Item 9C - First National BankCase No.
SV20-0014
S T A F F R E P O R T
October 13, 2020
CASE NO: SV20-0014
PROJECT: Sign Variance for First National Bank
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: On behalf of First National Bank, SLI Group is requesting approval of sign variances
to Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, for their new building located at 605 W.
SH 114, Southlake, Texas.
DETAILS: The property is generally located west of W. SH 114 and south of W. Dove Road;
and bounded by Shady Oaks Drive on the west property line.
The applicant is requesting a variance to Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, to
allow one upper story attached building sign for the First National Bank sign on the
east elevation, an upper story illuminated clock, approved with the zoning change
and site plan,on the east elevation (shown on the approved site plan elevation), and
the clock blade sign from the Southlake Town Square location. Additionally, there
are two (2) directional signs (reduced from 3 signs from the Sign Board motion), five
(5) drive through signs, and a monument sign at the north driveway. The upper story
illuminated clock was approved as part of the “S-P-1” zoning and site plan and is
shown on the proposed sign plans.
After the October 8, 2020 Sign Board meeting, the applicant has submitted revisions
for the attached building directional signs, two site directional signs, options for the
monument sign, and an additional attached building sign for the relocated clock from
the Southlake Town Square building.
Revised Site Plan for the October 20, 2020 City Council meeting:
Case No.
SV20-0014
Proposed Sign
Location Proposed Sign Details 704-J
Regulation
First National
Bank
Upper Story
(ES-10)
• Upper Story
• Max letter height – 30 inches
• Total sign width – 27.42 ft.
• Total area – 68.55 sf
• Halo lit day/night acrylic faces (bronze day)
• Upper Story
• Max letter height – 24.6 inches
• Total sign width – 32 ft.
• Total area – 57.5 sf
All upper story signage is required City
Council approval of a variance or as
part of a master sign plan.
Upper Story
Clock
approved with
site plan
(ES-09)
• Upper Story
• Max clock ht. – 7.83 ft.
• Total sign width – 6.25 ft.
• Total area – 38.53 sf
City Council limited approval of north elevation on
site plan approval
Not a listed sign type in Sign Ordinance
• Upper Story
• Max logo height – 31.13 inches
(24.9 inches letter)
• Total sign width – 17.25 ft.
• Total area – 30.75 sf
All upper story signage is required City
Council approval of a variance or as
part of a master sign plan.
Upper Story
Clock
(ES-11)
• Upper Story
• Max clock ht. – 4 ft.
• Total sign width – 3 ft.
• Total area – 12.17 sf with base
• Located on east elevation
Not a listed sign type in Sign Ordinance
• Upper Story
All upper story signage is required City
Council approval of a variance or as
part of a master sign plan.
Case No.
SV20-0014
Proposed Sign
Location Proposed Sign Details 704-J
Regulation
Directional Signs
(ES01& ES03)
Original proposed directional sign:
Option A
• 3.5 ft. ht.
• 6 sf per sign face
• Max. sign structure: 10 sf
• 3 signs per site
• Aluminum sign and post
• Minimum 2-inch sign structure around sign face (west
rear sign)
Options proposed for CC 10-20-20:
Option B
• 4.66 ft. ht.
• 7.1 sf per sign face
• Max. sign structure: 7.5 sf
• 2 signs per site
• Aluminum sign and post
• Minimum 2-inch sign structure around sign face (west
rear sign)
• Not compliant with masonry surround requirement
Option C
• 4 ft. 8 in.ht.
• 7.1 sf per sign face
• Max. sign structure: 14 sf
• 2 signs per site
• Aluminum face
• Minimum 6-inch sign structure around sign face
• 3 ft. max. ht.
• 4 sf per sign face, 8 sf per sign
max.
• Max. sign structure: 10 sf
• 2 signs per site
• A minimum of 6 inches of masonry
sign structure or material matching
the building must completely
surround sign face if the sign is
visible from the street right-of-way.
