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Department of Planning & Development Services
STAFF REPORT
September 9, 2014
CASE NO: ZA14-101
PROJECT: Trader Joe's Landscape Plan Revisions
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Cooper and Stebbins, L.P./SLTS Block 5, L.P. is requesting approval of a Site
Plan for Trader Joe's to modify the approved Landscape Plan on property
described as Lot 4, Block 5R, Southlake Town Square, an addition to the City of
Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas; and located at 141 Grand Ave., Southlake,
Texas. Current Zoning is "D7 Downtown District. SPIN Neighborhood #8.
DETAILS: The applicant is requesting approval of a Site Plan for Trader Joe's to modify
the approved Landscape Plan. A Site Plan was approved October 1, 2013 to
allow construction of an approximately 13,800 square foot retail building in
Town Square at the northwest corner of E. Southlake Blvd. and Central Ave.
Separate approval of a Specific Use Permit for the parking garage was granted
on the same date. Construction of the retail building and parking garage is
nearing completion. The applicant has provided a detailed summary of the
changes on page 1 of Attachment C.
The purposes for the changes to the Landscape Plan are as follows:
1. To reduce screening of the east elevation to allow better visibility of the
fagade (possible murals);
2. To allow additional landscaping on the south side of the building as a result
of relocating the sidewalk;
3. To reduce vegetative screening on the east fagade of the parking deck due
to material changes to the fagade parapet wall from stained concrete to
brick and to allow more natural light into the ground floor parking area.
Below is a summary of the specific proposed changes to the Landscape Plan.
• Replace two Red Oaks east of the building with two Crape Myrtles (or
optional Savannah hollies) to open up the view of the building and future
art work
• Provide a wider landscape buffer on the south side of the building
• Replace Nellie R. Stevens along Central Ave. with Rose Creek Abelias
• Place trees along Central Ave. in tree wells to raise to sidewalk level
ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a public hearing
2) Consider approval of a Site Plan
Case No.
ZA101-101
ATTACHMENTS
STAFF CONTACT:
Case No.
ZA101-101
(A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Plans and Support Information — Link to PowerPoint Presentation
(D) SPIN Meeting Report from Original Site Plan approval
(E) Surrounding Property Owners Map and Responses
(F) Plan Booklets (for Commission and Council Members Only)
Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
Ken Baker (817) 748-8067
OWNER:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
SLTS Block 5, L.P.
APPLICANT: Cooper and Stebbins, L.P.
PROPERTY SITUATION: 141 Grand Ave.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 4, Block 5R, Southlake Town Square
LAND USE CATEGORY: Town Center
CURRENT ZONING: "D7 Down Town District
HISTORY: January 7, 1997; City Council approved a Case ZA96-145, Zoning
Change and Concept Plan with NR-PUD Zoning for Southlake Town
Square
August 19, 1997; City Council approved Cases ZA97-099 &100,
Development and Site Plan, respectively for this portion of the
Southlake Town Square;
February 4, 2003; City Council approved a Case ZA02-104, Zoning
Change and Concept Plan with DT Zoning for Southlake Town Square;
October 1, 2013; City Council approved a Site Plan for Trader Joe's
(ZA13-083).
October 1, 2013; City Council approved a Specific Use Permit for a
parking garage for Trader Joe's (ZA13-095).
CITIZEN INPUT: A SPIN meeting was held on August 26, 2013 at Southlake Town Hall
and the SPIN Report is attached below in attachment D.
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION ACTION: September 4, 2014; Approved (6-1) subject to the staff report dated
August 29, 2014
STAFF COMMENTS: Due to the limited scope of this request, no review comments have been
prepared.
The motions from the original Site Plan approval for Trader Joe's and
the Specific Use Permit for the parking garage are included below for
reference:
Site Plan Motions (ZA13-083):
Planning and Zoning Commission:
September 19, 2013; Approved (6-0) subject to Site Plan Review
Summary No. 2 and the staff report dated September 13, 2013, noting
that any proposed mural will need a separate application.
Case No. Attachment A
ZA14-101 Page 1
City Council:
October 1, 2013; Approved (7-0) 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.
SUP for Parking Garage Motions (ZA13-095):
Planninq and Zoninq Commission:
September 19, 2013; Approved (6-0) subject to Site Plan Review
Summary No. 2 and the staff report dated September 13, 2013 and
noting the applicant's willingness to prepare an alternate fagade for the
parking garage.
City Council:
October 1, 2013; Approved (7-0) as presented. The Council motion for
the associated Site Plan for Trader Joe's (ZA13-083) included the
following language regarding the parking garage:
1) The 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 monotony of the screening hedge
adjacent to the parapet wall along Central for the parking;
2) The columns in the parking garage will be painted a complementary
color;
3) Security cameras will be provided in the parking garage;
4) Approval is subject to all architectural renderings as presented by
the applicant this evening.
Case No. Attachment A
ZA14-101 Page 2
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Landscape Plan Revisions
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.
Place trees along Central Ave. in
tree wells to raise to sidewalk level
Replace Nellie R. Stevens along
Central Ave. with Rose Creek
Abelias
Replace two Red Oaks east of the
building with two Crape Myrtles to
open up the view of the building
and future art work
Provide a wider landscape buffer
on the south side of the building
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JUSOUTHLAKE
SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO. ZA13-083
PROJECT NAME: Trader Joe's in Southlake Town Square
SPIN DISTRICT: SPIN # 8
MEETING DATE: August 26, 2013; 6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
Training Rooms 3A— 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Twelve (12)
• SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Matt Schirle #8, Vic Awtry #7
• APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Frank Bliss, Cooper and Stebbins et al 3
• STAFF PRESENT: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I; Patty Moos, Planner I
STAFF CONTACT: Richard Schell, Planner II: (817)748-8602 or rschell(a)ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
• The property is located at the northwest corner of Southlake Boulevard and Central
Avenue in Southlake Town Square.
