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Item 7DCity of Southlake Department of Planning STAFF REPORT March 30, 2005 CASE NO ZA05 -009 PROJECT: Specific Use Permit to allow a tent sale at 325 Commerce Street REQUEST: On behalf of Ram Interest, L.P., International Development Corp. is requesting approval of a specific use permit to allow a tent for the purpose of promoting retail sales. The applicant is requesting a tent for their semi - annual 3 -day tent sale. The tent is proposed to be approximately 4,000 square feet and is to be set up on Monday, April 25 in order to begin loading products and setting up for the event. The sale will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday morning, April 28, and last through 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30. The remaining merchandise after the sale will be emptied from the tent Saturday evening and the tent will be taken down on Monday, May 2. The hours of operation for the three days of the sale will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The tent is proposed to be located in the front truck loading area and will not reduce the number of parking spaces on site or the effectiveness of landscaped areas within the site. A tent permit application is required to be filled out and approved by the Building Services Department showing that the tent will meet current building and fire codes. Duration of tent: April 25 through May 2 Duration of the sales event: April 28 through April 30 Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Th/Fr /Sat Parking: Event does not reduce the number of spaces on site Signs: 3 signs along street entrance Trash Disposal: One trash can at entrance and one trash can at exit ACTION NEEDED: 1. Conduct public hearing 2. Consider specific use permit approval ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) Plans and Support Information (D) Surrounding Property Owners Map (E) Surrounding Property Owners Responses (F) Resolution No. 05 -019 STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (481 -2036) Dennis Killough (481 -2073) Case No. ZA05 -009 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER: Ram Interest, L.P. APPLICANT: International Development Corp. PROPERTY SITUATION: 325 Commerce Street LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 3, Block A, Commerce Business Park LAND USE CATEGORY: Industrial CURRENT ZONING: "I -P' Light Industrial District HISTORY: - Commerce Business Park was annexed into the City of Southlake in 1986 with light industrial zoning already in place. -A plat was approved by City Council on October 17, 1986 for Commerce Business Park. -City Council place "I -1" zoning on the property with approval of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 480 on September 19, 1989. P &Z ACTION: March 17, 2005; Approved (6 -0) as presented, signage as shown, permit to be issued by the Building Services Department. STAFF COMMENTS: Due to the limited scope of this request, no new review letter was generated. The applicant is requesting to have a tent for the purpose of promoting retail sales for the period of April 25 through May 2. The actual sale will be for three days from April 28 through April 30. A narrative with photos of the event and a site exhibit showing the location of the tent has been provided as Attachment "C ". N:',Connmuiitv Deaelopment ` MEMO ',2005cases`,05- 009SUP.doc Case No. Attachment A ZA05 -009 Page 1 Vicinity Map Outdoor Sale -Tent Sale 325 Commerce St. S E Case No. Attachment B ZA05 -009 Page 1 I atud 600 � ju;)mqaujjV -ON;)SU3 WJ M FIRFLANE tt �. - ' - r -- 3'tw _ - J - .�._ _ �• } JIf � III �,�f JI( � � b_. 2 � �u+ 0 I n- Sc C no �w7 4L r lpft.A 7m BUSINESS PARK PACK =III DATE: February 7, 2005 TO: City of Southlake FROM: International Development Corporation (IDC) Kim S. Cameron, Business Manager RE: Tent Sale Application (Special Use Permit) International Development Corporation (IDC) is a twelve (12) years old, Texas Corporation located in Southlake, Texas. As a Westinghouse Licensee of Solar Lighting Products, Low Voltage Products and Bird Feeders, we provide our customers a wide variety of lighting products (including solar and low voltage), gardening tools, yard art, patio furnishings, fire pits, home decor and much more. Our customers include Costco Wholesale, Sam's Wholesale, Wal -Mart, K -Mart, Menard's, Shopko, Home Shopping network, Shop at Home, GrandinRoad and Frontgate Catalogs. Our products are well known and reliable and we are considered by Home Improvement Executive Magazine, to be the top ranked manufacturer for innovative design. Over the past several years, IDC has become a fixture in the City of Southlake, by hosting a semi- annual tent sale lasting three (3) days in the Spring and three (3) days in the Fall. The products from prior seasons or discontinued packaging