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ENGINEERING COMMENTS
ITEM:
S-1229-LI~ Kidz Muze, zoning change request from LI (Light Industrial) to S-
1229-LI (Special Use Permit-1229-Light Industrial), to allow the operation of
an approximate 21,991-square-foot indoor recreation/entertainment center to be
located at 989 W. Sandy Lake Road, at the request of Siobhan FarT, Kidz Muze
Inc.
STAFF REP.: Marcie Diamond PROJECT ID# SUP-05-0039
DRC DA TE: August 25, 2005 and September 1, 2005
CONTACT: Kenneth M. Gri~n, P.E., Dir. o/ En~ineerin~/Public Works 972/304-3686
COMMENT STATUS: ,/'PRELIMINARY gtNA~ REV!C,C. ED
No Comments.
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This narrative is supplied as part of the application
for a Special Use Permit at the following address:
989 West Sandy Lake Road
Suites 500 thru 800
Coppell~ TX
submitted by
$iobhan Farr for Kidz Muze, :In(:.
2221 .lustin Rd. Suite 119-188, Flower Mound TX 75028
tel: 972.317.7678 * fax: 972.317.7648 · mobile: 214.679.9454
siobhan@Kidzr4uze.com * www. KidzMuze.com
THIS DOCUIqENT ZS CONFZDENTZAL
and is exclusively for those
administrative members directly involved with
the Special Use Permit process.
Table of Contents
General Building Description
Business Summary and Description
General Business Operation
Hours of Operation
Parking & Traffic
Ancillary Services
- Kaf~ Muze
- Salon for Kids
Environmental Concerns
Equipment and Material
Signage
Key Play Features Detailed
Caf~ Service Detailed
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Kidz Muze Special Use Permit / City of Coppell * Page i
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August 15, 2005
City of Coppell
To Whom It May Concern:
B.C.E. Specialties, Inc. the owner and landlord of property located at 989 W Sandy Lake
Road states the following:
Based on a pending lease to Kidz Muze, owner Siobhan Farr, whose total lease
Space equals 21991 sq fi, the following parking assignments will be made:
Based on 38% formula, 46 spaces will be assigned to pending lease to Kidz
Muze. Additionally the following schedule for additional parking will apply:
Pre:
Monday-Thursday, after 4:00 pm, an additional 22 parking spaces will
Be assigned from the BCE space (BCE hours of operations are 7:00-3:30
M-F)
Friday after 4:00 pm and Saturday, Sunday and business holidays, the
additional 22 plus an additional 32 parking (total available
_ .~mrl~g = 100 spaces)
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General Building Description
The proposed address is a light-industrial building with 122 parking spaces including
handicap spaces. Kidz MuzeTM will occupy 21,991 sq. ft of the building's total 57,302 sq.
ft. (or 38%). The building owner is in full agreement with our business proposition and is
cooperating with our efforts to gain permit approval.
Business Summary
Kidz MuzeTM is an indoor play, learn and party EDUtainment center which provides social
and physical developmental play for children age 12 and younger with their parents,
teachers, or caregivers. EDUtainment centers are not child care facilities, the adult
companions of children admitted for pay-for-play must remain on the premises.
In addition to being a secure and protected location for play activities, Kidz MuzeTM
provides private parties for children (average party size is 18 participants); edutainment
programs; and ~,~-day camps during school breaks and summer.
Key Points for Re-Zoning Consideration:
70% percent of the pay-for-play admissions and 90% of the parties are held after
4:00pm during the week and on Saturdays and Sundays. During these peak times
co-tenant businesses are closed.
In consideration of the parking needs during peak times, the building owner, Beth
Cunningham of BCE, has agreed to allow Kidz Muze'":
22 additional parking spaces after 4:00pm Mondays through Thursdays;
54 additional parking spaces after 4:00pm Fridays through Sundays; and
54 additional parking spaces on holidays (total parking 68 to 100 spaces).
See Parking & Traffic analysis on pages 3-4 and attached letter.
CafA service is limited to pre-prepared foods which are heated on the premises; pre-
prepared desserts and cakes; coffee bar; self-serve soda fountain; soft-serve ice
cream; and pre-packaged snacks. No fried foods will be served.
· When classified, EDUtainment facilities are typically compared to community centers.
