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Item 6 - Staff ReportCase No. SV24-0011 S T A F F R E P O R T November 01, 2024 CASE NO: SV24-0011 PROJECT: Sign Variance for Kidsville Pediatrics EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Kidsville Pediatrics is seeking approval of a variance to Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended for three animal statues. The subject property is located at 2813 W. Southlake Blvd, Suite 100 in Watermere Medical Plaza on the southwest corner of W. Southlake Blvd. and Watermere Drive. DETAILS: The applicant is requesting variances to allow three animal statues to be displayed outside. Two animal statues will be displayed on the south elevation near the entrance and one animal statue will be displayed on the east elevation. The statues are considered signs as they draw attention to the business. However, these statues are not a specifically permitted sign type and therefore require variance approval. Case No. SV24-0011 ACTION NEEDED: Consider Approval of Requested Sign Variances ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map Presentation Demonstration Plans STAFF CONTACT: Seantay Carpenter (817)748-8215 Jenny Crosby (817)748-8195 Proposed Sign Permitted by Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended (for comparison) Proposed by Kidsville Pediatrics Number of Statues Not specifically permitted Number of statues: 3 South Elevation Not specifically permitted Bear Statue Distance from parking spot - 7’ Height - 3’-3” Width - 6’-2” Elephant Statue Distance from parking lot - 24’ Height - 5’-5” Width - 6’-2” East Elevation Not specifically permitted Elephant Statue Distance from Watermere - 47’ Distance from W Southlake Blvd -158’ Height - 5’-5” Width - 6’-2” Case No. Attachment A SV24-0011 Page 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION APPLICANT: Kidsville Pediatric OWNER: Vikram Capital LTD PROPERTY SITUATION: 2813 W Southlake Blvd #100 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1R, Block 2, Watermere at Southlake Addition CURRENT ZONING: “S-P-1” – Detailed Site Plan District HISTORY: February 7, 2012; City Council approved the Zoning Change and Site Plan from “SF-1A” Single Family Residential District to “O-1” Office District for Watermere Medical Plaza. (ZA11-060) August 6, 2013; City Council approved a Sign Variance allowing the two attached signs on the facades to not correlate with the respective tenants; allowing a maximum letter height of 15 inches for the third sign on the eastern façade (where it is shown as Watermere Medical Plaza); approving the third additional sign on the eastern façade. (SV13-015) June 3, 2014; City Council approved a Zoning Change and Site Plan from “O-1” Office District to “S-P-1” Detailed Site Plan District to allow up to an 8,000 square foot ambulatory surgery center; compounding pharmacy; and to allow the addition of the covered drop off and generator enclosure Building ‘A’. (ZA14-035) December 2, 2014; City Council approved a Zoning Change and Site Plan; removing the ambulatory surgery center from Building ‘A’ and moving it to Building ‘B’. (ZA14-125) September 1, 2015, City Council approved a Zoning Change and Site Plan, adjusting parking and generator enclosure. (ZA15-063) October 03, 2017; City Council denied a Sign Variance for a request to allow a non-illuminated plastic formed letter type that does not meet the 2-inch thickness standard. (SV17-012) September 03, 2024; City Council approved a Zoning Change and Site Plan; to permit a commercial school/tutoring academy. The request allows the use only in Suite 110. The S-P-1 regulations for this site currently allow all O-1 Office District uses, an ambulatory surgery center, and a compound pharmacy. (ZA24-0038) SIGN BOARD: CITY COUNCIL: STAFF COMMENTS: City Council approval of the request does not eliminate the requirement for sign permit to be approved prior to sign installation. Please contact Seantay Case No. Attachment A SV24-0011 Page 2 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 SV24-0011 Page 1