CC approval on 10/11/05AGENDA REQUEST FORM
COPPELL
DEP~I
DATt
ITEM
ITEM CAPTION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1229-LI, Kidz Muze, zoning change requ
1229-LI (Special Use Permit-1229-Light Industrial), to allow the operation
indoor recreation/entertainment center to be located at 989 W. Sandy Lake
GOAL(S):
APPROVED BY
CITY COUNCIL
ON ABOVE DATF
Planning
October 11, 2005
13
~'st from LI (Light Industrial) to S-
of an approximate 22,000-square-foot
>,oad.
¥1otion to close Public Hearing &
Approve, subject to conditions
14 below
¥1 - Faught
S - York
Vote - 7-0 0~0.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Date of P&Z Meetinm September 15, 2005
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Decision of P&Z Commission: Approval (6-0) with Commissioner~Borchgardt, McCaffrey, Foreman,
Milosevich, Kittrell and Reese voting in favor. None opposed. Commi!sion Hall left the meeting early.
Approval is recommended, subject to the following conditions:
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1) The property shall be developed in accordance with the Site Plan, Floor Plan and
2) Parking shall be provided as outlined in the letter dated Augus
3) The hours of operation shall not exceed 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., s
remain open beyond these stated hours during periodic lock-in o
4) The parking areas serving this facility shall remain lit during
Staff recommends approval.
Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/04
Sign Plan.
: 15, 2005, from the property owner.
:ven days a week. This facility may
· similar events.
n ghttime the hours of operation.
ocument Name: ~2S-1229-LI,KM I-AR
CITY OF COPPELL
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO.: S-1229-LL Kidz
P & Z HEARING DATE:
C.C. HEARING DATE:
September 15, 2005
October 11, 2005
STAFF REP.:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Plannin
LOCATION:
989 W. Sandy Lake Road, southe~
Royal Lane
SIZE OF AREA:
22,000-square-feet
CURRENT ZONING:
LI (Light Industrial)
REQUEST:
S- 1229-LI (Special Use Permit- 122
operation of an approximate
recreation/entertainment center.
APPLICANT:
Franchisee
Siobhan Farr
2221 Justin Rd., Suite 119-188
Flower Mound, Texas 75028
Phone: (972) 317-7678
Fax: (972) 317-7648
HISTORY:
Page 1 of 4
In 1990, a Final Plat and Site Plan,
tract of property. The original plan
152,000-square-foot building (exis
expansion to include a 138,000-squ~
adjacent to Sandy Lake Road, wh
1999, City Council approved a rep
make this tract a separate lot, s~
Item # 5
duze
Director
comer of W. Sandy Lake and
)-Light Industrial), to allow the
22,000-square-foot indoor
vere approved for this 13.7-acre
s included the construction of a
:ing) and a proposed Phase 2
re-foot building on the property
ch was never constructed. In
at for the northern 4.1 acres to
~bject to a condition that any
modification to the existing build
review and a Replat.
On July 6, 2004, Council appro
construction of this app:
office/warehouse building, and app
occupied by BCE. If this request is
square feet of lease space will still 1
TRANSPORTATION:
Both Royal Lane and Sandy Lake
four-lane divided thoroughfares in
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North- Vacant: LI (Light Industrial)
South - Stone Panels, Inc., LI (Light IndusU
East - AmberPoint Business Park, LI (Lig~
West - Vacant: LI (Light Industrial)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan o
as suitable for Light lndustr
DISCUSSION:
Page 2 of 4
The applicant desires to bring the cor
community. This facility is proposed to
party center which provides,,social and p
children age 12 and younger . Ancillary t
hair salon. These facilities will be availal
a pay for play basis. This center will also
programs, as well as ½-day camp during
The applicant has submitted a detailed des~
is attached to this Staff Report.
The main challenges with this proposed:
building that was designed and col
(office/warehouse) uses; therefore, park
discussed.
Parking
The parking was provided to serve 48% (
requiring a total of 122 parking spaces for
building. Kidz Muze will occupy almost
designated 46 spaces, based on occupying
Item # 5
ng would require a Site Plan
7ed a Site Plan to allow the
oximate 57,302-square-foot
'oximately 22,800-square feet is
~:anted, approximately 12,500-
available.
'~oad are projected to be C4D/6,
six-lane divided right-of-way.
iai)
Industrial)
May 1996 shows the property
fi/Showroom.
cept of EDUtainment to this
be an "indoor play, learn and
aysical developmental play for
ses include a caf6 and a child's
,le to individuals and groups on
be available for parties, special
Ihe summer and school breaks.
ription of the business plan that
hcility is that it is located in a
structed for light industrial
ing and signage need to be
~ce and 52% warehouse, thus
:he entire 57,300 +/- square foot
22,000-square feet and will be
~8% of the building. However,
as detailed in the submittal, given the uniq
similar facilities in other parts of the count'.
its peak, is forecast to be approximately 3
peak hours for this facility (after 4 p.m.
when the other businesses are closed. Th,
building, BCE Specialties, occupies app
Their hours of operation are from 7 a.m.
