2014-01-06 Meeting Report (Kimball Park)
SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO. ZA13-135
PROJECT NAME:
Kimball Park
SPIN DISTRICT:
SPIN # 4
MEETING DATE:
January 6, 2014; 6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION:
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
City Council Chambers
TOTAL ATTENDANCE:
Twenty-two (22)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT:
Vic Awtry #7
APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING:
Jeff Medici and 3 others
STAFF PRESENT:
Patty Moos, Planner I
STAFF CONTACT:
Richard Schell, Planner II: (817)748-8602 or rschell@ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
The property is located at 400 N. Kimball Avenue (the northwest corner of SH 114 and
N. Kimball Avenue).
The plan presented at SPIN:
Kimball Avenue Entrance
Hotel Site
Hotel East Facade
Hotel Elevations
Pool and Patio
Development Details:
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15.5 acres
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Entrances off SH114 and N. Kimball Avenue
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175 suite, 4 story hotel (upscale rating) with conference rooms, ballrooms, pool, full
service, and fitness area.
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Room size average 405 sf
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Shuttle to Town Square
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Phase I will be drives, hotel and drainage/park improvements
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Masonry for hotel near 100% masonry
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Other phases will include 2 restaurant pads, 1 fitness/health/restaurant pad, and 1 office
(96,000 sf) building(s) pad to be developed at a later date
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Circular drop-off feature on interior drive
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Drainage are to be improved for park area with above ground detention
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Shared parking agreements for entire development
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Delivery and trash pick-up times limited
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS
Did the hotel location move from the proposed hotel in 2012?
The layout moved north a short distance and the layout is compressed from the original
concept.
Why did you set the hotel back off SH114 and not along the frontage road?
The hotel was set back to allow parking in the front of the entrance and the area along
the frontage road was too narrow to site the hotel. The location also allows for the
circular drive, office building, and restaurant/health building to tie together.
Did the SH 114 restaurant location move?
No, it is in the same location.
Comment: The entrance from SH114 seems hidden.
There will be a sign along the SH114 entrance.
Will there still be a sewer tap on the west side of the property for the newly constructed office
building to tie into as required by the City?
Yes, the sewer can tie into this location.
How wide are the drives and can they be wider?
Parking lots are 24’ wide and drive is 26’ wide. We can look at widening the drives.
Are you required by TxDOT to provide a decel lane?
The TIA and TxDOT do not require the decel lane.
What variances are being requested with this development?
Stacking depth at entry drive and private drive with lots fronting on private drive
Who will maintain the private drives?
The development owners association will maintain the private drives.
Are you buying the metal buildings along N. Kimball Avenue?
No.
What happened to the Embassy Suites hotel and does this hotel have suites?
The hotel has changed and the hotel is all suites. The suites are separated by partitions
and some have separate rooms.
Is there a restaurant in the hotel?
Yes.
What types of restaurants are on the property?
3 potential restaurants: sit down restaurant on SH114 frontage, drive thru, and
spa/wellness/restaurant
Comment: Drive thru restaurant needs to have enough stacking depth in drive thru lane.
Meeting presentation adjourned at 7:15 pm
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