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Department of Planning & Development Services
STAFF REPORT
August 28, 2013
CASE NO: ZA13-054
PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for The Residences
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Cooper & Stebbins is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for residential lofts
in the Southlake Town Square "DT" Downtown District for The Residences to allow the
construction of 40 residential lofts in a five -story building on property described as Lot
4, Block 4R1, Southlake Town Square, Phase I, an addition to the City of Southlake,
Tarrant County, Texas and located at 1471 Federal Way, Southlake, Texas. The
current zoning is "DT" Downtown District. SPIN Neighborhood #8.
REQUEST DETAILS: Cooper & Stebbins is requesting approval of Specific Use Permit for residential lofts in
the Southlake Town Square "DT" Downtown District for The Residences to allow the
construction of 40 residential lofts in a five -story building on an approximately 0.60 acre
lot. In a separate application, the applicant is requesting approval of a revised Concept
Plan for the Garden District and Brownstones Phase C to allow construction of 60
Garden District Residences and 33 Brownstones for a total of 93 proposed residential
units east of Central Ave., which brings the total number of proposed residential units
to 133. The previously approved concept plan for the Garden District includes 130
Garden District residential units and 10 Brownstones for a total of 140 units. Please
see the narrative in Attachment C of this report for additional information on the
product type and amenities.
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct Public Hearing
2) Consider Approval of a Specific Use Permit
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B)
Vicinity Map
(C)
Plans and Support Information — Link to Presentation
(D)
SPIN Reports: February 11, 2013 and June 10, 2013
(E)
Site Plan Review Summary No. 3, dated August 2, 2013
(F)
Surrounding Property Owners Map
(G)
Surrounding Property Owners Responses
(H)
Resolution No. 13-033
(1)
Full Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members Only)
STAFF CONTACT: Ken
Baker (817)748-8067
Richard
Schell (817)748-8602
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: Slts Grand Ave., LP
APPLICANT: Cooper & Stebbins
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1471 Federal Way
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 4, Block 4R1, Southlake Town Square, Phase I
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CURRENT ZONING: "DT" Downtown District
HISTORY: Key approvals associated with Southlake Town Square and residential
development in Town Square:
January 7, 1997 (ZA96-145): Original "PUD" Zoning & Concept Plan approved
for Southlake Town Square;
August 19, 1997 (ZA97-099 and ZA97-100): Southlake Town Square Phase I
Development Plan and Site Plan approved;
February 4, 2003 (ZA02-104); "DT" Downtown District Zoning & Concept Plan
was approved;
April 1, 2003 (ZA03-013) Specific Use Permit for the Brownstone residential
units was approved.
September 7, 2004 (ZA04-057) Preliminary Plat for Block 22, Southlake Town
Square was approved. This area has been designated as open space by the
approved concept plan, development plan and the previous preliminary plat
and has been intended to be dedicated to the City for use as a park. The
purpose of this plat is to subdivide the block into two lots so that a final plat
may be approved and recorded for the dedication and conveyance of
approximately 2 acres of the future 6 acre park in connection with the
residential "Brownstone" project. The final platting of the remaining 4 acres is
being deferred awaiting further development of the Town Square project.
October 5, 2004 (ZA04-066 & ZA04-067): Revised Concept Plan & Site Plan
for Southlake Town Square's Grand Avenue District was approved;
September 6, 2005 (ZA05-075): Revised Concept Plan for the purpose of
relocating open space/park land from Block 22 (3.78 acres open space
removed) to Block 19 (2.80 acres open space provided) was approved, which
left a shortfall of 0.98 acres of open space. At the time of approval, Cooper &
Stebbins was reviewing appropriate potential new park areas in Blocks 11 and
20 and planned to designate new park space in one or both of these blocks,
having a combined area of not less than 0.98 acres.
July 17, 2007 (ZA07-050): Zoning Change and Revised Concept Plan for the
purpose of changing the block configurations and realigning Division and State
Streets to accommodate the proposed DPS Central Facility. This plan also
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relocates open space from the north side of Division Street to the south side
directly adjacent to McPherson Park. This relocation results in 0.51 acres of
park land being added to McPherson Park. The applicant requested a 0.44
acre open space reduction from the currently approved concept plan, but City
Council denied the request and approved the item with the following
stipulations:
1) The City will retain 0.44 acres of open space with location to be
determined later;
2) Requiring a schematic for the open space to be brought before Council
prior to the final approval of the block north of the Brownstones;
3) Requiring the open space north of the Brownstones to be open to the
public.
May 3, 2011; (ZA10-068) A text amendment to Section 37 ("DT" Downtown
District) of Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended, creating new definitions for
"Garden District" and "Garden District Residences" as well as providing
additional development regulations for such development was approved.
May 3, 2011; (ZA10-069) A revised Concept Plan for the Garden District,
including 130 Garden District Residences and 10 Brownstones, was approved.
SOUTH LAKE 2030 PLAN: Consolidated Land Use Plan
The "Town Center" definition in the 2030 Land Use is as follows:
The Town Center land use designation is intended to enhance and promote
the development of the community's downtown. The goal is to create an
attractive, pedestrian -oriented environment that becomes the center of
community life in Southlake. It may include compatibly designed retail,
office, cultural, civic, recreational, hotel and residential uses. All uses shall
be developed with a great attention to design detail and will be integrated
into one cohesive district or into distinct sub -districts, each with its own
unique characteristics. A mix of different uses is encouraged to create a
vibrant, lively, and unique environment.
The "Town Center" designation provides the following guidelines for residential
uses:
• Residential uses are to be located between the proposed office or retail
uses and existing residential neighborhoods. These uses are intended
to provide a lower intensity transition between existing neighborhoods
and commercial uses.
• Residential uses should be well integrated with proposed open space
and other civic uses to create a sense of place.
• They should also be integrated with proposed commercial uses in a
manner that provides internal automobile and pedestrian access to
convenience commercial uses.
• Residential uses are recommended to be to the density and scale that is
appropriate based on the context and character of the proposed overall
development.
