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Home My WebLink About12-09-19 PZ Agenda Packet Page 1 of 2 TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA December 9, 2019 WESTLAKE TOWN HALL 1500 Solana Blvd., Building 7, Suite 7100 1st FLOOR, COUNCIL CHAMBERS WESTLAKE, TEXAS 76262 Meeting: 5:00 p.m. Work Session 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CITIZEN COMMENTS 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING ITEMS LISTED ON THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA. 4. STANDING ITEM: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS PER NOVEMBER 2019 REPORT. 5. ADJOURNMENT Regular Session will begin immediately following the work session 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 19, 2019. Page 2 of 2 3. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE 865 APPROVING A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT IN THE PD1 ZONING DISTRICT, IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT MODIFICATIONS TO THE FOUNTAIN PLAZA LOCATED ON LOT 4, BLOCK 2, WESTLAKE/SOUTHLAKE PARK ADDITION NUMBER ONE, LOCATED GENERALLY AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SOLANA BLVD. AND STATE HIGHWAY 114. 4. ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION I certify that the above notice was posted at the Town Hall of the Town of Westlake, 1500 Solana Blvd., Bldg. 7, Ste. 7100, Westlake, Texas, 76262, December 6, 2019, by 5:00 p.m. under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. _____________________________________ Tanya Morris, Assistant to the Town Secretary If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise the Town Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817-490-5710 and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you. CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Board on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda. Any person desiring to make a public comment must first be recognized by the presiding officer and sign in at the podium with their name and address. Individual citizen comments are normally limited to three (3) minutes; however, time limits can be adjusted by the presiding officer. The presiding officer may ask the citizen to hold their comment on an agenda item if the item is posted as a Public Hearing. The Board cannot by law take action nor have any discussion or deliberations on any presentation made to the Board at this time concerning an item not listed on the agenda. Any item presented may be noticed on a future agenda for deliberation or action. Planning and Zoning Item # 2 – Citizen Comments Back up material has not been provided for this item. DISCUSSION REGARDING ITEMS LISTED ON THE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN DURING THE WORK SESSION. Planning and Zoning Item # 3 – Back up material has not been provided for this item. DEVELOPMENT SNAPSHOT NOVEMBER 2019 Westlake Keller Trophy Club Southlake Roanoke SH 11 4SH170 DAVISBLVDROANOKE RDUS 377DOVE RD PEARSON LNMAIN ST JTOTTINGER RD SOLANA BLVD I NDIA N CREEKDR SCHWAB WAY WALNUTSTPA R I S H L N W ESTLAKEPKWYTR O PH YC L U B D R SH 1 1 4 I N D IA N C R E E K D R DOVE RD SH 170 SOLAN A B L V D S H 170TROPHYCLUB DR FIDELITY INVESTMENTS QUAIL HOLLOW GRANADA VAQUERO RES IDENT IAL ADD IT ION GLENWYCK FARMS DELOITTE UNIVERSITY SHELBY ESTATES TERRA BELLAKNOLLS AT SOLANA VAQUERO-ARTHURK & R RO G E R S E S T AIKMAN ADDITION 5 51 38 37 19 17 14 13 73 72 71 47 46 45 43 40 3635 34 3029 28 23 15 11 LEGEND County Boundary Subdivisions Town Limits UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019 N PROJECT TYPE Announced Conceptual Under Construction Existing 0 0.5 10.25 Miles 1 in = 0.4 miles THE TOWN OFFWESTLAKE DEVELOPMENT MAP DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES STATUS—NOVEMBER 2019 Project No. Project / Development Name Land Use Number of Lots/Units Size Development Status Percent Complete Estimated Completion 5 Vaquero Residential 296 510 acres 270/296 lots under construction or completed 89.36% 2025/2026 11, 45, 46, 47 Charles Schwab Phase 1 Office 554,000 29 acres Phase 1 under construction; nearing completion 95% Fall 2019 /2020 13 Granada Residential 84 84 acres 69/84 lots under construction or completed 70.83% 2022/2023 14 Carlyle Court Residential 8 10 acres 8/8 lots under construction or completed 87.50% 2020 15 Knolls at Solana Residential 56 62.5 acres Infrastructure improvements under construction 65% 2019/2020 17 Quail Hollow Residential 93 188 acres 16/96 lots under construction (4 spec homes, 12 custom homes) 9.14% 2030+ 19 Terra Bella Residential 26 55 acres 25/26 lots under construction or completed 86.54% 2021/2022 23, 72, 73 Charles Schwab Phase 2 Office 616,000 30 acres Phase 2 site work under construction; buildings