2010-11-15 Meeting Report (Wayfinding Signage)SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO. N/A
PROJECT NAME: Wayfinding Signage Installation
SPIN DISTRICT: Citywide
MEETING DATE: November 15, 2010: 6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: 1400 MAIN STREET, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
MEETING ROOMS 3A 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Twelve (12)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Ray Tremain 9), Ron Evans 10)
APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Clayton Comstock, Planner II
STAFF PRESENT: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I; Ken Baker, Director of Planning
Development Services; Daniel Cortez, Planner I
STAFF CONTACT: Clayton Comstock, (817)748 -8269; ccomstock(a�ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Details
City staff presented and requested feedback on the priority list for FY11 installation
of wayfinding signs commensurate with the Wayfinding Sign System Plan. Signs
along Carroll Ave between Southlake Blvd and SH 114 were identified by the
Wayfinding Sign Committee to be the highest priority, thus six signs along Carroll
Ave are proposed to be the first wayfinding signs installed in Southlake.
QUESTIONS CONCERNS
Are these signs lit?
o No, they are retro reflective
Will we be utilizing these signs to advertise our city SPIN meetings?
o No, the SPIN Committee has made a recommendation for a more permanent
solution. We may want to incorporate similar design using the Urban Design
Plan to create a theme.
What about local hospitals?
o The international "H" is used if the hospital has an emergency room
component. Specific hospitals are not a part of this program. These signs
will be used for shopping, schools, municipal buildings, hotel, etc.
What about trees that are planted in the medians. What will happen if they obstruct
the view of these signs?
o Any trees that need to be removed will be transplanted.
What about signs that designate an upcoming intersection?
o We have considered those signs and categorized them as medium priority.
Will there be any opportunity for corporate sponsorship?
o All funding opportunities are being explored, however, these signs will not
have any commercials messages on them.
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.
SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO. N/A
PROJECT NAME: Public Area Beautification Projects
SPIN DISTRICT: Citywide
MEETING DATE: November 15, 2010: 6:30 PM
MEETING LOCATION: 1400 MAIN STREET, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
MEETING ROOMS 3A 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Twelve (12)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Ray Tremain 9), Ron Evans 10)
APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Kari Happold, Deputy Director of Community
Services
STAFF PRESENT: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I; Ken Baker, Director of Planning
Development Services; Daniel Cortez, Planner I; Clayton Comstock, Planner II
STAFF CONTACT: Kari Happold, (817)748 -8018; khappold(a�ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Details
City staff presented and requested feedback on the priority list for FY11 citywide
beautification projects. These projects will utilize reforestation funds:
Hwy 114 Trees Project (TxDOT Gov Achieve Award)
Kimball Medians (Hwy 114 to Hwy 26)
East Dove Rd. Electrical Station
Bicentennial Park Frontage
DPS West
McPherson Park
Tennis Center
Parkwood Drive (north side buffer)
Pearson Storage Tanks
Diamond Estates 1709 Frontage
QUESTIONS CONCERNS
Will the berms be closer to the roadway?
o Yes, everything has to be close to the roadway. The right -of -way is very
narrow. We may be able to get right -of -way to obtain more area.
Drift roses would be beautiful in the tennis court beds.
What is the timing on these projects?
o Some are already started; others will occur as weather permits. Town Square
projects will be completed prior to the holidays. Most other projects will be
completed during Spring and early Summer of next year.
The Keep Southlake Beautiful awarded financial grant will be used for SH 114 areas.
The City will be working with contractors to free up staff time for landscape
management.
Have you considered plants in the medians that will absorb the impact of a car
crash?
o Yes, TxDOT should have information for compatible plants.
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.