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TRANSPORTATION
ASSESSMENT:
PATHWAYS
MASTER PLAN:
WATER & SEWER:
TREE PRESERVATION
& LANDSCAPE:
Traffic Impact: Residential Condominium/Townhouse Use (ITE # 230)
Use
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Net Difference
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Vehicle Trips per Day
The Pathways Plan shows an on -street bikeway planned along Central Ave.
Existing sidewalks are shown along all public street frontages on the site plan.
All necessary public water and sewer infrastructure are currently in place for
this development.
There are no existing trees on the site except those that the developer has
planted. The preliminary landscape design is consistent with the Town Square
theme.
CITIZEN INPUT: Two SPIN meetings were held. The first SPIN meeting was held Monday,
February 11, 2013. And a second SPIN meeting was held Monday, June 10,
2013. SPIN Meeting Reports for both meetings are included as Attachment "D"
of this report.
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION: August 8, 2013; A motion to table ZA13-054, per the applicant's request, to the
August 22, 2013 Planning and Zoning Regular Meeting was approved (5-0).
April 22, 2013; Approved (4-2) subject to Site Plan Review Summary No. 3 and
Staff Report, dated August 13, 2013 and noting the stipulation that the
construction of The Residences do not begin until 55% of the Garden District
Brownstones have been sold (18 units).
STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Site Plan Review Summary No. 3, dated August 2, 2013.
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Plans and Support Information
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Southlake Town Square Downtown Master Plan
■ C&S is in its 19111 year of investing, planning and developing in Town Square.
■ Southlake Town Square's 125-acre mixed use development plan is based on a
blueprint in the spirit of the world's best historic small town downtowns.
■ Buildings are organized around a street grid. The street and block pattern is
designed to promote walkability. Buildings are arranged around the perimeter
of the blocks along the sidewalks, with parking designed "inside" the blocks and
behind the buildings.
■ The Phase 1 Development Plan approved in 1997 reflected this approach.
However as Block 4 was only partially included at the time, only a small future
building was shown on Central Avenue in this 1997 Plan.
■ When the Grand Avenue District Site Plan was approved, the lot for Block 4 was
expanded to include the area on which C&S has now proposed The Residences.
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"DT" Downtown District
■ Town Square was originally approved as a Planned Unit Development, with uses
as allowed under C-3 zoning. C&S has always maintained that the best
downtowns in the world have people living in them. By 2003, Town Square had
evolved into a place in which many of Southlake's own residents wanted to live.
But zoning at the time prohibited this.
■ In order to allow "downtown" residential uses in Town Square while also
limiting such uses to the downtown core, the Town Square PUD was codified as
Section 37 —the "DT" Downtown District - of Southlake's Zoning Ordinance.
Section 37.1 summarized the intent of the approach:
"The purpose of the Downtown district is to encourage the creation of a
pedestrian oriented, mixed -use urban environment, providing shopping,
employment, housing, and business and personal services. Downtown is
intended to be the focal point of the community. This is achieved by promoting
an efficient, compact land use pattern; encouraging pedestrian activity;
reducing the reliance on private automobiles within the district; promoting a
functional and attractive community through the use of urban design principles;
and allowing developers flexibility in land use and site design."
THE GARDEN DISTRICT
New Concept Plan — May 2013
• 33 Brownstones in 4 Configurations 60 Garden District Residences in 3 Buildings
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The Residences — Fit Within the Town Square Master Plan
■ The Residences fit the Residential Loft classification contemplated in the "DT
Downtown District," are consistent with the use envisioned for this site, and fit
the goals of the Town Square Master Plan:
- Ground Floor commercial use is not supported in this location
- Residential is "highest and best use" here, and complements the
Brownstones and Garden District, with lower impact on traffic and parking
- High end residential and historic architecture will add vibrancy and enhance
the Central Avenue corridor and surrounding property values
■ The Residences are an important element of the Central Avenue corridor, which
is a current area focus:
- A Site Plan application has been filed for Trader Joe's at the southern end of
the corridor (NW corner of Central and FM 1709)
- Garden District and proposed new park enhance mid -corridor development
- High Street development is expected to anchor northern end of corridor
- Block 4 is unaffected by the potential future realignment of Central Avenue
(as may be required in support of High Street development plan)
THE RESIDENCES - Concept
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The Residences - Overview
■ Up to 40 total residences available for sale or lease with purchase option
■ With Garden District, 2013 plan reduces condominium count from 130 to 100,
on overall larger land area
■ 5-story building fits within 52' Garden District height limit
■ Improves Central Avenue streetscape and walkability; frames Garden District
and end of proposed new Meeting Street
■ Class "A" construction quality and level of finish
■ Minimum size, level of finish and other design guidelines consistent with
Garden District Residences
■ Project start following sales of 55% or more of new Brownstones (minimum 18)
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RESIDENCES
Entry Court
Concept
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Building Description
■ Incorporates Federal and Neo-classical architectural influences
■ High quality steel and concrete construction
■ Masonry (brick and accent stone) on front three sides and corner wraps
■ EIFS or similar material on back of building facing East Garage
■ Front courtyard includes iron gates, wall fountain, benches, landscaping and
authentic gas lanterns
■ Secured Central Elevator lobby with 2 elevators to common corridors
■ Gated indoor garage on first level with options for direct access garages — two
spaces per Residence
■ Visitor parking provided on street at front and back of building — in excess of 0.5
spaces per resident
THE RESIDENCES
Roof Top Terrace - Concept
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THE RESIDENCES
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Residential Features and Amenities
■ Variety of 1 Bedroom + Den to 3 Bedroom homes; majority 2 Bedroom
■ Size range: 1,500 SF to 2,600 SF, average 1,850 SF
■ All Residences are single -level except for 2 two -level Residences
■ Each Residence has an outside terrace
■ Luxury interior finishes, including granite/quartz countertops; custom cabinetry;
crown molding; and top -of -the -line appliances
■ Yoga/Pilates and Meeting Space/Function Rooms on top floor
■ Rooftop Terrace
■ Indoor climate -controlled storage units
Investment and Development Approach
■ Condominium legal structure will be put in place up front, to enable sales of
individual units following completion.
