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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
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STAFF REPORT
February 25, 2025
CASE NO: SV25-0002
PROJECT: Sian variances for Lusso Labs and Minerva Labs
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Priority Signs and Graphics, on behalf of Lusso Labs and Minerva Labs, is
requesting approval of sign variances to Sign Ordinance No 704-J, as amended, for
two attached hanging cabinet signs for their business located at 1203 S. White
Chapel Blvd., Suite 100 & 150, in The Courtyard at Timarron.
DETAILS: Priority Signs and Graphics is requesting variances for two attached signs labeled
"D" & "E" in the accompanying exhibits. The variance requests for both signs are for
a sign type that is not permitted (non -illuminated hanging cabinet sign), flat cut
letters that do not meet the 2-inch thickness standard, and sign width exceeding
75% of the sign fagade. Sign "D" is located above the entry of suite 100 and sign "E"
is located above the entry of suite 150.
At the February 20, 2025, Sign Board meeting, the Sign Board recommended
approval (7-0).
Case No.
SV25-0002
Permitted Per Sign Ordinance Proposed Sign for Lusso Labs
Proposed Sign
No 704-J as Amended and Minerva Labs
Sign D
C
Sign E
Sign Type: Prohibited
Overall Sign Height: NA
Letter Height: 14"
Logo Height: 17.5"
Sign Width: 54.5" or 4.5'
Sign Area: 36 SF
Logo Area: 7.2 SF
Clearance Height: >_ 7'
Non -Lit Letter Depth: >_ 2"
Sign Type: Prohibited
Overall Sign Height: NA
Letter Height: 14"
Logo Height: 17.5"
Sign Width: 54.5" or 4.5'
Sign Area: 33.6 SF
Logo Area: 6.7 SF
Clearance Height: >_ 7'
Non -Lit Letter Depth: >_ 2"
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
Case No.
SV25-0002
Sign Type: Hanging Cabinet Sign
Overall Sign Height: 3.5'
Letter Height: 3.6"
Logo Height: 11.14"
Sign Width: 65" or 5.4'
Sign Area: 6.3 SF
Logo Area: .7 SF
Clearance Height: 7.9'
Non -Lit Letter Depth:.5"
Sign Type: Hanging Cabinet Sign
Overall Sign Height: 3.5'
Letter Height: 4"
Logo Height: 8.75"
Sign Width: 65" or 5.4'
Sign Area: 6.3 SF
Logo Area:.8 SF
Clearance Height: 7.9'
Non -Lit Letter Depth:.5"
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Priority Signs & Graphics
OWNER: KX Wealth Fund I LLC
PROPERTY SITUATION: 1203 S White Chapel Blvd Suite #100 & #150
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 2R1, Medli, Hall NO. 1038 Addition
CURRENT ZONING: S-P-1 "Detailed Site Plan District"
HISTORY: December 16, 1997; City Council approved a zoning change and site plan
for "S-P-1" Detailed Site Plan District for The Courtyard at Timarron. (ZA97-
136)
March 30, 2004; City Council approved a variance for The Courtyard at
Timarron to allow one monument sign in front of each building in the
development and two directory signs interior to the site. The proposed
monument signs do not comply with the minimum letter height, the
maximum allowed height, and masonry material requirements. The
property currently has two existing monument signs located at the
entrances of the development. (SP04-025)
May 21, 2019 City Council approved a variance for Peabody Law Firm
located at 1205 S. White Chapel. The variances granted allow an upper
story sign that exceeds maximum logo height and is located on a fagade
that is not congruent with their lease space. The maximum logo height
allowed for this location is 20 inches. The applicant is requesting a logo
that measures approximately 25.8 inches. Also noting: Only sign facing
Continental Blvd. will be permitted (SV19-0006)
September 5th, 2023; City Council approved a variance for MMP Legal
under consent to allow an upper story placement of the attached sign on
the north elevation and the overall logo height of 22.5 inches. (SV23-0014)
SIGN BOARD: February 20, 2025; Motion to approve (7-0); subject to staff report dated
February 14, 2025.
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 Carpenter for sign application processing and
pre -install inspection. Seantay can be reached at 817-748-8215 or
scarpenter(cr_ci.south lake.tx.us.
Case No. Attachment A
SV25-0002 Page 1
Vicinity Map
1203 S WHITE CHAPEL BLVD Unit:700 & Unit:750
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Case No. Attachment B
SV25-0002 Page 1