Item 6H Southlake City Council Meeting April 2, 2013 Southlake Town Square Block 1R, Lot 3 DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE
BLOCK 1 SITE PLAN/REVISED PLAT
Cooper & Stebbins has filed applications for approval of a Site Plan and Plat Revision for Block 1R, Lot 3 of Southlake Town Square, in support of a new building for Del Frisco’s Grille.
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.
The proposed Del Frisco’s Grille is a 2-story building comprising approximately 8,500 sf 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.). Schwarz is Town Square’s master plan architect and the design architect for Town Square’s first phase
(opened in March, 1999) and for many of the prominent buildings 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.
The architectural style is “Moderne,” a style which brings together both traditional and modern elements and that was popular in the 1930’s. It includes Art Deco, and is a style that
has been used previously in Town Square.
TOWN SQUARE MASTER PLAN (2012)
1996 DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE
BLOCK ONE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (March, 2013)
DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE RESTAURANT – SITE PLAN
DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE RESTAURANT – LANDSCAPE PLAN
SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE Moderne/Art Deco Precedent Images
SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE Moderne/Art Deco Precedent Images
DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE RESTAURANT – ELEVATIONS
DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE RESTAURANT – FLOOR PLANS
View from North Carroll Ave. looking South
View from Southlake Blvd. looking West
View from Intersection of Southlake Blvd. & North Carroll Ave.
PATIO AND PARKING ENCROACHMENTS
Section 37.4.b.1 of the Zoning Ordinance provides that: (1) buildings along F.M. 1709 and the east ROW of N. Carroll Ave. shall maintain a minimum 32’ setback (20’ in areas where ROW
is provided for acceleration/deceleration lanes); (2) no service drives, parking or other impervious surfaces with the exception of sidewalks/trails shall be located in the setback area
unless the buildings are setback a minimum of 50’; and (3) in no event shall the bufferyard along FM 1709 and N. Carroll Ave. be less than 20’.
Existing Block 1 improvements already encroach within the 32’, up to the minimum 20’ setback line along N. Carroll Ave. Previous Town Square PUD regulations provided for variances at
Council’s discretion provided they were supportive of the desired Town Square character.
We lack sufficient detail to include the outdoor patio with this application, and will submit it as part of a separate request. For this site plan, we have noted that any improvements
built within the 32’ setback must be constructed with pervious surfaces, unless and until we receive a variance or an amended approval allowing impervious surfaces to be used (consistent
with previous Block development).
We are working on a proposed zoning amendment which will be submitted before the patio request, to allow consideration of the Del Frisco’s patio and parking field being located within
the required setback area.
DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE
Del Frisco’s Grille is owned by Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group. Based in Southlake, Texas, Del Frisco's Restaurant Group is a collection of more than 30 restaurants across the country,
including Del Frisco's Grille, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, and Sullivan's Steakhouse.
Del Frisco’s Grille is an exciting new eatery dishing up creative twists on American comfort classics. The menu at Del Frisco’s Grille takes the traditional bar and grill to new heights,
using bold flavors, regional ingredients and local flair in many of its dishes. Del Frisco’s Grille was honored by Nation’s Restaurant News as the winner of the 2012 Hot Concepts Award.
Del Frisco’s Grille makes for a wonderful gathering place for family and friends, and the perfect spot to enjoy prime steaks or shareable dishes with a nice glass of wine or a local
beer.
Del Frisco’s Grille offers a wide selection of classics that are meant to be shared, including favorites such as Seared Asian Tuna Salad, Cheesesteak Egg Rolls and Wood Oven-Baked Flatbreads.
The menu is rounded out with a selection of prime steaks, hearty salads, and formidable sandwiches. Regulars at the Grille always save room for dessert.
With 500 selections from the Grille’s sleek “wine wall,” DFG offers a wide variety of choices that appeal to every palate. A fun addition to the local nightlife, the bar at Del Frisco’s
Grille is known for its imaginative, memorable cocktails.
The restaurant is slated to open in winter 2013/14.
DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE RESTAURANT Interior Examples from Atlanta, GA and Phoenix, AZ
DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE Private Dining Room – Washington, D.C.
DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE PATIO IMAGES