■ Buyer is expected to be similar to those who purchase in condominium
buildings such as The Residences at the Ritz Carlton in Dallas and The Omni
Residences in Fort Worth:
- Pricing in this high -end condo market ranges from $400/sf to over $800/sf
- The Residences will be of a quality that is expected to compete favorably in
this market, with forecasted pricing from $500,000 to over $1.0 million.
■ A pre -sale approach is problematic as there are no comps in the local market.
While individual sales will be sought and can close as early as building
completion, investment considerations support underwriting based on
operating cash flow from leasing (with options to purchase) at the outset.
Investment assumptions include:
- Initial rents expected to range from $3,000 to $6,000 per month
- Purchase options available from the beginning
- First sales likely to be all cash, to establish comp values for future appraisals
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Financing Considerations
Condominium legal structure is expected to limit construction lender(s) to those
experienced in and with a desire to finance "for sale" condominiums.
■ Experience at Town Square has shown that it takes lenders and appraisers time
to fully value these higher end buildings for which comparable sales data is not
available in the local market.
Because there are no local high -end condominium sales comparables, even if
100% of The Residences are pre -sold, risk remains that Buyers' lenders (and
their appraisers) might not appraise the end purchase at the full sale price,
putting contracts at risk.
- Lease/purchase option mitigates this risk by ensuring that cash flow will be
in place until sales of individual residences are ready to close.
Other Considerations
■ Condominium legal structure will disqualify contractors and design
professionals who are not experienced in "for sale" condominiums.
Only "best in class" condominium contractors and design professionals to
be considered
■ Independent sales and marketing team with high -end condominium sales and
marketing experience will be brought in.
■ Although lease options available initially, condominium insurance program will
be placed from the outset, providing coverage as individual Residences are sold.
■ Property Owners Association (separate from Brownstones HOA) will be
established upfront.
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Summary
■ The Residences are for sale condominiums that will be available for sale upon
completion of the building.
- Lease/purchase options will be available initially, until individual residences
are ready to close
- Approach allows for patient conversion of sales consistent with the market,
buyer financing, and quality of the offering
■ Condominium ownership structure will be put in place upfront.
■ Marketing will be designed around sales program:
- Targeted to affluent professionals looking for single -level living
- "Best -In -Class" condominium construction, design and marketing
professionals
- Condominium insurance/warranty program will be in place from the outset
- High -end condominium quality and residence sizes
■ Project commencement would be subject to sales of no fewer than 18 (55%)
new Garden District Brownstones.
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1st SPIN MEETING REPORT
El SOUTHLAKE
SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO. N/A
PROJECT NAME: The Garden District — Southlake Town Square
SPIN DISTRICT: SPIN #8
MEETING DATE: February 11, 2013; 8:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
Training Rooms 3A — 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Twenty-six (26)
• SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Vic Awtry (#7)
APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Frank Bliss, Cooper & Stebbins; et al five (5)
• STAFF PRESENT: Lorrie Fletcher. Planner I
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough: (817)748-8072 or dkilloughcw_ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
• The property is located at Southlake Town Square; generally the northeast corner of
East Southlake Boulevard and Carroll Avenue.
Development Details
• The original concept plan was approved in May 2011 — 130 Condominiums, 10
Brownstones and 2.4 acres of open space.
• The applicant is requesting a revised concept plan to include:
28 Brownstones in 3 configurations
0 7 Custom Villa Homes (6 detached)
o 83 Garden District Residences in 5 buildings
o 2.2 acres of open space
o Amenities to include:
• Sidewalks
• Landscape
• River bend stream / meditation area
• Spanish steps common area
• Pet playground
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Exhibits presented at SPIN:
New Plan 1 1 2011 Plan
Garden District Residences
83
130
Park Ridge Brownstones
9
10
Brownstones in the Garden
19
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Park Ridge Villas
7
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TOTAL
118
140
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS
• Will the city maintain the central park area?
No, the park area will be maintained by the HOA — it is a private open space that
is open to the public.
If the HOA pays, are they going to keep the public out?
No, it is not gated... accessible to the public.
• We are concerned the park will become a teenage hangout?
We feel the environment will be accessible but secure, well managed and well lit.
It is an urban environment — urban suburbia.
• 1 live in one of the Brownstones and these issues have been addressed well. Kids figure
it out... no problem.
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• Is this development accessible to wheel chairs? The Spanish steps? It looks like it
doesn't work.
We have engineered 7 different points of access; only 2 are not ADA accessible.
o Each condo has an elevator from the garage — the ability is there.
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_
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2nd SPIN MEETING REPORT
USOUTHLAKE
SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO. ZA13-011
PROJECT NAME: The Garden District — Southlake Town Square
MEETING DATE: June 10, 2013; 7:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
Training Rooms 3A — 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Thirty-three (33)
• SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Matt Shurly (#8) and Vic Awtry (#7)
• APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Larry Corsin, Cooper & Stebbins; et al five (5)
• STAFF PRESENT: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I
STAFF CONTACT: Richard Schell: (817)748-8602 or rschellaci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
• The property is located at Southlake Town Square; generally the northeast corner of
East Southlake Boulevard and Carroll Avenue.
Development Details
• The original concept plan was approved in May 2011 — 130 Condominiums, 10
Brownstones and 2.4 acres of open space.
• In February 2013; the applicant proposed the following revised concept plan to SPIN:
0 28 Brownstones in 3 configurations
0 7 Custom Villa Homes (6 detached)
0 83 Garden District Residences in 5 buildings
0 2.2 acres of open space
o Amenities to include:
■ Sidewalks
■ Landscape
■ River bend stream / meditation area
■ Spanish steps common area
■ Pet playground
• Currently, the applicant is requesting a revised concept plan to include:
0 33 Brownstones in 3 configurations
0 100 Garden District Residences in 4 buildings
o ± 3 acres of open space
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Exhibits presented at SPIN:
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Park Ridge East Brownstones 9 9
Park Ridge West Brownstones 3 1
Garden District Residences 60 130
Central Avenue Residences 40 0
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Eliminates Garden District Residence buildings on the Main Street alley and the west side of Park Ridge,
which allows this area to be developed independently, and sooner
New plan made possible by eliminating buildings and individual garages in favor of clustering a mix of 3
and 4-story residences over larger central garages on north side
- Density reduced; broader offering of residential options; responsive to market demand; phaseable
Open space reorganized but substantially same scale
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS
• What is the ratio of 1 — 2 — 3 bedrooms?