Development Details
• Site Plan proposed for a one story specialty grocery store with approximately 13,000 SF
of retail area with 3,000 SF lower level storage area with loading dock. Trader Joe's is a
California —based specialty grocery store.
• The plan includes a 70 parking space deck with access from Central Avenue with
parking beneath the parking deck.
• Architectural design will complement the existing architectural style of Town Square with
the possibility of future mural art work on the exterior walls.
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View from East Southlake Blvd looking west
View from Building and Parking Deck looking south
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS
• Will there be a parking garage?
There will be a parking deck for 70 cars on the upper level and parking below in
the existing parking lot.
• Will there be any additional buildings in the location of parking deck area and north?
1-1 Possibly, not likely for 20 plus years.
• How will the delivery trucks back into the loading area
The delivery trucks will come off Main Street and pull south and back into the
delivery area. The fire lanes will be modified to accommodate the trucks and
emergency vehicles.
• Will there be on street parking on Central Avenue?
No. The original design for the parking deck has been modified to accommodate
the additional cars. The drive approach has been shifted north away from the
East Southlake Blvd. intersection to help with stacking depth on southbound
Case No. Attachment D
ZA14-101 Page 2
Central Avenue. Additionally, the entry drive will be 3 lanes, one for entry and 2
exit lanes for right and left turns.
• What is the timeline for the development
Anticipated City approvals in October 2013, construction to begin in January
2014 and opening in October 2014.
• Resident likes the Trader Joe's, the location in Town Square and the parking.
• Resident likes murals and possibility of the Art Community getting involved in the murals.
Meeting presentation adjourned at 6:30 pm
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.
Case No. Attachment D
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Zoning
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Acreage
Response
1.
Sits Grand Avenue II Lp
DT
371 State St
1.86
NR
2.
Southlake, City Of
DT
351 State St
1.97
NR
3.
Sits Grand Avenue II Lp
DT
1361 Federal Way
1.42
NR
4.
Sits Grand Avenue II Lp
DT
250 Grand Ave W
0.40
NR
5.
Sits Grand Avenue Lp
DT
316 Grand Ave E
0.25
NR
6.
Sits Grand Avenue Lp
DT
327 Grand Ave E
0.43
NR
7.
Sits Grand Avenue II Lp
DT
300 Grand Ave
0.48
NR
8.
Sits Grand Avenue II Lp
DT
200 Grand Ave W
0.56
NR
9.
Sits Grand Avenue Lp
DT
1401 Federal Way
2.44
NR
10.
Southlake, City Of
DT
1451 Federal Way
1.37
NR
11.
Sits Grand Avenue Lp
DT
291 Grand Ave
0.60
NR
12.
Sits Grand Avenue Lp
DT
1471 Federal Way
0.58
NR
13.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
1240 Main St
4.08
NR
14.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
1400 Civic PI
0.75
NR
15.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
1422 Main St
0.67
NR
16.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
1256 Main St
0.67
NR
17.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
1200 Main St
0.58
NR
18.
Southlake, City Of
DT
1400 Main St
0.69
NR
19.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
1460 Main St
0.48
NR
20.
Durant, Tom & Susan Durant
DT
1500 Main St
0.13
NR
21.
Julia, Thomas Etux Mary Jane
DT
1504 Main St
0.06
NR
22.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
1230 Main St
0.28
NR
23.
Southlake, City Of
DT
1501 Main St
2.07
NR
Case No. Attachment E
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24.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
1431 Main St
0.33
NR
25.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
141 Grand Ave
3.62
NR
26.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
1431 E Southlake Blvd
0.39
NR
27.
Southlake, City Of
DT
151 State St
0.81
NR
28.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
180 State St
0.42
NR
29.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
140 State St
4.33
NR
30.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
1235 Main St
0.34
NR
31.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
115 Grand Ave
0.38
NR
32.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
112 State St
0.38
NR
33.
Southlake, City Of
DT
101 State St
0.94
NR
34.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
1430 E Southlake Blvd
0.27
NR
35.
Southlake, City Of
DT
Central Ave
0.09
NR
36.
Sits Block 22 Lp
DT
125 Central Ave
0.40
NR
37.
Town Square Ventures Iv Lp
DT
1500 E Southlake Blvd
0.28
NR
38.
Southlake, City Of
SP2
1401 E Southlake Blvd
0.78
NR
39.
Carroll/1709 Ltd
SP2
1425 E Southlake Blvd
7.38
NR
40.
Town Square Ventures Iv Lp
DT
Central Ave
1.66
NR
41.
Cambridge 114 Inc
SP2
1545 E Southlake Blvd
5.08
NR
42.
Town Square Ventures Iv Lp
DT
1510 E Southlake Blvd
0.92
NR
43.
Carroll/1709 Ltd
SP2
1451 E Southlake Blvd
8.93
NR
44.
Cambridge 114 Inc
SP2
1555 E Southlake Blvd
3.06
NR
Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided
Notices Sent: Ten (10)
Responses Received: None
Case No.
ZA14-101
NR: No Response
Attachment E
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