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Item 9A - Staff ReportCase No. SV24-0009 S T A F F R E P O R T October 08, 2024 CASE NO: SV24-0006 PROJECT: Sign Variance for Tommy’s Express Carwash EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Christianson Companies, on behalf of Tommy’s Express Carwash, is requesting approval of variances to Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, for attached building signs, attached drive-through and directional signs, and a monument sign. DETAILS: The property is located at the northeast corner of W. Southlake Boulevard and N. Pearson Ln. The applicant originally proposed two options, including 3 attached building signs, drive-through signs, vacuum signs, and a pylon or monument sign to the Sign Board. At the September 19, 2024, Sign Board meeting, the Board recommended that the applicant bring forward an option to City Council with smaller attached signs on the east and west elevations, no vacuum signs, and to show an example of the monument sign with no variances. In response, the applicant has provided two revised options for the City Council’s consideration, although Option 1 is their preferred choice. Option 1 contains the following requests: three attached walls signs located on the west, south, and east elevations, two attached drive-through signs, two directional LED signs, and one monument sign. Option 2 contains the following requests: two attached walls signs located on the west and east elevations, two attached drive-through signs, two directional LED signs, and one monument sign. The PowerPoint presentation provides additional details regarding the original request as considered by the Sign Board. 9A Case No. SV24-0009 Case No. SV24-0009 Option 1 - Proposed Sign Permitted by Sign Ordinance No 704-J, as Amended Proposed SV24-0006 Number of attached walls signs Permitted: 2 Proposed: 3 West Elevation Sign Type – Channel Letters / Capsule - Prohibited Letter Height: 14” Logo Height: 17.5” Overall Sign Height: NA Sign Width: 19.5’ Sign Area: 89.04 SF Logo Area: 17.8 SF Signs illuminated with anything other than white light, or a similar type of light are prohibited Sign Type – Channel Letters / Capsule - Prohibited Letter Height: 16.46” Logo Height: 65.46” Overall Sign Height: 91.30” Sign Width:12.2’ Sign Area: 92.61 SF Logo Area: 18.44 SF LED Color: Channel Letter White & Logo Red East Elevation Sign Type – Channel Letters Letter Height: 14” Logo Height: 17.5” Overall Sign Height: NA Sign Width: 30.4’ Sign Area: 89.04 SF Logo Area: 17.8 SF Signs illuminated with anything other than white light, or a similar type of light are prohibited Sign Type – Channel Letters Letter Height: 24.01” Logo Height: 52.06” Overall Sign Height: 52.06” Sign Width: 24.8’ Sign Area: 107.59 SF Logo Area: 11.7 SF LED Color: Channel Letter White & Logo Red South Elevation Sign Type – Channel Letters / Capsule - Prohibited Letter Height: 18” Logo Height: 22.5” Overall Sign Height: NA Sign Width: 23.9’ Sign Area: 35.42 SF Logo Area: 7.1 SF Signs illuminated with anything other than white light, or a similar type of light are prohibited Sign Type – Channel Letters / Capsule - Prohibited Letter Height: 10.5” Logo Height: 41.73” Overall Sign Height: 58.30” Sign Width: 7.75’ Sign Area: 37.6 SF Logo Area: 7.51 SF LED Color: Channel Letter White & Logo Red Case No. SV24-0009 Option 1 - Proposed Sign Permitted by Sign Ordinance No 704-J, as Amended Proposed SV24-0006 South Elevation Drive-Through Through Line Lights - Green Led Arrow & Red Led X Number of Signs Allowed: 2 Location: Internal Streets / Drives Sign Area: 4 SF Other Standards: Directional signs, height clearance signs and all signage that is not visible from all adjoining streets shall be exempt from this standard as long as the letter height is less than 6 inches. Number of Signs: 2 Sign 1(Cashier) Letter Height: 12” Logo Height: NA Sign Width: 5.4’ Sign Area: 4.7 SF Logo Area: NA SF Sign 2 (APP) Letter Height: 10” Logo Height: 12” Sign Width: 3.8’ Sign Area: 3.8 SF Logo Area: 1 SF Not Specified sign type Number of Signs: 2 Sign Area: 1 SF Monument Sign Sign Type: Monument Max Sign Height: 8’ Max Sign Face: 6’ Max Sign Width: 16’ Max Sign Face Area: Total 120 SF and 60 SF per sign face Number of Panel: 6 Setback: 12’ Illuminated Address Number: 8” The sign base and sign structure shall be brick, stone, or masonry material matching the front façade of the building. The sign face shall be framed by a minimum of 6” of brick, stone, or masonry material matching the front façade of the building. Signs illuminated with anything other than white light, or a similar type of light are prohibited Sign Type: Monument Sign Height: 7.25’ Sign Face: 4.25’’ Sign Width: 12’-5” Sign Face Area: Total 102 SF and 51 SF per sign face Number of Panel: 1 Setback: 15’ Illuminated Address Number: 8” The sign face shall be framed by a minimum of 6” of brick, stone, or masonry material matching the front façade of the building. Flex Neon Red LED