Item 6J13 CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
Department of Planning & Development Services
STAFF REPORT
January 13, 2015
CASE NO: ZA14-151
PROJECT: Green Fest Southlake
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: On behalf of Bob Jones Nature Center, Audra Lewandowski is requesting
approval of a specific use permit to allow a mass gathering on property being
described as Blocks 7 and 8, and adjacent rights of way, Southlake Town
Square, Phase I, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas
and located at 1400 Fountain Place and 1400 East Southlake Blvd., Southlake,
Texas. Current Zoning: "DT" Downtown District. SPIN Neighborhood # 8.
DETAILS: This event has been successfully held annually since 2009. The applicant
received specific use permit approval in January 2013 for a 5-year period,
however, the change in scope, i.e., extended hours, expansion of the event
boundary and new events have triggered the requirement for renewal. The
following is an overview of the applicant's request; the items in red are new this
year:
• The event is planned to be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 10
a.m. to 10 p.m. (the previous end time was 5 p.m.) (set up time 8 a.m.);
• There will be up to forty-two (42) tents and/or exhibit booths set up in
the Rustin Park area and Fountain Place;
• Automobiles- They may have hybrid vehicles on display along Fountain
Place for the day;
• Bounce houses in place of the Title Sponsor tent areas (tentative);
• Exhibitors will have the option to sell products;
• Local musical talent; (new event)
• Sale of beer and wine; (new event)
• Kindergarten through 6t" grade juice pouch collection;
• Expansion of event boundary to accommodate possible future increase
of vendors/exhibitors and road closures:
• Requesting approval of Specific Use Permit for up to five (5) years from
current date of approval — to expire following the 2019 event, unless the
scope of the event changes.
The purpose of this event is to promote and provide information on "green"
products and current trends in environmental stewardship. The applicant has
included a sign proposal as part of this specific use permit which includes
multiple (44) 24-inch by 24-inch signs at various locations throughout the City
six (6) days prior to the event date for promotional purposes. Exhibits for the
sign proposal are included in attachment `C' of this staff report. There are no
changes to signage from previous approval.
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ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct public hearing
2) Consider approval of specific use permit request
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information — LINK TO PRESENTATION
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Plans and Support Information
(D) Surrounding Property Owners Map & Responses
(E) Resolution No. 15-002
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817) 748-8072
Lorrie Fletcher (817) 748-8069
Case No.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
PROPERTY OWNER: City of Southlake
APPLICANT: Bob Jones Nature Center / Audra Lewandowski
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1400 Fountain Place and 1400 E Southlake Boulevard
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Blocks 7 & 8, Southlake Town Square Addition
LAND USE CATEGORY: Town Center
CURRENT ZONING: "DT" Downtown District
HISTORY: This event has been held annually since March 2009. There have been
approximately 1000 in attendance throughout the day for the event.
February 17, 2009; City Council approved the application as presented
for one year (ZA08-099).
December 1, 2009; City Council approved the application as presented
for one year subject to Green Fellows, Inc. obtaining 501C3 Non-profit
status prior to the event (ZA09-043).
November 16, 2010; City Council approved the application as presented
for a three-year period (ZA10-061).
January 21, 2013; City Council approved the application as presented
for a five-year period (ZA13-129).
P&Z ACTION: January 8, 2015; Approved (5-0) subject to the staff report dated
January 2, 2015 and including flexibility for expansion of the sponsor
and food vendor tent area around Rustin Park along with directing the
applicant to coordinate with city staff regarding closing the entrances
along FM 1709 onto Grand Avenue and State Street during the day of
the event; and, granting the 5-year approval period.
STAFF COMMENTS: The City Council shall consider the following in determining whether to
grant a Specific Use Permit for a mass gathering event according to the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 45.14c, as
amended:
1. whether there is convenient and safe access for the ingress and
egress of pedestrians and vehicular traffic;
2. whether sufficient traffic control personnel is proposed to insure
safety to all members of the traveling public, including pedestrians,
along all public roadways in the proximity of the mass gathering
and/or along which the public is likely to travel to reach the mass
gathering areas shall be provided;
3. whether the mass gathering area is well drained and so arranged to
provide sufficient space for persons assembled, vehicles, sanitary
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facilities, and appurtenant equipment;
4. whether sufficient illumination will be provided at night to protect the
safety of the persons assembled;
5. whether adequate parking areas, including disabled persons'
parking spaces, shall be provided for persons arriving by vehicular
means. If the promoter proposes to utilize temporary off -site parking,
then the promoter the mass gathering event the off -site temporary
parking area will not be utilized for purposes other than the mass
gathering event; and
6. whether adequate provisions have been made for food supply,
medical assistance, garbage disposal, water supply, parking,
sanitation and toilet facilities, vermin control, and safety.
The City Council may establish specific conditions depending upon the
nature of the proposed event and traffic, health and safety issues
according to Ordinance 480, Section 45.14.a, as amended.