are sold to the public at or below cost. This is the only time we offer our products to the public and our mailing list totals over 1700 residents of Tarrant County and the surrounding areas. Our tent sale has been improved over the years to incorporate the image that Southlake wishes to project. The tent sale is well run, clearly defined and uniquely organized to the City of Southlake's Specific Use Permit regulations, including: Staff to cover traffic problems (if needed) f A fixed time period for the sale (3 days only, Thurs/Fr/Sat, 8 -5) Appropriate Signage and Lighting Ample Parking with Signage Sanitary Facilities f Law Enforcement/Security for evening hours (not open to public) v Appropriate Electrical and Refuse Setups RECD F E B 0 7 2801 iq 05_00 International Development Corporation -2690 Market Loop Southlake, TX 76092 - Phone: 8171251 -6999 -Fax: 8171251 -9131 Case No. ZA05 -009 Attachment C Page 2 Below are a few pictures of IDC`s tent sale recently held in December 2005 for your review: RECD F E B 0 7 200'i lntemational Development Corporation -2890 Market Loop Southlake, TX 78092 - Phone. 89 71251- 8999^-Fax- 8171259 -9931 Case No. Attachment C ZA05 -009 Page 3 Inside of the tent prior to opening neighbors business RECD F E B U 7 2001 lntemational Development Corporation -2894 Market Loop Southlake, TX 76092- Phone: 817/251 - 6999 -Fax. 8171251 -9131 Case No. ZA05 -009 Attachment C Page 4 Oversized checkout lanes for easy access w r Kind, courteous, distinguishable, knowledgeable help 0 Easy to understand and well defined signage, entrances and exits International Development corporation -2890 Market Loop Southlake, TX 76092 - Phone: 8771251 -6999 -Fax: 8171259 -913 Case No. ZA05 -009 Attachment C Page 5 Five (5) full time cashier's ability to accept all major credit cards �� �, � III �`1 '- . ■� ho: TENT SALE to 5 � THURSDAY, FRIDAY &SATURDAY IDC provides signs both inside and outside of the tent with days and times the tent sale will be open to the public in a strategic location outside of the tent office of IDC) Case No. ZA05 -009 Attachment C Page 6 IDC provides more signage outside of the tent to direct traffic to our overflow parking lot (corporate IDC would like to set the tent up on April 11, 2085 to begin Loading product. We will have security during the evening hours and the tent is completely secured during those hours. The tent sale would open at 8;00 AM on Thursday morning following a full page advertisement on the Ft. Worth Star Telegram on Wednesday. A full page ad will break in the Grapevine Sun on Thursday followed by another full page advertisement in the Ft. Worth Star Telegram on Friday. Other advertising avenues will be researched and there may be additional ads based on quotes provided (nearer the intended date) by local publications. IDC provides carts that are clearly marked for our customer's use as well as purchase to car service (someone to take the packages purchased to the customer's vehicle). Loading of large, bulky or heavy items are coordinated at our warehouse side entrance. Customers are encouraged to ask questions and IDC provides five to seven customer service attendants stationed throughout the tent at all open times. Our tent is maintained is an orderly and clean fashion with extra signage pointing out entrances, exits, hours of operation, no smoking, payment terms and occupancy information (l=ire Marshall). The tent is closed at 5:00 PM on Saturday (after the sale) and all items are removed from the tent placed in our warehouse by 7:08 PM that evening. The tent will remain up over the weekend but will be completely empty. On Monday, April 18, 2005, the tent company will come pick the tent up and there will be no sign that there was a tent sale over the weekend. '2AC)e- - - 0() , j RECD � E B 0 7 ZOTT - International Development Corporation -2690 Market Loop Southlake, TX 76092-Phone: 8971251- 6999--FaK. 8171251 -9931 Case No. ZA05 -009 Attachment C Page 7 Toilet Facilities provided for the public Surrounding Property Owners Outdoor Sale — Tent Sale, 325 Commerce Street Within 200 Feet of the Project Boundary Owner Zoning Land Use Acrea 1. Stacy, James & Diane "S -P -1" Industrial 4.049 2. Stacey Real Estate Partner Ltd. "S -P -1" Retail Commercial & 2.554 Industrial 3. 275 Comerce Ltd. "I -1" Retail Commercial & 2.004 Industrial 4. Pack, Randy "I -1" Retail Commercial & 3352 Industrial 5. Dale, Frank "I -P' Industrial 1.580 6. Building On Faith Ltd. 44 I -1" Industrial 1.600 7. Darr Equipment Operating Co. "I -1" Industrial 4.260 8. Mannhart, Edwin "I -1" Industrial 1.757 9. Marvin, H K 41 I -1" Industrial 0.935 10. P & P Management 441-11, Industrial 2.153 Case No. Attachment D ZA05 -009 Page 1 Property Owners Within Outdoor Sale - Tent Sale, 325 Commerce Street the Same Subdivision and outside of the 200 Feet Surrounding Area dg : L 16 17 19 a 10 11 12 13 Owner Zoning Land Use Acreage 1. Ram Interests Lp. L "I -1" 1. Industrial 1. 