Item SB3 - Minutes13 CITY OF
SOUTHLAI,E
TEXAS
SIGN BOARD MEETING AUGUST 18, 2016
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas
Work Session - Executive Conference Room, Suite 268 of Town Hall
or City Council Chambers of Town Hall
Regular Session - City Council Chambers of Town Hall
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Michael Springer, Daniel Kubiak, Chris Greer, and
Michael Smietana
STAFF PRESENT: Deputy Director, Dennis Killough; Principal Planner, Richard Schell;
Planner I, Patty Moos; and Planner I / Acting Commission Secretary, Lorrie Fletcher.
REGULARSESSION:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice -Chairman Kubiak called the Sign Board Meeting to order at 9:52 p.m.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No Executive Session held.
REGULAR AGENDA:
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A motion was made to approve the minutes from the August 4, 2016 meeting with the
noted correction.
Motion: Greer
Second: Springer
Ayes: Springer, Kubiak, Greer and Smietana
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 4-0-0
4. MSP16-004, MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR STARBUCKS LOCATED AT 2155 W.
SOUTHLAKE BOULEVARD, SOUTHLAKE, TX.
Patty Moos, Planner I, presented MSP16-004.
Applicant Wayne Rhodes, 311 Woodland Lane, Williamson, SC came forward. Mr.
Rhodes discussed the changes made from the previous meeting's presentation and
showed a photo from the Starbucks located in Sugarland.
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The Commission discussed the changes presented.
Commissioner Springer stated he does not like the attached drive-thru signs on the
building.
The Commission agreed the small directional signs look more proportional with the
proposed 2 -inch masonry frame.
A motion was made to approve MSP16-004, subject to the staff report dated August 12,
2016; noting that directional sign `T be denied (the two attached drive-thru signs); to
reduce and scale the rendering for directional sign `H'; and approving the 2 -inch
masonry frame on the small directional signs `H' and T.
Motion: Greer
Second: Springer
Ayes: Springer, Kubiak, Greer and Smietana
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 4-0-0
5. MSP16-006, MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR METHODIST SOUTHLAKE
HOSPITAL LOCATED AT 335 E. SH114, SOUTHLAKE, TX.
Patty Moos, Planner I, presented MSP16-006.
Applicant Mike Richardson, 6305 Oakmont Drive, McKinney, TX came forward and
opened for questions.
The Commission discussed the proposed sign package and how it relates to what was
previously permitted for Forest Park Medical Center.
A motion was made to approve MSP16-006, subject to the staff report dated August 12,
2016 and as presented.
Motion: Greer
Second: Springer
Ayes: Springer, Kubiak, Greer and Smietana
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 4-0-0
6. SV16-011, VARIANCE TO SIGN ORDINANCE NO. 704, AS AMENDED, FOR
SHELL SERVICE STATION LOCATED AT 2210 W. SOUTHLAKE BLVD.,
SOUTHLAKE, TX.
Patty Moos, Planner I, presented SV16-011.
Applicant Fahmi Dekelbab, 8540 Forest Highlands Drive, Plano, Tx came forward and
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stated the reason for his request.
The Commission discussed possible visibility issues.
Commissioner Greer requested the applicant provide a better rendering depiction of the
proposed sign with detailed description of materials; possibly provide a materials
sample board and photos of other locations.
A motion was made to approve SV16-011, specifically noting the applicant's agreement
to substantially modify and revise the current drawings for the sign to add detail to
include the type of stone proposed and provide a true rendering of the proposed sign
structure.
Motion: Greer
Second: Springer
Ayes: Springer, Kubiak, Greer and Smietana
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 4-0-0
7. SV16-012, VARIANCE TO SIGN ORDINANCE NO. 704, AS AMENDED, FOR
UTOPIA FOOD & FITNESS LOCATED AT 2777 E. SOUTHLAKE BLVD.,
SUITE 130, SOUTHLAKE, TX.
Patty Moos, Planner I, presented SV16-012.
Dennis Killough, Deputy Director, stated amendments currently in process with the
general Sign Ordinance.
Applicant Kirk Wilder, 5395 Golfside Drive, Frisco, Tx came forward to discuss their
move to Southlake and the proposed sign. He showed the Commission the current
business sign at their Plano location. He also showed a photo depicting the view of their
Southlake lease space from FM 1709.
The Commission discussed the sign options presented. They recommended the
applicant drop the variance request for placement of the sign and stated they preferred
the 80 square foot sign option. Discussion regarding the Sign Ordinance changes in
process continued and it was recommended the applicant work with staff in getting
some of the new requirements implemented.
A motion was made to approve SV16-012, subject to the staff report dated August 12,
2016; granting the 80 square foot sign option; denying the placement variance; and,
noting the applicant's willingness to look at options to meet potential ordinance
changes.
Motion: Greer
Second: Springer
Ayes: Springer, Kubiak, Greer and Smietana
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Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 4-0-0
8. SV16-013, VARIANCE TO THE MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR PARK VILLAGE
AND SIGN ORDINANCE NO. 704, AS AMENDED, FOR THE PRETTY KITTY
LOCATED AT 1161 E. SOUTHLAKE BLVD., SUITE 270, SOUTHLAKE, TX.
Richard Schell, Principal Planner, presented SV16-013.
Applicant Hardy Viener, 306 W. Milton St., Austin, Tx came forward and discussed his
proposed sign and the word mark used.
The Commission discussed the proposed sign. They requested the applicant come
back with comparison renderings; stated distance from fagade in exhibits presented;
and, examples of adjacent signage.
The applicant agreed to provide the recommended items and requested to table their
case.
A motion was made to table SV16-013 until September 8, 2016.
Motion: Greer
Second: Springer
Ayes: Springer, Kubiak, Greer and Smietana
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Approved: 4-0-0
9. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:16 P.M.
Daniel Kubiak
ATTEST: Vice -Chairman
Lorrie Fletcher
Acting Commission Secretary
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