Friday. Therefore, BCE Specialties has co~
100 parking spaces during late afternoons a
Signage
Again, this is a retail use in an industrial l:
9-4.3(D)ii (Attached Signs in Buildings lc
2 signs, with a maximum size of 20,
permitted, for a maximum of 400-square
20% logo requirement is not applicable
districts. The applicant is requesting m
Royal and one on Sandy Lake) and three 2
Individual signs are being requested for
salon and caf& Given that the total signa~
400-square feet, this Sign Plan can be
SUP.
The hours of operation shall not exceed
a week. Therefore, an additional conditi{
parking areas serving this facility be ade
operation.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING CC
Staff is recommending APPROVAL of S
the following conditions:
1) The properly shall be developed in a
Plan, Floor Plan and Sign Plan.
2) Parking shall be provided as outline,
2005, from the property owner, as di
3) The hours of operation shall not exc
days a week.
4) The parking areas serving this facilil
nighttime the hours of operation.
Page 3 of 4
Item# 5
ueness of the use and based on
the actual parking demand, at
cars per hour. However, the
nd during the weekends) are
owner and first tenant of the
'oximately 22,800-square feet.
to 3:30 p.m., Monday through
amitted to make available up to
nd weekends.
uilding; therefore, per Sec. 12-
cated within an area zoned LI)
)-square feet each would be
~et of signage. The maximum
for signs in Industrial zoning
o 115.5 sq. ft. signs (one on
5 +/- signs on the entry doors.
:he entries to the party rooms,
is less than the maximum of
~roved as a condition to this
~0 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. seven days
,n to this SLIP will be that the
tuately lit during the hours of
MMISSION:
4229-LI Kidz Muze, subject to
:cordance with the attached Site
in the letter dated August 15,
scussed above.
:ed 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., seven
shall remain lit during
ALTERNATIVES:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Recommend approval of the request.
Recommend disapproval of the request
Recommend modification of the request
Take under advisement for reconsideration at a late~
ATTACHMENTS:
1)
2)
Site Plan/Floor Plan/Sign Plan Exhibit
Business Plan for Kidz Muze
date.
Page 4 of 4
Item # 5
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This narrative is supplied as part of the
for a Special Use Permit at the followin
989 West Sandy Lake R
Suites 500 thru 800
Coppell, TX
submitted by
Slot)hah Farr for Kidz Muze,
222~Z Justin Rd. Suite 119-188, Flower Mo
tel: 972.3].7.7678 · fax: 972.3:~7.7648 · mol
Main Entry · Front and West Side Elevations
Entries at Ancillary Services · Front Elevations
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application
address:
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Addendum
Signage Color Representation
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This narrative is supplied as part of the
for a Special Use Permit at the followir
989 West Sandy Lake R
Suites 500 thru 800
Coppell, TX
submitted by
Siobhan Farr for Kidz F4uze,
222] .Justin Rd. Suite 119-]88, Flower Mc
tel: 972.3]7.7678 · fax: 972.317.7648 · mol~ile: 214.679.9454
siQbha, n,~3Kidzffiuze corn" * www.~ic?_..4uze.com
Table of Contents
General Building Description page 2
Business Summary and Description page 2
General Business Operation page 3
Hours of Operation page 3
Parking & Traffic page 3
Ancillary Services page 4
- Kaf~ Huze
- Salon for Kidz
Environmental Concerns
Equipment and Material
Signage
Examples of Typical Play Features
Caf8 Service Detailed
Kidz Nluze Special Use Permit / City of Coppe
application
g address:
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Revised
Inc.
und TX 7S025 ~
page 4
page 5
page 5
page 6
August 15, 2005
City of Coppell
To Whom It May Concern:
B.C.E. Specialties, Inc. the owner and landlord of property loc
Road states the following:
Based on a pending lease to Kidz Muze, owner Siobhm
Space equals 21991 sq ft, the following parking assignr
Based on 38% formula, 46 spaces will be assigned to p~
Muze. Additionally the following schedule for additior
Monday-Thursday, after 4:00 pm, an additional
Be assigned from the BCE space (BCE hours ot
M-F)
Friday after 4:00 pm and Saturday, Sunday and I
additional 22 plus an additional 32 parking (tot~
par~.=l_ O0 spaces)
If yo _~k~ ~ qac~%rOs, please fell free to contact me at
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'--: t3~efl~ CunninghX4m --__~ ~
Pres~'dent/O,~ner
~ted at 989 W Sandy Lake
Fan', whose total lease
lents will be made:
,.nding lease to Kidz
al parking will apply:
22 parking spaces will
operations are 7:00-3:30
,usiness holidays, the
available
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General Building Description
The proposed address is a light-industrial building with 122
handicap spaces. Kidz MuzeTM will occupy 21,991 sq. ft of
ft. (or 38% ). The building owner is in full agreement with o~
cooperating with our efforts to gain permit approval.
