CC approval on 1/13/04AGENDA REQUEST FORM
COPFELL
DATE: January 13, 2004
ITEM #: 10
ITEM CAPTION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1212-LI, Pump it Up, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to S-1212-LI
(Special Use Permit-1212- Light Industrial), to allow the operation of an approximate 16,800 square-foot indoor
recreation/entertainment center to be located at 1405 S. Beltline Road. Motion to close Public
GOAL(S):
APPROVED BY
D CITY COUNCIL
ON ABOVE DATE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Hearing & Approve,
subject to condition 2
below
M - Faught
S - Suhy
Vote - 7-0
Date of P&Z Meetinm December 18, 2003
Decision of P&Z (~ommission: Approval (7-0) with Commissions McCaffrey, Milosevich, Kittrell,
Halsey, Borchgardt, Foreman and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
Approval is recommended, subject to the following conditions:
1) Applicant entering into a signed agreement specifying 50 parking spaces will be reserved for this
facility and show on revised Site Plan.
2) All development will be in accordance with the revised site plan and sign exhibit.
3) Hours of operation shall not exceed 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. seven days a week.
4) The parking lot shall remain lighted during hours of operation.
Staff recommends approval.
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Document Name: ~3S-1212, Pump I-AR
CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO.: S-1212-LI Pump It Up
P & Z HEARING DATE:
C.C. HEARING DATE:
December 18, 2003
Jm~uary 13, 2004
STAFF REP.:
Gary L. Sieb, Planning Director
LOCATION:
1405 S. Beltline Road.
SIZE OF AREA:
Approximately 16,800 square-foot indoor recreation/entertainment
center for a "Pump It Up" children's play center.
CURRENT ZONING:
LI (Light Industrial)
REQUEST:
S- 1212-LI (Special Use Permit- 1212- Light Industrial).
APPLICANT:
Kevin Ayres
4108 Ridge Park Way
Piano, TX. 75024
(469) 556-5101
FAX (972) 335-9124
HISTORY:
There has been no recent zoning/planning history on the subject
property. The 84,000 square-foot office/showroom structure was
built in 1998, and the recent vacation of almost 17,000-square feet of
floor space precipitated this request for reuse.
TRANSPORTATION:
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Beltline Road is an improved P6D, six-lane divided thoroughihre
contained within a 120-foot right-of-way.
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SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North - Office/warehouse; LI (Light Industrial)
South - Office/warehouse; LI (Light Industrial)
East - North Lake; City of Dallas, SUP//3, A (Agriculture)
West - Office/warehouse; L1 (Light Industrial)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan of May 1996 shows the property
as suitable for office, showroom, warehouse uses.
DISCUSSION:
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This request is located in a 16,800 square-foot vacant suite in the Coppell
Business Center It building, an 84,000 square-foot structure. Pump It Up is
an indoor child's activity center which provides private party and special
occasion activities. As proposed, it consists of two party rooms used for
eating and celebrating the event, be it a birthday or special occasion. In
addition, there is a reception area, offices, restrooms and two arena areas
where the inflatable attractions are located.
As explained to staff, as guests arrive, they congregate in the lobby area.
They are then escorted to the arena area where the inflatables are located and
after receiving instructions regarding their use, the party begins. After not
more than 90 minutes, the group is escorted to the party rooms for cake,
pizza or other food brought in for the occasion. Pump It Up does not
produce or prepare any meals, but typically establishes a contract with local
vendors for food service. In general, the party lasts a total of two hours,
which includes the inflatable activity, food service in the party rooms, clean
up and conclusion. The facility is never open to the general public for drop-
in visitors. It is a scheduled part), facility only and generally operates from
9:30 a.m. to no later than 10 p.m. on weekends, and after 4 p.m. during the
week. As stated by the applicant, there is more activity on the weekends
than during the week.
That statement is very important to the over all review of this case,
specifically as it relates to parking. The problem here is that the building
was built for industrial/warehouse uses at one parking space for each 1,000
square feet of gross floor area. Even though the building was constructed
with roughly twice the required parking, this use is not warehouse and,
therefore, has a higher parking requirement standard. We do not have a
listed parking standard for an indoor amusement facility. The closest we
have is a commercial amusement and that usc requires one parking space Ibr
each 100-square feet of gross floor area, or 168 spaces for this activity. That
appears to be excessive in that the applicant states on his Concept Floor Plan
that no more than 125 people have ever been in his existing facility at one
time, and he has only 40 parking spaces reserved tbr this use. In addition, the
building owner has only 188 spaces for the entire building. Another
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standard used in our parking ordinance, again for commercial amusement,
calls for one space for each three guests. As mentioned above, the
informational data provided on the Concept Floor Plan states a maximum of
125 people have occupied his existing facility at one time. In that case, 42
parking spaces would be required. Personnel and staff parking need to be
added to that figure. The applicant goes on to state that roughly 95% of
parties occur on weekends or after 4 p.m. during the week. If that were
made a condition of approval, resulting in additional parking spaces being
available from adjacent businesses who typically have an 8 to 5 work day
five days a week, our concerns with parking would be reduced. That could
be accomplished with a signed parking agreement between this applicant
and an adjacent occupant with a minimum of 50 spaces being reserved for
this activity.