proceeding vertical 33% 2021 28 Entrada Residential Residential J: 6 units I: 12 units E: 12/14 units 322 total 2,700sf- 4,500sf Block J has 6/6 lots currently under construction Block I has 12/12 lots currently under construction Block E has 12/14 lots currently under construction 5.28% N/A DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES STATUS—NOVEMBER 2019 Project No. Project / Development Name Land Use Number of Lots/Units Size Development Status Percent Complete Estimated Completion 29, 30 Entrada Retail Corner Retail / Office 4 ~50,000 s.f. Retail corner under construction; tower panels beginning application 80% 2019/2020 34 Entrada Plaza Mayor Hospitality, Condominium, Retail 4 5 acres Project on hold due to potential Development / Site Plan revisions -% N/A 35, 38, 40, 43, 71 Restaurant Row / Chapel & Reception Hall / Gas Well Garage Restaurants / Entertainment 5 A: 15,422 sf B/C: 22,414 sf Under construction 25% 2019/2020 51 Paigebrooke Residential 6 20 acres 5/6 lots under construction or completed 75% N/A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION BUILDOUT—NOVEMBER 2019 Subdivision Name Plat Date Total Lots Vacant Lots Acres Development Status Permits Issued Finals Issued Percent Complete Carlyle Court 3/7/2016 8 0 10.2 Mostly built-out 8 6 87.50% Carpenter Addition 12/9/1977 14 0 31.6 Built-out 14 14 100.00% Entrada 12/14/2015 322 292 85.9 Under development 30 4 5.28% Glenwyck Farms 3/13/2000 84 0 104.3 Built-out 83 83 98.81% Granada 6/17/2013 84 15 84.3 Under development 69 50 70.83% Knolls at Solana - 56 56 62.5 Under development 0 0 0.00% Paigebrooke 3/8/2004 6 1 20.3 Mostly built-out 5 4 75.00% Quail Hollow 3/28/2016 93 77 188.3 Under development 16 1 9.14% Shelby Estates 4/7/1981 6 1 65.7 Mostly built-out 5 5 83.33% RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION BUILDOUT—NOVEMBER 2019 Subdivision Name Plat Date Total Lots Vacant Lots Acres Development Status Permits Issued Finals Issued Percent Complete Spencer Ranch - 38 38 37.8 Concept Plan Approved 0 0 0.00% Stagecoach 8/16/1971 22 3 55.5 Mostly built-out 19 19 86.36% Terra Bella 11/11/2008 26 1 54.8 Under development 25 20 86.54% Vaquero 3/27/2000 296 26 510 Mostly built-out 270 259 89.36% Wyck Hill 4/3/1996 13 1 22.4 Mostly built-out 12 12 92.31% Other/Miscellan eous - 68 15 - Mostly built-out 53 52 77.21% Total 1,136 527 1,333.60 609 529 50.09% RESIDENTIAL PERMITS PER YEAR BY SUBDIVISION—JANUARY 2015 - NOVEMBER 2019 YEAR VAQUERO GRANADA TERRA BELLA CARLYLE COURT ENTRADA QUAIL HOLLOW TOTAL 2015 15 15 4 0 0 0 34 2016 10 13 2 4 0 0 29 2017 5 16 2 1 3 0 27 2018 8 12 2 2 27 5 56 2019 5 10 1 1 0 10 27 Total 43 66 11 8 30 15 173 Block J Block I Block I (Piedra Court) SP | Ord 847 | 2-26-18 Gas Well Pad Site SP | Ord 778 | 3-28-16Block P Block M Block H Block G Block F Block L Sales OƵce Block D Primrose CVS Amphitheater SP | Ord 777 | 03-28-16 Restaurant Row SP | Ord 779 | 3-28-16 Block B Block J (Catalonia Court) SP | Ord 783 | 4-25-16 RP | Ord 791 | 8-22-16 Block E (Comillas Court) SP | Ord 837 | 9-11-17 RP | Res 18-10 | 2-26-18 CVS SP | Ord 762 | 12-14-15 FP | Ord 761 | 12-14-15 Primrose SP | Ord 763 | 12-14-15 FP | Ord 761 | 12-14-15 Retail Corner SP | Ord 771 | 2-22-16 RP | Ord 809 | 12-12-16 Town Hall RP | Ord 810 | 12-12-16Block DPlaza Mayor SP | Ord 854 | 5-21-18 Chapel / Reception Hall SP | Ord 853 | 4-30-18 Phase 2 DP | Ord 830 | 06-19-17Block E BUILDING LEGEND Site Plan Received Site Plan Approved Building Permit Received Building Under Construction Building Completed Block C ENTRADA STATUS MAP — NOVEMBER 2019 7 ENTRADA PROEJCT STATUS—NOVEMBER 2019 Project Name Total Lots / Units Size Contractor Development Status Estimated Completion CVS Pharmacy 1 13,378 sf Wurzel Builders Completed February 2017 Primrose Daycare 1 12,460 sf Cooper General Contractors Completed May 2017 Entrada Sales Office 1 3,463 sf Crescent Custom Homes Completed June 2018 Entrada Retail Corner 3 Retail Office: 43,336 sf Starbucks: 2,834 sf Retail 1: 1,370 sf Crescent Custom Homes Under construction 2019/2020 Entrada Residential Block J 6 4,500 sf avg Calais Custom Homes 6 Under construction; 3 units complete 2019/2020 Entrada Residential Block E 14 5,000 sf avg Crescent Custom Homes 12 Under construction; 1 unit complete 2019/2020 Entrada Residential Block I 12 3,600 sf avg Pentavia / Atwood Custom Homes 12 Under construction 2020 Pedestrian Bridge 1 - Crescent Custom Homes Under construction; nearing completion 2019/2020 Gas Pad Parking Garage 1 148,398 sf Crescent Custom Homes Under construction 2019/2020 ENTRADA PROEJCT STATUS—NOVEMBER 2019 Project Name Total Lots / Units Size Contractor Development Status Estimated Completion Restaurant Row 2 lots 3-6 restaurants A: 15,422 sf B: 22,414 sf Crescent Custom Homes Under