance No. 605 and the Erosion and Sediment
Control Ordinance No. 946, as amended.
* Development must comply with all requirements in Zoning Or dinance No. 480, Section 43,
Overlay Zones.
* Denotes Informational Comment
Case No. Attachment D
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS MAP & RESPONSES
SPO # Owner Zoning Physical Address Acreage Response
1. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 141 GRAND AVE 3.62 NR
2. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 115 GRAND AVE 0.38 NR
3. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1400 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.94 NR
4. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1430 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.27 NR
5. PARKER, VAN SF20B 1210 WESTMONT DR 0.79 NR
6. DRAKE, THOMAS E SF20B 1212 WESTMONT DR 0.63 NR
7. DAVIS, JAMES H SF20B 1300 WESTMONT CT 0.47 NR
8. THOMPSON, BRYAN SF20B 1214 WESTMONT DR 0.53 NR
9. ANDRES, JASON B SF20B 1216 WESTMONT DR 0.46 NR
10. PELLETTIERI, J M SF20B 1224 WESTMONT DR 0.46 NR
11. DALY, MARGARET SF20B 1218 WESTMONT DR 0.46 NR
12. KREBS, DEVIN N SF20B 1220 WESTMONT DR 0.46 NR
13. ENGELHARDT, ROBERT SF20B 1222 WESTMONT DR 0.46 NR
14. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES IV LP DT 1500 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.28 NR
15. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF SP2 1401 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.78 NR
16. HEALTH CARE REIT INC SP2 1565 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 4.29 NR
17. CARROLL/1709 LTD SP2 1425 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 7.63 NR
18. CARROLL/1709 LTD SP2 275 S CARROLL AVE 2.43 NR
19. CARROLL/1709 LTD SP2 1451 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 8.92 NR
20. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES IV LP DT 115 CENTRAL AVE 1.66 NR
Case No. Attachment D
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21. CAMBRIDGE 114 INC SP2 1545 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 5.08 NR
22. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES IV LP DT 1510 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.92 NR
23. CAMBRIDGE 114 INC SP2 1555 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 3.06 NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent: Fourteen (14)
Responses Received: None (0)