1.038 2. Bbj & E Ltd. 2. "I -1" 2. Industrial 2. 1.989 3. Akp Management Llc. 3. "I -1" 3. Industrial 3. 1.442 4. Amar Saini Corp. 4. "I -1" 4. Industrial 4. 1.660 5. Wang, Jeff(Chaur- Tarng) 5. "I -1" 5. Industrial 5. 0.769 6. Burchett, Larry H 6. "I -1" 6. Industrial 6. 0.808 7. Market Loop Ltd. 7. "I -1" 7. Industrial 7. 0.675 8. Slj Commerce /Exchange Ltd. 8. "I -1" 8. Industrial 8. 0.647 9. Slj Commerce /Exchange Ltd. 9. "I -1" 9. Industrial 9. 0.742 10. Slj Commerce /Exchange Ltd. 10. "I -1" 10. Industrial 10. 0.724 11. Slj Commerce /Exchange Ltd. 11. "I -1" 11. Industrial 11. 0.724 12. Slj Commerce /Exchange Ltd. 12. "I -1" 12. Industrial 12. 0.718 13. Pima Properties Inc. 13. "I -1" 13. Industrial 13. 0.706 14. Taylor, Henry & Carole 14. "I -1" 14. Industrial 14. 0.909 15. Pack, Leon Tr 15. "I -1" 15. Industrial 15. 0.948 16. Four Star Investments 16. "I -1" 16. Industrial 16. 0.994 17. Tri Dal Excavation & Utilities 17. "S -P -1" 17. Industrial 17. 6.669 18. Slj Commerce /Exchange Ltd. 18. "I -1" 18. Industrial 18. 1.634 19. Slj Commerce /Exchange Ltd. 19. "I -1" 19. Industrial 19. 1.634 20. Anderson, Stephen 20. "I -1" 20. Retail Commercial 20. 0.648 21. Holbrook, Thomas & Lori 21. "S -P -1" 21. Retail Commercial 21. 0.751 22. Anderson, Stephen 21. "I -1" 22. Industrial 22. 0.221 23. Holbrook, Thomas & Lori 22. "I -1" 23. Industrial 23. 1.300 24. Commerce Business Park Jv 23. "I -1" 24. Industrial 24. 3.755 Case No. Attachment D ZA05 -009 Page 2 Surrounding Property Owner Responses Outdoor Sale — Tent Sale, 325 Commerce Street Notices Sent within 200 feet: Ten (10) Responses: None (0) Notices Sent outside 200 feet area: Twenty -four (24) Responses: None (0) Case No. ZA05 -009 Attachment E Page 1 RESOLUTION NO. 05 -019 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A TENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING RETAIL SALES ON PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, LOCATED AT 325 COMMERCE STREET, BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 3, BLOCK A, COMMERCE BUSINESS PARK, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A ", AND AS DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED CONCEPT PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "B" AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, a Specific Use Permit for a tent for the purpose of promoting retail sales has been requested by a person or corporation having a proprietary interest in the property zoned as "I -l" Light Industrial District; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Section 45.1 (42) of the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council have given the requisite notices by publication and otherwise, and have afforded the persons interested and situated in the affected area and in the vicinity thereof, and, WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find and determine that the granting of such Specific Use Permit is in the best interest of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION 1. A Specific Use Permit is hereby granted for a tent for the purpose of promoting retail sales on the property located at 325 Commerce Street, being legally described as Lot 3, Block A, Commerce Business Park, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 388-214, Page 60, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas, more fully and completely described in Exhibit "A ", Case No. Attachment F ZA05 -009 Page 1 and as depicted on the approved Concept Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit `B" and providing an effective date, subject to the provisions contained in the comprehensive zoning ordinance and the restrictions set forth herein. The following specific requirements and special conditions shall be applicable to the granting of this Specific Use Permit: 1. 2. 3. 4. SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2005. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE ATTEST: Lori Farwell, TRMC City Secretary 0 Andy Wambsganss, Mayor Case No. Attachment F ZA05 -009 Page 2 EXHIBIT "A" Property located at 325 Commerce Street, being legally described as Lot 3, Block A, Commerce Business Park, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Volume 388 -214, Page 60, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas. Case No. ZA05 -009 Attachment F Page 3 EXHIBIT B" sS3NIsns - M a` \ I' 1 N , Ll Ul v; r A it -- °�- I _ A..lul NV 13 30fM ,4•,vL i `.