construction; Restaurant A nearing completion 2019/2020 Chapel & Reception Hall 2 Chapel: 3,207 sf Reception Hall: 14,418 Crescent Custom Homes Under construction 2020 Entrada Plaza Mayor N/A N/A N/A Project on hold due to potential Development Plan and Site Plan revisions; 2021 The View at Entrada 1 5,725 sf N/A Building permit under review 2020 Town of Westlake's Building Permits Issued - Last Month Month of November, 2019 Project Number Project Type Full Address Permit Issued Date Owner Name Tenant Name Contractor Business Name Square Footage Value RMDLC - 19 - 0242 Commercial Remodel Permit (C) Solana Plaza 1301 Solana Blvd. Bldg. No. 1 Suite 1100 Westlake, TX 76262 11/06/2019 HMC Solana, LLC Wells Fargo Highland Builders Inc.3,033 $105,000.00 RMDLC - 19 - 0281 Commercial Remodel Permit (C) 1301 Solana Blvd. Bldg. No. 2 Suite 2400 Westlake, TX 76262 11/12/2019 HMC Solana, LLC Langley LLP Brown Company Partners LLC 21,732 $940,000.00 RMDLC - 19 - 0293 Commercial Remodel Permit (C) 1500 Solana Blvd. Floors 1-4 Bldg. No. 5 Westlake, TX 76262 11/06/2019 Glenstar Solera Holdings Renascent Contractors 100,000 $200,000.00 Commercial Remodel Permit (C) Total Value $1,245,000.00 (Avg.: $415,000.00) Total Square Footage 124,765.00 (Avg.: 41,588.33) Permits Issued:3 TRLER - 19 - 0270 Construction Trailer Permit 1300 Solana Blvd. Westlake, TX 76262 11/01/2019 HMC Solana, LLC MYCON General Contractors MYGOV.US Town of Westlake | Building Permits Issued - Last Month | Printed 11/27/2019 at 11:17 AM Page 1 of 4 Construction Trailer Permit Total Value $0.00 (Avg.: $0.00) Total Square Footage 0.00 (Avg.: 0.00) Permits Issued:1 ELECC - 19 - 0298 Electrical Permit (C) Schwab Way/Trophy Club Signal Lighting 2902 Schwab Way Westlake, TX 76262 11/12/2019 TxDOT - Dallas Chris Swindell Durable Specialties Electrical Permit (C) Total Value $0.00 (Avg.: $0.00) Total Square Footage 0.00 (Avg.: 0.00) Permits Issued:1 FENCE - 19 - 0294 Fence / Retaining Wall 1620 Meandering Way Dr. Westlake, TX 76262 11/06/2019 Kimberly Whitsett Peter Whitsett Tejas Stone Works $38,941.00 Fence / Retaining Wall Total Value $38,941.00 (Avg.: $38,941.00) Total Square Footage 0.00 (Avg.: 0.00) Permits Issued:1 MECHR - 19 - 0290 Mechanical Permit (R) 5944 Stagecoach Cir. Westlake, TX 11/21/2019 Heath Allen W Keller Services $20,000.00 MYGOV.US Town of Westlake | Building Permits Issued - Last Month | Printed 11/27/2019 at 11:17 AM Page 2 of 4 76262 MECHR - 19 - 0301 Mechanical Permit (R) 2305 Cedar Elm Terr. Westlake, TX 76262 11/20/2019 Monacelli Eugene C Crawford Services (Mechanical)$28,764.00 Mechanical Permit (R) Total Value $48,764.00 (Avg.: $24,382.00) Total Square Footage 0.00 (Avg.: 0.00) Permits Issued:2 COMM - 19 - 0287 New Commercial Building (C) Deloitte University 1 Deloitte Way 2501 Westlake Parkway Westlake, TX 76262 11/07/2019 DCLI, LLC Deloitte Turner Construction Company 3,300 $800,000.00 New Commercial Building (C) Total Value $800,000.00 (Avg.: $800,000.00) Total Square Footage 3,300.00 (Avg.: 3,300.00) Permits Issued:1 SFR - 19 - 0263 New Single Family Home Permit (R) 1704 Oak Glen Ln. Westlake, TX 76262 11/07/2019 Panakanti Praveen K.Larry Stewart Custom Homes 15,239 $3,654,000.00 New Single Family Home Permit (R) Total Value $3,654,000.00 (Avg.: $3,654,000.00) Total Square Footage 15,239.00 (Avg.: 15,239.00) Permits Issued:1 MYGOV.US Town of Westlake | Building Permits Issued - Last Month | Printed 11/27/2019 at 11:17 AM Page 3 of 4 PLMBR - 19 - 0297 Plumbing Permit (R) 5920 Steve Ct. Westlake, TX 76262 11/11/2019 Haskins James L Accu-Find Slab Leak, Inc.$10,000.00 Plumbing Permit (R) Total Value $10,000.00 (Avg.: $10,000.00) Total Square Footage 0.00 (Avg.: 0.00) Permits Issued:1 POOL - 19 - 0295 Pool Permit 1455 Dove Rd. Westlake, TX 76262 11/06/2019 Christopher H Lam Kristin A Lam Watercrest Pools Inc.713 $95,000.00 Pool Permit Total Value $95,000.00 (Avg.: $95,000.00) Total Square Footage 713.00 (Avg.: 713.00) Permits Issued:1 TOTALS:Square Footage:144,017.00 (Avg.: 14,401.70) Value:$5,891,705.00 (Avg.: $589,170.50) Total Projects:12 Permits Issued:12 MYGOV.US Town of Westlake | Building Permits Issued - Last Month | Printed 11/27/2019 at 11:17 AM Page 4 of 4 Planning and Zoning Item # 5 – Adjournment Work Session Back up material has not been provided for this item. P&Z Minutes 11/19/19 Page 1 of 4 MINUTES OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING November 19, 2019 PRESENT: Commission Chairman Tim Brittan and Commissioners Michelle Lee, Liz Garvin, Brad Swearingen, Kim Morris, and Sharon Sanden Mayor Laura Wheat and Council Members Carol Langdon, Rick Rennhack, Alesa Belvedere, Michael Barrett, and Greg Goble ABSENT: Commissioner Ken Kraska OTHERS PRESENT: Town Manager Amanda DeGan, Assistant Town Manager Jarrod Greenwood, Assistant to the Town Secretary Tanya Morris, Director of Planning & Development Ron Ruthven, Development Coordinator Nick Ford, Finance Director Debbie Piper, Director of Facilities & Public Works Troy Meyer, Director of Communications Ginger Awtry, Communications Manager Jon Sasser, Fire Chief Richard Whitten, Deputy Fire Chief John Ard, and Director of Information Technology Jason Power Joint Work Session with the Town Council 1. CALL TO ORDER – TOWN COUNCIL Mayor Wheat called the joint work session to order at 5:02 p.m. P&Z Minutes 11/19/19 Page 2 of 4 2. CALL TO ORDER – PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Chairman Brittan called the joint work session to order at 5:02 p.m. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Wheat led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS: This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Council on any matter whether it is posted on the agenda or not. Any person desiring to make a public comment must first be recognized by the presiding officer, and sign in at the podium with their name and address. Individual citizen comments are normally limited to three (3) minutes; however, time limits can be adjusted by the presiding officer. The presiding officer may ask the citizen to hold their comment on an agenda item if the item is posted as a Public Hearing. The Council cannot by law take action nor have any discussion or deliberations on any presentation made to the Council at this time concerning an item not listed on the agenda. The Council will receive the information, ask staff to review the matter, or an item may be noticed on a future agenda for deliberation or action. No one addressed the Council nor Commission. 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Presentation and discussion of Development/Communication Team and development service delivery Town Manager DeGan gave a presentation and overview of the item. No additional discussion was necessary. b. Presentation and discussion of the mixed-use tour sites from Colorado, Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. Town Manager DeGan gave a presentation and overview of the item. Discussion ensued regarding the Charles Schwab campus in Colorado, the number of Schwab employees living in the surrounding areas, and the amount of available parking on the campus. Discussions continued regarding nearby demographics, amenities, fitness and child care facilities, and types of living spaces. The Council asked if there were concerns regarding employees not living in the nearby options and the lack of cohesiveness of the surrounding neighborhoods in Colorado. Council questioned the possibility of Schwab employees living in Westlake and design standards of the Colorado campus verses what Westlake could expect. P&Z Minutes 11/19/19 Page 3 of 4 Council also asked staff about the Schwab expectations for nearby available housing. Discussion moved onto available parking in the mixed-use development at The Village at Shirlington, in Virginia. Discussions continued regarding available mass transportation (bus and rail) to the three developments that staff presented. Inquiries were made about the status of Town Homes and mixed-use developments in in cities surrounding Westlake. Other topics of interest included the possibility of restaurants coming and going frequently in mixed-use developments and how a restaurant/grocery store with a family element would do well in Westlake. Council members expressed the importance of trees being incorporated into the new developments, water ways, and shaded areas in future developments. The future vision for Westlake was compared to the past visions of Highland Park, Lakewood Center, and Casa Linda. Robin McCaffrey, Mesa Planning, agreed with Council and the Commission about the importance of continuing with mature trees in future developments and progressing incrementally. Mayor Wheat recessed the meeting at 6:40p.m. Mayor Wheat reconvened the meeting at 7:02p.m. Town Manager DeGan posed a question regarding the relevance of the current “Vision, Values, Mission, and Niche for our Community.” Discussion ensued regarding the continued importance of: Westlake’s open space, the of proximity to DFW Airport, the lack of current traffic compared to larger cities, the value to residents of the Vaquero neighborhood, and the value of friendships among the residents in Westlake. The Council and Commission spoke about the vision for the Highway 114 to Highway 170 corridor. It was also noted that there is limited ability to walk and explore in Westlake. Discussions transitioned into the important need for the continuation of public art and landscaping, the aesthetics of guard rails, and the retaining walls and other elements that set Westlake