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SB Item 7 - Tom ThumbCase No. SV20-0005 S T A F F R E P O R T February 28, 2020 CASE NO: SV20-0005 PROJECT: Sign Variances for Tom Thumb – Grocery Pick-up EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On behalf of Tom Thumb, Straightline Powerwashing and Striping Inc. is requesting approval of variances to Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, for grocery pick-up parking stall and directional signage for the existing Tom Thumb grocery store located at 100 W. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, Texas. DETAILS: Tom Thumb is located in the retail development at the northwest corner of White Chapel Blvd. and West Southlake Blvd. The applicant is requesting variances to Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, to accommodate for the addition of six (6) grocery pick-up restricted parking stall signs and three (3) directional signs (one two-sided and two one-sided) at three (3) designated locations throughout the development. Specifically, under Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, restricted parking signs are allowed, however, must meet specific criteria in sign face square footage and color. The proposed restricted parking signs do not meet these criteria. In addition, directional signage that can be seen from the right of way is also allowed by ordinance but must meet specific criteria for quantity, height, square footage and building material which is not being met with the three (3) proposed directional signs. Below is a summary of the requested variances: Sign Type Proposed Sign Ordinance 704-J Restricted Parking Signs • Six (6) permanent instructional restricted parking signs placed in designated pick-up areas. • 6 s.f. in area • Predominantly red with yellow, black and white coloring. • Temporary or permanent OR Affixed to curb • 1 per 25 parking spaces but not less than 2 per tenant. • Maximum 2 square feet sign area • Limited to black lettering with white background Case No. SV20-0005 ACTION NEEDED: Consider Approval of Requested Variances ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map Presentation Demonstration Supporting Document STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough 817-748-8072 Lorrie Fletcher 817-748-8069 Sign Type Proposed Sign Ordinance 704-J Directional and Wayfinding Signs • One (1) double sided sign and two (2) single-sided signs; for a total of three (3) directional pole type signs. • Total height of 7 feet • 3 s.f. in area • Predominantly red with yellow, black and white coloring. • Limited to two (2) per site • Directional signs that are visible from the right of way shall have a minimum of 6 inches of masonry sign structure or material matching the building, completely surround the sign face. • Maximum height allowed is 3 feet • Maximum sign face area allowed is 4 square feet. • Maximum sign structure area allowed is 10 square feet. Case No. Attachment A SV20-0005 Page 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION APPLICANT: Straightline Powerwashing & Striping Inc. OWNER: Tom Thumb / Albertsons PROPERTY SITUATION: 100 W. Southlake Blvd. HISTORY: January 15, 2019; City Council approved signage for Central Market Curbside service which included eight (8) restricted parking signs and an attached building sign. The proposed directional signs were denied. (MSP18-0002) August 17, 2017; Sign Board considered a grocery pick-up sign package for Kroger that included an attached building sign, five (5) restricted parking signs and directional signs. Following the Sign Board meeting, the applicant worked with staff and ultimately withdrew their request for variances, removed the proposed directional signage and installed signage that was compliant with their existing Master Sign Plan and the regulations in Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended. (SV17-008) STAFF COMMENTS: City Council approval of the proposed sign 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 Case No. Attachment A SV20-0005 Page 2 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. 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\2020\SV20-0005 - Tom Thumb\Sign Board\SB Item 7 - Tom Thumb.docx Case No. Attachment B SV20-0005 Page 1