�'. _ -- _� - y . Case No. Attachment F ZA05 -009 Page 4 =III DATE: February 7, 2005 TO: City of Southlake FROM: International Development Corporation (IDC) Kim S. Cameron, Business Manager RE: Tent Sale Application (Special Use Permit) International Development Corporation (IDC) is a twelve (12) years old, Texas Corporation located in Southlake, Texas. As a Westinghouse Licensee of Solar Lighting Products, Low Voltage Products and laird Feeders, we provide our customers a wide variety of lighting products (including solar and low voltage), gardening tools, yard art, patio furnishings, fire pits, home decor and much more. Our customers include Costco Wholesale, Sam's Wholesale, Wal -Mart, K -Mart, Menard's, Shopko, Home Shopping Network, Shop at Home, GrandinRoad and Frontgate Catalogs. Our products are well known and reliable and we are considered by Home Improvement Executive Magazine, to be the top ranked manufacturer for innovative design. Over the past several years, IDC has become a fixture in the City of Southlake, by hosting a semi- annual tent sale lasting three (3) days in the Spring and three (3) days in the Fall. The products from prior seasons or discontinued packaging are sold to the public at or below cost. This is the only time we offer our products to the public and our mailing list totals over 1700 residents of Tarrant County and the surrounding areas. Our tent sale has been improved over the years to incorporate the image that Southlake wishes to project. The tent sale is well run, clearly defined and uniquely organized to the City of Southlake's Specific Use Permit regulations, including: Staff to cover traffic problems (if needed) f A fixed time period for the sale (3 days only, Thurs /Fr /Sat, 8 -5) Appropriate Signage and Lighting f Ample Parking with Signage Sanitary Facilities f Law Enforcement /Security for evening hours (not open to public) v Appropriate Electrical and Refuse Setups RECD F E B 0 7 200: r 05_009 international Development Corporation -2890 Market Loop Southlake, TX 76092TPlione: 8971251- 6999 -Fax: 8171251 -8131 Case No. ZA05 -009 Attachment F Page 5 Below are a few pictures of IDC`s tent sale recently held in December 2005 for your review; REUD F E B 0 7 200'j 2 Any -coo C, Fntemational Development Cotporation -2894 Market Loop Southlake, TX 76092 - Phone: 89 71251- 6999^-Fax: 8171259 -9931 Case No. ZA05 -009 Attachment F Page 6 Inside of the tent prior to opening neighbors business REC - D F E B 0 7 200 Intemationat Development Corporation -2890 Market Loop Southlake, TX 76092-- Phone: 8171251 - 6999 -Fax. 8171257 -9131 Case No. ZA05 -009 Attachment F Page 7 Oversized checkout lanes for easy access Easy to understand and well defined signage, entrances and exits 2A 0 5 Intemational Development Corporation -2890 Market Loop Southlake, TX 76092 - Phone: 817/251 -69,99 -Fax: 8171251 -993 Case No. Attachment F ZA05 -009 Page 8 Five (5) full time cashier's ability to accept all major credit cards Kind, courteous, distinguishable, knowledgeable help I irEMir @A1 G office of IDC) Case No. ZA05 -009 Attachment F Page 9 IDC provides signs both inside and outside of the tent with days and times the tent sale will be open to the public in a strategic location outside of the tent IDC provides more signage outside of the tent to direct traffic to our overflow parking lot (corporate IDC would like to set the tent up on April 11, 2005 to begin loading product. We will have security during the evening hours and the tent is completely secured during those hours. The tent sale would open at 8 :00 AM on Thursday morning following a full page advertisement on the Ft. Worth Star Telegram on Wednesday. A full page ad will break in the Grapevine Sun on Thursday followed by another full page advertisement in the Ft. Worth Star Telegram on Friday. Other advertising avenues will be researched and there may be additional ads based on quotes provided (nearer the intended date) by local publications. IDC provides carts that are clearly marked for our customer's use as well as purchase to car service (someone to take the packages purchased to the customer's vehicle). Loading of large, bulky or heavy items are coordinated at our warehouse side entrance. Customers are encouraged to ask questions and IDC provides five to seven customer service attendants stationed throughout the tent at all open times. Our tent is maintained is an orderly and clean fashion with extra signage pointing out entrances, exits, hours of operation, no smoking, payment terms and occupancy information (Fire Marshall). The tent is closed at 5 :00 PM on Saturday (after the sale) and all items are removed from the tent placed in our warehouse by 7:00 PM that evening. The tent will remain up over the weekend but will be completely empty. On Monday, April 18, 2005, the tent company will come pick the tent up and there will be no sign that there was a tent sale over the weekend. 2Aai;� -I RECD c E g 0 7 ZOE 5 International Development Corporation -2894 Market Loop Southlake, TX 76092- Phone: 897/251- 6999--Fox. 8171251 -9131 Case No. Attachment F ZA05 -009 Page 10 Toilet Facilities provided for the public