2012-10-22 Meeting Report (Memo Addition)SPIN MEETING REPORT
PROJECT NAME:
Memo Addition
SPIN DISTRICT:
SPIN # 8
MEETING DATE:
October 22,2012;7:00PM
MEETING LOCATION:
1400Main Street, Southlake, TX
Training Rooms3C–3D
TOTAL ATTENDANCE:
Ten(10)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT:
Patty Minder #8, Ron Evans#10,Ray
Tremain #9, Vic Awtry #7
APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING:
Amr Elborai,Karl Dietz, and Tom Matthews (3)
STAFF PRESENT:
Caroline Eckel, Planner I
STAFF CONTACT:
Caroline Eckel, Planner I:(817)748-8195or ceckel@ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
The property is located at 722 S. Kimball Avenue.
Development Details
Varianceproposed for the addition of 20,000 SF of office and warehouse space.
Current zoning requires new driveways to be separated by a minimum of 250’, and
loading docks to be located in the back.
Proposed variance would request a separation of 234’ between driveways, and loading
dock to be located on the front of the building, screened and separated from neighboring
residents.
Theplan presentedat SPIN:
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS
What will happen to the chain-link fence currently surrounding the property?
The chain-link will go away and we will replace it with a new fence, likely to be
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wrought iron.
Stone/masonry columns,accenting the wrought iron,would dress up the fence around
the perimeter.
Exact materials/designs have not yet been determined, but yes, we intend to
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dress up the fence and make the property more attractive.
Are there any restrictions on delivery times, since this is near a school?
There are no restrictions on delivery times. They typically happen during
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standard business hours.
These are nice improvements. When do you intend to have your plans finalized?
We have not submitted anything yet. It will be at least another 45 days. Our goal
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might be to submit our plans to the city by February.
The main entry for trucks is currently shown at a hard 90 degrees. This seems difficult
for trucks to maneuver. Can the entry be eased/widened?
The drawings may appear a bit deceiving. The entry is actually quite wide and
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the turning radius is 50’. The angle for the entry is best at 90 degrees to
accommodate the trucks turning in from both directions. But, as we finalize
designs we will ensure that 18-wheelers can pull in easily.
Yourbusiness has been a good neighbor. These improvements look nice and we
appreciate your business deciding to stay in Southlake as you expand.
As you make these improvements, will you install efficient sprinklers/irrigation to keep
water on the property, not running out into the street?
We will adhere to all commercial landscape irrigation requirements. These
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requirements should prevent us from wasting water.
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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.