Item 7 - Staff ReportCase No.
SV23-0021
S T A F F R E P O R T
November 3rd, 2023
CASE NO: SV23-0021
PROJECT: Amendment to the Master Sign Plan for Granite Place Two
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Corgan, on behalf of Granite Properties, is requesting approval of an amendment to
the previously approved Master Sign Plan for the Granite Place Two building (aka
Granite Southlake Phase 2 office building) located at 601 State Street, Southlake,
Texas.
REQUEST: The variance proposes an amendment to the Granite Place Two Master Sign Plan,
which pertains to the office building located at 601 State Street. The variance seeks
to add an additional upper story east elevation sign labeled as (G) that must be
within a 4’ height x 40’ wide sign area and allowing any letter size that fits within the
defined sign area. This equates to a maximum letter height of 4 feet (48 inches),
which matches the previously approved upper story signage height. All previous
conditions of the Master Sign Plan under MSP21-0006 are to remain unless
otherwise approved.
City Council actions for the previously approved Master Sign Plan and amendment
are as follows:
On December 7, 2021, City Council approved a Master Sign Plan for Granite Place
Two Granite subject to the Staff Report dated November 30, 2021, and as
presented. (MSP21-0006)
On October 18, 2022, City Council Approved (7-0) the sign variance per the Sign
Board’s recommendation which increases the sign area on the lower floor signs
(Signs D, E, and F) from 2' height x 30' width to 2.5' height x 30' width (A 6-inch
height increase in sign area). Also, eliminating the current 14-inch maximum letter
size and permitting any letter size that fits within the defined sign area. This is a
maximum letter height of 2.5 feet (30-inches) for lower floor signage and a
maximum letter height of 4 feet (48-inches) for the upper floor signage. All previous
conditions of the Master Sign Plan under MSP21- 0006 are to remain unless
otherwise noted. (SV22-0013)
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Upper story sign
Proposed Sign Brief Description (SV23-0021) Current Sign Ord. 704-J
Regulations
East Elevation
Upper Story
Proposed Sign G
Location:
• Upper story sign
• Max. sign area:160 S.F.
• Max letter height: 4 ft.
• Max width: 40 ft.
• Left justified placement
• Sign may or may not be
congruent with tenant lease
space
• All upper story signage is
required City Council approval
of a variance or as part of a
master sign plan
• Max. sign area allowed is 100
sf
• Max letter height: 16 in.
• Max width: 75% of single
plane facade
• Placement must be in middle
75% of the façade
• Sign must be located on
tenant’s lease space
Previously Approved Signs
(MSP21-0006).
Proposed Upper Story Sign
(SV23-0021).
Summary of Requested Sign (SV23-0021) and Previously Approved Master Sign Plan Amendment
(SV22-0013) in conjunction with the Master Sign Plan (MSP21-0006).
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Approved Sign Locations Approved (SV22-0013) Current Sign Ord. 704-J
Regulations
South Elevation
Upper Story
Proposed Signs A & B Locations:
Upper story signs
• South elevation (2 signs) upper
story facing Division St.
• Max. area of 4 ft. high by 50 ft.
wide 200 square feet
• Max. letter ht.: 4 ft.
• Single row lettering to match in
character, font, and general
appearance of the Phase 1
Granite building
• Left and right justified
placement
• All upper story signage is
required City Council approval
of a variance or as part of a
master sign plan.
• Max. sign area allowed is 100
sq. ft.
• Max. 14-in. letter ht. allowed
• Placement must be in middle
75% of the façade
West Elevation
Upper Story
Proposed Signs C Location:
Upper story sign
• Sign may or may not be
congruent with tenant lease
space
• Complies with Sign Ord. 704
for building mounted signs
• Sign must be located on
tenant’s lease space
South Elevation
First Floor
Proposed Signs D & E Locations:
First floor signs
• South elevation (2 signs) first floor
facing Division St.
• Max. area of 2.5. high by 300 ft.
wide – 75 sf
• Max. letter ht.: 2.5 ft.
• Single row lettering to match in
character, font, and general
appearance of the Phase 1
Granite building
• Left justified placement
• Sign may or may not be congruent
with tenant lease space
• Complies with Sign Ord. 704 for
building mounted signs
• Max. sign area allowed is 100
sf
• Max. 14-in. letter ht. allowed
• Placement must be in middle
75% of the façade
• Sign must be located on
tenant’s lease space
West Elevation
First Floor
Proposed Signs F Location:
First story sign
• West elevation (1 sign) first floor
facing State St.
• Max. area of 2.5. high by 300 ft.
wide – 75 sf
• Max. letter ht.: 2.5 ft.
