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REQUEST
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Case No.
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STAFF REPORT
September 2, 2016
SV16-013
Sign Variance for The Pretty Kitty
The Pretty Kitty is requesting approval of a variance to the Master Sign Plan for
Park Village and Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, for The Pretty Kitty to
allow an attached building sign that exceeds maximum letter and logo height.
The sign/building is located at 1161 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 270, Southlake,
Texas.
The subject lease space is located in Park Village next door to the Modmarket.
The lease space is located in the "Village" and has frontage to the internal
driveway which allows for a maximum letter height of 18 inches. The maximum
logo height is calculated as 125% of the maximum allowed letter height which
results in 22 '/2 inches. The `P', `K' and y (with an accentuated tail) all exceed
maximum letter height and the logo exceeds maximum logo height.
Below is a summary of the discussion at the Sign Board meeting August 18,
2016 and the applicant's response. The application was tabled to the
September 8, 2016 Sign Board meeting.
Sign Board Recommendation
Applicant's Response
The Sign Board requested the applicant
The applicant has provided photos of
come back with comparison renderings;
adjacent signs at multiple distances. An
stated distance from fagade in exhibits
exhibit of a compliant sized sign outline
presented; and, examples of adjacent
has been submitted. The applicant has
signage.
stated they are not proposing an
'P' & 'K' — 223/4
alternate size.
The specific variance requested is as follows:
Sign
Permitted by Park
Permitted by
Proposed
Re ulation
Village MSP
Sign Ord.
Attached Building
'P' & 'K' — 223/4
Sign Maximum
18 inches
14 inches
inches
y _ ± 26 inches (with
Letter Height
the tail)
Attached Building
Sign Maximum
22'/2 inches
17'/2 inches
Winches
Logo Height
ACTION NEEDED: Consider approval of sign variance request
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
Link to Presentation
Link to Sign Package
Link to Narrative
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817)748-8072
Lorrie Fletcher (817)748-8069
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: The Pretty Kitty
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1161 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 270
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 1, Park Village
CURRENT ZONING: "S -P-1" Detailed Site Plan District
HISTORY: The following sign variances have been approved in Park Village:
August 19, 2014; City Council approved the Master Sign Plan for Park
Village. (MSP14-002)
April 21, 2015; City Council approved a request for an amendment to
the Master Sign Plan for Park Village to reduce the size of the Park
Village Tower Feature. (MSP15-001)
June 16, 2015; City Council approved a sign variance request for
Modmarket to allow for attached fascia signs to exceed maximum sign
area, letter and logo height; to include a cabinet tagline sign; and, to
allow the logo to be duel lit (halo and internally illuminated). (SV15-004)
November 3, 2015; City Council approved sign variance requests for
Gloria's Latin Cuisine to allow signage with unique illumination and tag
line. (SV15-007)
January 19, 2016; City Council approved sign variance request for The
Juice Bar noting a 24" J and all other letters not to exceed 18". (SV15-
010)
SIGN BOARD: August 18, 2016; Approved to Table (4-0) to September 8, 2016.
STAFF COMMENTS: The sign application exhibits are linked to this report.
Variance Criteria:
a. Variance Authorized. The City Council may authorize variances to any
restriction set forth in this ordinance, including but not limited to the
number, type, area, height, or setback of signs, or any other aspect
involved in the sign permitting process.
b. Approval Standards. In granting any variance, City Council shall consider
the following criteria:
(i) Special conditions exist which are peculiar to the land, structure or
building involved and are not applicable to other lands, buildings or
structures in the same zone. The City may attach such conditions
to granting all or a portion of any variance necessary to achieve the
purpose of this ordinance, and;
(ii) The strict interpretation of the provisions of the ordinance would
deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other
properties in the same zone under the terms of the ordinance, and;
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(iii) The special conditions and circumstances do not result from the
actions of the applicant and such conditions and circumstances do
not merely constitute pecuniary hardship or inconveniences, and;
(iv) Granting the variance will meet the objectives of the ordinance and
not be injurious to the adjoining property owners or otherwise
detrimental to the public welfare, and;
(v) The request will be the minimum variance necessary to alleviate
the special hardship or practical difficulties faced by the applicant in
meeting the requirements of this ordinance; and;
(vi) Granting of the variance will be in harmony with the spirit and
purpose of this sign ordinance.
(vii) Granting of a variance shall be specific to the subject sign(s). Any
modification of the signage approved by the variance or the
installation of new or replacement signage that does not meet the
specific requirements of the City Council variance approval is
prohibited and will be deemed non-compliant.
C. Application Process. Any request for a variance shall be made to the
Administrative Official and be accompanied by a completed application
and a non-refundable filing fee in the amount specified in the current fee
schedule adopted by City Council. The sign variance will be considered
by the City Council following a recommendation by the Sign Board. The
Sign Board's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for
their consideration.
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