2012-04-09 Meeting Report (The Ginger Man)SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO. ZA12-024
PROJECT NAME: The Ginger Man
SPIN DISTRICT: SPIN # 8
MEETING DATE: April 9, 2012; 6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
Training Rooms 3A 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Ten (10)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE PRESENT: Pattie Minder # 8
APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Steve Shiff, The Ginger Man
STAFF PRESENT: Jenny Crosby, Planner II
STAFF CONTACT: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I, (817)748-8069; lfletcher@ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
The property is located at 1512 E. Southlake Boulevard.
Development Details
Texas AMP, Ltd dba The Ginger Man is requesting approval of a specific use permit to
operate as a Bar or Tavern located at 1512 E. Southlake Boulevard, being a part of
Block 22, Southlake Town Square. This lease space was previously occupied by The
Wine Loft who obtained approval of a specific use permit for a Bar or Tavern in 2008.
The applicant has stated that aside from adding a walk-in cooler to the first floor,
everything else you see on the submitted floor plan will remain basically the same.
Business Narrative
Submitted Floor Plan:
COMMENTS / CONCERNS
What are the hours?
We will be open from 2 to 2. Î
What is the seating capacity?
Probably around 80Î
conversation.
What type of advertisement will you do?
Not much. Most of our marketing is in-store; bar of attraction. Î
Will you host private parties?
We may have occasional parties on the patio. We are limited by space; we mayÎ
also do something upstairs on our mezzanine level.
What about a policy about not serving obnoxious/drunk patrons?
Yes. We are careful not to over serve. It happens, but very conscious of it andÎ
only serving beer helps. We do not sell hard alcohol. All of our
servers/bartenders are certified. Theyre pretty good at it but not perfect.
What isthe age of your employees?
All of our employees are over 21. Î
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