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Item 9B - MemoCase No. SV23-0003 S T A F F R E P O R T March 14, 2023 CASE NO: SV23-0003 PROJECT: Sign Variance for Acadia EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Image 212, LLC, on behalf of Acadia Services, LLC, is requesting approval of variances to Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, for an attached building sign for Acadia Services located at 351 W. Southlake Blvd. DETAILS: Acadia Services is occupying the entire 14,900 s.f. building and is proposing one sign over the building’s main entrance. Due to the design of the building, the sign will encroach onto the second story requiring a variance for sign placement. In addition, the applicant is requesting a variance for sign type to accommodate the company’s logo design. The applicant has provided three different sign type options, all of which require a variance for inclusion of a sign backer. Option A has halo-lit channel letters with a sign backer and Option B has front-lit channel letters with a sign backer. Option C is the same as Option A, except the sign is shown higher on the building. At their meeting on March 9, 2023, the Sign Board requested that staff note that there was consensus on the lower placement of the sign, but there was some disagreement on Option A vs. Option B. Ultimately, the Sign Board recommended Option A and encouraged the applicant to bring all three options forward to City Council. Case No. SV23-0003 Proposed Sign Permitted by Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended Proposed (SV23-0003) Option A (Preferred Option)  Sign Placement: Upper story signs are prohibited  Sign Type: Channel cut letters mounted to a sign backer prohibited  Maximum Letter Ht.: 18.4 in.  Maximum Logo Ht.: 23 in.  Sign Area: 58.8 sq. ft.  Sign Placement: Sign partially located on second story  Sign Type: Halo-lit channel letters with a sign backer  Letter Ht.: 16.54 in.  Logo Ht.: 22.5 in.  Sign Area: 11.47 sq. ft. Case No. SV23-0003 Option B  Sign Placement: Upper story signs are prohibited  Sign Type: Channel cut letters mounted to a sign backer prohibited  Maximum Letter Ht.: 18.4 in.  Maximum Logo Ht.: 23 in.  Sign Area: 58.8 sq. ft.  Sign Placement: Sign partially located on second story  Sign Type: Front-lit channel letters with a sign backer  Letter Ht.: 16.54 in.  Logo Ht.: 22.5 in.  Sign Area: 11.47 sq. ft. Option C (same as Option A, with higher placement)  Sign Placement: Upper story signs are prohibited  Sign Type: Channel cut letters mounted to a sign backer prohibited  Maximum Letter Ht.: 18.4 in.  Maximum Logo Ht.: 23 in.  Sign Area: 58.8 sq. ft.  Sign Placement: Sign located on upper story  Sign Type: Halo-lit channel letters with a sign backer  Letter Ht.: 16.54 in.  Logo Ht.: 22.5 in.  Sign Area: 11.47 sq. ft. Case No. SV23-0003 ACTION NEEDED: Consider Approval of Requested Sign Variance ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map Presentation Demonstration & Plans STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817)748-8072 Jenny Crosby (817)748-8195   Case No. Attachment A SV23-0003 Page 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION APPLICANT: Image 212, LLC OWNER: Acadia Services, LLC PROPERTY SITUATION: 351 W. Southlake Blvd. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1R, Block 1, Medical Villas at Tuscan Creek CURRENT ZONING: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District HISTORY: There is no relevant sign history for this site. The current S-P-1 zoning was approved December 4, 2018. SIGN BOARD: March 9, 2023; Approved (5-1) subject to the Staff Report dated March 3, 2023, noting recommendation of Option A and encouraging the applicant to take all options to Council and also noting that the color is, specifically in Option A, dragon green. CITY COUNCIL: STAFF COMMENTS: City Council approval of the request does not eliminate the requirement for a sign application submittal prior to sign installation. Please contact Seantay Carpenter for sign application processing and pre-install inspection. Seantay can be reached at 817-748-8215 or scarpenter@ci.southlake.tx.us.     Case No. Attachment B SV23-0003 Page 1