SPIN2011-33 Meeting Report.docx
SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO.
ZA11-034
PROJECT NAME:
Stratfort Gardens Retail Center
SPIN DISTRICT:
SPIN # 10 City-wide
MEETING DATE:
August 22, 2011; 7:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION:
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
Training Rooms 3A 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE:
Nine (9)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT:
Ron Evans (# 10)
APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING:
Kosse Maykus, Terra Hat Creek Development; et al (2)
STAFF PRESENT:
Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I
STAFF CONTACT:
Daniel Cortez, Planner I, (817)748-8070; dcortez@ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
The property is located at 445 W. Southlake Boulevard; on property that is
approximately 1.0 acre. Current zoning is C-2 Local Retail Commercial District.
Development Details
The applicant is requesting approval of a Site Plan for a new 6,500 square foot
retail/restaurant building with a drive thru aisle consisting of a masonry exterior of sliced
Oklahoma chopped stone and commercial antique brick. There was an original concept
plan for this lot which was approved by City Council on January 19, 2010; in this concept
plan there was a proposed approximate 6,000 square foot retail building.
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS
Will there be a drive through?
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dry-cleaner later but nobody right now.
What about parking?
We will have plenty of parking; there is a cross-parking agreement with Goddard
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school.
Will you be applying for any sign variances?
No, our signs will comply with the ordinance.
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What about landscape?
We are planning 5X what is required for landscape.
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What is your timeline?
We go to P&Z September 8 and City Council September 20. We plan to start
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construction early October and finish by early Spring 2012.
How long to lease the spaces?
Approximately 90 days.
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We will build it, we will own it.
Building without knowing tenants is interesting and somewhat of a leap of faith but
leasing is easier once walls are up.
What about lighting?
A photometric study has been done. There will be low lighting in the parking lot
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and indirect lighting on the building. We are restricted from spilling over into the
neighborhood. I do not anticipate any problems; we are proposing a 50 foot
buffer.
What if you have a carpet store? Will there be larger truck bay doors in the back?
No, the carpet store would sell by sample the actual product comes from
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another location.
Dumpsters?
Our dumpster enclosure is made of stone and brick and 8 feet minimum in
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height. There will be twice a week pickup. The dumpster area will also have
extensive landscaping.
Any variances?
Yes, there are two:
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A total of 48 parking spaces are required and 44 parking spaces are
proposed.
Landscape islands are smaller than allowed
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.