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SPIN2011-34 Meeting Report.docx SPIN MEETING REPORT CASE NO. ZA11-050 PROJECT NAME: Verizon Facility Expansion Site Plan SPIN DISTRICT: SPIN # 1 MEETING DATE: September 26, 2011; 6:00 PM MEETING LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX Training Rooms 3A 3B TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Nineteen (19) SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Ron Evans (# 10) and Vic Awtry (# 7) APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Stephen Elwood, Corgan Associates, Inc. STAFF PRESENT: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I STAFF CONTACT: Richard Schell, Planner II, (817)748-8602; rschell@ci.southlake.tx.us EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Property Situation The property is located at 500 West Dove Road; adjacent to State Highway 114. Development Details The applicant is requesting approval of a site plan to allow an expansion of the existing 389,571 SF, three story Verizon facility with a two story addition of 56,529 s.f. to provide increased network space and area for infrastructure. The applicant provided the following narrative regarding the details of the proposed project: The site is accessed from two curb cuts, one off of W Dove Rd, and the other off of Kirkwood Blvd. There is existing on-site parking and thirty-six (36) new parking stalls are proposed along the east drive of this expansion. The existing building and expansion is encircled by an existing concrete paved fire lane. The building expansion will be on the northeast corner of the existing Data Wing, an area that is currently an undeveloped sloped grassy area. The addition will include 10,000 s.f. of AC network equipment space surrounded by a secure corridor, UPS, CORE, storage, staging, and security rooms on the main floor (Level 01). The ground floor (Level 00) will house the battery, substation, fire suppression, mechanical, and chiller rooms. Vertical circulation for the expansion includes a stair and elevator. An exterior service yard will be located directly adjacent to the ground floor and will serve as maintenance and delivery access to the ground level. The service yard will tall concrete tilt panel wall system with brick veneer to screen the equipment from adjacent property owner views and provide protection to the equipment in the yard. The existing site is zoned NR-PUD, Non-residential Planned Unit Development District. City of Southlake Section 43, Part III, Residential Adjacency Standards; and it is within - PUD, on the east by R-PUD (Residential Planned Unit Development), on the south by SP2 (Generalized Site Plan), and on the west by AG (Agricultural) Districts. The new expansion will be constructed to match existing, as a S-2 (low-hazard -up, concrete panel wall system with a light weight, concrete filled, metal roof deck supported by a steel beam and column system. The Design wind rating is 150 mph, with protection from large and small missile impact resistance. The interior is primarily constructed of GWB over metal stud construction. Exterior wall assembly will include metal studs and GWB with R-13 batt insulation. The interior of the building, including the underside of the exposed roof deck and structural framing will be primed only, to match existing. The roof assembly will have a composite R-19 insulated value. QUESTIONS / CONCERNS How much more traffic will this expansion bring? There will be a zero increase in employees; also, parking meets expansion. Î Does the service yard have to be adjacent to the building? Yes; it is integral to the operation. The walls are proposed at 20 feet Î be able to see the generators. How much noise is going to come from the generators? We have noise mitigation in place and will have it evaluated to ensure Î compliance with the city ordinance. We have hired an acoustic consultant. What kind of fuel will be used? Diesel. Î Will you be using big trucks to service these generators and to re-fuel? Yes. Î Where will they come from? an additional service road off 114? The state will not allow an additional service road. Î There is a new elementary school with 500 children off Orchard Hill / White Chapel. We forth. u use the West Dove exit and make adjustments to your parking lot to accommodate? We can look at some options. Î How many generators will you have? Six (6). Î As land is developed, will the Kirkwood improvements be constructed? That is not an obligation of Verizon. McGuire will expand with their future Î development. What happens if these generators blow up, catch fire, or give us all cancer? I have never experienced any emergencies of that nature. The generators are Î maintained regularly and have to meet EPA regulations. These generators will serve as back-up generators and only used in an emergency when power is lost. What about landscaping? The landscaping will blend with what is existing and help soften the wall. The wall Î is not plain; plus we have a landscape architect on board with this project. There are a lot of trees in that area, will some remain? Yes, and we are planting new Î Can you provide landscape view with the wall looking from Orchard Hill so we can see what it will look like? With the landscape at planting, not full grown? Yes Î What are you seeking at P&Z? Site plan approval; our plan from 2008 has changed. Î I am worried about truck traffic on Kirkwood. What is your estimated date for P&Z? Not sure yet, we just submitted our site plan. Î What about lighting? A lighting plan will be submitted prior to P&Z. Î Why a 20 foot wall and not 25 feet if chillers can be seen over the top? Î Can you make the wall the same height as the equipment? We canconsider that. Î Is the wall to keep people out or hide the equipment? Î In the last 5 years, how many times have the back-up generators been used? Not sure, I will find out. Î Nothing else is being added like wireless equipment or towers? No, just white-floor space and equipment. Î What is the current number of generators? Not sure probably more than six. We are adding six. Î When will construction start? Pending approval, we anticipate January 1, 2012. Î How long will it take? 7-8 months Î What about construction traffic? We do not want you using Kirkwood; enter off West Dove. 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.