Item 6B
Department of Planning & Development Services
S T A F F R E P O R T
April 25, 2012
CASE NO:ZA12-024
PROJECT:The Ginger Man
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY:
On behalf of Town Square Ventures IV, L.P., Texas AMP, Ltd dba The Ginger Man is
requesting approval of a specific use permit to operate as a Bar or Tavern located at
1512 E. Southlake Boulevard, being a part of Block 22, Southlake Town Square.
REQUEST
DETAILS:
Texas AMP, Ltd dba The Ginger Man is requesting approval of a specific use permit to
operate as a Bar or Tavern located at 1512 E. Southlake Boulevard, being a part of
Block 22, Southlake Town Square. This lease space was previously occupied by The
Wine Loft who obtained approval of a specific use permit for a Bar or Tavern in 2008.
The applicant has provided a business narrative, photographs of The Ginger Man in
Plano, a sample menu, and the floor plan of The Wine Loft, which are included as
Attachment “C”. The applicant has stated that aside from adding a walk-in cooler to the
first floor, everything else you see on the submitted floor plan will remain basically the
same.
ACTION NEEDED:1. Conduct public hearing
2. Consider approval of the specific use permit
ATTACHMENTS:
(A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Plans and Support Information – LINK TO PRESENTATION
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Responses
(F) Resolution No. 12-023
STAFF CONTACT:
Dennis Killough (748-8072)
Lorrie Fletcher (748-8069)
Case No.
ZA12-024
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER:
Town Square Ventures IV, L.P.
APPLICANT:
Texas AMP, Ltd dba The Ginger Man
PROPERTY SITUATION:
1512 East Southlake Boulevard
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Lot 3R, Block 22, Southlake Town Square Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY:
Town Center
CURRENT ZONING:
DT – Downtown District
HISTORY:
January 15, 2008, (ZA07-161) Specific Use Permit approved by City
Council for The Wine Loft.
P&Z ACTION:
April 3, 2012; Tabled (5-0) until April 19, 2012.
April 19, 2012; Approved (7-0) tied to the term of the lease which is
presently seven (7) years.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
A SPIN meeting was held April 9, 2012 @ 6 p.m. The meeting
summary is included as a part of Attachment “C” of this report.
Due to the limited scope of this request and that no changes are
STAFF COMMENTS:
proposed to the approved site plan, no plan review summary is
provided. A site plan exhibit showing the specific location of
this request is included as Attachment ‘C’ of this report.
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SITE PLAN
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EXISTING FLOOR PLAN
From The Wine Loft
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MEZZANINE LEVEL
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PHOTOS OF PLANO LOCATION
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MENU SAMPLE
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LETTER FROM THE APPLICANT
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Surrounding Property Owners
SPO # Owner Zoning Land Use Acreage Response
Cambridge 114 Inc SP2 Office Commercial 3.06 NR
1.
Cambridge 114 Inc SP2 Office Commercial 5.08 NR
2.
Cambridge 114 Inc SP2 Office Commercial 4.29 NR
3.
1575 E Southlake Llc SP1 Office Commercial 1.44 NR
4.
Carroll/1709 Ltd SP2 Town Center 8.93 NR
5.
Town Square Ventures Lp DT Town Center 3.62 NR
6.
Southlake, City Of DT Town Center 2.07 NR
7.
Town Square Ventures Iv Lp DT Town Center 0.47 NR
8.
Town Square Ventures Iv Lp DT Town Center 0.92 NR
9.
Town Square Ventures Iv Lp DT Town Center 0.28 NR
10.
Slts Block 22 Lp DT Town Center 0.40 NR
11.
Town Square Ventures Iv Lp DT Town Center 1.66 NR
12.
Southlake, City Of DT Town Center 0.09 NR
13.
Town Square Ventures V Lp DT Town Center 1.10 NR
14.
Brownstone At Town Square Lp DT Town Center 0.07 NR
15.
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
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Surrounding Property Owner Responses
Notices Sent:
Fifteen (15)
Responses Received:
None
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A
BAR OR TAVERN ON PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, LOCATED AT 1512 EAST SOUTHLAKE
BOULEVARD, BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 3R, BLOCK
22, SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE ADDITION, MORE FULLY AND
COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”, AND AS DEPICTED
ON THE APPROVED SITE EXHIBIT ATTACHED HERETO AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT “B” AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS
, a Specific Use Permit for a bar or tavern has been requested by a person or
corporation having a proprietary interest in the property zoned as “DT” Downtown District; and,
WHEREAS
, in accordance with the requirements of Sections 45.1(1) of the City’s
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council
have given the requisite notices by publication and otherwise, and have afforded the persons
interested and situated in the affected area and in the vicinity thereof; and,
WHEREAS
, the City Council does hereby find and determine that the granting of such
Specific Use Permit is in the best interest of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of
the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
A Specific Use Permit is hereby granted for a bar or tavern on property located at 1512 East
Southlake Boulevard, being legally described as Lot 3R, Block 22, Southlake Town Square
Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat
recorded in Cabinet A, Slide 12741, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas, more fully and
completely described in Exhibit “A”, and as depicted on the approved Site Exhibit attached hereto
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and incorporated herein as Exhibit “B” and providing an effective date, subject to the provisions
contained in the comprehensive zoning ordinance and the restrictions set forth herein. The
following specific requirements and special conditions shall be applicable to the granting of this
Specific Use Permit:
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS _________ DAY OF ___________, 2012.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
By: _________________________________
John Terrell, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Alicia Richardson, TRMC
City Secretary
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EXHIBIT “A”
Lot 3R, Block 22, Southlake Town Square Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake,
Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Cabinet A, Slide 12741, Plat Records,
Tarrant County, Texas.
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