Business Summary
Kidz Muze"" is an indoor play, learn and party EDUtainmenl 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 c. tre facilities, the adult
companions of children admitted for pay-for-play must rema n on the premises.
In addition to being a secure and protected location for play activities, Kidz Muze'"
provides private parties for children (average party size is 1~ participants); edutainment
programs; and 1/2-day camps during school breaks and sumr
Key Points for Re-Zoning Consideration:
70% percent of the pay-for-play admissions and 90%
4:00pm during the week and on Saturdays and Sunda
co-tenant businesses are closed.
In consideration of the parking needs during peak tim,
Cunningham of BCE, has agreed to allow Kidz IquzeTM
22 additional parking spaces after 4:00pm Mon,
54 additional parking spaces after 4:00pm Frid~
54 additional parking spaces on holidays (total
See Parking & Traffic analysis on pages 3-4 and att~
Caf8 service is limited to pre-prepared foods which are
prepared desserts and cakes; coffee bar; self-serve sc
cream; and pre-packaged snacks. No fried foods will
· When classified, EDUtainment facilities are typically
Business Description
"EDUtainment" is the latest hybrid addressing the need for c
unstructured, creative play that is physically and mentally st
video arcade games and jungle gyms. Children's EDUtainme~
combine playground activities with learning, are a fast-growl
Entertainment industry. Typical play features are detailed on
In addition to a variety of play features, parties, and educati
supporting services are provided with a caf~ for light snacks
These services are standard for the EDULainment business rr
arking spaces including
he building's total 57,302 sq.
business proposition and is
of the parties are held after
~s. During these peak times
;s, the building owner, Beth
:
Jays through Thursdays;
ys through Sundays; and
)arking 68 to 100 spaces).
,ched letter.
heated on the premises; pre-
da fountain; soft-serve ice
e served.
mpared to community centers.
~ildren to have independent,
mulating; not simply mindless
it Centers (CEdC's), which
~g subgroup within the Family
pages 6 and 7.
)n enrichment programs;
and a hair salon for children.
odel. Caf~ and salon are
detailed on page 4.
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Although Kidz Muze'" will be the first facility of its kind in tl~e DFW Metroplex, there are
several well-established examples of EDUtainment centers tl~roughout the United States
and Europe (see addendum on page 5).!'
Kidz HuzeSpecial Use Permit / City of Coppell · Page 2
1er.
The average EDUtainment facility is 15,000 to 20,000 sq. ft.
considered 'destination locations'; office/warehouse building
high ceilings required for some play features and the econor
General Business Operation
Pay-for-play admission provides access to the play feal
programs such as hands~on art/crafts and science/nature pr
readings; puppet theatre, etc. Accompanying adults are rec
during pay-for-play visits.
Multi-session edutainment programs and day can
hours long and are offered for a fee that includes pay-for-pl~
these programs are: Manners of the Heart~); Wiggles and Tu
1/2-day camps during summer and school breaks; and prescl
(education/culture themes change monthly). Adults are not
premises for these programs and typically drop-off/pick-up
These businesses are
s are typical sites due to the
~ical lease terms.
utes; on-going culture
0jects; music sing-along; book
Jired to stay on the premises
~ps are approximately 2 to 3
~y admission. Examples of
nes®; Young Rembrandts®;
Jool enrichment programs
'equired to remain on the
heir 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. G~uests for parties arrive at a
separate entry since they do not pay for individual admissions. Typically parents drop off
their invited children at parties, and then pick up at the endt
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 dL~ring the week and on
Saturdays and Sundays. During these peak times co-tenant Ibusinesses are closed.
Parking and Traffic
There are a total of 122 available parking spaces. Currently
Kidz MuzeTM which will occupy 21,991 sq. fie of the building'
Estimated hourly parking averages includino em=love,
Weekdays: 15 cars per hour
Weekends: 35 cars per hour
The averages noted above are based on the adult attendanc
MuzeTM by the consulting firm LARC (Leisure and Recreatior
Projected adult attendance:
An average of/1 adults attendinq every two hours c
on the estimate of ! adult per 2.5 children admitted f~
does not include school bus drop-off/pick-up of childn
off/pick-up for edutainment programs (2 hours) and ~
An average of 30 adults attendinq with party partici[
weekend. This projection is based on approximately 6
simultaneously.