40 — 40 — 20% total
• How many Brownstones?
33
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• 1500 square feet is basically apartment size...
1500 square feet was approved by City Council in 2011
• What was the density in 2011 plan?
Minimum square footage of 1500; no more than 25% of total can be 1500 square
feet
• What about parking?
80 parking spaces; we are currently over parked by 600 parking spaces for
Southlake Town Square. The parking garages are underutilized.
• What is the price point?
$325 - $350 per square foot
• Will these be owner occupied or leased?
These will be sold. We have no holding company or comps in this area.
• So you won't have any restrictions against renting?
People own and rent property throughout the city
• Why is the construction so expensive?
It is Cooper & Stebbins quality expectation and commitment made from the
beginning
• There are two different housing products. Is the condo HOA different from the
Brownstones?
The HOA(s) can set rules that protect value. We are discussing the best
approach regarding the HOA.
• According to your new plan, Summit Avenue no longer dead ends and is now a through
street. We are concerned about 1709 cut through. There is a safety concern and may be
increased traffic from those seeking parking.
You have made good comments... I love the concept. There is a great need for condos.
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.
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Case No.: ZA13-054
SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY
Review No.: Two
Project Name: SUP — Block 4R1 Residential Lofts
APPLICANT: Frank Bliss
Cooper and Stebbins
1256 Main St. Suite 240
Southlake, TX 76092
Date of Review: 08/02/13
Engineer: Jim Riley
Brockette Davis Drake, Inc.
Phone: (817) 329-8400 Phone: (214) 824-3647
E-mail: fbliss@southlaketownsquare.com E-mail: jriley@bddeng.com
CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON
07/23/13 AND WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONS ARE HEREBY
MADE CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION, PLEASE CONTACT
RICHARD SCHELL AT (817) 748-8072.
1. Please make the following changes to the title block:
a. Provide the correct legal description Lot 4, Block 4R1, Southlake Town Square Addition.
2. Revise the language in the narrative and on the concept plan to state that the Property Owners
Association will be responsible for maintenance of landscaping, irrigation and open space areas.
Tree Conservation/Landscape Review
E-mail: kmartin@ci.southlake.tx.us
Keith Martin
Landscape Administrator
Phone: (817) 748-8229
LANDSCAPE COMMENTS:
1. Landscaping must comply with the requirements in Section 37 of the Zoning Ordinance — "DT"
Downtown District.
2. The following regulation refers to sight triangles:
For plantings within twenty (20) feet of any public street intersection,
shrubs and groundcover shall not exceed two (2) feet in height and tree
branching shall provide seven (7) feet of clearance as measured from the
tap ❑f the ground surface t❑ the first branch along the tree trunk.
Public Works/Engineering Review
Steve Anderson, P.E., CFM
Civil Engineer
Phone: (817) 748-8101
E-mail: sanderson@ci.southlake.tx.us
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GENERAL COMMENTS:
Provide all necessary easements for water, sanitary sewer and drainage. Easements shall be 15'
minimum and located on one lot — not centered on the property line.
Label utilities has "Public" or "Private".
DRAINAGE COMMENTS:
1. Construction plans have been submitted and are under review.
INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS:
Submit 4 copies of the civil construction plans (22" X 34" full size sheets) and a completed
Construction Plan Checklist as part of the first submittal for review directly to the Public Works
Administration Department. The plans shall conform to the most recent construction plan
checklist, standard details and general notes which are located on the City's website.
A ROW permit shall be obtained from the Public Works Operations Department (817) 748-8082
to connect to the City's sewer, water or storm sewer system.
A Developer's Agreement will be required for this development and may need to be approved
by the City Council prior to any construction of public infrastructure. Construction plans for
these improvements must be acceptable to Public Works prior to placing the Developer's
Agreement on the City Council agenda for consideration.
A separate bond will be required for the Maintenance Bond and bound only unto the City
of Southlake for a period of two years for all development projects. The Maintenance
Bond cannot be tied to the Performance and Payment Bond in any way.
Any hazardous waste being discharged must be pretreated Ordinance No. 836.
Fire Marshal Review
Kelly Clements
Assistant Fire Marshal
(817) 748-8671
klements@ci.southlake.tx.us
GENERAL COMMENTS:
An automatic fire sprinkler system will be required for buildings over 6,000 square feet. (per 2009
I.F.C. Sec. 903.2.11.9 as amended) Submit plans to Reed Fire Protection, 14135 Midway Road,
Suite G260, Addison, Texas 75001. Phone 214-638-7599.
The required backflow protection (double check valve) for the sprinkler system can be located on the
riser if the riser is within 100 feet of the water main. If the riser is further than 100 feet from the main,
the double check valve shall be in a pit. Riser rooms shall be a minimum of 5'X5' if the double check
is not located on the riser, or a minimum of 6'X6' if it is on the riser.
Fire department sprinkler connections, FDC, are to be a five inch Storz connection with a
30 degree down elbow and a Knox locking cap.
Case No. Attachment E
ZA13-054 Page 2
Fire Department Connections for sprinkler system must be within 100 feet of a fire hydrant, and
within 50 feet of fire department access.
A fire alarm system must be provided as required for a high-rise building as per 2009 IFC
Southlake Amendment 907.2.13. (Automatic fire alarm system and voice communication)
Standpipes are required on every level throughout the high-rise building within the stairwells and
within the corridors at a maximum of 200 feet spacing.
FIRE LANE COMMENTS:
Fire apparatus access needs to be provided within 250 feet of all exterior portions of sprinkled
buildings. Fire apparatus access needs to be designed and maintained to support the imposed
loads of fire apparatus (minimum of 80,000 Ibs GVW). Fire access roads have been increased
from the previous width of 20 feet wide with an additional 8 feet of parallel parking in the existing
locations, to 22 feet wide with an additional 8 feet of parallel parking in the new construction.
Fire lanes require a minimum 30 foot inside turn radius and a minimum 54 foot outside turn radius.
