03-095SP
City of Southlake
Department of Planning
S T A F F R E P O R T
February 27, 2004
CASE NO: ZA03-095
PROJECT: Chu Eye Associates
REQUEST: On behalf of Dr. Robert Chu, Carter & Burgess, Inc. is requesting approval of a site
plan.
ACTION NEEDED: 1. Conduct public hearing
2. Consider site plan approval
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Plans and Support Information
(D) Site Plan Review Summary
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Map
(F) Surrounding Property Owners Responses
(G) Full Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members Only)
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (481-2073)
Bruce Payne (481-2036)
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Dr. Robert Chu
APPLICANT: Carter & Burgess, Inc.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this request is to receive approval of a site plan for the
construction of a retail eyewear store.
PROPERTY SITUATION: 201 Bank Street; the property is located on the southeast corner of E.
Southlake Blvd and Bank St.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 12R, Block A, Southlake Bank Place Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Retail Commerical
CURRENT ZONING: “C-3” General Commercial District
HISTORY: -A final plat for Southlake Bank Place Addition was approved by City
Council on March 20, 1984.
-City Council place the “C-3” zoning district on this property with adoption
of Zoning Ordinance No. 480 on September 19, 1989.
-A plat revision of Lots 11 & 12 was approved by the City Council on
August 21, 2001.
TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT: Master Thoroughfare Plan
The Master Thoroughfare Plan recommends Southlake Boulevard to have
130 feet of right-of-way. Adequate right-of-way exists for this roadway.
Existing Area Road Network and Conditions
The proposed site will have one (1) full-access drive directly onto E.
Southlake Boulevard (F.M. 1709) and one (1) full-access drive directly onto
Bank St. The drive on E. Southlake Blvd currently exists and will be a
shared drive with the daycare center to the east. A drive currently exists on
Bank St but will be relocated further south.
E. Southlake Boulevard is a 5-lane, undivided thoroughfare with a
continuous, two-way, center left-turn lane. The roadway will ultimately be
widened to a 7-lane roadway. Bank Street is a local level cul-de-sac only
serving the existing uses on the roadway.
May , 2003 traffic counts on E. Southlake Blvd (between SH 114 &
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Kimball Ave)
24hr West Bound (WB) (20,221) East Bound (EB) (19,702)
WB Peak A.M. (1,252) 11 – 12 a.m. Peak P.M. (1,666) 5 – 6 p.m.
EB Peak A.M. (1,446) 7 – 8 a.m. Peak P.M. (1,352) 1 – 2 p.m.
Traffic Impact
Use Sq. Ft. Vtpd* AM-AM-PM-PM-
IN OUT IN OUT
Retail Eyewear Sales 3,551 144 n/a n/a 4 5
Office 1,000 36 2 0 1 3
Total 4,551 180 2 0 5 8
*Vehicle Trips Per Day
**The AM/PM times represent the potential number of vehicle trips generated during the
peak travel times on Southlake Boulevard.
PATHWAYS MASTER
PLAN: The Southlake Pathways Master Plan does not recommend any trail or
sidewalk improvements on or adjacent to this property.
WATER & SEWER: A 12 inch water line exists along the south side of E. Southlake Blvd. A 6
inch water line exists along the east side of Bank St. A 6 inch sanitary sewer
line exists along the south side of E. Southlake Blvd and on the west side of
Bank St.
TREE PRESERVATION: The Landscape Administrator has no comments for this project. No trees are
existing on the property.
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Site Plan Review Summary No. 3, dated February 27, 2004. The
following variances are being requested:
Parking - A total of 26 spaces are required for this site based on the
proposed retail and medical office use. The applicant is providing a total
of 25 spaces.
Driveway Stacking - The minimum stacking required for this site is 28
feet. The applicant is providing approximately 10 feet of stacking for the
drive on Bank St.
Pitched Roof – A pitched roof is required on all structures having a 6,000
square feet or less footprint. The applicant is proposing a 4,551 square
foot building using a flat roof with parapet walls.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
Case No.: ZA03-095 Review No.: Three Date of Review: 02/27/04
Project Name: Site Plan – Chu Eye Associates
APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: Carter & Burgess, Inc.
Dr. Robert Chu Jack Romigh
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4631 S. Hulen Road 777 Main Street, 29 Floor
Fort Worth, TX Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (817) 346-7077 Phone: (817) 222-8500
Fax: (817) 346-6998 Fax: (817) 222-8550
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 02/17/04 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 BEN BRYNER AT (817) 481-2086.
