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Item 6 - Demonstration and Plans SOUTHLAKE -,; SIGN VARIANCE APPLICATION Demonstration Please demonstrate that the followinq conditions are applicable to the requested sign variance: 1. That a literal enforcement of the sign regulation will create an unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty on the applicant. If we are not able to use our sign holders, our snap signs will not be able to inform customers about safety information, car wash promotions, and the car wash menu. The mat washer sign also informs customers of benefits that are available to them. The directional sign will also help the safety and wayfinding ability for our customers. The lights and light band will help customers see our building, especially at night. The promotional sign between the pay lanes will also help customers be informed on what is going on with the wash. 2. That the situation causing the unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty is unique to the affected property and is not self imposed. The snap signs, mat wash sign, directional entrance sign, decorative light band, and promotional sign are all standard at all Tommy's locations. These are crucial to us to be able to run the business correctly, and make sure customers can access the wash safely and efficiently. The holiday lights are also for increased visibility and traffic safety for customers as they drive by. 3. That the variance will not injure and will be wholly compatible with the use and permitted development of adjacent properties. The variance will not cause any issues with any adjacent properties and will not negatively affect the public. It will help the public access our car wash and benefit from the service we provide to the community. 4. That the variance will be in harmony with the spirit and purpose of the sign ordinance. The variance will not cause any issues and will allow us to operate our wash in the safest, most efficient way possible. These variance requests are still in harmony with what the sign ordinance aims to achieve. 1400 Main Street,Suite 310,Southlake,TX 76092 Phone:(817)748-8215 Fax:(817)748-8077 Revised January 2023 2 November 24, 2025 City of Southlake, TX RE: Signage Variance To whom it may concern, Christianson Companies is requesting the approval of a signage variance for a car wash project located at 3230 W. Southlake Blvd Tommy’s Express is one of the largest and fastest growing franchises in the country. Our business model includes individual washes as well as a monthly TommyClub membership that gives customers unlimited washes, access to the TommyClub express lane, and allows them to update their membership on the Tommy’s Express Mobile App. Our car wash is also environmentally friendly. We utilize a water reclamation system that reuses 30% of the water used per wash and our clear acrylic roof system allows for daylight harvesting so no lighting is required during most operational hours. In our express wash, customers never get out of their car or enter the building. They are in their car during the wash and then they can park in the vacuum stalls to use the vacuums. The only reason a customer would enter the building is to use the public restroom. Hours of operation are 7AM-9PM Monday-Sunday. With this variance, we are respectfully requesting the approval of the following items: 1. The use of Tommy’s standard snap sign holders in 5 locations represented by blue lines on the Signage Diagram 2. A sign above our free mat washer room, explaining to customers that it is there for their complimentary use. 3. One Directional Entrance Signs to help customers find the entrance to the pay lanes. 