(per 2009 I.F.C. Sec. 503.2.4)
FIRE HYDRANT COMMENTS:
Hydrants required at a maximum spacing of 400 feet for this multi -story residential structure.
Hydrants are required at intersecting streets and at intermediate locations between as prescribed
above, measured as the hose would be laid.
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All buildings are required to have Knox Box rapid entry systems installed. Boxes can be ordered at
www.knoxbox.com or contact the Fire Marshal's Office.
Informational Comments:
SPIN meetings were held February 11, 2013 and June 10, 2013.
No review of proposed signs is intended with this site plan. A separate building permit is required
prior to construction of any signs.
All mechanical equipment must be screened of view from right-of-ways and residential properties
in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance No. 480, as amended.
All lighting must comply with the Lighting Ordinance No. 693, as amended.
All development must comply with the Drainage Ordinance No. 605 and the Erosion and Sediment
Control Ordinance No. 946, as amended.
Provide sidewalks and/or trails in compliance with the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483, as amended
and the Master Pathways Plan.
It appears that this property lies within the 65 LDN D/FW Regional Airport Overlay Zone and will
require construction standards that meet requirements of the Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning
Ordinance No. 479.
Case No. Attachment E
ZA13-054 Page 3
The applicant should be aware that prior to issuance of a building permit a Plat must be processed
and filed in the County Plat Records, a fully corrected site plan, landscape plan, irrigation plan,
and building plans, must be submitted for approval and all required fees must be paid. This may
include but not be limited to the following fees: Park Fee, Perimeter Street Fee, Water & Sewer
Impact and Tap Fees, and related Permit Fees.
Denotes Informational Comment
Case No. Attachment E
ZA13-054 Page 4
Surrounding Property Owners
The Residences
SPO #
Ownenh,
Zoning
Land UsejF
Acreage
Response
1
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
Town Center
0.48
NR
2
Sits Grand Avenue Lp
DT
Town Center
2.44
NR
3
Sits Grand Avenue Lp
DT
Town Center
0.58
NR
4
Southlake, City Of
DT
Town Center
1.37
NR
5
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
Town Center
3.62
NR
6
Sits Grand Avenue Lp
DT
Town Center
2.96
NR
7
Sits Grand Avenue Lp
DT
Town Center
2.55
NR
8
Southlake, City Of
DT
Town Center
2.07
NR
9
Town Square Ventures V Lp
DT
Town Center
1.10
NR
10
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
Town Center
2.27
NR
11
Early, Fidelma
DT
Town Center
0.07
NR
12
Smith, Ryan
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
13
Gray, Tim A
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
14
Mills, Michael D Etux Rita
DT
Town Center
0.06
F*
15
Wang, Tzuchung S & Julia Huang
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
16
Lewis, Terry W Etux Debra K
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
17
Pekowski Family 1998 Trust
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
18
Hale, Genevieve Etvir John
DT
Town Center
0.06
F
19
Kienast, Joseph P Etux Deanna
DT
Town Center
0.06
F
20
Nelson, Kenneth R Etux Sharon
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
21
Posey, James H
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
22
Schirle, Joseph L Jr Living Tr
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
23
Vance, Frederick Etux Carol
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
24
Talkington, Timothy J
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
25
Ware, Demarcus O
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
26
Julia, Thomas Etux Mary Jane
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
27
Durant, Tom & Susan Durant
DT
Town Center
0.13
NR
Case No. Attachment F
ZA13-054 Page 1
28
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.16
NR
29
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.07
NR
30
Williams, Herbert S III
DT
Town Center
0.04
NR
31
Raif, Thomas V Jr & Jennifer
DT
Town Center
0.04
NR
32
Torres, Carlos
DT
Town Center
0.04
NR
33
Wandschneider, Gary K
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
34
Visosky, Mark
DT
Town Center
0.07
NR
35
Ducharme, Paul E Etux Marianne
DT
Town Center
0.07
NR
36
Jackson, Charles B Jr & Cathy
DT
Town Center
0.07
NR
37
Ryne, Wallace R
DT
Town Center
0.08
NR
38
Francis, Tim D Etux Pamela D
DT
Town Center
0.09
NR
39
Faulkner, Sandra Potter
DT
Town Center
0.09
NR
40
Angeluna Properties Llc
DT
Town Center
0.08
NR
41
Smith, Pete
DT
Town Center
0.08
NR
42
Fout, April R Etvir George D
DT
Town Center
0.08
NR
43
Osorio, Federico G Etux Paula
DT
Town Center
0.08
NR
44
Martin, John Etux Patricia D
DT
Town Center
0.08
NR
45
Shetterly, Mark Etux Kathern
DT
Town Center
0.08
NR
46
Leaf, Makram J Etux Caroline M
DT
Town Center
0.07
NR
47
Depperman, Chris
DT
Town Center
0.07
NR
48
Biersmith, Mark A Etux Sally A
DT
Town Center
0.07
49
Cranston, James Etux Etal
DT
Town Center
0.08
NR
50
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.12
NR
51
Arnold, William Etux Joanna
DT
Town Center
0.08
NR
52
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
53
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
54
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
55
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.05
NR
56
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
57
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
58
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
59
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
60
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
61
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
62
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
63
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.65
NR
64
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.13
NR
65
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.09
NR
66
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.08
NR
67
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.07
NR
68
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.08
NR
69
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
70
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
71
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
72
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
73
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
74
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
75
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
76
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
77
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
78
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
79
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.08
NR
80
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.08
NR
81
Smith, Ryan Taylor & Catherine
DT
Town Center
0.10
NR
82
Fields, Jennifer
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
Case No. Attachment F
ZA13-054 Page 2
83
Coons, Robert & Kathy
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
84
Alexander, Stanley Etux Lisa
DT
Town Center
0.06
NR
85
Cardillo, Valentino Etux SJJ§W
DT
Town Center
0.08
O
86
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.13
NR
87
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.10
NR
88
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
0.12
NR
89
Cole Mp Pm Portfolio Llc
C3
Town Center
4.66
NR
90
Hd Development Propertiex, Lp
C3
Town Center
11.60
NR
91
Shamrock Pipeline Corp, The
C3
Town Center
0.41
NR
92
Sits Land Lp
DT
Town Center
5.35
NR
93
Brownstone At Town Square Lp
DT
Town Center
4.31
NR
94
H D Development Properties Lp
C3
Town Center
0.20
NR
95
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
Town Center
0.48
NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response
Notices Sent:
Responses Received:
Ninety-five (95)
Four (4) — Attached
Michael and Rita Mills, 1528 Main St. are opposed to apartment rental units and in favor of single -
ownership condos.