Business Description
"EDUtainment' is the latest hybrid addressing the need for children to have independent,
unstructured, creative play that is physically and mentally stimulating; not simply mindless
video arcade games and jungle gyms. Children's EDUtainment Centers (CEdC's), which
combine playground activities with learning, are a fast-growing subgroup within the Family
Entertainment industry. Key play features are detailed on pages 6 and 7.
in addition to a variety of play features, parties, and education enrichment programs;
supporting services are provided with a caf~ for light snacks and a hair salon for children.
These services are standard for the EDUtainment business model. Caf~ and salon are
detailed on page 4.
Although Kidz MuzeTM will be the first facility of its kind in the DFW Metroplex, there are
several well-established examples of EDUtainment centers throughout the United States
and Europe (see addendum on page 5).
Kidz Muze Special Use Permit / City of Coppell · Page 2
The average EDUtainment facility is 15,000 to 20,000 sq. ft. These businesses are
considered 'destination locations'; office/warehouse buildings are typical sites due to the
high ceilings required for some play features and the economical lease terms.
General Business Operation
Pay-for-play admission provides free access to the play features; on-going culture
programs such as hands-on art/crafts and science/nature projects; music sing-along; book
readings; puppet theatre, etc. Accompanying adults are required to stay on the premises
during pay-for-play visits.
Multi-session edutainment programs and day camps are approximately 2 to 3
hours long and are offered for a fee that includes pay-for-play admission. Examples of
these programs are: Manners of the Heart~; Wiggles and Tunes®; Young Rembrandts®;
1/2-day camps during summer and school breaks; and preschool enrichment programs
(education/culture themes change monthly). Adults are not required to remain on the
premises for these programs and typically drop-off/pick-up their children.
Private parties for children are 2 hours long and are all-inclusive. The hosting family
enjoys the opportunity to be 'guests' at their child's party. Guests for parties arrive at a
separate entry since they do not pay for individual admissions. Typically parents drop off
their invited children at pa~ties, and then pick up at the end.
Hours of Operation
9:30am to 9:30pm Monday through Sunday. Note that 70% percent of the pay-for-play
admissions and 90% of the parties are held after 4:00pm during the week and on
Saturdays and Sundays. During these peak times co-tenant businesses are closed.
Parking and Traffic
There are a total of 122 available parking spaces. Currently 46 spaces are allocated for
Kidz MuzeTM which will occupy 21,99:~ sq. ft of the building's total 57,302 sq. ft. (or 38%).
Estimated hourly parking averages includina emDIovee Darkino:
Weekdays: 15 cars per hour
Weekends: 35 cars per hour
The averages noted above are based on the adult attendance projections prepared for Kidz
MuzeTM by the consulting firm LARC (Leisure and Recreation Concepts).
Projected adult attendance:
An average of 11 adults attendina every two hours daily. This projection is based
on the estimate of i adult per 2.5 children admitted for play-for-pay. This figure
does not include school bus drop-off/pick-up of children on field trips or drop-
off/pick-up for eduta/nment programs (2 hours) and summer camps (~/2 day).
An average of 30 adults attendin.q with party participants every two hours on the
weekend. This projection is based on approximately 6 parties occurring
simultaneously.
Kidz i~luze Special Use Permit / City of Coppell · Page 3
'Attending' refers to adults admitted and staying on the premises with the children in their
care. Adult supervision is required for pay-for-play visits, but not for parties, school break
camps or edutainment programs. For parties and field trips, a 1 adult to 5 children ratio is
required for supervision. For added security, party hosts are not permitted to leave before
all their party attendees have been picked up.
Average pay-for-play visit is 2 hours. Parties are limited to 2 hours total time. Typically
parents drop off their invited children at parties, and then pick up at the end. To facilitate
this process, on the weekends four to six parking spaces at the "Party Place" entry will be
identified for drop-off and pick-up only.
In consideration of the parking needs during peak times, the building owner, Beth
Cunningham of BCE, has agreed to allow Kidz Muze'":
22 additional parking spaces after 4:00pm Mondays through Thursdays;
54 additional parking spaces after 4:00pm Fridays through Sundays; and
54 additional parking spaces on holidays..See attached letter.
Under this plan, at peak business times, Kidz MuzeTM will have a total of 68 to 100
parking spaces.
Kaf& MuzeTM
The food service is a 'fast-casual' caf~ limited to pre-prepared or pre-packaged foods. Food
service equipment is detailed on page 5, menu detailed on page 8. City of Coppell
'Construction Standard Requirements for Food Service Facilities' will be applied in design
and operation; including the required grease trap or grease interceptor sized as specified
for the level of service.
