Item 4G - MemoCase No.
SV23-0007
S T A F F R E P O R T
April 25, 2023
CASE NO: SV23-0007
PROJECT: Sign Variance for GMI Headquarters
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Greater Metroplex Interiors, Inc. (GMI) is requesting approval of variances to Sign
Ordinance No. 704, as amended, for a sculpture/sign for their headquarters site
located at 350 S. Nolen Dr.
DETAILS: Greater Metroplex Interiors, Inc. is requesting variances for a sculpture/sign at their
headquarters site located at 350 S. Nolen Dr. The sculpture/sign is not an allowed
sign type, however, when compared to a standard business monument sign the
sculpture/sign requires variances for material, sign face height, total height, sign
face area, and exclusion of address numerals. The requested variances are
outlined below:
Proposed Sign
Permitted by Sign
Ordinance No. 704, as
amended
Proposed
(SV23-0007)
Material: Brick, stone, or
masonry material
matching the building
Sign Width: 13 ft.
Sign Face Height: 4 ft.
Total Height: 6 ft. 6 in.
Sign Face Area: 50 sq.
ft. per sign face
Address Numerals:
Required; 6 in. minimum
Material: Steel with concrete
base
Sign Width: 12 ft.
Sign Face Height: 5 ft. 10.5 in.
Total Height: 6 ft. 10.5 in.
Sign Face Area: 59 sq. ft. per
sign face
Address Numerals: None
Case No.
SV23-0007
ACTION NEEDED: Consider Approval of Requested Sign Variances
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
Presentation
Demonstration and Plans
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (817)748-8072
Jenny Crosby (817)748-8195
Case No. Attachment A
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT/OWNER: Greater Metroplex Interiors, Inc.
PROPERTY SITUATION: 350 S. Nolen Dr.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block A, GMI Southlake Addition
CURRENT ZONING: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District
HISTORY: A zoning change and site/concept plan for this property was approved
October 20, 2020 (ZA20-0040).
SIGN BOARD: April 20, 2023, Approved (5-0); recognizing that the sign is already in place,
granting the variances requested. We also would permit the addition of
GMI’s name to the monument sign but would impose a restriction on any
additional signs on the headquarters building for GMI, although giving them
the opportunity if they so choose to come before this body to request
additional signage. Clarification on the motion and in addition to the motion:
the comment about the monument sign pertains to the monument sign for
the development, not the GMI headquarters.
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
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