apart from neighboring cities. The Council and Commission conveyed the need to provide clear reference points to the developers for the direction Westlake is looking to evolve. The importance of large corporate campuses, of the dark sky initiative, and the pastoral views of Circle T Ranch were all discussed. The need to update the Vision Statement’s mention of community, sense of place, and ensuring success were also mentioned. The importance of financial strength was also cited. Lastly, the desire for proposals to disclose the cost of service per resident was conveyed. Robin McCaffrey also spoke regarding the impact of the construction in Trophy Club and the difference in developments of surrounding areas compared to that in Westlake. P&Z Minutes 11/19/19 Page 4 of 4 c. Presentation and discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Town Manager DeGan presented a presentation packet regarding the Comp Plan and the Housing Plan Element considerations. The Council and Commission discussed what draws different people to live in Westlake, the need to sell current units before continuing to build, the amount of land that is currently zoned residential, and the current number of students at Westlake Academy. d. Presentation and discussion regarding bills from the most recent legislative session relative to development. There was no presentation nor discussion regarding this item. e. Standing Item: Presentation and discussion of development. There was no presentation nor discussion regarding this item. 6. COUNCIL RECAP / STAFF DIRECTION 7. ADJOURNMENT OF THE JOINT WORK SESSION. Mayor Wheat adjourned the joint work session at 8:21 p.m. Commissioner Lee adjourned the joint work session to order at 8:21 p.m. APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 9, 2019. ATTEST: _____________________________ Tim Brittan, Chairman _____________________________________ Tanya Morris, Assistant to the Town Secretary Page 1 of 2 Westlake Planning and Zoning Commission TYPE OF ACTION Regular Meeting - Action Item Westlake Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Monday, December 09, 2019 TOPIC: Conduct a public hearing and consider recommendation of proposed amendments to Ordinance 865 approving a site plan amendment in the PD1 zoning district, in order to construct modifications to the fountain plaza located on Lot 4, Block 2, Westlake/Southlake Park Addition Number One, located generally at the southeast corner of Solana Blvd. and State Highway 114. STAFF CONTACT: Ron Ruthven, Planning and Development Director Strategic Alignment Vision, Value, Mission Perspective Strategic Theme & Results Outcome Objective Planned / Responsible Development Citizen, Student & Stakeholder High Quality Planning, Design & Development - We are a desirable well planned, high-quality community that is distinguished by exemplary design standards. Preserve Desirability & Quality of Life Time Line - Start Date: November 18, 2019 Completion Date: December 16, 2019 Funding Amount: N/A Status - N/A Source - N/A Contract: No Forms: N/A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (INCLUDING APPLICABLE ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY) HMC Solana, LLC, owners of the subject property, are requesting a site plan amendment in order to make alterations to the existing small fountain plaza in The Plaza portion of the Solana development. The Solana Plaza development includes four office buildings, two retail buildings, a hotel and a parking garage. The subject area is located between the building that houses the Fossil Creek Liquor Store, the restaurant building, the building that contained the former Town Hall, and the Marriott hotel and larger plaza area. Page 2 of 2 Currently, alterations to the larger central plaza area between the Wells Fargo building and the Fossil Creek Liquor building are underway. While under construction, the applicant wishes to proceed with alterations to the subject area while workers are mobilized. HISTORY On September 24, 2018, the Town Council voted to approve Ordinance 865 authorizing the installation of 23 additional surface parking spaces and open space alterations in the larger plaza, which is currently underway. Subsequently, on January 28, 2019, the Town Council voted to approve Ordinance 876 authorizing the addition of 35 additional spaces in front of the Marriott hotel which is also included in the current construction scope of work. PROPOSAL While construction is underway, the applicant proposes additional alterations to the smaller plaza as noted above. In documents provided by the applicant, they state that “the renovation design for the plaza seeks to preserve the memory of the original design by incorporating design concepts, reinforcing alignments and views, and using original dimensions and geometries from Legorreta and Walker's original plan to create an inviting and compelling space for patrons.” The proposed changes involve removing the fountain and crossing pathways in order to make the plaza a more useable amenity. Staff, including the Town’s architectural consultant, have worked with the applicant to ensure that the changes do not take away from the original intent or character of the development and its original designers, Ricardo Legorreta and Peter Walker. Therefore, staff is satisfied that the proposed changes will enhance the development by providing more usable, engaging open space that improves the development. