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SPIN2010-49 Meeting ReportSPIN MEETING REPORT CASE NO. Formal application pending PROJECT NAME: Garden District at Southlake Town Square SPIN DISTRICT: SPIN # 8 MEETING DATE: December 6, 2010; 7 PM MEETING LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX Training Rooms 3A — 3C TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Twenty -three (23) • SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Pattie Minder (# 8), Ron Evans (# 10), Ray Tremain (# 9), and Vic Awtry (# 7) • APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Frank Bliss, Cooper & Stebbins • STAFF PRESENT: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough, Deputy Director Planning & Development Services, (817)748- 8072; dkillough(a�ci.southlake.tx.us EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Property Situation • The property is described as the residual Brownstone land located on the east side of Central Avenue just north of the existing Brownstones; this piece is approximately 8 acres. Development Details • The applicant is proposing a revised concept plan called The Garden District at Southlake Town Square. The goal is to re -start development at the Brownstones, and finish the district in a manner that is additive to the existing Brownstone residents, Southlake Town Square and the Southlake community. The preliminary application that has been filed is based on development of a neighborhood of Brownstone -like 3 -story buildings, in which individual floors are owned under a "stacked flat" design. Two streets have been eliminated, allowing homes to face into a series of internal private open spaces. Secured parking is provided underground, increasing the amount of open space. Each "pair' of Brownstones is served by a central elevator and stair, allowing direct access to individual flats on each level. The "stacked flat" design will incorporate from 3 to 12 residences per building. Up to 160 "for sale" residences are proposed. Individual flats can be combined either horizontally or vertically, to create larger homes as desired. The new buildings will compliment and be compatible with existing Brownstones along Main St. and Summit Ave. The 1S floor of the buildings are slightly elevated above the adjacent sidewalk, providing privacy to the residents. Elevator and stair foyers are provided along the street front (or in certain cases from the internal private walkways), providing direct, controlled access to building residents and guests. Residents will be able to rise by elevator directly into their own private vestibule and the front door to their home. Two parking spaces will be provided for each residence in gated, private underground parking. Additional guest parking will be provided on street at the ratio of one space for every 3 flats. Building design facilitates well thought out, spacious floor plans and amenities. Residences will include a mix of 1- and 2- bedroom flats, ranging from 1,500 square feet to 3,000 square feet, with an average in the order of 2,000 square feet, consistent with market feedback. Main living areas will face into secluded settings designed around a series of individually landscaped areas with gardens, fountains, pathways, and public art. Pathways will provide connectivity to the downtown commercial areas, and extend Town Square's walking trail system. Private open space is being relocated from Block 19, enhancing landscape opportunities within the District as well as future commercial development potential along SH 114. The grounds will include a club house and central square which will provide a gathering place for residents to meet, entertain and hold other functions. Open space design and functionality is being approached with the goal of adding value to existing Brownstone residences as well as future development. First floor residences will enjoy spacious patios that feature both covered and open air, landscaped areas adjacent to the Garden District's private open space. Second and Third floor residents will enjoy large, walk -out balconies. A 5 -foot landscape bed will run along the front of the buildings at the street, creating a streetscape similar to that of the Brownstones. Energy Star and LEED for Homes and /or similar certifications will be sought for each building. Cooper & Stebbins is also considering seeking a broader certification under the LEED ND or similar programs which could encompass all of Town Square under a "green" downtown designation. • Formal application to the City is anticipated for January 2011. QUESTIONS / CONCERNS • Taking away surface parking; will you have more parking? o Yes, there is sufficient underground and structure parking planned. • Are you going to use the commercial development along SH 114 as noise abatement? o That development will help, however, the internal environment proposed provides movement and sound that distracts from the outside. • These will be like the Brownstones? o Very similar; they are three -story like the Brownstones, however, each flat is all on one level. • What are the ceiling heights? o Eleven to twelve feet. • How much will these cost per square foot? o They will start at $220 but will depend on customizing; expecting around Y2 million per flat. • Which phase would be first? o Off Central east, then northwest — working east. • What will I see from my Brownstone? o An aesthetically pleasing building with landscaping. • So no windows or decks? o No, they will all be internal. • Are the air conditioners on the roof or ground? o Not sure yet but they will definitely be screened. • Will there be any public parking? o Parking will be available around the anticipate any parking issues. Each underground parking area. perimeter; nothing inside. We do not unit will have 2 spaces allotted in the • Will there be storage space available? o Yes • Are you planning on building a scale model of the project? o If we can get approval of this concept plan and meet appropriate partners. • Will there be a monthly fee? o Yes, a fee will be required for grounds maintenance. • What do you plan to do with the dirt from the underground garage? o Engineering will be done... we may fill some areas and some may be exported. SPIN Meeting Reports are general observations of SPIN Meetings by City staff and SPIN Representatives. The report is neither verbatim nor official meeting minutes; rather it serves to inform elected and appointed officials, City staff, and the public of the issues and questions raised by residents and the general responses made. Responses as summarized in this report should not be taken as guarantees by the applicant. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to follow the case through the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by City Council.