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.
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