Item 9B - Staff ReportSOUTHLAKE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
STAFF REPORT
March 12, 2024
CASE NO: SV24-0002
PROJECT: Sign Variance for Top Kids
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Signarama, on behalf of Top Kids Gym & Sports is requesting approval of
variances to Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, for an attached flat
panel sign at their business located at 407 S. Pearson Ln., Southlake TX,
76092.
DETAILS: The property is located on the northeast corner of Union Church Blvd and
South Pearson Ln abutting the western portion of Chesapeake Park.
Signarama is requesting approval of an attached flat panel sign. The
variance requests specifically pertain to the sign type, flat panel signage
color, and sign area exceeding the maximum area permitted by Sign
Ordinance No. 704, as amended.
At the Sign Board meeting on March 1, 2024, the Board recommended that
the applicant provide an additional option to City Council with fewer words
or lettering on the sign. In response, the applicant has provided an
alternative sign rendering for City Council's consideration.
Case No.
SV24-0002
The requested variances are as follows:
Proposed Sign
Permitted
by Sign
Ordinance
No.704,
as
amended
proposed
(SV24-
0002)
Original Proposal
Flat panel
Flat panel
signs only
sign
permitted in
92 in
Industrial
Top Kids Offers:
areas.
Top,® Classes
Private Events
Neutral color
White panel
KI S Camp
� Open Gym
Competitive Gymnastics
other than
white
sign
Special Events
Preschool and Home School
Sq. Ft:
Sq. Ft:
817-993-9118 o F°'
25
28.10
Sign height:
Sign height:
Not specified
Flat panel
T-6"
Flat panel
Alternative Proposal
signs only
sign
permitted in
Industrial
92 in
areas.
Classes & Camps Competitive Gymnastics
Neutral color
White panel
®
other than
sign
KIDS
white
TOP
Sq. Ft:
Sq. Ft:
25
28.10
817-993-9118 c;r & SPoc+s Birthday Parties
Sign height:
Sign height:
Not specified
T-6"
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.
SV24-0002
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT/OWNER: Signarama/ Top Kids Gym & Sports
PROPERTY SITUATION: 407 S Pearson Ln
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 9 J.G. Allen No 18 Addition
CURRENT ZONING: "S-P-1" Detailed Site Plan District
HISTORY:
- "13-1" business district and "AG" agricultural district zoning was
approved with the adoption of Ordinance No. 480 in September
of 1989.
- Zoning and Site Plan was approved for "S-P-1" detailed site
plan district allowing gymnastics, swimming, diving, dance and
martial arts instruction, archery range, after school care,
summer camp programs, pro -shop and other related
businesses May 21, 1996.
SIGN BOARD: March 7, 2024: Approved (5-0), noting approval of SV-0002 subject
to the staff report dated March 1, 2024, noting that the applicant has
agreed to take the request to City Council and provide an additional
option with fewer words or lettering on the sign.
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(a)ci.south lake.tx.us.
Case No. Attachment A
SV24-0002
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