Item 9A - Staff ReportCase No.
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S T A F F R E P O R T
August 29th, 2023
CASE NO: SV23-0014
PROJECT: Sign Variance for MPP Legal
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Priority Signs and Graphics, on behalf of MPP Legal, is requesting approval
of two variances to Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, for an attached
upper story building sign and sign logo height.
DETAILS: Priority Signs is seeking two variances for MPP Legal at 1203 S White Chapel
Blvd Suite #250. The first variance is for the upper story placement of the
attached sign on the north elevation. The second variance pertains to the
overall logo height, with a proposed increase from the permitted 20’’ to 22.5’’.
The sign's location remains within their lease space without affecting the first-
floor business. At the Sign Board meeting on August 17th, 2023, the Board
recommended approval (6-0), however, the Board also recommended that
the applicant provide City Council with an alternative option without the
vertical line in the logo.
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The requested variances are as follows:
Proposed Sign
Permitted by Sign
Ordinance No. 704, as amended
Proposed
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North Elevation – Attached Building Sign
• Maximum Logo
Height: 20’’
• Upper story sign is
prohibited.
• Max. Letter Height. 16
in.
• Sign Area: 40.60 Sq.
ft.
• Sign width: 14.25 ft.
• Sign Type: Aluminum
reverse channel sign;
Illumination white or
white-off
• Overall Logo Height:
22.6 in. (Dividing Bar)
• Upper story sign
• Max. Letter Height.: 16
in.
• Sign Area: 16.37 Sq. ft.
• Sign Width: 6.52 ft.
• Aluminum reverse
channel letters;
illumination white
ACTION NEEDED: Consider Approval of two requested Sign Variances
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
Presentation
Demonstration and Plans
STAFF CONTACT: Peyton Sherman (817)748-8269
Jenny Crosby (817)748-8195
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Priority Signs & Graphics
OWNER: KX Wealth Fund 1 LLC, Champions DFW Management Group
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1203 S White Chapel Blvd, Suite #250, Southlake, TX 76092
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 2R1, Hall Medlin No. 1038 Addition
CURRENT ZONING: “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan
HISTORY: In 1997, a zoning change & site plan (ZA97-136) for a “S-P-1”
Detailed Site Plan District was approved by City Council for The
Courtyard at Timarron.
In 1999, a development monument sign was permitted.
In 2002, attached building signs were permitted at this location for
Timarron Professional Eye Care and De La Porte & Assoc. Two
(2) large directory signs and a small directory for each building
were permitted for the development in 2003.
In 2003, Two (2) large directory signs and a small directory for
each building were permitted for the development.
Variances on Neighboring Building at 1205 S. White Chapel:
In 2019, City Council Approved (7-0) subject to the Staff Report
dated May 14, 2019, granting the following variances: - To allow
an upper story sign for Peabody Law Firm that exceeds maximum
logo height and is located on a façade that is not congruent with
their lease space. The maximum logo height allowed for this
location is 20 inches. The applicant is requesting a logo that
measures approximately 25.8 inches. Also noting: Only sign
facing Continental Blvd. will be permitted.
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SIGN BOARD: August 17th, 2023: Approved (6-0), subject to the Staff Report dated August 11th,
2023. Recommend applicant provide City Council with alternative option without
the line in the logo.
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.
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Vicinity Map