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval as proposed. ATTACHMENTS Staff Exhibits Exhibits provided by the applicant Area Currently Under ConstrucƟon Approved by Ord. 865 & 876 Subject Area Marriot Hotel Fossil Creek Liquor HMC Solana LLC 1301 Solana Blvd. Building 1, Suite 1527 Westlake, TX 76262 Re: Solana Plaza Courtyard – Renovation Design Narrative Dear Mr. Ruthven, The renovation design for the plaza seeks to preserve the memory of the original design by incorporating design concepts, reinforcing alignments and views, and using original dimensions and geometries from Legoretta and Walker's original plan to create an inviting and compelling space for patrons. The idea of the original cloistered courtyard has been extended to take in the full plaza space with the edges of the cloister being defined by a bosque of deciduous trees that will be pleached as they mature to provide an architectural volume that visually connects to the existing architecture as well as to the central grid of trees to the north. The bosque also provides a protected space for patrons to gather and enjoy the plaza and the adjacent restaurants. A circular lawn provides a sunny heart to the space that references the geometric voids that formerly were found in the adjacent grid of trees. The circular lawn along with a raised lawn mall provides uninterrupted views of the pure forms of the existing architecture against the background of the sky. The raised lawn mall creates a linkage between the new extended cloister and the original courtyard space that helps redefine unique, human-scaled spaces and redirect views and circulation to provide optimal access and comfort to people enjoying the plaza. The new canopies provide protection from the elements and a different scale of space for patrons of the plaza through a fanciful, artful expression. They are more a piece of art than an extension of the existing architecture that references forms and colors of the original design but does so with its own distinction. In combination with new seat walls, planting, and the bosque trees, the canopies help provide varied and inviting spaces for people to use the plaza while reinforcing the original formal concepts, dimensions, and geometries. DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 111.15.19 SOLANATHE PLAZA DESIGN SUMMARY FOR CITY SUBMISSION DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 211.15.19 SOLANATHE PLAZA THE MEMORY OF PLACE ORIGINAL DESIGN INTENT Memory of Place versus Replication of Place Over time, architectural programs of buildings and spaces change and evolve to serve the needs of an evolving clientele. Consequently, architecture is often augmented to better accommodate the contemporary uses as is the case at Solana Plaza. In order to serve the updated uses of Solana Plaza, the proposed design seeks to preserve the memory of Solana Plaza by understanding and reincorporating the concepts and elements of the original design in a way that is sensitive to the existing architectural context. This approach respects the architectural legacy of the site as well as the needs of the contemporary patron. Some key ideas and concepts of the original Peter Walker design are explained in detail on the following pages. DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 311.15.19 FULL SITE - ORIGINAL CONCEPT Initial Ideas - 1987 Rendering This image shows one of the original renderings of the campus design for Solana Plaza. Several of the primary concepts are illustrated such as a formally arranged grid of trees in the interior of the site with informally arranged evergreen trees throughout the parking areas. An interior courtyard is defined by the three buildings surrounding it as well as a wall extension that helps close off views into the space. Formally organized plantings create a cloistered effect along the paths leading to and from this courtyard space. Planting volumes define circulation and views. Informally arranged evergreen trees throughout perimeter parking areas. Courtyard defined by architecture and organized around monument