The proposed signage is in compliance with our sign guidelines and the blue
logo is less than the 20% allowed for attached signs.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Staff is recommending APPROVAL of the Pump It Up facility subject to:
1. Applicant entering into a signed agreement specifying 50 parking
spaces will be reserved for this facility during the weekends and
after 4 p.m. during the week and show on a revised site plan.
2. All development will be in accordance with the revised site plan
and sign exhibit.
3. Hours of operation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the
weekends and no earlier that 4:30 p.m. during the week.
ALTERNATIVES
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4)
Recommend approval of the request
Recmmnend disapproval of the request
Recmrnnend modification of the request
Take under advisement for reconsideration at a later date.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Floor Plan with Signage
2. Business summary, Equipment and materials description
3. Overall Site Plan
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The City of Coppell
City Council Meeting
January 13, 2004
Project SUP-1212 Pump It Up
Items Addressed at the Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting
1) Signed agreement with tenant neighbor allowing for the use of 50
parking spaces after 4:00 weekdays and weekends.
Disposition: The original site plan indicated 188 parking spaces.
Actual parking spaces are 244, including rear striped spaces. With the
adjusted number, 50 parking spaces will be allocated to Pump It Up.
2) Ensure parking lot is lighted during business hours.
Disposition: RREEF Management Company, landlord, states that the
parking lot lights are on during all non-daylight hours.
' 'TI.I F I ~ I: L~TABLE P A.R.'T'Y ZO~I ~"
This narrative is supplied as part of the application for
A Special Use Permit for the following address:
1405 S. Beltline~ Coppell
submitted
by the following applicants:
Kevin and Shannon Ayres
There are 8 current facilities operating in:
California, Texas, Indiana and Alabama
www. pumpitupparty.com
THIS DOCUMENT IS CONFIDENTIAL
This document is exclusively for those
administrative members directly involved with the
Use Permit process only.
Table of Contents
Business Summary ...................................................... Page 1
General Building Description ........................................ Page 1
General Business Description ...................................... Page 2
Definition of Terms
Hours of Operation
Physical Set-up
Employees
Parking and Traffic
Age Limitations
Food and Ddnks
Environmental Concerns .............................................. Page 3
Hazardous Materials
Noise
Garbage
Electric/Water Consumption
The Party Model
Equipment and Materials .............................................. Page 3
Interactive Inflatables
Floor Covedng
Electronics
Appliances
Furniture
Special Equipment
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Business Summary
Pump It Up Inflatable Party Zone is a safe and fun indoor children's activity center for private parties and special occasions
(primarily childrens' birthday parties). The activity center will house interactive inflatable attractions, i.e. bounce house, obstacle
course to be used by a private party of up to 25 children.
Key points to consider for zoning clarification:
· We do not produce any food on the premises.
· The pizza and soda are an optional added convenience, and our customers do not need m purchase it in order to have a party at
Pump It Up.
· About 33% of our customers request soda and pizza for our functions.
· If ordered, the pizza is delivered to our site by a local pizza vendor that we have on contract.
· When classifying Pump It Up, we are normally compared to a gymnastics studio, ballet studio or karate facility, because we are
never open to the public and only open by appointment/reservation.
Business Description - General
Definition of terms:
Interactive Inflatable - industrial-grade vinyl and rubber structure inflated with forced air (not compressed air) provided
by a squirrel cage blower unit. The inflatables are similar to hot-air balloons, in that their construction prevents them
from "popping" or becoming excessively inflated. Passive, one-way exit air flaps open when a set inflation is reached
thereby maintaining the optimum level of inflation. Once the blower is turned off, the inflatables self-deflate completely
in less than 3 minutes. Fire resistance information is provided.
Blower Unit - A 2'x2'x2' metal box housing a 15 amp electric motor and a squirrel cage fan that forces air into the
Interactive Inflatable through a 10" diameter flexible duct.
Activity Area - the largest section of the facility that will house the inflatables and blowers.
Party Room - an area adjoining the Activity Area to be used by the party guests for refreshments and git~s.
