Item 6 - MemoCase No.
SV23-0007
S T A F F R E P O R T
April 14, 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
SV23-0007 Page 1
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:
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
SV23-0007 Page 1