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Item 6H (2)SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE SITE PLAN REVISION BLOCK 5R, LOT 4 TRADER JOE’S City Council Meeting September 16, 2014 Original Rendering (View SW from Central Ave.) Revised Rendering (View SW from Central Ave.) Original Rendering (View NW from FM 1709) Revised Rendering (View NW from FM 1709) UPDATE AT SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 BLOCK 5R, LOT 4 - SITE PLAN REVISION On October 1, 2013, the Southlake City Council approved (7-0) the Site Plan for a new building for Trader Joe’s and a related S.U.P for structured parking, subject to revised Site Plan Review Summary No. 2, dated September 25, 2013 with the following conditions: • applicant will address the color and/or treatment of concrete stairwell located on the southeast corner; • EIFS screening wall material along FM 1709 will be replaced with masonry stucco; • landscaping plan will be as presented by the applicant noting that the applicant will be required to have Nellie R. Stevens at various intervals to break up the parapet wall along Central for the parking; • columns in parking garage will be painted a complementary color; • security cameras will be provided in the parking garage; • applicant will consider alternative stair designs for the Central Avenue entrance located along south entrance of the property; • applicant will restrict deliveries to the building between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.; and • to include all architectural renderings as presented by the applicant this evening. Due to upgrades to the building and parking structure, Applicant is now seeking this Revision to the Site Plan to enhance the landscape plan originally approved. Stair Design at Central Avenue Entrance Steps and a separate ramp provide Code and ADA access to the front. Brick will be added on the sides to match the building. Screen Wall Material along FM 1709 The screening wall material along FM 1709 was approved with masonry stucco. As design and construction progressed, we were able to clad this wall with complementary brick and a cast stone cap. Stairwell at Southeast Corner Deleted The fire riser room was moved to the bottom level, improving the aesthetic of this corner. Parking Structure Parapet Treatment The parapet wall of the parking structure was approved with painted pre-cast panels with a stamped brick pattern in between an unstamped band at the top and bottom of each panel, with the requirement that the columns be painted to match. As design progressed, we were able to upgrade to real brick inlay. Custom concrete was used in the panels and columns (including a light sandblast to soften the texture) to more closely match the cast stone on the building. Proposed Landscape Revisions REVISIONS REQUESTED Proposed Landscape Plan Revision The landscape plan revisions being proposed respond to upgrades in the building and garage. • Half-circle tree wells have been added along Central Avenue, raised up from the slope to level these planting areas with the surrounding sidewalk. Verbena accents the areas around the trees. In between the new tree wells, Rose Creek Abelia is proposed in lieu of Indian Hawthorn reducing height from 4’ to between 2’ and 3’. Live oaks replace the periodic Nellie R. Stevens. - The upgrades to the Garage parapet wall and landscaping materials are intended to introduce color and present a more pleasing streetscape. A side benefit is allowing additional light into the lower level of the garage. • On the east elevation, specimen Crepe Myrtles are proposed in lieu of red oaks to provide a nice contrast against the red brick and open up the building views. Grass is accented with beach pebbles with a background of Spirea (white and pink bloom). This accentuates the old market feel and complements the building design. These changes also provide a good framework for the public art we hope to incorporate here. • On the south side, the relocation of the FM 1709 sidewalk allows a deeper (+/-6’) landscape zone along the building. Virginia creeper (clipped at cast stone line) and Santolina are included in this area with a bed of Wintercreeper. ORIGINALLY APPROVED PLAN PROPOSED NEW LANDSCAPE PLAN East Elevation BUILDING ART OPPORTUNITIES (UPDATE) • “Art niches” have been provided in the building arches on the east façade of the building. We are exploring the possibility of painting these areas (or installing paintings) with murals that would reflect the historic character of the building. • The façade has been fully detailed to work with or without these art installations, including the use of decorative brick inlay in lieu of stucco. • We currently envision that any art installation would be mounted in the niches provided, and not painted on the brick. • Any proposed mural(s) will be subject to and included in a separate application for approval.