2010-07-26 Meeting Report (Spanish Garden School)0SOUTHLAKE
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SPIN MEETING REPORT
ZA 10 -030
Spanish Garden School
SPIN 2
July 26, 2010
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
Training Rooms 3A 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Nine (9)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: David Alexander #2)
APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Mariana Ruiz and Betty Rocha
STAFF PRESENT: Daniel Cortez, Planner I
STAFF CONTACT: Lorrie Fletcher, (817)748 -8069; Ifletcher(a�ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
The property is located at 2380 Lonesome Dove Road
Development Details
The applicant is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to operate a bilingual
day school (Spanish Garden School) for young children. There is currently an
existing church (Lonesome Dove Baptist Church) on 7.2 acres where the applicant is
proposing to be located at. No modifications are being proposed to the exterior of
any of the church buildings and the school would operate from inside an existing
building on site.
QUESTIONS CONCERNS
Is Spanish offered in Southlake Schools?
It is probably as an elective, but not completely sure.
What's your closest school in the area?
We don't have one but plan to open in Colleyville as well.
Is this on regular school time throughout the year?
Yes, we operate closely the same as regular school times but we do have summer
camp program as well.
What's the maximum number of students that can be attending?
We have a maximum capacity of 49.
Were demographics looked at for the location or community?
Yes, we purposely looked at Southlake due to the nature of the community because
it is very family oriented.
Do you have a map of the buildings or location?
No, we only have the interior layout of the building showing the classrooms.
Do you expect primarily English speaking or Spanish speaking students?
We anticipate English speaking; this is the goal of our school to teach primarily
English speaking children of the community to speak Spanish.
Is the building up to code?
Staff: In the SUP process the building would need to be brought up to code for any
modifications done to the building, use being proposed and whatever state
requirements are required.
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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.