A number of emails have also been received by the City from residents indicating their concerns about the
project. These emails were submitted on August 22, 2013 or prior to this date and can be found in the
attachment linked below.
- Link to Emails from Residents
Case No. Attachment F
ZA13-054 Page 3
8/1/13 Ci.southlala.txus Mail - Southlal, Town Square Garden District & Brownstones
C ITf OF
SOUTHLAKE
Southlake Town Square Garden District & Brownstones
Shawns Cardillo Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 3:39 PM
To: "mayor@ci.southlake.tx.us' <mayor@ci.southlake.tx.us>, "placel@ci.southlake.tx.us"
<placel@ci.southlake.tx.us>, "place2@ci.southlake.tx.us" <place2@ci.southlake.tx.us>,
"place3@ci.southlake.tx.us" <place3@ci.southlake.tx.us>, "place4@ci.southlake.tx.us"
<place4@ci.southlake.tx.us>, "place5@ci.southlake.tx.us" <place5@ci.southlake.tx.us>,
"place6@ci.southlake.tx.us" <place6@ci.southlake.tx.us>, "hblake@ci.southlake.tx.us"
<hblake@ci.southlake.tx.us>
Cc: Valentino Cardillo
(Sent via Email and Hand Delivered)
August 1, 2013
Southlake Planning & Zoning Members and Southlake City Council Members,
This communication is in reference to the proposed Garden District development which will be reviewed at the
August 8th P&Z public meeting. This is an extremely difficult topic to cover succinctly via email 1 letter
communication or via a three minute discussion at the meeting. Therefore, we have attached three plan
documents to be referenced concurrently with this letter. Additionally, in an effort to keep it simple, we have
outlined our concerns in bullet point format below.
At the highest level we have two major concerns:
1) The inclusion to turn Summit Avenue into a through -street. Previously the plan was Summit Avenue would
Dja be a through -street to the Garden District,
2) The addition of condominiums to the Southlake Town Square area.
1) Summit Avenue as a Pass -Through Street vs. Dead -End (Exhibit 2
and 3 yellow vertical line)
• The plans presented in January called for Summit Avenue to be blocked via barricades prior to entering the
center of the Garden District and not be a through -street. (Exhibit 1, red horizontal line)
• On May 29th we met with Lawrence Corson, Director of Residential Development and Sales, of Cooper and
Stebbins Development. He stated there was no reason Summit Avenue has to be a through -street in order to
complete the remainder of the Garden District development plans. This is a very key point to this topic as no
other development would be delayed with this modification.
Case No. Attachment G
ZA13-054 Page 1
811/13 Ci.southlake.txus Mail - Soulhlake Tmn Square Garden District & Bromstones
• Critical Point #1: This will create an extremely hazardous pedestrian and vehicular situation at the
intersection of Highway 1709. As the volume of traffic increases significantly attempting to exit and enter
from Summit Avenue via a stop sign a serious, or potentially fatal accident occurring Is only a matter
of time (Exhibit 3, lime green "X"). The already established traffic signal, no more than a tenth of a mile up
from Summit Avenue, on to Central Avenue should continue to be the main access way to the new retail
development. (Exhibit 3, orange colored line; including planned expansion/right turn of Central Avenue
across from Federal Way to Hwy 114. Planned retail expansion noted as well)
• Critical Point #2: This will turn the Brownstone residential neighborhood into a very busy vehicular "pass
through" to the planned retail expansion behind, and adjacent to, the Garden District. (Exhibit 2 and 3, teal
blue colored line)
• The rebuttal offered by some is: traffic already enters Summit Avenue today and exits via Main Street to
Central. This is true; however, volume is light compared to what will occur with a formal cut -through street. If
Summit Avenue is not cut -through and someone does turn on to it with the hopes of passing to Meeting Street,
they will quickly learn this is not possible and return to the designed Central Avenue controlled traffic light the
next time.
• Traffic will increase drastically in the existing alley behind all the current Brownstones (and future
Brownstones) as it will become a passage way for vehicles circling trying to find parking on the new Meeting
Street which will run in front of the new Brownstones. This creates a dangerous situation for all residents in the
new and existing Brownstones trying to exit and enter their garages. It also creates eminent traffic danger to all
pedestrians but especially children, and or pets, exiting their garages or utilizing the alley for some form of
recreation, i.e., basketball or skateboarding. (Exhibit 2 purple colored line)
• Visitors will search for parking when curb -side Meeting Street parking is full. Vehicles will be less likely to
circle to Main Street if they cannot cut -through via Summit Avenue.
According to Cooper and Stebbins, the-Southlake Fire Department is apathetic to this pass -through of
Summit Avenue. It is not required for any reason.
• It appears too easy for the section between Meeting Street and the Central Avenue extension to Hwy 114 to
be extended through the park area from the Summit Avenue extension (Exhibit 2 and 3, pinkish red colored
line), making the scenarios outlined above an even greater concern. This section is cleverly disguised on the
diagram with trees as is the Summit Avenue cut -through.
As time progresses many will find a way to utilize this cut -through; not only as a means to get to retail
shopping, but potentially as a short cut to other events, including their place of work, all having nothing at all to
do with Southlake Town Square.
• Residential traffic will increase substantially. Estimating 33 new Brownstones, and four new condo buildings
with 60 units each, will total 273 more residential units. If each home averages two vehicles this alone could
increase traffic flow on Summit Avenue by a large portion of 546+ vehicles daily.
Case No. Attachment G
ZA13-054 Page 2
• Not only will residential traffic increase but commercial vehicles (delivery trucks and semis) will utilize
passage 24X7 through a residential community with children.
Proposed Solution: The passage way from Summit Avenue to Meeting Street should be closed. (Exhibit 2
and 3 yellow colored line, dead-end at horizontal yellow line) This should be filled with an additional
Brownstone unit to ensure this issue is not continued at a later date.
