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SB Item 5Case No. SV22-0010 S T A F F R E P O R T September 2, 2022 CASE NO: SV22-0010 PROJECT: Sign Variance for Priority Signs and Graphics EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Priority Signs and Graphics is requesting approval of a sign variance to Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, for Priority Signs and Graphics located at 2865 Market Loop, Southlake, Texas. DETAILS: The property is located at the southeast corner of Market Loop west of Commerce Street. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a larger than permitted letter height on the north elevation of the building. The proposed sign will have 21-inch black dualite day/night channel letters. The illuminated sign will appear white at night. ACTION: Consider Approval of Requested Sign Variance ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map Presentation Demonstration Plans Proposed Sign Location Proposed SV22-0010 Sign Ord. 704, as amended North Façade • Letter ht.: 32 in. • Sign area: 84.7 sf • Max. letter ht.: 16 in. • Max sign area: 85.4 sf Case No. SV22-0010 STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough 817-748-8072 Patty Moos 817-748-8269 Case No. Attachment A SV22-0010 Page 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION APPLICANT: Priority Signs and Graphics OWNER: Priority Signs and Graphics PROPERTY SITUATION: 2865 Market Loop, Southlake LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 4, Block 4, Commerce Business Park Addition CURRENT ZONING: “I-1” Light Industrial District STRATEGIC LINK: C4 – Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment HISTORY: There is no history for signs for this property. 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 Case No. Attachment A SV22-0010 Page 2 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\Sign Variance\2022\SV22-0010 – Priority Signs and Graphics Case No. Attachment B SV22-0010 Page 1