4. A Tommy’s Standard Red Decorative Light Band along the east side of the building 5. Holiday lights along the front of the building for visibility 6. Promotional sign in between the pay lanes The Tommy Stainless snap sign arch holders are standard in all Tommy’s Express Car Washes and are cohesive with our building design. These snap sign holders are 78.75” tall, and 42” wide. The dimensions and diagram is shown on the two exhibits attached called Snap Sign Dimensions 1 and Snap Sign Dimensions 2. I have also included exhibits that show the dimensions for the signs that attach to the snap sign holders. These all work cohesively with the aesthetic of the building and help notify customers of promotions, safety precautions, the wash menu, and other important information. The 3 snap signs along the drive-thru lanes on the east side of the building are all tilted 30 degrees and are 20 feet apart as shown on the Signage Separation diagram attached. Tommy’s Express includes a state-of-the-art car mat washer that is complimentary for Tommy’s customers. These mat washers are located behind a door that is on the northwest corner of the building. We are requesting a variance to allow a sign that will say “FREE mat washers here” so that customers are informed and know where to go to have their mats washed. The attached Mat Washer Sign Diagrams show how it will look if this variance is granted. Since the car wash has been opened, we have found that some customers have had some trouble finding the entrance to the pay lanes in order to enter the wash, especially at night. We are proposing to add one Directional Entrance Signs to help customers find the correct entrance and avoid driving into the car wash tunnel. These signs say “Enter” and is 47.75” tall and 28.5” wide. This sign is standard at all Tommy’s locations and are important for safety and wayfinding for customers. We are also requesting approval of a decorative light band on the southeast portion of the building below the roof line. This is also standard at all Tommy’s locations and helps light up the building. When customers are driving west on W. Southlake Blvd, it can be difficult to see our building with the large water treatment structures on the east side of our building. There are also no streetlights on this road, so the building can be difficult to see. We are looking to add holiday lights along the front of the building for better visibility. This would be a permanent string light system provided by a local company called Trimlight DFW. The LED lights are spaced 9 inches apart and are multi-colored and programmable. Finally, we are requesting approval to keep our promotional sign in between the pay lanes. This is a sign that tells customers what deals and promotions we have available, and the sign content changes depending on time of the year and what promotions are going on. This is standard at all Tommy’s locations and helps keep the customers informed. For the reasons/conditions explained on the signage variance application, Christianson Companies sincerely asks that the City of Southlake approve our request for a Signage Variance Tommy’s Express offers the best car wash on the market and holds its franchises to the highest standards of training, efficiency, and professionalism. We would love to provide a valuable service to the citizens of Southlake, and partner with the community to be a benefit to all who live there. �s N U GRAY LANE 7 CROSSING ` W E m JOROAN DRIVE N W � IL O � SITE ® LL) s 0 1F5 30 45 60 RAP 7 N y m C Z G C SCALE IN FEET SCALE:1••-30' KELLER PARKWAY W.SOUTHLAKE SLV1J. c pp N f N m wa_vm rnof U yYI.U3E uj �3LL LOCATION MAP U 0 3 a O w \ a vNB�,301 w"E cis -- w°I•' w/fib_-w n -v w Y� w ,u --e-// w w ♦ 11w w n__, w w v —— — ------ �� I j ����II,11 o- I•' ��� I \\ Y//�1 II'I�I• Ii it 11 lil 11 LOT 6R2 1M.J Sq.Feel R.as ���d�. 