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SB Item 5 Case No. SV21-0006 S T A F F R E P O R T April 30, 2021 CASE NO: SV21-0006 PROJECT: Sign Variance for Schroeder Orthodontics EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On behalf of Schroeder Orthodontics, Advantage Signs is requesting approval of variances to Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, for the building located at 1480 Corporate Circle, Southlake, Texas. REQUEST DETAILS: The property is located at 1480 Corporate Circle, which is generally located north of W. Southlake Blvd. and east of N. Peytonville Ave., bounded by Trinity Presbyterian Church to the east and south, by the Southridge Lakes subdivision to the north and by the Southridge Executive Center, which is a single-story office building, to the west. The applicant has previously received approval under SV20-0007 for an upper story sign on the west elevation that allowed 16-inch and 7-inch double stacked letters and a 17.25-inch logo. With this sign variance request, the applicant is requesting approval for a larger logo and letter height to match with the recently approved sign variance for Giggles & Grins located on the south elevation upper story (SV20- 0012). The sign has halo lit orange letters and logo. The applicant is requesting variances to Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, to allow one upper story attached building sign (replace existing sign), for a larger 20- inch logo height, and 18-inch height. Sign Location Approved Sign Details (SV20-0007) Proposed Sign Details (SV21-0006) Ordinance No. 704, as amended Schroeder Orthodontics attached sign – west elevation • Max letter ht. – 16 in./ 7 in – double stacked • Max logo ht. – 17.25 in • Max sign area – 46.2 sf • LED halo-lit illumination • Upper story 85 ft from edge of curb • Max letter ht. – 18 in./11 in. – double stacked • Max logo ht. – 20 in. • Max sign area – 42 sf • LED halo-lit illumination • Upper story requires CC approval • Max letter ht. – 16 in • Max logo ht. – 17.25 in • Max sign area – 46.2 sf • LED halo-lit illumination • Upper story requires CC approval Case No. SV21-0006 ACTION NEEDED: Consider approval of a sign variance request ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map Presentation Demonstration Plans STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough 817-748-8072 Patty Moos 817-748-8269 Case No. Attachment A SV21-0006 Page 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION APPLICANT: Advantage Signs OWNER: Not On Call LLC / Madone LLC PROPERTY SITUATION: 1480 Corporate Circle HISTORY: The following describes development history at this location: -The property was annexed into the City in 1956 and given the “AG” Agricultural zoning district designation. - A Zoning Change (ZA89-001) from “AG” and “SF-1” to “R2” Retail-2 district was approved March 21, 1989. - The property was given the “C-3” General Commercial District zoning designation with the adoption of Zoning Ordinance No. 480 and the Official Zoning Map in September of 1989. -A Preliminary Plat (ZA90-072) for Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 6, Southridge Lakes, was approved February 5, 1991. -A Final Plat (ZA90-073) for Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, Southridge Lakes, was approved February 5, 1991. -A Zoning Change and Concept Plan (ZA99-032) from “C3” General Commercial to “CS” Community Service for Southlake Presbyterian Church was approved by City Council on July 6, 1999. -A Plat Revision (ZA99-034) for Lot 3, Block 6, Southridge Lakes Addition was approved by City Council on September 21, 1999. -A Site Plan (ZA99-042) for Southlake Presbyterian Church Phase I was approved by City Council on September 21, 1999. -A Site Plan (ZA99-042) for Southlake Presbyterian Church Phase I was approved by City Council on September 21, 1999. -A Zoning Change and Site Plan (ZA08-100) for Southlake Presbyterian Church from “C3” Retail Commercial District to “CS” Community Service District in order to rezone the lot fronting on Corporate Circle to match the zoning of the existing church was approved January 6, 2009. The Site Plan included an expansion to the church and showed the existing driveway connection to Corporate Circle. A future parking lot with 92 spaces was shown on the lot fronting on Corporate Circle. -A Zoning Change and Site Plan (ZA18-0005) for Southlake Professional Centre from “C-3” General Commercial District and “CS” Community Service District to “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District was approved by City Council September 4, 2018. - June 2, 2020; City Council approved two upper story signs on the west elevation for Giggles & Grins and Schroeder Orthodontics with both signs compliant in maximum letter/logo height, area and type. Noting that per the Sign Board’s motion that any additional signage on the first floor will not be allowed without returning to the Sign Board and City Council for variance approval. (SV20-0007) - September 15, 2020; City Council approved the applicant’s request to relocate the west upper story sign to the upper story of the south elevation; Case No. Attachment A SV21-0006 Page 2 noting the previous approved variances related to the sign such as the upper story location, letter height, and congruency with the lease space shall remain in place. (SV20-0012) 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. (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 Case No. Attachment A SV21-0006 Page 3 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\Sign Variance\2021\SV21-0006 - 1480 Corporate Cir Ste 200 Case No. Attachment B SV21-0006 Page 1