2010-05-24 Meeting Report (Florence Elementary)SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO. ZA10 -028
PROJECT NAME: Florence Elementary Shade Structures
SPIN DISTRICT: SPIN 11
MEETING DATE: May 24, 2010 8:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: 1400 MAIN STREET, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
MEETING ROOMS 3A 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Eight (8)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Monique Schill #11), Ron Evans #10)
APPLICANT PRESENTING: Tim Medlock, American Parks Company
STAFF PRESENT: Richard Schell, Planner II
S TAFF C Richard S chell, (817)748 -8602; rschell @ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
The property is located at the southeast corner of Johnson Rd. and Harrell Dr., with the
address being 3095 Johnson Rd. This site is approximately 14.5 acres.
Development Details
On behalf of Keller Independent School District, American Parks Company is proposing to
place two shade structures with metal posts and a fabric shade material over existing
playground equipment southeast of the school building. The shade structures measure
approximately 38'x 25'x 14' and 29'x 22'x 12'. The shade material will be blue and the
metal posts will be yellow to match the color of the playground equipment.
QUESTIONS CONCERNS
How long will it take to install the structures?
o It takes 4 -6 weeks to manufacture them and about one week to install them.
How long will the structures last?
o There is a ten year warranty on the shade material with a six year warranty
on fading and an eight year warranty on the stitching. There is a twenty year
warranty on the metal posts. The structures are rated for a maximum wind of
76 mph. Hail stones will bounce off. Fabric patch kits and touch up paint are
available.
How much do the shade structures lower the temperature.
o Not sure, but probably around twenty degrees.
Does the fabric block UV rays?
o The fabric blocks out 97% of the sunlight and blocks out 94% of UV rays.
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