Item 4D
Department of Planning & Development Services
S T A F F R E P O R T
August 25, 2015
CASE NO:SV15-005
PROJECT:Sign Variance for Empire Rugs
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY:
Wraymon Eric Hill on behalf of Ben Shabahang of Empire Rugs is requesting
approval of a variance to the Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, to allow
construction of a new monument sign in the same location of the business’
existing non-conforming sign located at 1695 E. Southlake Boulevard,
Southlake, Texas.
DETAILS:
The applicant proposes to use the exact same monument sign base in the
same non-conforming location as it exists today. The sign face and materials
will be modified as shown in the proposed rendering to conform with current
sign regulations with exception to the setback requirements. All other
components of the proposed sign meet the criteria of Sign Ordinance 704-G.
The details of the variance are as follows:
Permitted in Sign Ord.
Sign Regulation Proposed
No. 704-G
Approximately 1 foot from the
property line. The applicant
Minimum
proposes to use the exact same
Required Setback 12 feet from the
sign base in the same non-
from Southlake property line
conforming location as it exists
Blvd.
today. The sign face and
materials will be modified.
Minimum
10 feet from the property Approximately 1 foot from the
Required Setback
line property line.
from Miron Drive
On August 20, 2015 the Sign Board approved the sign variance request subject
to the staff report and as presented.
ACTION NEEDED:Consider approval of sign variance request
ATTACHMENTS:
(A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Plans and Support Information – Link to PowerPoint Presentation
STAFF CONTACT:
Dennis Killough (817)748-8072
Lorrie Fletcher (817)748-8069
Case No.
SV15-005
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER:
Ben Shebahang
APPLICANT:
Wraymon Eric Hill
PROPERTY SITUATION:
1695 E. Southlake Boulevard
an addition to the City of
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Lot 1R, Block 1, of the Miron Addition,
Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas
CURRENT ZONING:
“C-2” Local Retail Commercial District
HISTORY:
The existing building was constructed in 1986.
December 1, 1992; a plat revision was approved by City Council for the
property.
June 17, 2014; a zoning change and site plan was denied. (ZA14-058)
October 21, 2015; a site plan was approved (ZA14-116)
SIGN BOARD ACTION:
August 6, 2015; Approved (6-0) the motion to table the item per the
request by the applicant until the August 20, 2015 Sign Board meeting.
August 20, 2015; Approved (6-0) subject to the Staff Report dated
August 14, 2015.
STAFF COMMENTS
: The sign criteria, site plan and application are attached to this report.
Case No. Attachment A
ZA15-005 Page 2
SV15-005
Sign Variance
Case No. Attachment B
ZA15-005 Page 1
Site Plan
Location of
monument sign
Proposed Sign
Case No. Attachment C
ZA15-005 Page 1
Case No. Attachment C
ZA15-005 Page 2