2011-07-11 Meeting Report (Clothes Mentor)SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO.
ZA11-029 & ZA11-030
PROJECT NAME:
Clothes Mentor
SPIN DISTRICT:
SPIN # 8
MEETING DATE: J
uly 11, 2011; 6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION:
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
Training Rooms 3A – 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE:
Six (6)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT:
Pattie Minder (# 8)
APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING:
Charles Bell and Pat Bracken from Clothes Mentor and
Vicky Johnson from Global Realty and Management, Inc. TX
STAFF PRESENT:
Richard Schell, Planner II
STAFF CONTACT:
Richard Schell, Planner II, (817)748-8602; rschell@ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
The property is located at 2110 and 2140 E. Southlake Blvd. in Village Center, Phase I.
Development Details
The applicant is requesting approval of a zoning change and site plan from “C-3”
General Commercial District to “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District to allow the sale of
used merchandise with approval of a Specific Use Permit. The applicant is also
requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow Clothes Mentor to sell used, better
quality women’s clothing and accessories that are approximately 12-24 months old in a
mall-like setting.
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS
How do you know the clothes are 12-24 months old?
We use the date in the garment, if available, or label guides.
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How are the clothes organized?
The clothes are organized by type, so all the shorts are together, for example.
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They are also divided into two size categories.
What is the turnover?
Eighty percent of the items are sold in the first ninety days. Seasonal clothes are
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kept for six months and basics for one year. There are clearance sales twice a
year. The clothes are written off after that.
Do you have a way to know the merchandise is authentic?
The franchiser provides authentication guides. We train our staff for two months.
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How do you make money?
The clothes are priced at seventy percent off. We offer one-third of that.
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Why did you choose the Kroger center?
Because of the walk by traffic generated by Indoor Safari, the yoga studio and
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Panera bread.
I don’t want a thrift store.
What about shoes? Is there a health issue?
No. Shoes are our biggest seller.
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Will the employees be adults?
There will be a combination. The younger employees will be tagging and hanging
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clothes.
Will there be security cameras?
Yes.
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What will be the size of the store?
It will be just shy of 4,400 square feet.
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I don’t want racks outside.
We don’t do that.
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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.