2) Addition of Condominiums to the Southlake Town Square Area
• Critical Point #1: If the proposed units are approved they should be approved as Co-ops vs. Condos.
(including, three Garden District Buildings, a building in the surface parking lot next to the movie theater which is
scheduled to be built first, and future surface parking lot proposals throughout the Town Square.) (Exhibit 2 and
3, marked as Condo 14)
• Critical Point #2: Southlake schools are a large draw to this community. What an excellent way to get your
child into the Southlake school district via uncontrolled rent rates; rent a 1700 sq. ft., or less, condnminium.
• At a recent SPIN meeting Cooper and Stebbins indicated they most likely would hold a large portion of
ownership of the condos. Thus, they plan to lease/rent these as they see fit. This is the definition of an
apartment building.
• The rebuttal Cooper and Stebbins will offer is Brownstones, and/or homes can be rented in Southlake. This
is true; however the rental fee typically carries a high premium of around $5,000+ per month. A company in
business (Cooper and Stebbins, or any other) that needs to rent 60+ units at a time has much different motives
than an individual renting a Brownstone or two.
In a co-op, all your neighbors have been screened by a board. They are financially stable, they can afford their
home, and they have letters of reference from a variety of sources. They have agreed to abide by house rules.
Rental activity is tightly controlled, not totally forbidden, usually, but controlled. You don't have to worry about
your "owner -mostly building" turning into a "renter -mostly building". If a resident is being obnoxious, you can
actually take action that works.
• If a large percentage of condo units go into foreclosure, the remaining residents are going to have to pay
higher monthly costs and/or the building is going to deteriorate. Also, the condo building is not first in line when
it comes to recovering from the foreclosed property.
The equivalent of foreclosure in co-ops is rare, because of the screening process, and the co-op building is
first in line when it comes to recovering funds if an owner does get into trouble.
• One of the advantages with a co-op is specific to sub -leasing. After the owner has resided in the co-op for
one or two years typically, most co-ops allow the owners to sublease for one to two years, and then they must
move back into the co-op. The renters oftentimes have to be interviewed by the board and disclose their finances
Case No. Attachment G
ZA13-054 Page 3
• Despite the fact many condo associations contend they are empowered to either approve or disapprove the
transfer of ownership, the reality is they have little power at all. Co-ops on the other hand have the right to
approve or deny the sale of shares on the basis, for example of the buyer's perceived inability to meet financial
obligations.
Parking will be greatly compromised by eliminating the existing surface parking and forcing more cars to
completely fill or overflow the existing parking decks. This very easily could have a reverse effect on retail shop
success as consumers look for convenient parking, not a long walk from the top of a parking deck. (Exhibit 2
and 3, Condo 1)
Proposed Solution: No condominiums should be allowed. If passed in the existing architectural format these
should be co-op managed buildings. Another alternative is to go to 100% high value Brownstone units with no
condominium buildings. Recent Brownstone sales are turning rapidly.
We need to be cognizant of both issues to guard against property devaluation in a city with a history of home
ownership value maximization and appreciation.
Respectfully,
Valentino and Shawna Cardillo
1560 Main Street
Southlake, TX 76092
3 attachments
Exhibit 1.pdf
279K
Exhibit 2.pdf
362 K
Exhibit 3.pdf
397K
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Notification Response Fo
ZA13-054
Meeting Ceuta; August 8, 2013 at 6:30 PM
11aae, Genevieve Etvir John
PO Box 02183
Soutf7lake Tx, 78D92
3981813 21 21
PLEASE PROVIDE COMPLETED FORMS VIA MAIL, FAIK OIL HAND DELIVERY
BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHEDULED PU13LIC HEARING.
Being the QWner(s) of the property so noted abQ ve, are hereby
in favor of apposed to €ndeclabout
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the proposed Specific Use Permit referen d alcove.
Space for comments regarding your position:
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Case No. Attachment G
ZA13-054 Page 8
Notification Response Form
ZA13-054
Meeting Date: August 8, 2013 at 6:30 PM
Kienast, Joseph P Etux Deanna
1518 Main St
Southlake Tx, 76092
39618B 21 22
PLEASE PROVIDE COMPLETED FORMS VIA MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERY
BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING.
Being the owner(s) of the property so noted above, are hereby
ZinavorA�of,, opposed to undecided about
(circle or underline one)
the proposed Specific Use Permit referenced above.
Space for comments regarding your position:
Signature:
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Printed Name(s):
Must be property owner(s) whose name(s) are printed at top. Otherwise contact the Planning Department. One form per property.
Phone Number (optional):
Case No. Attachment G
ZA13-054 Page 9
Notification Response Form
ZA9 3.064
Meeting Date: August 8, 2013 at 6:30 PM
Mills, Michael D Etux Rita
1528 Main St
Southlake Tx, 76092
39618E 21 17
PLEASE PROVIDE COMPLETED FORMS VIA MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERY
BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING.
Being the owner(s) of the property so noted above, are hereby
in favor o o d undecided about
(circler or underline one)
the propSpecific Us s ed e Permit referenced above.
Space for comments0egarding your position:
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Signature:
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Additional Signature: Date:
Printed Name(s): /h ,* /r �.�.
Must be property owner(s) whose name(s) are printed at top. OtherMse edntact the P1Anning
One form per properly.
Phone Number (optional): i7 1 �t)5;2
Case No.
ZA13-054
Attachment G
Page 10
From: Mike
Date: August 15, 2013, 12:01:14 AM GMT+O1:00
To: "place l@ci.southlake.tx.us" <placel@ci.southlake.tx.us>, "place2@ci.southlake.tx.us"
<place2@ci.southlake.tx.us>, "place3@ci.southlakeax.us" <placc3@ci.southlake.tx.us>,
"place4@ci.southlake.tx.us" <place4@ci.southlake.tx.us>, "place5@ci.southlake.tx.us"
<place5@ci.southlake.tx.us>, Place6 <place6@ci.southlakc.tx.us>, "mayor@ci.southlake.tx.us"
<mayor@ci.southlake.tx.us>
Cc: Arnold Bill Lisa Alexander Ryan Smith
Bliss Frank Larry Corson
Subject:
Area Zoning Cases
Mr. Mayor and City Council:
Due to prior commitments I was not in town to attend last Thursday's P&Z meeting which
included the consideration of 5 cases associated with The Brownstones District and a parcel to
the immediate west across Central Avenue. I did provide a letter in advance to P&Z and
yourselves (attached below) with my comments and have reviewed the meeting subsequently via
VoD.