The applicant is required to obtain all necessary permits regarding
qualifying tents and signage.
Signage is not allowed to be placed within the public right of way.
Due to the limited scope of the event no staff review summary has been
provided for this proposal.
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Green Fest Southlake
Green Fest Southlake is an outdoor green expo with a purpose of
educating and raising awareness about how we can live a more sustainable life,
whether personally and professionally. This will be out seventh year and we are
adding a few new elements. For one we are extending the hours to 10pm. We
hope to have some local musical talent on the pavilion throughout the day.
Additionally, we are looking into and planning for the sale of beer and wine.
As with previous years, exhibitors will be set up in tents throughout the
park to talk about their eco-friendly green products and services. Plus we will
continue the K thru 6 juice pouch collection —always a hit!
Green Fest Southlake is free to the public and scheduled for:
Southlake Town Square
Rustin Park
March 28, 2015
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Additional Considerations for Green Fest Southlake:
1) That the permit be good for 5 years.
2) That the permit allow selling like previous years.
3) Below is a list of where we would like to put yard signs (6 days prior):
1709 in front of Southlake Town
Square
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Kimball and 114
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Dove and Carroll
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1709 and Byron Nelson
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1709 and Davis
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Continental and Brumlow
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Back side of Southlake Town
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Home Depot along 114
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Whites Chapel at 114
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Bob Jones Nature Center
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Whites Chapel at Bob Jones Park
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22 (2 per)
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Town Square Ventures Lp
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0.34
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Town Square Ventures Lp
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115 Grand Ave
0.38
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Town Square Ventures Lp
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112 State St
0.38
NR
29.
SDut Make, City Of
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1400 ESDuthlake Blvd
0.94
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Town Square Ventures Lp
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34.
Carroll/ 1709 Ltd
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35.
Town Square Ventures Lp
DT
140 State St
3.28
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36.
Town Square Ventures Lp
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1200 ESDuthlake Blvd
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Responses - F: In Favor O: Opposed To
Notices Sent: Thirty-six (36)
Responses Received: None (0)
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U: Undecided NR: No Response
Attachment D
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RESOLUTION NO. 15-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A
MASS GATHERING EVENT FOR SOUTHLAKE GREEN FEST EVENT
ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1400 FOUNTAIN PLACE AND 1400 E
SOUTHLAKE BOULEVARD BEING LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
BLOCKS 7 AND 8, AND ADJACENT RIGHT-OF-WAY, SOUTHLAKE
TOWN SQUARE, PHASE I, 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 a mass gathering event for Southlake Green Fest Event
has been requested by a person or corporation having a proprietary interest in the properties zoned
as "DT" Downtown District; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Sections 45.1 (36) & 45.14 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
A Specific Use Permit is hereby granted for a mass gathering event for Southlake Green Fest
Event on property located at 1400 Fountain Place and 1400 E Southlake Boulevard being legally
described as Blocks 7 And 8, and adjacent right-of-way, Southlake Town Square, Phase I, an addition
to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Cabinet `A', Slide
4892, Plat Record, 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
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conditions shall be applicable to the granting of this Specific Use Permit:
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
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ATTEST:
Lori Payne, TRMC
City Secretary
John Terrell, Mayor
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EXHIBIT "A"
The property is located at 1400 Fountain Place and 1400 E Southlake Boulevard being described as
Blocks 7 And 8, and adjacent right-of-way, Southlake Town Square, Phase I, an addition to the City of
Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Cabinet `A', Slide 4892, Plat
Record, Tarrant County, Texas.
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Green Fest Southlake
Green Fest Southlake is an outdoor green expo with a purpose of
educating and raising awareness about how we can live a more sustainable life,
whether personally and professionally. This will be out seventh year and we are
adding a few new elements. For one we are extending the hours to 10pm. We
hope to have some local musical talent on the pavilion throughout the day.
Additionally, we are looking into and planning for the sale of beer and wine.
As with previous years, exhibitors will be set up in tents throughout the
park to talk about their eco-friendly green products and services. Plus we will
continue the K thru 6 juice pouch collection —always a hit!
Green Fest Southlake is free to the public and scheduled for:
Southlake Town Square
Rustin Park
March 28, 2015
10:00 AM -10:00 PM
Additional Considerations for Green Fest Southlake:
1) That the permit be good for 5 years.
2) That the permit allow selling like previous years.
3) Below is a list of where we would like to put yard signs (6 days prior):
1709 in front of Southlake Town
Square
2
1709 and Kimball
1
Kimball and 114
2
Dove and Whites Chapel
1
Dove and Carroll
1
Whites Chapel and 1709
2
1709 and Byron Nelson
1
1709 and Davis
2
1709 and Pearson
1
Davis and Continental
1
Continental and Brumlow
1
Back side of Southlake Town
Square along 114
2
Home Depot along 114
1
Whites Chapel at 114
2
Bob Jones Nature Center
1
Whites Chapel at Bob Jones Park
1
Each CISD Campus
22 (2 per)
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