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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