wall. Deciduous tree grove fills negative space between buildings. DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 411.15.19 FULL SITE - ORIGINAL CONCEPT GRID OF T R E E S Executed Concept2012 Aerial This aerial shows the site shortly before a series of renovations. The major site moves are still in place at this time. PWP introduced minimalist art concepts into the overall site design to breakdown the scale of the large monolithic forms from the previous rendering. The play of positive and negative forms can be seen in the foils of the central grass square with the planted pots adjacent to the courtyard and the circular grass lawn with the stone sculpture at the entry to the hotel. These ideas borrow heavily from sculptors like Donald Judd and the Land Art movement. The central premise is that the absence of something can be as powerful as the presence of it. The idea of the cloister and collonade is a repeated theme in PWP’s portfolio and is used here in two contrasting ways. The internal courtyard is a true cloister with walls bounding it and a collonade that protects people to view into a central courtyard space that contains planting areas, a fountain, and a monumentally- scaled wall feature. The landscape cloister uses planting to repeat the rhythm of the collonade in the courtyard space and compress the views along the doorway placed in the wall extension. Formal grid of deciduous tree canopies has declined and been replaced circa 2006. Planting creates a three dimensional volume that is a counterpart to the central square void.Landscape sculpture creates a positive form of the circular void. DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 511.15.19 FULL SITE - ORIGINAL CONCEPT VOID VOID CLOISTER Cloisters provide protection along the edges of open courtyards. The collonade creates a rhythm. Control Views and Define Spaces The intent of the original courtyard design was for the buildings and landscape to create a unified composition. An exceptionally flat plinth contains the composition of buildings and landscape and helps emphasize long, axial site lines so that even minor vertical changes, such as seat walls, are visually taut and level. The plantings, fountains, site walls, and specimen trees all work with the building forms and arcades to extend views as well as create spaces for people to comfortably gather outside of these view lines. FOUNTAIN RETAIL SPACE RETAIL SPACE SEAT WALLS DEFINE THE EDGE OF THE SPACE WINDOW IN BLADE WALL SEAT WALLS DEFINE THE EDGE OF THE SPACE CLOISTER FOUNTAIN LOW WALL DEFINES THE CIRCULATION AND VIEWS FOUNTAIN ANCHORS MONUMENT WALL, DEFINES VIEWS, AND CREATES SEPARATE GATHERING SPACES DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 611.15.19 COURTYARD - ORIGINAL DESIGN N Plants contain views along paths that are differentiated by lawn and decoposed granite. Sheltered, small-scaled spaces are created for gathering between the buildings. Open Views and Increase Movement Over years subsequent architectural and site revisions have removed walls, fountains, planting areas, and inverted the main landscape area from planter pots to lawn. Replacing these with brick paving provides increased visibility and mobility to tenant spaces. The primary sitting area has been moved from the interior courtyard to a more exposed location outside of the buildings. RETAIL SPACE RETAIL SPACE SEAT WALLS REMAIN WALL REMOVED TO OPEN VIEWS INTO COURTYARD PLANTER REMOVED WALL OPENINGS CREATE VIEWS TO RETAIL SPACES PLANTER REMOVED SEAT WALLS REMAIN CLOISTER FOUNTAIN TREE PLANTERS REMOVED LOW WALLS REMOVED TO OPEN UP CIRCULATION FOUNTAIN RENOVATED TO PLANTER THEN REMOVED DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 711.15.19 N COURTYARD - CUMULATIVE REVISIONS Removal of the blade wall extension and other elements from the courtyard create circulation. Views are opened into and out of the courtyard and retail spaces creating an exposed new sitting area. DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 811.15.19 SOLANATHE PLAZA PROPOSEDPLAN KEY ELEMENTS EXTENDED CLOISTER EDGE The cloister has been extended to encompass the entire plaza area and creates new usable spaces for people to gather and enjoy. BOSQUE The bosque helps redefine the cloister edge and acts as a formal planting extension of the architecture and also a mediator between the central gridded tree planting and the architecture. CENTRAL LAWN The central lawn reintroduces the geometric void concept from the original design within the central tree grid with the Bosque enclosing the form. RAISED LAWN MALL The mall acts to connect the original cloister space to the extended space and helps to define three unique sitting areas - around the central lawn at the bosque, around the existing live oak in the