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Item 9B - Staff ReportCase No. SV23-0019 S T A F F R E P O R T October 31st, 2023 CASE NO: SV23-0019 PROJECT: Sign Variance for GMI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Priority Signs & Graphics, on behalf of Greater Metroplex Interiors, is requesting approval of variances to Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, for GMI’s headquarters site located at 350 S. Nolen Dr., Southlake TX, 76092. DETAILS: The applicant is requesting approval for one attached upper story building sign. All upper story signs require City Council approval, unless permitted under a Master Sign Plan. In addition, the proposed sign will require variances for left justified sign placement, letter height, and sign type. The requested variances are as follows: Proposed Sign Permitted by Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended Proposed (SV23-0018) • Upper story signs prohibited. • Sign placement within the middle 75% of the single plane façade or centered on an articulated surface. • Letter height: 24’’ • Sign type: Sign backers prohibited • Sign area: 133 S.F. • Upper story sign. • Left justified sign placement. • Letter height: 44.3’’ • Sign type: Channel letters mounted to a sign backer • Sign area: 26 S.F. Case No. SV23-0019 ACTION NEEDED: Consider Approval of 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 Case No. SV23-0019 BACKGROUND INFORMATION APPLICANT: Priority Sign & Graphics on behalf of Greater Metroplex Interiors OWNER: Greater Metroplex Interiors 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: On October 20th, 2020, A zoning change and site/concept plan for this property was approved. (ZA20-0040). On May 2nd, 2023; City Council approved (7-0) variances for a sculpture/sign on the consent agenda. (SV23-0007) On April 20, 2023, Sign Board recommended approval of variances for the sculpture/sign (5-0). The motion was as follows: Motion to approve case number 23-0007, 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. SIGN BOARD: October 19th, 2023: Approved (6-1) with Michael Springer dissenting, subject to the staff report dated October 13th, 2023. 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 SV23-0019 Page 1