Salon for Kids
Hair cut services for children only are provided in a small two chair/two shampoo sink
styling center. On the weekends, salon access is limited to private 'glamour' parties for
girls. Health and safety requirements will be applied in design and operation.
Environmental Concerns
Hazardous Materials: There are no hazardous materials, emissions, run-off or waste
associated with the play features or services. Small quantities of janitorial supplies will be
stored at this site.
Noise: Noise levels will not exceed any health or zoning code. Low noise if any is
associated with the operation of the play features or equipment. The primary source of
'noise' will be the sounds of excited children.
Garbage/Waste: According to the lease, a dumpster will be provided by the building
owner and placed in the designated area.
Electrical/Water Consumption: No industrial-level equipment will be used in this
business. Water consumption will be limited to restrooms, water fountains and caf& use.
Kidz Pluze Special Use Permit / City of Coppell o Page 4
Equipment and Materials
Key Play Features: See pages 6 and 7.
Furniture: Standard office furniture, seating, tables and chairs in the party/edutainment
rooms.
Surfacing: Safe-fall zones around the play features will consist of vinyl covered high
density foam mats or pour-in-place rubber surface cushioning. All play features will be
installed according to playground safety requirements. Other flooring will be padded
commercial grade carpeting or stained concrete.
Electronic: Standard suite of office equipment such as computers and peripherals.
Caf~
Food Prep/Service Equipment and Appliances: See page 8 for menu items.
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Miniveyor Impinger Double Oven
Humidified Warmer Pizza Display Cabinet
Panini Sandwich Grillers
Commercial Popcorn Popper and Stand
Soft-Serve Ice Cream Machine
Convection/Microwave Combo Oven
Commercial Refrigerator/Freezer
Refrigerated Display Unit
Commercial Dishwasher
Stainless Steel Kitchen Work Tables
Stainless Steel 3 Compartment Sink w/Drain Boards
Signage
Signage is critical to attracting customers to this business. To take full advantage of the
current visibility of the building from north and south bound SH-12l, Kidz MuzeTM is
requesting permission to install signage on the west side of the building (see drawings on
plan and the color representations on the following pages).
Addendum
Established indoor playground / edutainment facilities in the USA: · Totter's Otterville at Johnny's Toys, Covington KY
· PlayWise (formerly ExploraWorld), Columbia MD
· Kids Playground, Woburn r4A
· Imagine That! Florham Park NJ
· Radi3azz, Austin TX
· Kid Concept USA, Torrance CA
· Jungle Fun Adventure, San Jose CA and Concord CA
· Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse, Enid OK
· KidVille NY, New York, NY
· Makutu's Island, Chandler AZ
Kidz Muze Special Use Permit/City of Coppell ,, Page 5
Key Play Features
As noted on the floor plan:
· eVillage :: a pretend/role play environment which includes:
o bi-lingual mercado
o exotic pet vet
o homeplace
o global village caf~
o campsite with boat, tent and 8' high climbing wall
· CreateZone :: ever-changing construction toys, table play, etc.
addition to:
20' x 24' Three-level Soft-Contained Play Unit (SCPU)
Nlobius Climber
WackyBall Play Arena
High-Climb Wall
Kidz Muze Special Use Permit / City of Coppell · Page 6
HabiTOT (for children aged 3 and younger)
SnapWall Village
Gross Motor Skills Foam Play
PreSchool UFO
Kidz Muze Special Use Permit / City of Coppell * Page 7
Examples of Kaf~ MuzeTM Menu Items
Pre-prepared pizzas and panini sandwiches are heated using a panini griller or
impinger conveyor oven. No fried foods will be prepared or served.
Source: Little Lady Foods
"Pizzas, wraps, quesadillas, flatbreads, you dream it we can make it. Little Lady Foods is proud to
introduce our new stone fired capabilities."
Pizzas ,~amluqci~¢~ ,~tone Fired
C~lccme.~' .5tut]cd Breads Specialty/
Custom
Cakes, Scones, Cookies and Muffins.
Source: Sweet Street
Other food items: coffee bar, soda fountain, packaged drinks and juices, soft-serve ice
cream, packaged chips and dry snacks, fresh fruit, fresh veggie sticks, and popcorn.
Kidz Muze Special Use Permit / City of Coppell * Page 8