Arena Supervisor - a staffmember who remains on the floor of the Activity Area during a party to maintain safety and
assist guests.
Hours of Operation:
Each party will be required to secure advanced date reservations. At no time will the facility be open to the general
public on a drop-in basis. Reservations for parties will be accepted for dates Sunday thru Saturday, with the earliest party
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beginning at 9:30 A.M. and the last party ending not later than I 0:00 P.M. Each party will be limited to 2 hours total time
(up tO 90 minutes in the Activity Centers and the balance in the Party Room). Please note that 90% of our parties are
held when the business park is closed.
Physical Set-Up:
Party guests will enter the facility at the front entrance oftbe building into the Lobby Area. From the Lobby Area, the
group will move to the Activity Areas. From the Activity Areas the group will move to the Party Room, then back to the
Lobby to exit the building.
Parking and Traffic:
At no time will Pump It Up be open to the public for drop-in visitors. There are currently 40 parking spaces for the
building, as well as handicapped parking. Including employees, there should not be more than 35 cars at any given time,
as it has been our personal experience that a majority of parents drop offtbeir invited children at parties, then pick-up at
the end.
Food and Drinks:
Pump It Up will notproduce orprepare any food or meals whatsoever. We typically establish a contract with a local
pizza vendor for delivery at specified times. Birthday cakes and desserts, if any, must be provided by the party host.
We will provide a refrigerator for the customer's use during the party.
Environmental Concerns:
Hazardous Materials: There are no hazardous materials, emissions, mnoffor waste associated with the use of inflatables.
Small quantities of janitorial supplies will be stored on site.
Noise: Thc 15 amp electric blowers, the high volume of moving air and excited children will combine to create noise levels.
With the huge Activity Area having tall ceilings, we do not anticipate these noise levels exceeding any health or zoning code. We
have experienced no complaints in the existing facilities.
Garbage: We estimate each party will generate not more than two 33-gallon wash bags filled mostly with paper plates, cups and
food waste. We plan on leasing a dumpster from the local Garbage company, which will be placed in the area designated by the
business park.
Electrical/Water Consumption: No industrial-level equipment will be used in this business. Eight 15 amp blowers will be in
use for the inflatables in addition to the listed office equipment, appliances and lighting. Water consumption will be limited to
lavatory and water fountain use only.
The Party Model
As guests arrive, they will be allowed to sit in the reception lobby until the balance of their group arrives. When the group has
assembled, they will be escorted by the Arena Supervisor into the Activity Area where they will see the interactive inflatables. The
Arena Supervisor will direct the group to a seating area where they can remove and store their shoes while listening to instructions,
general behavior and safety rules on DVD. At the completion of the talk, the group will be allowed to enter the Activity Areas and
enjoy the inflatables. The Arena Supervisor will remain on the floor to monitor the Activity Areas and render assistance where
needed. At no time will this area be unsupervised during a party.
After not more than 90 minutes, the Arena Supervisor will indicate time is up and to get shoes on to go to the Party Room for the
balance of the party. The Supervisor will escort the group to the Party Room and provide any assistance the party host requires, but
will then leave the room to ready for the next group, if any. Another staffmember will then assist the party with further needs. Aaer
a total of 2 hours, the host will be advised time is up and direct the group back to the lobby to wait for rides and parents.
At no time, may the party host leave before all party members have been picked up.
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Equipment and Materials
Interactive Inflatables: are made of industrial-grade vinyl and robber and are inflated with blown air (not compressed air) provided
by a squirrel cage blower unit. The blower unit must remain on as long as the inflatable is in use to provide a constant flow of air.
The inflatables are similar to hot-air balloons, in that their construction prevents them from "popping" or becoming excessively
inflated. Passive, one-way exit air flaps open when a set inflation is reached thereby maintaining the optimum level of inflation. Once
the blower is turned off, the inflatables self-deflate completely in less than 3 minutes.
Surfacing: any part of the Activity Area floor used for foot traffic will be covered with a padded, indoor/outdoor grade carpet
approved for this facility.
Electronic: a standard suite of office equipment such as PC's and peripheral equipment.
Appliances: a refrigerator for sodas and customer-supplied cakes brought in during the party.
Furniture: standard office furaitare, lobby seating, conference tables and chairs in the Party Room.
Special/Unique Equipment: each inflatable requires a squirrel cage blower unit that is rated at 15 amps/110V-AC with a start-up
draw of 20 amps. These units are self-contained and UL-approved devices for both indoor and outdoor use.
General Building Description
This proposed address is a light-industrial building, approximately 16,800 sq. fi. in size.
The owner of the building is in full agreement with our business proposition and is cooperating with our efforts to gain
approval.
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