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FRONT SIGN
The applicant is open at night, and cannot have a lighted sign.
The applicant also has a few letters that are 14".
The applicant and Global Signs Inc. are concerned that the current code will
cause public confusion (due to lighting) and interruption with the design
elements of the Southlake Town Square regarding the size of the sign being too
small for their sign area.
To clarify: to bring the specific letter sizes down to 12", the entire sign would
need to be decreased proportionately as to maintain integrity of the brand, which
will result in a disproportionate / small sign, on a much larger fascia.
2: Hardship is imposed by current Southlake City code stating that no signs on
the second story shall be lighted, and by the code that allows up to 12" letters.
3. This sign has been approved by the property owners and will be structurally
sound and mounted to a brick fascia.
4. The sign will be modern in design and will be in harmony with the overarching
upscale theme of Southlake Town Square.
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BLADE SIGN
1: The applicant is open at night, and cannot have a lighted sign on
the second story. Also, the allowed size (4sgft) for blade sign would
not be legible to the public they are trying to reach from the back
alley where their entrance is located. The sign is also located near
the back stairwell, which is the only access to the Mattison Ave.
suite on the second floor.
2: Hardship is imposed by current Southlake City code stating that
no sign on the second story shall be lighted; by the Southlake City
code stating that it only allows 4sgft blade sign, and by the code that
limits signs location next to a stairwell. Hardship is also imposed by
tenant entrance location in the back alley.
If left small, non -lighted, or non-existent, it will lead to public
confusion and possible safety hazards.
3: This sign has been approved by the property owners and will be
structurally sound and mounted to exterior fascia; it will be fastened
securely using a steel bolt mounting system.
4. The sign lighting will be subtle, and the sign face/structure will be
modern in design. The sign blends with the area overarching
upscale theme.