2011-11-14 Meeting Report (Market Loop)SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO.
PROJECT NAME
SPIN DISTRICT:
MEETING DATE:
MEETING LOCATION:
Formal Application Pending
Market Loop Mock -Up Testing
SPIN 8
November 14, 2011; 6:00 PM
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
Training Rooms 3A 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Three (3)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Pattie Minder 8)
APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Andy Cost, Architectural Testing, Inc.
STAFF PRESENT: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough, Deputy Director Planning and Development Services,
(817)748 -8072; dkillough(a�ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
The property is located at 2865 Market Loop; approximately 0.9 acres in the Commerce
Business Park.
Development Details
This property is currently zoned 1 -1, Light Industrial District. Due to the proposed site
plan, the applicant is requesting a zoning change to S -P -1 Detailed Site Plan District with
Site Plan to accommodate proposed impervious coverage (80% allowed in 1 -1)
requirements. The following details for the proposed use were provided by the applicant
during the SPIN presentation:
Can test multiple mock -ups at the same time, with all the necessary equipment to
simplify construction and testing.
Customer offices, lounge, conference room and wireless Internet.
On -site machine shop and craftsmen keep projects on track in the face of the
unexpected issues.
TYPICAL TEST METHODS
ASTM E283 —Air
Infiltration /Exfiltration
ASTM E331
Resistance to Water Penetration Static Method
ASTM E330
Uniform Load Testing Wind Loads
AAMA 501.1
Resistance to Water Penetration Dynamic Method
AAMA 501.4
Horizontal Building Movement Wind Induced /Seismic
AAMA 501.5
Thermal Cycling
AAMA 501.7
Vertical Building Movement Live Load /Column Shortening
Condensation Evaluation
Building Maintenance Equipment/Anchor Testing
Site improvement exhibit shown at SPIN:
QUESTIONS CONCERNS
How long will it take to construct the proposed site?
o One to two months.
Will you test every day?
o No, actual testing will occur every three to four months.
Will you have a team to build?
o Yes, at least four people.
Will you have a team to test?
o Yes, at least 10 to 12 people to perform different roles.
Permanent employees?
o We will be using different manufacturers and contractors dependent upon the
architectural design to be tested.
Why do you need a new site plan?
o Our proposal exceeds the 80% impervious coverage that is allowed in the
existing zoning district.
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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.