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SB Item 5Case No. SV19-0005 S T A F F R E P O R T May 3, 2019 CASE NO: SV19-0005 PROJECT: Sign Variance for 3051 W Southlake Boulevard EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On behalf of Century Property Partners, Priority Signs & Graphics is requesting approval of a variance to Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, for the Castle development located at 3051 W. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, Texas. DETAILS: The development is located on the south side of W. Southlake Blvd., approximately 800 feet east of S. Pearson Lane. The applicant is requesting a variance to Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, to allow for a second development monument sign fronting Southlake Boulevard that is less than 500 feet from an existing monument sign on the site. All other criteria for the proposed monument sign meet sign ordinance regulations. The overall total height shall not exceed eight (8) feet. The details of the request are as follows: Sign Regulation Proposed Sign Ordinance No. 704 Placement of second monument sign fronting a Regional Boulevard. Approximately 230 feet from an existing monument sign on the site One (1) Business Monument Sign is allowed per every 500 feet of regional boulevard frontage with a maximum of two (2). ACTION NEEDED: Consider approval of requested variance ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map • Presentation • Demonstration • Sign Exhibits STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (748-8072) Lorrie Fletcher (748-8069) Case No. Attachment A SV19-0005 Page 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION APPLICANT: Priority Signs & Graphics OWNER: Century Property Partners PROPERTY SITUATION: 3051 W. Southlake Blvd. HISTORY: A zoning change & site plan (ZA06-153) for Southlake Professional Plaza was approved by City Council March 6, 2007. In 2011, a development monument sign was permitted. STAFF COMMENTS: City Council approval of the proposed signs does not eliminate the requirement for appropriate sign application submittal prior to the installation of the sign. Please contact Seantay Carpenter at 817-748-8215 or scarpenter@ci.southlake.tx.us for sign application processing and pre-install inspection. Variance Criteria: 9.6.2 VARIANCES 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; (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. Case No. Attachment A SV19-0005 Page 2 (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. 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. N:\Community Development\MEMO\Signs\2019\SV19-0005 - 3075 W SL Blvd\SB packet\SB Item 5 - SV19-0005.docx Case No. Attachment B SV19-0005 Page 1