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2010-10-25 Meeting Report (Southlake Italian Restaurant)SPIN MEETING REPORT CASE NO. ZA10 -057 PROJECT NAME: Un -named at this point referenced as Southlake Italian Restaurant SPIN DISTRICT: SPIN 8 MEETING DATE: October 25, 2010 MEETING LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX Training Rooms 3C 3D TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Fifteen (15) SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Pattie Minder #8), Ron Evans #10) APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Scott Dorn, Director, Technical Services; Turner Duncan, Chairman Design DMU STAFF PRESENT: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I STAFF CONTACT: Clayton Comstock, Planner II, (817)748 -8269; ccomstock(a�ci.southlake.tx.us EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Property Situation The property is located at the southeast corner of Carroll Avenue and SH114; also known as Lot 3, Block 1, Greenway Carroll Addition (approx. 1.2 acres). Development Details The applicant is requesting approval of a site plan for a two (2) story, 8,200 square foot family -style Italian restaurant. The restaurant proposed is a unique, locally owned, new prototype (not a chain). The applicant is proposing two (2) stories due to the small size of the lot. The project includes an outdoor patio and fireplace, bar, and upstairs dining lounge and terrace. With this proposed development includes the construction of State Street extending from the City of Southlake DPS building to SH114. Sidewalk construction is also proposed along the interior parking lot and along Carroll Avenue. QUESTIONS CONCERNS Make sure the root system is well protected for the natural pecan tree that you are saving. Pecan trees need a wide area. What is the maximum occupancy? o Two hundred and eleven (211) Where will the full service kitchen be located? o On the first floor; wait staff will almost always use the adjacent stairwell but may also use the elevator. It's a possibility that a dumbwaiter may also be used. With the current economic impact, restaurant sales have been declining or flat. Southlake has many seats in the restaurant business now. Can this concept survive the next 2 -4 years in a down economy? o The owner is well funded. Once approved, the project would not be complete and open for business until Spring 2011. He is anticipating a turn in the economy by then but will be able to sustain if the market remains poor. How many employees do you anticipate? o Around forty -five (45) What is the cost to build? o Approximately 4.5 million Will the cost be all out -of- pocket? o Yes... also, this project will stimulate remaining Greenway development 1 am concerned about elevator use for food and customers. Why not a separate elevator? o The first priority will be with the customers. This design concept has worked in several other locations. We anticipate the staff using the stairs as a primary route. The option of a dumbwaiter is also available. We won't know for sure until a manager is hired. The City agreed to maintain State Street? o Yes, it is City right -of -way How does the proposed architectural design compare to the standard set in Southlake Town Square? o We feel it is an architectural expression a fresh and new opportunity for the community. 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.