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2013-06-10 Meeting Report (Little Sunshine's Playhouse) SPIN MEETING REPORT CASE NO. N/A pending formal application PROJECT NAME: SPIN DISTRICT: SPIN #9 MEETING DATE: June 10, 2013; 8:00 PM MEETING LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX Training Rooms 3A 3B TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Thirteen (13) SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Vic Awtry (#7) APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Steven Brown, Barclay Construction Group; Rochette ; et al four (4) STAFF PRESENT: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I STAFF CONTACT: Lorrie Fletcher: (817)748-8069 or lfletcher@ci.southlake.tx.us EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Property Situation The property is located at 600 Zena Rucker Road. History A zoning change with site plan on the south side of Zena Rucker Road (731 Zena Rucker) was approved in January 2011 for a daycare/ Montessori School with a private feet in size with a Montessori School use, medical use and general office use. Many of the traffic and parking concerns have been addressed through the entitlement process of this development. Development Details -school development that is located across the street from the previously approved project and is much smaller in scale. Hours of operation: 6 AM 6 PM Monday through Friday Age group: 6 weeks to 6 years Number of students anticipated: 100 150 Building size: 8500 to 9000 square feet Playground size: 7000 square feet Exhibits QUESTIONS / CONCERNS How many employees will this have? Approximately 25-30 salaried professionals Î Is this school age specific? Yes Î Do you have a franchisee lined up yet? No, but are currently in discussions Î Have you performed a traffic study? Not yet, need to talk to the city. The previous project has a TIA which may be Î applicable. What about drainage issues? We will address existing conditions and work with the city. Î The Childrens Courtyard was approved years ago. Do you anticipate traffic issues with Timarron? Most pre-schools are larger than us which reduces the footprint. Our impact will Î be less intense. We also offer red carpet service which allows for a staffed front door drop off. Î How many pre-schools are in Southlake? There is a competitive market here but we are prepared and offer a unique Î experience. What is the cost? Approximately $275 per week for an infant. The price goes down as the child Î gets older. We have competitive pricing. SPIN Meeting Reports are general observations of SPIN Meetings by City staff and SPIN Representatives. The report is neither verbatim nor official 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.