46 spaces are allocated for
s total 57,302 sq. ft. (or 38%).
~. oarkinq:
e projections prepared for Kidz
Concepts).
ally. This projection is based
)r play-for-pay. This figure
~n on field trips or drop-
ummer camps ( Y2 day).
ants every two hours on thf:
parties occurring
Kidz Muze 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, ~ 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 2i hours total time. Typically
parents drop off their invited children at parties, and then pi~:k u,p, at the end,,. To facilitate
this process, on the weekends four to six parking spaces at t~he ' Party Place entry will be
identified for drop-off and pick-up only.
Tn consideration of the parking needs during peak times, thff building owner, Beth
Cunningham of BCE, has agreed to allow Kidz HuzeT":
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-preparE
service equipment is detailed on page 5, menu detailed on I:
'Construction Standard Requirements for Food Service Facili
and operation; including the required grease trap or grease
for the level of service.
Salon for Kids
Hair cut services for children only are provided in a small tw
styling center. On the weekends, salon access is limited to F
girls. Health and safety requirements will be applied in desic
Environmental Concerns
Hazardous Materials: There are no hazardous materials,
associated with the play features or services. Small quantiti~
stored at this site.
d or pre-packaged foods. Food
age 8. City of Coppell
:les' will be applied in design
nterceptor sized as specified
chair/two sha,m_poo sink
rivate glamour parties for
and operation.
missions, run-off or waste
~s of janitorial supplies will be
Noise: Noise levels will not exceed any health or zoning coc~e. 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 b~ 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, v~ater fountains and caf~ use.
Kidz Muze Special Use Permit / City of Coppel! · Page 4
Equipment and Materials
Typical Play Features: See pages 6 and 7.
Furniture: Standard office furniture, seating, tables and cha
rooms.
Surfacing: Safe-fall zones around the play features will cons
density foam mats or pour-in-place rubber surface cushionin<
installed according to playground safety requirements. Other'
commercial grade carpeting or stained concrete.
Electronic: Standard suite of office equipment such as com
Caf& Food Prep/Service Equipment and Appliances:
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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 CompaKcment Sink w/Drain Bo
Signage
Signage is critical to attracting customers to this business. }
current visibility of the building from north and south bound:
requesting permission to install signage on the west side of t
plan and the signage addendum for color representations).
Addendum
Established indoor playground / edutainment facilities · Totter's Otterville at .lohnny's Toys, Covington KY
· PlayWise (formerly ExploraWorld), Columbia MD
· Kids Playground, Woburn MA
· Imagine That! Florham Park NJ
· RadiJazz, Austin TX
· Kid Concept USA, Torrance CA
· .Jungle Fun Adventure, San .lose CA and Concord CA
· Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse, Enid OK
· KidVille NY, New York, NY
· Makutu's Island, Chandler AZ
rs in the party/edutainment
st of vinyl covered high
· All play features will be
flooring will be padded
uters and peripherals·
page 8 for menu items·
rds
take full advantage of the
~H-121, Kidz l~luzeTM is
le building (see drawings on
in the USA:
Kidz 1'4uze Special Use Permit / City of Coppell * Page 5
Examples of Typical Play Features
As noted on the floor plan:
· eVillage :: a pretend/role play environment which in~=ludes;
o bi-iingual mercado
o exotic pet vet
homeplace
o global village caf~
o campsite with boat, tent and 8' high climbing Wall
· CreateZone :: ever-changing construction toys, table play, etc.
In addition to:
20' x 24' Three-level Soft-Contained Play Unit (SCPU)
WackyBall Play Arena
Mobius Climber
High-Climb Wall
Kidz I~luze Special Use Permit / City of Coppell * Page 6
HabiTOT (for children aged 3 and younger)
SnapWali 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
impinger conveyor oven. No fried foods will be prepare<
Source: Little Lady Foods
"Pizzas, wraps, quesadillas, flatbreads, you dream it we can make it.
introduce our new stone fired capabilities."
Pi£z~s ',r~ndu'h'h¢; ,~lone Fired
Jsing a panini griller or
or served.
_ittle Lady Foods is proud to
.'~tu!t,'d B, ' ~ Specia Ityl
Cakes, Scones, Cookies and Muffins.
Source: Sweet Street
Other food items: coffee bar, soda fountain, packaged
cream, packaged chips and dry snacks, fresh fruit, fresh ve
-inks and juices, soft-serve ice
gie sticks, and popcorn.
Kidz I~luze Special Use Permit / City of Coppell * Page 8