General Development Standards Applies Comments
Corridor Overlay Regulations Y See Comment No. 3
Residential Adjacency N N/A
Building Articulation Y Complies
Masonry Standards Y Complies
Impervious Coverage Y Complies
Bufferyards Y Complies
Interior Landscape Y Complies
Driveways Y See Comment No. 1
Lighting Y Must comply with Outdoor Lighting Ordinance No. 693-B
1. The following changes are needed with regard to driveways ingressing and egressing the site
according to the Driveway Ordinance No. 634:
a) Provide the minimum driveway throat depths for stacking. The minimum stacking depth
permitted is equal to the bufferyard width plus 18 feet or 28 feet, whichever is greater. (A
variance has been requested.)
b) Provide the distance to the centerline of the next off-site driveway from the centerline of
each proposed on-site driveway.
2. Provide the required number of parking spaces on the site. A total of 26 spaces are required for this
site based on the proposed retail and medical office use. The applicant is providing a total of 25
spaces. (A variance has been requested.)
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3. Provide a pitched roof as part of the proposed building. A pitched roof is required on all structures
having a 6,000 square feet or less footprint. (A variance has been requested.)
4. Correct the minimum curb radii dimensions adjacent to the fire lane. A minimum 30’ interior curb
radius is required adjacent to the drive entrance on Bank Street.
5. A plat revision is required in order to abandon the existing common access easement connecting to
Bank Street and relocate it to the south.
INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS
* The proposed site does not exceed the maximum permitted impervious coverage area percentage of
75% for the “C-3” Zoning District. The impervious coverage area percentage of this site is 72%.
* No review of proposed signs is intended with this site plan. A separate building permit is required
prior to construction of any signs.
* It appears that this property lies within the 65 LDN D/FW Regional Airport Overlay Zone and will
require construction standards that meet requirements of the Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning
Ordinance No. 479.
* The applicant should be aware that prior to issuance of a building permit a fully corrected site plan,
landscape plan, irrigation plan, and building plans, must be submitted for approval and all required
fees must be paid. This may include but not be limited to the following fees: Park Fee, Perimeter
Street Fee, Water & Sewer Impact and Tap Fees, and related Permit Fees.
* A letter of permission from the adjacent property owner(s) on the east must be obtained prior to
issuance of a building permit for the reconstruction of the off-site pavement.
* Please be aware that any change of tenant/owners with a request for a new C.O. will require that all
parking areas meet the “all weather surface” requirement in the zoning ordinance and all fire lanes
shall be per the Fire Department's requirements.
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Articulation Evaluation No.1
Case No. ZA 03-095Date of Evaluation: 02/27/04
Elevations for Chu Eye Associates
Received: 04/17/04
Front - facing:North
Wall ht. =16
Horizontal articulationVertical articulation
RequiredProvidedDeltaOkay?RequiredProvidedDeltaOkay?
Max. wall length4828-42%Yes4844-8%Yes
Min. artic. offset220%Yes28300%Yes
Min. artic. length716129%Yes111645%Yes
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Rear - facingSouth
Wall ht. =N/A
Horizontal articulationVertical articulation
RequiredProvidedDeltaOkay?RequiredProvidedDeltaOkay?
Max. wall length0Yes0Yes
Min. artic. offset0Yes0Yes
Min. artic. lengthYesYes
Right - facing:West
Wall ht. =16
Horizontal articulationVertical articulation
RequiredProvidedDeltaOkay?RequiredProvidedDeltaOkay?
Max. wall length48480%Yes48480%Yes
Min. artic. offset220%Yes28300%Yes
Min. artic. length12120%Yes12120%Yes
Left - facing:East
Wall ht. =16
Horizontal articulationVertical articulation
RequiredProvidedDeltaOkay?RequiredProvidedDeltaOkay?
Max. wall length4833-31%Yes4833-31%Yes
Min. artic. offset220%Yes28300%Yes
Min. artic. length81025%Yes81025%Yes
Surrounding Property Owners
Chu Eye Associates
Owner Zoning Land Use Acreage
1. Ram Interests, Lp. I-1 Retail Commercial 0.857
2. Wyndham Properties Ltd. SP-2 Mixed Use 3.451
3. Wyndham Properties Ltd. SP-1 Mixed Use 1.090
4. Kc Development Corp. C-3 Retail Commercial 1.128
5. Texas National Bank Southlake C-3 Retail Commercial 2.063
6. Vincent, Charles & Kathy C-3 Retail Commercial 1.490
7. Southlake Campus Inc. C-3 Retail Commercial 4.987
8. Pack, Randy I-1 Retail Commercial 3.408
9. Robert, Lena C-3 Retail Commercial 0.491
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Surrounding Property Owner Responses
Chu Eye Associates
Notices Sent: Eight (8)
Responses: None (0)
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