2014-10-28 Meeting Report (Kumon Learning Center)
SPIN MEETING REPORT
Case Number:
ZA14-076
Project Name:
Kumon
SPIN Neighborhood:
SPIN #8
Meeting Date:
10/28/14
Meeting Location:
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
City Council Chambers
Total Attendance:
8(Including all applicants and Community Engagement Committee members)
Host:
Ben Siebach, Community Engagement Committee
Applicant(s) Presenting:
Trish Van Buskirk (Owner) and Tony Brutsche (Architect): (817) 665-0200
City Staff Present:
Jerod Potts, Planner I
City Staff Contact:
Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I: (817) 748-8069 or lfletcher@ci.southlake.tx.us
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FORUM SUMMARY:
Property Situation:
The proposed location for the new Kumon building is 151 S. Village Center Dr.
Development Details:
The current Kumon building is located off Southlake Blvd. The applicant desires to move out of the rental
property currently occupied and construct a building they would own. The applicant mentioned that the
kids come in on a schedule and are assigned a block of tutors so they know when students are going to
be coming into the center. The applicant mentioned that the schedule is regulated closely so there is not
a lot of excess traffic coming in or out. The applicant mentioned that the center is only open for students
two days a week (Mondays and Wednesdays), and throughout the week a few staff are on site to make
lesson plans, etc. The applicant mentioned that there are typically three to five cars in a fifteen minute
period between 3:00 and 7:00. The applicant mentioned that though the use conforms to the Zoning
Ordinance, the City of Southlake has requested that Kumon does an overlay so that any future potential
uses follow the master plan.
Building:
Architect stated that there will be more than enough parking for what is required by the code.
The architect mentioned the property will be subdivided into two separate lots, and that the property is a
single-story building with a footprint of around 4900 square feet. Though the building is a single-story,
there is a staircase to permit access to the roof for signage. The upper area is primarily a sign band that
will also contain platforms for their AC units inside. The presenter mentioned the condensing units would
be outside and the air handlers would be in the upper area (this is to allow for easier access for
servicing). The architect stated that the front elevation would face the Modia store and will feature a lower
pitched roof following the craftsman look. The architect mentioned that the eave is right at eleven feet for
the single story, and right at twenty feet for the upper story.
Materials:
The architect mentioned that across the base of the building will be stacked stone, and traditional stucco
will be used (not synthetic) putting the building at 100% masonry. The architect mentioned that the
building will feature earth tones and natural colors.
Presented at SPIN:
Roof Plan / Floor Plan (Above) North Elevation / West Elevation (Below)
South Elevation / East Elevation (Above) Site Plan (Below)
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS:
There were no questions for the applicant.
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strongly encouraged to follow the case through the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by City Council.