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Item 7D - Narrative"S-P-1" Detailed Site Plan District for Lot 1 and Lot 2, Murray's Subdivision 1211 — 1213 Brumlow Avenue This site shall comply with all conditions of the City of Southlake Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, as it pertains to Section 26, 1-1" Light Industrial District uses and regulations with the following exceptions: Permitted Uses All uses permitted in the 1-1" Light Industrial District and to include the following additional use: • Kennel Development Regulations: • All existing site improvements depicted on the accompanying site plan are permitted as shown, including but not limited to buildings and structures, bufferyards, landscaping, parking, lighting, and screening. • Any future improvements shall comply with applicable regulations. Improvements beyond minor changes shall require Site Plan approval by City Council in accordance with Section 40 (Site Plans), Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended. PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Murrays Subdivision - Lot 1 and Lot 2 and located at 1211 Brumlow Avenue, Southlake, TX 76092. History: Grayson Family Enterprise, LLC has been the current owner of the property referenced above, since April 24, 2015. Southlake Classic Pet Retreat, LLC has been the only tenant to lease the property, the land and buildings since then. Prior to my acquisition, the land operated under Section 6, Nonconforming Uses, of the Zoning Ordinance. The previous owner used the land to operate a kennel under the name Bark and Purr. Bark and Purr ran from 1985 until I acquired the land in 2015. During that time, there was no requirement to have a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in place. Since acquiring the land, Grayson Family Enterprise, LLC has adhered to the rules and guidelines of Section 6, Nonconforming Uses pertaining to demolition, repairs and improvements. As a point of reference, I have attached photos of the property which show the land and buildings prior to my acquisition, as well as photos showing the current condition. In comparison, it is important to note how dilapidated the land and buildings were before GFE acquired it and made all the necessary improvements. Recognizing the high visibility of The location and hearing the concerns raised by both city residents and visitors, we made certain to prioritize the curbside aesthetics in keeping with Southlake's pristine reputation. Though we have been operating under Section 6, Nonconforming Uses, I am respectfully requesting a change to Zoning Ordinance SP1. The reason for my request is to protect both Grayson Family Enterprise, LLC, and of course, Southlake Classic Pet Retreat, LLC. Specifically, as it relates to Sections 6.10 and 6.11. In my request for this zoning change, please note that I have no intent to alter the existing footprint of the land, nor do I intend to add any additional buildings or to change the current fagade. I take a great deal of pride in this property and feel blessed by the strong community that has developed over the years through our work at Southlake Classic Pet Retreat. I am grateful for the support given to us by the City of Southlake and will continue to uphold the standards that make Southlake the highly respected community that it is. Southlake Classic Pet Retreat, LLC dba Southlake Classic Pet Retreat Background: I moved to subdivision Warwick Green in July 2002. The home I purchased backed up to Brumlow Avenue. Bark and Purr had already been established and operating for over 20 years. Unfortunately, the owners had not maintained the land or the building and it was at best, an eye sore for anyone driving in or out of the community. This became an issue for the neighbors, and a cause for concern as the community grew and new subdivisions were being built. When I acquired the property and the business in 2015, 1 had a vision for a safe, sanitary and well -organized pet retreat with an aesthetically pleasing curb appeal. I wanted clients to feel confident when dropping off their fur babies, knowing they would be cared for and safe. With this goal in mind, the first 6 months were solely focused on the exterior of the property, including demo, clean up, installing a privacy fence, creating a new driveway, painting, planting and more. Finally, it was no longer an eye sore for the residents, neighbors, and anyone driving on Brumlow and Continental. The remainder of that year was spent transforming the operating space to ensure the dogs had safe and healthy environments to play, eat and rest. I also wanted to make sure that the majority of daycare hours for the dogs was spent enjoying outdoor time and socializing, rather than confined to a kennel. There are outdoor covered areas and indoor spaces dedicated for inclement weather. This ensures that the dogs can still socialize and play rain, shine, and in extreme temps. Finally, Southlake Classic Pet Retreat was up and running with business hours from 7:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. (6:00 am - 8:00 pm for staff), Monday — Sunday, for client drop off and pickup (for both doggie daycare and overnight stays). Please note, to ensure the collective safety of the dogs, and the staff, new clients must schedule an evaluation for their dogs as well as provide up to date vaccination records, prior to scheduling. We want to make certain that each dog can play easily in a group setting, assessing possible signs of aggression or territorial behavior, which may require training. All the dogs enjoy group playtime from 9:00 am — 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm daily with a 2-hour rest period in between. When in group play, the dogs are divided by size, utilizing one of the three primary yards. There is a total of 18K square feet of yard, strategically covered in premium K9 turf, which is easily sanitized and absorbent, reducing water runoff. Southlake Classic Pet Retreat is proud to be one of only two family -owned pet retreats in the area. The remaining facilities are owned or have been acquired by Private Equity, Corporations or Franchises. Our client base is comprised of approximately 70% Southlake residents with the remaining clients residing in Colleyville, Grapevine, Keller and Westlake. I take pride in how the community has supported SCPR and how our business has grown, primarily through word of mouth, but also by the many recommendations made through our social media pages. I believe this reflects the genuine care, love and overall time we spend with all our clients' dogs. As a Southlake business owner, building my team with local talent is very important to me. It is a way for me to give back to our community. I have enjoyed mentoring a good number of local high school men and women entering the workforce. It is through these mentorships that long term relationships were developed, reducing employee turnover far beyond industry standards. Some of these young associates, after graduating Southlake Carroll and going off to college, have continued to reach out to me for professional advice, as they navigate future endeavors. Another important aspect of owning a local business is active stewardship. The ability to help local school sponsored non-profit organizations during my 10 plus years in operation has been an honor and privilege. To date, SCPR has donated goods and services valued at over $15,000 to benefit these groups. In closing, I would like to say how very much I enjoy being part of the Southlake Business Community and servicing the many families of this great city. We at SCPR, are always striving for excellence so that we can continue to provide the very best service to our community. Granting my request to change the current zoning from Nonconforming Uses, to SP1, will provide peace of mind and protection to Grayson Family Enterprise, LLC and Southlake Classic Pet Retreat, LLC, as it relates specifically to Sections 6.10 and 6.11. Thank you for your time and consideration.