middle of the site, and at the existing restaurants. VIEWS The low profile of the central lawn and raised lawn mall provide uninterrupted views to the existing architecture.RESTAURANTRESTAURANTOFFICE SPACE BOSQUE RAISED LAWN MALL CENTRAL LAWN EXTENDED CLOISTER EDGE VIEWS DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 911.15.19 PLAN CONCEPT DIAGRAM VILLAGE CIRCLE VILLAGE CIRCLE0 20’40’N 10’ SCALE: 1” = 20’ 9 4 6 7 7 5 1 2 321 33 11 13 12 14 1515 161616 1719 18 20 20 18 17 PLAN KEY 1. SLOPED ENTRY PATH 2. EXISTING OVERHANG 3. EXISTING WALL 4. PATIO PAVILION 5. FLEXIBLE PAVILION + BAR 6. GROVE ENTRY 7. DECOMPOSED GRANITE 8. HARDSCAPE PLAZA 9. CENTRAL LAWN 10. SHADE GROVE 11. INTEGRATED SEATING 12. PLANTING EDGE 13. LAWN AREA + PRESERVED TREES 14. PERMEABLE PAVING 15. PROPOSED WALL 16. RAISED LAWN FEATURE 17. INTEGRATED BENCH 18. EXISTING OAK TREE 19. EXISTING WALL/SCULPTURE 20. MOVABLE SEATING 21. PROPOSED PLANTING WALL EXISTING STEPS RESTAURANTRESTAURANTOFFICE SPACE BOSQUE DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 1011.15.19 FINAL PLAN RENDERING VILLAGE CIRCLE VILLAGE CIRCLE0 20’40’N 10’ SCALE: 1” = 20’ DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 1111.15.19 POST-RENOVATION PLAN - SOLANA CAMPUS- Overlay with Master Plan RESTAURANTRESTAURANTOFFICE SPACE REFER TO DRAWINGS FOR POWER SUPPLY PROGRAM DESIGN (FLEXIBILITY): -22 TENTS AT MALL -CAN LOCATE MORE BENEATH THRESHOLDS -YOGA ON THE LAWN -OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS -EVENTS AT PAVILION -CORPORATE RENTALS -RACE DAY/COMMUNITY EVENTS -HOLIDAY TREE DISPLAY OR OTHER HOLIDAY EVENTS DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 1211.15.19 PROGRAMMING FLEXIBILITY VILLAGE CIRCLE TOTAL GROVE FLEXIBLE SPACE: 4,725 FT. 2 INTEGRATED SEATING EDGE: 44 + PEOPLE CENTRAL LAWN: 755 FT. 2 (TEMPORARY ART FEATURE, HOLIDAY, OR ACTIVITY AREA) OPEN PAVILION: 625 FT. 2 CORPORATE EVENTS, COMMUNITY EVENTS SMALL MARKET/ EVENT VENDOR TENT SETUP 25 tents (with 6’ clearance min.and power accessibility at wall) VILLAGE CIRCLE0 20’40’N 10’ SCALE: 1” = 20’ PLEACHED BOSQUE Trees shown at approximate size at time of planting. As bosque trees mature and the canopies close out, they will be lifted and trimmed to create a continuous volume similar to the geometry shown above in light blue. The pleaching technique will allow the bosque to read more architecturally and further emphasize the void of the central lawn created within it. DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 1311.15.19 THE PLAZA BOSQUE - PLEACHED FORMALITY VIEW S T O A R C H I T E C T U R E REUSE OF E X I S T I N G W A L L S LINK TO ORIGI N A L C O U R T Y A R D DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 1411.15.19 THE PLAZA MALL - ENTRY FROM HOTEL RAISED LAWN MALL The mall serves many design functions including creating a visual connection between the original courtyard and the extended cloister space being created by reusing the existing seat walls. The raised lawns create unique spaces for patrons of the plaza adjacent to the existing restaurants, around the existing live oak in the center of the space, and within the newly created bosque area. The low profile of the raised lawns still provides clear views to the simple architectural masses against the sky. DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 1511.15.19 PLAZA MALL - RADIAL SEATING AREA DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 1611.15.19 THE PLAZA BOSQUE - PATIO PAVILION ART PAVILIONS The construction of the pavilions seeks to achieve a lightness that identifies it as distinct from the existing building masses. These canopies provide protection and comfortable spaces for users but also operate as art pieces within the plaza that are both functional and whimsical at the same time. A cut metal scrim sits beneath colored polycarbonate panels that provide protection to patrons. The colors selected for the panels and patterns of the scrim connect the new structures to the existing architecture and concepts without competing with it. DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 1711.15.19 THE PLAZA BOSQUE - FLEXIBLE PAVILION FLEXIBLE-USE PAVILION The bar at the pavilion opposite the patio pavilions provides a daily use space for visitors as well as a setup and prep space for large events that the plaza may host. The pavilion and adjacent planting provide a visual backstop to the plaza space by screening the adjacent parking areas from view while inside of the bosque seating area. DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 1811.15.19 THE PLAZA BOSQUE - EDGE SEATING DESIGN SUMMARY PRESENTATION | THE PLAZA @SOLANA 1911.15.19 THANK YOU! Planning and Zoning Item # 4 – Adjournment Regular Session Back up material has not been provided for this item.