• Single row lettering to match in
character, font, and general
appearance of the Phase 1
Granite building
• Left justified placement
• Sign may or may not be congruent
with tenant lease space
• Complies with Sign Ord. 704 for
building mounted signs
• Max. sign area allowed is 100
sf
• Max. 14-in. letter ht. allowed
• Placement must be in middle
75% of the façade
• Sign must be located on
tenant’s lease space
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ACTION: Consider amendment request.
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
PowerPoint Presentation
Demonstration and Plans
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough 817-748-8072
Peyton Sherman 817-748-8269
Case No.
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Attachment A
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Granite Properties, Inc.
PROPERTY SITUATION: The property is located at 601 State Street
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 16, Southlake Town Square
HISTORY: - On January 7, 1997, the City Council approved a Zoning Change
and Concept Plan under Planning Case ZA96-145 for Southlake
Town Square.
- On August 19, 1997, the City Council approved a Development Plan
under Planning Case ZA97-099 for Southlake Town Square.
- On March 4, 2003, the City Council approved a Zoning Change from
“NR-PUD” to “DT” under Planning Case ZA02-104 for Southlake
Town Square.
- On October 5, 2004, the City Council approved a Revised
Preliminary Plat under Planning Case ZA04-070 for Blocks 3R2, 4R1,
12-14, 17 & 18, of Southlake Town Square.
- On October 5, 2004, the City Council approved a Site Plan under
Planning Case ZA04-067 for Southlake Town Square Grand Avenue
District. A portion of this development is within the existing parking
lot approved under this case.
- On February 7, 2006, the City Council approved a Plat Revision
under Planning Case ZA06-004 for Blocks 3R2, 4R1, 12-14, 17 & 18,
Southlake Town Square.
- On July 17, 2007, the City Council approved a Zoning Change and
Concept Plan under Planning Case ZA07-050 for Southlake Town
Square.
- On June 16, 2015, the City Council approved a
Concept/Development Plan under Planning Case ZA15-035 for Lots
1-3, Block 16 and Lot 9, Block 12 of Southlake Town Square for a
multi-phased development consisting of multi-story office buildings,
parking garages and restaurant pad sites.
- On June 16, 2015, the City Council approved a Site Plan under
Planning Case ZA15-036 for Lot 1, Block 16 of Southlake Town
Square for Granite Place.
- On June 21, 2016, City Council approved a master sign plan for the
Granite Place to allow four attached signs, a business monument
sign, and 2 temporary construction fence banners noting that all
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signage will adhere to the signage criteria provided by the applicant
and provided on Attachment ‘C’ of the staff report, however; noting
that any colors for signage must comply with Zoning Ordinance No.
480, Section 33.21, but also noting that the applicant can come
directly back to City Council with an expedited review and waived
applications fees so the City Council can consider variances as it
relates to modifications to the Master Sign Plan to accept additional
colors; and noting City Council’s approval of one tenant per
monument sign panel with a maximum of four tenants per monument
sign.
-On June 29, 2021, at the City Council and Sign Board joint meeting,
the City Council approved a sign variance to the town Square Master
Sign Plan and Sign Ordinance 704-J to allow the proposed signage
for the building as noted in the staff report for EVO (former Harkins
Theater building) for several attached building signs on the
northwest, northeast, southeast, and southwest elevations of the
building. (SV21-0012)
On December 7, 2021, City Council approved a Master Plan for
Granite Place Two Granite subject to the Staff Report dated
November 30, 2021, and as presented. (MSP21-0006)
October 6, 2022; Approved (5-0) subject to the Staff Report dated
September 30, 2022.
October 18, 2022; Approved (7-0) the sign variance per the Sign
Board’s recommendation which increases the sign area on the lower
floor signs ( Signs D, E, and F) from 2'height x 30' width to 2.5' height
x 30' width (A 6-inch height increase in sign area). Also, eliminating
the current 14-inch maximum letter size and permitting any letter size
that fits within the defined sign area. This is a maximum letter height
of 2.5 feet (30-inches) for lower floor signage and a maximum letter
height of 4 feet (48-inches) for the upper floor signage. All previous
conditions of the Master Sign Plan under MSP21- 0006 are to remain
unless otherwise noted. (SV22-0013)
SIGN BOARD:
CITY COUNCIL:
STAFF COMMENTS: City Council approval of the proposed plan does not eliminate the
requirement for appropriate sign application submittals prior to
installation of signs. Please contact Seantay Carpenter at 817-748-
8215 or scarpenter@ci.southlake.tx.us for sign application
processing and pre-install inspections.
Note:
Any accent lighting on the building or accent ground lighting
highlighting the building, other than what is currently approved under
the controlling Master Sign Plan, will require a sign variance or
master sign plan and must be shown on all exhibits.
SV23-0021 Attachment B
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