Border Case No. SV24-0009 Option 2 - Proposed Sign Permitted by Sign Ordinance No 704-J, as Amended Proposed SV24-0006 West Elevation Sign Type – Channel Letters / Capsule - Prohibited Letter Height: 14” Logo Height: 17.5” Overall Sign Height: NA Sign Width: 19.5’ Sign Area: 89.04 SF Logo Area: 17.8 SF Signs illuminated with anything other than white light, or a similar type of light are prohibited Sign Type – Channel Letters / Capsule - Prohibited Letter Height: 16.46” Logo Height: 65.46” Overall Sign Height: 91.30” Sign Width:12.2’ Sign Area: 92.61 SF Logo Area: 18.44 SF LED Color: Channel Letter White & Logo Red East Elevation Sign Type – Channel Letters Letter Height: 14” Logo Height: 17.5” Overall Sign Height: NA Sign Width: 30.4’ Sign Area: 89.04 SF Logo Area: 17.8 SF Signs illuminated with anything other than white light, or a similar type of light are prohibited Sign Type – Channel Letters Letter Height: 24.01” Logo Height: 52.06” Overall Sign Height: 52.06” Sign Width: 24.8’ Sign Area: 107.59 SF Logo Area: 11.7 SF LED Color: Channel Letter White & Logo Red Monument Sign Sign Type: Monument Max Sign Height: 8’ Max Sign Face: 6’ Max Sign Width: 16’ Max Sign Face Area: Total 120 SF and 60 SF per sign face Number of Panel: 6 Setback: 12’ Illuminated Address Number: 8” The sign base and sign structure shall be brick, stone, or masonry material matching the front façade of the building. The sign face shall be framed by a minimum of 6” of brick, stone, or masonry material matching the front façade of the building. Signs illuminated with anything other than white light, or a similar type of light are prohibited Sign Type: Monument Sign Height: 7.92’ Sign Face: 4.66’’ Sign Width: 13.67’ Sign Face Area: Total 112 SF and 56 SF per sign face Number of Panel: 1 Setback: 15’ Illuminated Address Number: 8” The sign face shall be framed by a minimum of 6” of brick, stone, or masonry material matching the front façade of the building. Flex Neon Red LED Case No. SV24-0009 ACTION NEEDED: Consider Approval of Requested Sign Variances ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map Presentation Demonstration and Plans STAFF CONTACT: Seantay Carpenter (817)748-8215 Jenny Crosby (817)748-8191 Option 2 - Proposed Sign Permitted by Sign Ordinance No 704-J, as Amended Proposed SV24-0006 South Elevation Drive-Through Through Line Lights - Green Led Arrow & Red Led X Number of Signs Allowed: 2 Location: Internal Streets / Drives Sign Area: 4 SF Other Standards: Directional signs, height clearance signs and all signage that is not visible from all adjoining streets shall be exempt from this standard as long as the letter height is less than 6 inches. Not Specified sign type Number of Signs: 2 Sign 1(Cashier) Letter Height: 12” Logo Height: NA Sign Width: 5.4’ Sign Area: 4.7 SF Logo Area: NA SF Sign 2 (APP) Letter Height: 10” Logo Height: 12” Sign Width: 3.8’ Sign Area: 3.8 SF Logo Area: 1 SF Number of Signs: 2 Sign Area: 1 SF Case No. Attachment A SV24-0006 Page 2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION APPLICANT/OWNER: Tanner Brandt, Christianson Companies/ Pearson 1709 LTD PROPERTY SITUATION: 101 N Pearson Lane, Southlake, TX 76092 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 13, Block 3R of the Cimmarron Acres Addition CURRENT ZONING: “S-P-2” Generalized Site Plan District HISTORY: In July 1984; City Council approved the final plat for Cimmarron Acres Addition with Light and Heavy Commercial District while in the ETJ. In August 1984; The subject property was annexed into the City of Southlake per Ordinance 297. On September 19, 1989; “C-2” Zoning was placed on the lots with frontage on W. Southlake Blvd by adoption of the Zoning Ordinance No 480. On October 15, 1996; City Council approved a plat revision of Lots 5 & 6. In May 2005; City Council approved a plat revision involving Lots 5R1-5R5, 6R1 & 6R2, Block 3. In July 2005; City Council approved a Plat Revision for Lots 7-13, Block 3R of the Cimmarron Acres Addition. Lot 6R2, Block 3 was replatted to Lot 13, Block 3R. In October 2005; City Council approved a concept plan for a proposed one-story, approximately 18,000 square-foot retail building. (ZA05-104) On April 16, 2024; the City Council approved a zoning change and site plan for Tommy’s Carwash, a self-service car wash. (ZA23- 0073) On August 20, 2024; The City Council approved a plat revision for Lot 13R1 and 13R2, Block 3R, Cimmarron Acres Addition, being a revision of Lot 13 Block 3R, Cimmarron Acres Addition. (ZA24- 0034) SIGN BOARD: September 19, 2024, Approved (5-0) with the provision that the applicant bring a revised version of option 2, where the east and west facing signs be reduced in size, show an alternate version with no vacuum signs, and then on the monument sign, include the Case No. Attachment A SV24-0006 Page 2 lighted address on it and bring forward one version as requested and one version with no variances. 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 SV24-0006 Vicinity Map