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2013-06-24 Meeting Report (1901 East Southlake Boulevard) SPIN MEETING REPORT CASE NO. N/A pending formal application PROJECT NAME: 1901 East Southlake Blvd. SPIN DISTRICT: SPIN #8 MEETING DATE: June 24, 2013; 7:00 PM MEETING LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX Training Rooms 3C 3D TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Thirteen (13) SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Matt Schirle (#8) APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Warren Johnson, Johnson Design Group; et al four (3) 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 1901 East Southlake Blvd. Development Details Currently zoned C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District; a previous approval for medical offices never came to fruition. Proposed zoning is S-P-1 Detailed Site Plan District with C-2 Local Retail Commercial uses. Two-story + one-story retail building plus clock tower and small parking garage proposed for construction. Exhibits QUESTIONS / CONCERNS What is S-P-1? It is a site plan specific designation. Î What is the exterior of the garage made of? Stucco to match the other building a true stucco masonry product. Î Will you be using stone also? We plan to use mostly stucco. We are looking at some stone edging. It makes Î sense architecturally to keep the stone at a touchable level. We are still working through the plan. Why do you need the garage? The square footage we are proposing requires a certain amount of parking; the Î site would be all concrete. The small garage allows for more open space. We are concerned for security with the parking garage; it will attract teenagers. It will be well lit. Î What is the anchor store? If the big store leaves, the development could tank. Our plan is to keep C-2 uses within this zoning district. It will be a small Î commercial district. No big-box stores. The largest space will likely be restaurant. Why a two-story strip mall? There are none in Southlake. We are making the second story a destination place high-end restaurant. Î Properties are getting expensive. Yes, there is a commercial incentive. We moved here because of the This type of development will attract National businesses. Î These are my concerns: Security of the neighborhood Overcrowding this area Only one way in and out We are part of this community, we want to do high quality. Î How many parking spaces does the parking garage have? 91 Î We moved here for the quality of Southlake. This is unsettling. We want to see more The plan is still very conceptual Î 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.