• If not visible from the right-of-way,
a minimum of 6 inches of sign
structure must completely surround
sign face.
Case No.
SV20-0014
Proposed Sign
Location Proposed Sign Details 704-J
Regulation
Drive-Through
Signs
(ES04-ES08)
5 signs for site
Non-illuminated:
Illuminated:
• Directional signs, height clearance
signs and all signage that is not
visible from all adjoining streets shall
be exempt from this standard as long
as the letter height is less that 6-
inches
• Limited to 2 signs per site
• Letter height: 6 inches max
• Area: 4 sq. ft. or less
Monument Sign A
SB 10-8-20
• Total ht.: 9 ft.
• Base ht.: 4 inches max.
• Sign face ht.: 3 ft.
• Max. width: 11 ft.
• Total sign face area: 31.25 sf
• Sign structure: The sign base and sign structure will be
masonry material matching the front façade of the building.
• The sign face shall be framed by a minimum of 6” of brick,
stone, or masonry material matching the front façade of the
building (tenant panels extends beyond structure)
•
• Illuminations: Interior illuminated panels
• Backlit address numbers
• Address numbers not located within the top 20% of the sign
structure.
• Address numbers: 8 inches in ht.
• Sign setback: Sign structure is located from 15 ft. from
property line with sign design element overhangs and
encroaches 2 ft. into sign setback
*6 panels are for the future tenants for the undeveloped
property to the south
• Total ht.: 12 ft.
• Base ht.: 24 inches max.
• Sign face ht.: 10 ft.
• Max. width: 24 ft.
• Total sign face area: 80 sf per face
• Sign structure: The sign base and sign
structure shall be brick, stone, or
masonry material matching the front
façade of the building.
• The sign face shall be framed by a
minimum of 6” of brick, stone, or masonry
material matching the front façade of the
building.
• Illuminations: Ground lighting where the
light itself and supporting structures are
not visible from the public ROW
• Backlit address numbers Illuminated,
internal, backlit or externally lit: 8-inch
• Address numbers located within the top
20% of the sign structure.
• Address numbers must be a minimum of
8 inches in height along freeways
• Sign setback: 15 ft. from property line
Note: The background color of the tenant
panels must be shall be consistent.
Do Not Enter: 6-in.
letters and 2.6 sf
ATM: 6 in.
letters
Case No.
SV20-0014
Proposed Sign
Location Proposed Sign Details 704-J
Regulation
Monument Sign
Options B
(CC 10-20-20)
Monument Sign B
• Total ht.: 9 ft.
• Base ht.: 4 inches max.
• Sign face ht.: 3 ft.
• Max. width: 11 ft.
• Total sign face area: 31.25 sf
• Sign structure: The sign base and sign structure will be
masonry material matching the front façade of the building.
• The sign face shall be framed by a minimum of 6” of brick,
stone, or masonry material matching the front façade of the
building (tenant panels extends beyond structure)
• Illuminations: Interior illuminated panels
• Backlit address numbers
• Address numbers not located within the top 20% of the sign
structure.
• Address numbers: 8 inches in ht.
• Sign setback: Sign structure is located from 15 ft. from
property line with sign design element overhangs and
encroaches 2 ft. into sign setback.
*6 panels are for the future tenants for the undeveloped
property to the south
• Total ht.: 12 ft.
• Base ht.: 24 inches max.
• Sign face ht.: 10 ft.
• Max. width: 24 ft.
• Total sign face area: 80 sf per face
• Sign structure: The sign base and sign
structure shall be brick, stone, or
masonry material matching the front
façade of the building.
• The sign face shall be framed by a
minimum of 6” of brick, stone, or masonry
material matching the front façade of the
building.
• Illuminations: Ground lighting where the
light itself and supporting structures are
not visible from the public ROW
• Backlit address numbers Illuminated,
internal, backlit or externally lit: 8-inch
• Address numbers located within the top
20% of the sign structure.
