2012-10-22 Meeting Report (Southlake Park Village)SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO.
ZA12-090 & ZA12-091
PROJECT NAME:
Southlake Park Village
SPIN DISTRICT:
SPIN # 9
MEETING DATE:
October 22,2012;8:00PM
MEETING LOCATION:
1400Main Street, Southlake, TX
Training Rooms3C–3D
TOTAL ATTENDANCE:
Eight(8)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT:
Ray Tremain #9, Vic Awtry #7
APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING:
Stephen Coslik, Rick Machak, Peter Jacobsen, et al.(4)
STAFF PRESENT:
Caroline Eckel, Planner I
STAFF CONTACT:
Richard Schell, Planner II:(817)748-8602or rschell@ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
The property is located at the southwest corner ofSouthlake Boulevard and Carroll
Avenue.
Development Details
Concept Plan and Revised Platproposed for approximately 220,000 SF of specialty
retail development.
The development is proposed as a dense urban village with shops and restaurants
surrounding multiple hardscape and landscape amenities including water features,
public art and fireplaces.
Theplan presentedat SPIN:
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS
Will Carroll have four lanes along the east side of the development?
It is dependent on a traffic study, currently underway. It will likely have two lanes
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traveling north and two lanes traveling south, with deceleration lanes, tapering
just south of Zena Rucker Rd.
Will the entrances along Carroll line up with the Shops atSouthlake?
They may be in alignment, but will likely not allow through traffic between the two
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developments. Carroll will be divided by a median, and it is possible that both
entries on Carroll will be “right-in, right-out,” dependent on the current study.
I am surprised the architectural style is so different. This looks very modern compared to
Town Square or the Shops at Southlake. I would prefer for it to blend a bit more, but I
suppose you would also like for this development to stand out?
It would beour desire to tastefully stand out.
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I like the layout and the proposed water feature. This would be a beautiful space,
attractive for pedestrians.
Where are the outdoor dining locations?Are they facing the corner near heavy traffic?
Two outdoor diningareas are located along the water feature onthe corner. They
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are set back from the street and the water feature serves as a buffer. There are
also a series of outdoor dining opportunities along the interior of the property
adjacent to water features.
Ihave concerns about the Bald Cypress trees and Live Oaks proposed in the
landscaping.These are very large trees, maybe too big for this kind of a development.
The Bald Cypress grow knees as they age and are watered, which would have the
potential to break up sidewalks, and Live Oaks spread. It is difficult to keep their limbs
up. Where are these proposed to be planted?
We like the Bald Cypress for its structure and architecture. We are familiar with
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the maintenance of this tree and primarily intend to locate them along the
perimeter of the property. We may be willing to remove the Live Oaks from our
landscaping plans. They are beautiful in large fields, but may not be the best tree
here.
What are your plans for phasing?
We intend to develop the entire propertyat one time, not in multiple phases.
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What are your plans for parking and the use of the parking garage?
The garage is four levels with employee parking on the upper levels. We have
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50% surface parking and 50% structured parking. We also intend to have a valet
system in place to ensure efficient use of the garage.
Many of the flower beds in Town Square are not fully irrigated and have become less
maintained/less attractive over time. Are the small islands, landscaped areas, and flower
beds going to be irrigated and maintained on an on-going basis?
They will all be irrigated.
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Carroll one of the primary “spines” of the city, a very important corridor. It will be
important for this development to look good along Carroll, similar toSouthlake Blvd.
I like the water feature at the hard corner. How large will it be?
100’ x 75’, the water will spray up to 50’ high. This will be a highly programmable
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feature, and we will have wells on-site, so the water show can continue even
during times of water restrictions.
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strongly encouraged to follow the case through the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by City Council.