2013-02-11 Meeting Report (Del Friscos)
SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO.
ZA13-009
PROJECT NAME:
SPIN DISTRICT:
SPIN # 8
MEETING DATE:
February 11, 2013; 7:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION:
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
Training Rooms 3A 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE:
Twenty (20)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT:
Vic Awtry # 7
APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING:
Frank Bliss, et al four (4)
STAFF PRESENT:
Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I
STAFF CONTACT:
Matt Jones, Planner I: (817)748-8269 or mjones@ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
The property is located at the northeast corner of Carroll Avenue and East Southlake
Boulevard.
Development Details
Cooper & Stebbins has filed an application for approval of a Southlake Town Square
These applications are consistent with the approved Development Plan for Town
Square.
The new building and associated parking are proposed to be developed over an area
currently used for on-site detention, which is being relocated as part of a regional
development solution.
-story building comprising approximately 8,500
square feet of gross building area. It will also feature outdoor patios on both the first
floor (at the SW corner) and the second floor (at the SE corner).
The architect for this building is David M. Schwarz Architects (Washington D.C.).
rchitect for Town
built since that time, including Town Hall. Many of you may also know Schwarz from his
work on Bass Hall, the Ballpark at Arlington and the American Airlines Center.
that has been used previously in Town Square.
Site Plan presented at SPIN:
Building Elevation presented at SPIN:
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS
When will the project be completed?
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Do you think the Grille will bring in a Double Eagle?
I think so. Once they see how this product works in the Southlake Town Square
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environment. The demographics here would support it
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steakhouses can you put within a 5-mile radius?
I believe the Southlake
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Yes, they will also offer valet service.
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Regarding the water you said you are filling in the retention pond and sending the
water to Winding Creek to store. Where and how?
The engineering is in place; our engineering reviews (4) have all shown
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successful outcomes.
What is Winding Creeks plan for the water?
We havent seen the final plan but hope for an environmental benefit for the
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landscape.
What are the typical annual sales for Del Friscos Grille?
We know the specific amount but feel it will be the same or more than Brio
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which is 4.5 million. Brio has 7,700 square feet and a similar price point. Del
Friscos will have a deeper wine list.
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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.