• Address numbers must be a minimum of
8 inches in height along freeways
• Sign setback: 15 ft. from property line
Note: The background color of the tenant
panels must be shall be consistent.
Monument Sign
Options C
(CC 10-20-20)
Monument Sign B
• Total ht.: 6 ft. 11 in.
• Base ht.: 4 inches max.
• Sign face ht.: 2 ft.
• Max. width: 10 ft.
• Total sign face area: 13 sf
• Sign structure: The sign base and sign structure will be
masonry material matching the front façade of the building.
• The sign face shall be framed by a minimum of 6” of brick,
stone, or masonry material matching the front façade of the
building. Sign area extends into masonry frame.
• Illuminations: Interior illuminated panels
• Backlit address numbers
• Address numbers located within the top 20% of the sign
structure.
• Address numbers: 8 inches in ht.
• Sign setback: Sign structure is located from 15 ft. from
property line with sign design element overhangs and may
encroach 1 ft. into sign setback.
• Total ht.: 12 ft.
• Base ht.: 24 inches max.
• Sign face ht.: 10 ft.
• Max. width: 24 ft.
• Total sign face area: 80 sf per face
• Sign structure: The sign base and sign
structure shall be brick, stone, or
masonry material matching the front
façade of the building.
• The sign face shall be framed by a
minimum of 6” of brick, stone, or masonry
material matching the front façade of the
building.
• Illuminations: Ground lighting where the
light itself and supporting structures are
not visible from the public ROW
• Backlit address numbers Illuminated,
internal, backlit or externally lit: 8-inch
• Address numbers located within the top
20% of the sign structure.
• Address numbers must be a minimum of
8 inches in height along freeways
• Sign setback: 15 ft. from property line
Note: The background color of the tenant
panels must be shall be consistent.
Case No.
SV20-0014
ACTION NEEDED: Consider approval of the requested variances
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
Presentation
Demonstration
Plans
Sign Meeting Worksheet
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker 817-748-8067
Patty Moos 817-748-8269
Case No. Attachment A
SV20-0014 Page 1
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT: SLI Group
OWNER: First National Bank
PROPERTY SITUATION: 605 W. SH 114
HISTORY: This is a building currently under construction – no sign history
The following describes development history at this location:
June 4, 2019; City Council approved a zoning change and site plan for the
First National Bank on the property. (ZA19-0011)
June 4, 2019: City Council approved a preliminary plat for Lots 1 and 2, Block
1, La Paloma Addition. (ZA19-0015)
August 22, 2019; Planning and Zoning Commission approved a final plat for
Lot 1, Block 1, La Paloma Addition. (ZA19-0045)
August 23, 2019; the final plat was filed with Tarrant County under
Instrument No. D219189743.
SIGN BOARD: October 8, 2020; Approved (7-0) subject to the Staff Report dated October
2, 2020; and specifically noting, with respect to the variances, that the upper
story variance is approved as requested, the upper story clock variance is
approved as requested; however, also noting the specifics on the existing
clock signage must be identified in terms of the location; with regards to the
directional signs, approving signs #1 and #3 and denying sign #2, denying
the request for the 3½ foot height and requiring the 3-foot height, denying
the request for the 6 sq. ft. per sign face and requiring the 4 sq. ft. per sign
face, and noting the applicant’s willingness and requesting the applicant to
bring forward a masonry alternative and a plate sign alternative like to the
Westin Hotel; and approving the drive thru signs, but limiting the letter height
to 6-inches maximum and denying the 8-inch letters; and with respect to the
monument sign, noting the commission’s (Sign Board) skepticism for the
requirement of a monument sign, but also noting the applicant’s willingness
to address options with the City Council with regard to the number of panels
(either 4 or 6) and the requirements for the inserts while waiting on tenants
on the south tract.
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
Case No. Attachment A
SV20-0014 Page 2
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.
(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.
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Case No. Attachment B
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