Since I also have out of town commitments on the 22nd when 4 of these cases may be considered
by council I am writing to emphasize 5 points:
Building Heights/Site Lines
Since original Brownstone buyers purchased their property with the full Brownstone (114
Brownstones) District approved as Brownstones with building locations and sizes known, I ask
that the these site lines be protected by not allowing any structure (including penthouse or
mechanical equipment) to negatively impact the site lines as approved by the city prior to our
home investment transactions. To accomplish this both the heights of the new structures need to
be considered (relative to sea level —not just structure height since grade levels may also be
changing) AND set backs (the combination of height above sea level and distance from the
existing homes).
Open Space Requirements
It seems that during the Concept Plan reviews about two years ago when the remainder of The
Brownstone District was renamed The Garden District, the Public Open Space just north of and
outside The (original) Brownstone District boundary was exchanged for Private Open Space
within The Garden District (aka The Brownstone District). This Public Open Space just North of
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and outside the original Brownstone District was put in place in 2004 as a buffer between
residential property and the planned commercial area along the 114 Frontage Road and was the
quid pro quo for reducing the size of Summit Park from about 5 acres to about 2.2 acres. This
exchange was a win win since it made more sense to have commercial along 1709 rather than
open space/park and instead have an open space buffer to the north between residential and
commercial. To have one side of this trade undone concerns me, particularly since my
recollection is (from the discussion at the Parks Board meeting) that it was understood that the
buffer being created to the north of the Brownstones District would not be considered for future
movement/change/exchange. I have reviewed the written minutes from that meeting but they do
not include the discussion that occurred so I will listen to the audio tape of the meeting when I
am next in town. While I not necessarily against considering a reroute of Central Avenue I
would point out that placing it on an approved Concept Plan gives it traction/momentum, as
shown cuts into the originally approved Brownstone District with an arterial type road in a
residential area rather than bordering a residential area, and since it isolates as an island the NW
part of the original Brownstone district it invites an argument for changing that piece to
commercial from residential.
HOA owned alley paralleling Main Street
The current proposal calls for extending this existing alley to the east to connect with Park
Ridge. To avoid this private alley from being a 3 block straight shot from Park Ridge to Central
I request that bollards be placed preventing traffic from being able to access the alley from Park
Ridge and visa -a -versa.
Main Street east of Park Ridge
At some point this area was changed from being a landscaped court (as shown in pre 2005
documents) to being a street. I believe this was done to provide a second access point to the
alley paralleling the south side of Main Street at the east end since until a subsequent
Brownstone phase was completed there would only be one access point. However, for some
reason the land that this city street is on was never transferred to the city and remains under HOA
ownership. This situation just invites issues to arise (e.g. Maintenance, repair, replacement,
liability, etc.) that will be problematic for both the city and the HOA. Now, while the governing
documents are being revised as part of these applications, would be the most efficient
opportunity to fix this situation by moving this public street to city ownership.
Traffic Calming
During the P&Z meeting there was a discussion about placing traffic calming devices on Summit
Avenue and perhaps the proposed Meeting Street. While I am not sure these devices are needed,
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I would request that if they are placed elsewhere they also be placed on Main Street to the east of
Central. Otherwise, traffic that would otherwise logically take other routes will opt for Main as
the path of least resistance and Main east of Central is no less of a residential street than Summit.
Thank you,
Mike Mills
PS The best way to reach me with any questions over the next few weeks is by email, but
unfortunately my access is going to be spotty at times.
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From: "Patty Glelrn"
Date: Aug 19. 2D13 9:26 PM
Subiect: We Oppose "MO WsldeMW Protect fn Southlake
To:<mayorandeitycouncilQci.southlake.tx.im>
Cc: "GlWm, Bill° "Petty Gleim" "Keaton Gfeim°
Hear 1 kyor and Council Mct&efs,
Please note and record our opposition bo the develop== iu Towu Square tit is called 'The Residences".
We do NOT watit any aparfineds in Svuthlake and oppose any projert with high density in ou< cidy.
Please VOTE NO on this project or ANY project that comes bebre you that is proposing density grmter
than 2 mks per acre.
NO MORE HIGH DENSITY HOUSING IN SOUTHLAKE3±±
Thanks,
The G-A iM' Fay
1905 Amesbury Ct
Southiake 76092
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR RESIDENTIAL LOFTS IN
THE SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE "DT" DOWNTOWN DISTRICT FOR THE
RESIDENCES ON PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
BEING DESCRIBED AS LOT 4, BLOCK 4R1, SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE,
PHASE I, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY,
TEXAS, MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", AND
AS DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "B" AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, a Specific Use Permit for residential lofts in the Southlake Town Square "DT" Downtown
District has been requested by a person or corporation having a proprietary interest in the property zoned as
"DT" Downtown District; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Section 37 and Section 45 of the City's
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council have given the
requisite notices by publication and otherwise, and have afforded the persons interested and situated in the
affected area and in the vicinity thereof; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find and determine that the granting of such Specific Use
Permit is in the best interest of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the City.
TEXAS:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE,
SECTION 1.
A Specific Use Permit is hereby granted for residential lofts in the Southlake Town Square "DT" Downtown
District for The Residences on property described as Lot 4, Block 4R1, Southlake Town Square, Phase I, an
addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, more fully and completely described in Exhibit "A",
and as depicted on the approved Site Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "B" and
providing an effective date, subject to the provisions contained in the comprehensive zoning ordinance and
the restrictions set forth herein. The following specific requirements and special conditions shall be applicable
to the granting of this Specific Use Permit:
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This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2013.
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By:
Mayor
City Secretary
ATTEST:
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THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR METES & BOUNDS DESCRIPTION
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THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR THE APPROVED SITE PLAN
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