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Item 9C CITY OF SOUTHLAI<,-E Department of Planning & Development Services STAFF REPORT February 23, 2016 CASE NO: SV16-003 PROJECT: Variance to the Sign Ordinance No. 704-H Regulations for Chiloso EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Douglas Jorgensen, on behalf of Chiloso Mexican Bistro is requesting approval of a variance to the Sign Ordinance No. 704-H to allow an increase in the allowable sign area for the restaurant located at 2251 E. Southlake Boulevard, Suite 140, Southlake, Texas. DETAILS: The applicant proposes to comply with all regulations of the Sign Ordinance 704-H with the exception of the following variances: Sign Regulation • in Sign • • . Proposed • 704 as amended 11. Allowable Sign 35.2 sq. ft. 74.36 sq. ft. Area The maximum letter size is permitted is 36 inches. The applicant is proposing the maximum letter height of 22.6 inches and a logo height of 28.3 inches ("i" with the flame). The applicant brought forward the sign under case number SV15-012 at the February 2, 2016 City Council meeting. The applicant was not present for the City Council meeting and the variance was denied. ACTION NEEDED: Consider approval of request ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) Plans and Support Information — Link to Presentation STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (817)748-8067 Patty Moos (817)748-8269 Case No. SV16-003 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER: Chiloso Mexican Bistro APPLICANT: Doug Jorgensen PROPERTY SITUATION: 2251 E. Southlake Boulevard, Suite 140 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 1, of Kimball Oaks, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas CURRENT ZONING: "S-P-1" Detailed Site Plan District HISTORY: May 6, 2014; City Council approved (6-0) the applicant's request to table until the May 20, 2014 City Council meeting. (MSP14-001 Master Sign Plan for Kimball Oaks) May 20, 2014; City Council approved (7-0) the Master Sign Plan for Kimball Oaks only approving the subject signs as discussed in this motion: With respect to Building 'E': approving the sign package as presented in the drawings before Council and the scale presented on the architectural drawings are subject to the staffs review and concurrence with the scale therein; also only approving Building 'G', otherwise known as the Bassett sign, with the same stipulated requirements as Building 'E'; approving the monument sign package adding the applicant will add eight inch (8") illuminated address numbers in the range appropriate for the addresses in the development; and also approving the Corner Sign Feature as presented at S. Kimball Avenue and E. Southlake Boulevard; and also approving, with respect to Building 'C', only approving the east and south elevations with the sign and logo fitting within the existing architectural elements as indicated in the drawings, specifically within the lighter colored tan area within the columns; and for staff to review the intent of Council to have the appropriate band of architectural color around the sign within the architectural element on the building. (MSP14-001 Master Sign Plan for Kimball Oaks) June 17, 2014; City Council approved (5-0) the conditional sign permit noting the following: no action on Building 'G' tonight and will be going back to the sign committee for consideration; in consideration of Building 'C', the north elevation for the maximum logo size of 72 inches with 20 inch letters for the `PGA' and 36 inch letters for the `Superstore'; and east elevation as presented; and the south elevation to match the east elevation (for letter and logo sizes; and noting the south elevation will not be lit). (MSP14-001 Master Sign Plan for Kimball Oaks) September 16, 2014; City Council denied (7-0). (MSP14-001a Amendment to the Master Sign Plan for Kimball Oaks for the PGA Superstore two (2) additional signs for the PGA Tour Superstore (Building 'C') north fagade for Tennis and Golf). February 2, 2016; City Council approved (6-0) a motion to deny (SV15- 012). Case No. Attachment A ZA16-003 Page 1 SOUTHLAKE 2025 PLAN/ STRATEGIC LINK: Quality Development SIGN BOARD: February 18, 2016; Approved (3-2) subject to the Staff Report dated February 12, 2016 and specifically granting the variance. STAFF COMMENTS: The sign criteria, site plan and application are attached to this report. IISLKSV105TTHLocallcommunity DevelopmentlMEMOISigns120161SV16-003-Chiloso Case No. Attachment A ZA16-003 Page 1 Vicinity Map Chiloso Mexican Bistro 2251 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 140 E. Scuthlake Blvd, 2171 2175 207 2306 75 2185 cs, rn cn S VILLAGE CENTER DR LU I Go J csi J o o � v Y -ti v i Y I 6-403 s Sign Variance a Zoo 400 Boo Feet Case No. Attachment B ZA16-003 Page 1 Site Plan - Southlake Blvd .dAt;moi .k ���;�( U i M Rank I ■e.uue�Nr, > Basse I IRR.WNOU.l Qf111 _._ ® ' 1 k� �tl) ---- - ---- - - -- _ �. - - sn!11 AYNLA�� IF%Me t\ � 61N11 I _ 0 1 m cc NUYas — J ZY11 It I ' eych I I C_._� Pitn... I > I 1 w 1E' m 0 MAL s I��tid�y IfAM w PGA TOUP I I ( 0 SUPERSTORE T i J 6D' ROW l Case No. Attachment C ZA16-003 Page 1 Proposed Sign r_ S"A HOOM w r- WEST ELEVATI r --- -------------------icr i6i---- --- 1 MEXICAN BISTRO -------------- 1M M 74.36 sq. ft. Case No. Attachment C ZA16-003 Page 1 TJWALRI WN QY Illuminated Channel Letter I�WC�i1AC4M00O1/► M�INN I�IIINaMU1M�lY TN�ININIOM M�1 YOCTAOd1i'.IAd 1�L�/IN� 1OMel�wavot *,MUM Illuminated pill box VAWIM�M $„ Case No. Attachment C ZA16-003 Page 1 Demonstration Please demonstrate that the Following conditions are anolicable to the reguested 5'0!1 variance; 1 Thal a literal enforcement of the slgn regulation will oreabe an unneecessary hardship or practical difficully on the applicant. Other businesses in the shopping center are allowed to have larger signs which gives coropetors an unfair advantage to draw potential customers away from the business. 2. That the situation causing the unnecessary hardchlp or pracilcai difficulty is unique to the afieoted property and is not self imposed_ The City has granted part of the shopping center -a Master Sign Plan. This situar-ion is a unique and is not self imposed. 3. That the variance will not Injure and Wil be Wholly compatible with the use and perm itied development of aojaoert propertles This will not injure and will he wholly compatible with development of adjacent properties. what is beings asked for him is already been allowed by others in this development, 4. Thai the varies ce wil be in harmony willr the spirit and pU rpoG0 of 0*sign mdoence. Yes, This variance will he in harmony with the spirits and purpose of the sign ordinance. We are asking to be in the Master Sign Plan for the shopping center. which is allowed in the Siqn Ordinance. The reason this was stopped is the Genral contractor did not close aut the sign permits, Signs Manufacturing has worked with the city of Southlake rn$ny times and will make sure that the permit is closed out as xequired by the city. R"h9ed: October 2907 Case No. Attachment C ZA16-003 Page 2