Item 8 - Corridor Planning Committee Report
Southlake Corridor Planning Committee Meeting Report
Meeting 47 – March 27, 2024
MEETING
LOCATION: 1400 Main St., Southlake, Texas 76092
City Council Chambers
IN
ATTENDANCE:
• City Council Members: Shawn McCaskill, Amy Torres-Lepp, Kathy Talley,
Randy Robbins
• Planning & Zoning Commission Members: Daniel Kubiak, Gina Phalen,
Michael Springer, Michael Forman
• City Staff: Jenny Crosby, Reagan Rothenberger, Madeline Prater
AGENDA
ITEMS:
1. Call to Order.
2. Administrative Comments.
3. Review, discuss and make recommendations regarding a proposed
renovation for Tom Thumb Express fuel center and a drive -thru ATM to be
located at 110 W. Southlake Blvd., generally located at the northwest corner
of N. White Chapel Blvd. and W. Southlake Blvd.
4. Review, discuss and make recommendations on the proposed Dakota’s
restaurant to be located at 479 Kimball Ave., generally located northeast of
the Kimball Ave. and E. SH 114 access road intersection.
5. Review, discuss and make recommendations regarding a proposed 39-acre
mixed-use development with commercial and residential uses to be located
at 1800 and 1900 N White Chapel Blvd., generally located northwest of N.
White Chapel Blvd. and W. SH 114 access road intersection.
6. Review, discuss and make recommendations regarding the proposed
subdivision of 2050 E. Dove Rd into two (2) or three (3) single family
residential lots, generally located west of N. Kimball Ave. and E. Dove Road
intersection.
7. Adjournment.
MEETING
OVERVIEW:
On March 27, 2024 the Southlake Corridor Planning Committee held their
forty-seventh 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 #4 DISCUSSION – Review, discuss and make recommendations on the
proposed Dakota’s restaurant to be located at 479 Kimball Ave., generally located
northeast of the Kimball Ave. and E. SH 114 access road intersection.
Staff presentation:
• Future Land Use – Mixed Use
• Current Zoning – AG
• Site Specific Recommendations – 114 LU9
o Retain the Mixed-Use land use designation, the Medical and Wellness
Overlay, and the Restaurant and Specialty Retail Overlay
o Medical uses should consist of lower intensity destination uses such as
health and wellness designed around specific user.
o Retail establishments consistent with target industries identified in the
Economic Development Master Plan may be considered if potential traffic
impacts are adequately addressed.
o Cross access between properties should be provided. Natural tree buffers
should be preserved along residential boundaries.
o Future development should be approved in a manner that is sensitive to
potential impacts on adjacent residential areas, particularly as related to
noise, traffic, building heights, lighting, and views.
• Restaurant and Specialty Retail Overlay
o “Unique dining and specialty retail options not otherwise found in
Southlake’s established retail and restaurant centers. The purpose of this
category is to foster development of a dynamic, destination restaurant
district.
• Concept – 15,000 s.f. fine-dining restaurant with 250-seat event space
o Option 1: “Underground” Restaurant – Exterior Seating – Separate Events
Building
o Option 2: “Underground” Restaurant – Separate Events Building – ‘Lifted
Horizon’
o Option 3: Above-Ground Restaurant - Separate Events Building
Questions for staff by the Committee:
Dan Kubiak: Does this fit the land use plan?
Jenny Crosby: Yes, the underlying designation is Mixed Use.
Applicant presentation: Tim McEneny
Questions for applicant by the Committee:
Kathy Talley: I don’t see parking, where is it located?
Applicant: Parking will account for one space for every three seats.
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Kathy Talley: What are your driving decisions behind options 1, 2 and 3? Are you
leaning towards one more than the others?
Applicant: We’re just testing the water right now to see if you even want a steakhouse.
Kathy Talley: I think this is a great concept. I love the event space – there’s a big
market for that here.
Shawn McCaskill: 100% support this. I love the concepts; can’t tell which one I like the
best because they all look good. This is very creative.
Michael Forman: Also 100% support this.
Austin Reynolds: Hugely support this as well. Very cool design.
Dan Kubiak: One thing I will mention is traffic along Kimball Ave. is bad. Make sure you
dig into the traffic study. It does not look like you have clean access from the left across
Kimball. In a perfect world there would be a cross-access easement.
STAFF PRESENTATION SHOWN TO COMMITTEE:
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