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Holland, MI 49423616-494-0771-tommycarwash.com DIMENSIONS: UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES TOLERANCES:.X:± .XXX:± .XX:± ANGLE:± MATERIAL: APPROVED BY:DATE:CONFIDENTIAL WARNING: THIS SHEET CONTAINS AND CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, IMAGES AND TRADE SECRETS OF TOMMY CAR WASH SYSTEMS. ANY UNAUTHORIZED USE OR PORTION THEREOF, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THIS WORK IS THE EXLCUSIVE PROPERTY OF TOMMY CAR WASH SYSTEMS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED DRAWN BY:DATE: NO.DATEREVISION/ISSUE PART NUMBER:REV. DESCRIPTION: SHEETSCALE GA: 42.00 78.75 8.00 A P-W-0132 DETAIL A SCALE 1 : 3 P-VAC-2194X P-20018X P-VAC-276 4X P-S-0285 4X P-SS-11338X P-SS-10394X P-RX-2017 4X P-SE-2341 2X P-INS-2004 4X SHIP LOOSE NOTE: ALL SHIP LOOSE ITEMS ARE LISTED IN RED SHIP LOOSE ITEM NO.QTY.PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 8 P-2001 1/4" 18-8 FLAT WASHER, SS 2 4 P-INS-2004 1/2" X 4 1/4" STAINLESS STEEL ANCHOR BOLTS 3 4 P-RX-2017 #10-24 STAINLESS STEEL NYLOCK NUT 4 4 P-S-0285 SNAP SIGN APADTER PLATE 5 2 P-SE-2341 WALL MOUNT SNAPLOCK SIGN FRAME 29.75"X45.75" SILVER 6 4 P-SS-1039 #10-24 X 1-1/4" PHILLIPS DRIVE PAN HEAD SCREW 7 8 P-SS-1133 #10-24 STAINLESS STEEL FLAT WASHER 8 4 P-VAC-219 1/4-20 X 3/4" HEX HEAD CAP SCREW, SS 9 4 P-VAC-276 1/4"-20 18-8 SS NYLON LOCK NUT 10 1 P-MARK-101 GROUND MOUNT SNAP SIGN FRAME N/A KD 3/31/2023 E-MARK-102-A TOMMY STAINLESS SNAP SIGN ARCH - DOUBLE SIDE INITIAL RELEASE1 JC 6/1/2023 1:123/31/2023 4 1 OF 1 8/28/2024UPDATE PRINT WITH P-W- 0132 AND P-INS-2004 -RK2 UPDATE BOM TO WORK WITH NEW SNAP SIGNS -RK 9/16/2024 REVERT TO OLD FRAME W/ NEW SIGN -AK 9/27/2024 3 4 - 0.1 0.01 0.005 0.5 - FINISH: 648 South Point Ridge. Holland, MI 49423616-494-0771-tommycarwash.com DIMENSIONS: UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES TOLERANCES:.X:± .XXX:± .XX:± ANGLE:± MATERIAL: APPROVED BY:DATE:CONFIDENTIAL WARNING: THIS SHEET CONTAINS AND CONSTITUTES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, IMAGES AND TRADE SECRETS OF TOMMY CAR WASH SYSTEMS. ANY UNAUTHORIZED USE OR PORTION THEREOF, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THIS WORK IS THE EXLCUSIVE PROPERTY OF TOMMY CAR WASH SYSTEMS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED DRAWN BY:DATE: NO.DATEREVISION/ISSUE PART NUMBER:REV. DESCRIPTION: SHEETSCALE GA: A P-SE-2341 P-MARK-101 P-INS-20044X SHIP LOOSE P-SS-10694X P-SS-11334X 42.00 78.75 8.00 DETAIL A SCALE 1 : 4 P-VAC-2194X P-20018X P-VAC-276 4X P-RX-2017 4X P-SS-1086 4X P-S-0285 4X NOTE: SHIP LOOSE ITEMS LISTED IN RED SHIP LOOSE ITEM NO.QTY.PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 8 P-2001 1/4" 18-8 FLAT WASHER, SS 2 4 P-INS-2004 ANCHOR BOLTS - 1/2" X 4-1/4", SS 3 4 P-RX-2017 #10-24 STAINLESS STEEL NYLOCK NUT 4 4 P-S-0285 SNAP SIGN APADTER PLATE 5 1 P-SE-2341 WALL MOUNT SNAPLOCK SIGN FRAME 29.75"X45.75" SILVER 6 4 P-SS-1069 #10-24 X 3/4" PHILLIPS PAN HEAD MACHINE SCREW, SS 7 4 P-SS-1086 #10 X 1" FENDER WASHER 8 4 P-SS-1133 #10-24 STAINLESS STEEL FLAT WASHER 9 4 P-VAC-219 1/4-20 X 3/4" HEX HEAD CAP SCREW, SS 10 4 P-VAC-276 1/4"-20 18-8 SS NYLON LOCK NUT 11 1 P-MARK-101 GROUND MOUNT SNAP SIGN FRAME N/A KD 3/31/2023 E-MARK-101-A TOMMY STAINLESS SNAP SIGN ARCH - SINGLE SIDE INITIAL RELEASE1 JC 6/1/2023 1:153/31/2023 4 1 OF 1 8/28/2024SWITCH TO NEW FRAME P-W-0132 -RK2 UPDATE BOM TO WORK WITH NEW SNAP SIGNS -RK 9/16/2024 REVERT TO OLD FRAME W/ NEW SIGN -AK 9/27/202 4 3 4 - 0.1 0.01 0.005 0.5 - No Text No Text No Text No Text No Text No Text No Text No Text No Text WS-LB-42R LED Light Band Red 42' Crate contents: (4) 96”L LED Light Band body sections (1) 120”L LED Light Band body section (1) 42'L Spooled red lexan face (4) Aluminum seam connectors (2) Aluminum end covers (1) LED Power supply w/switch Location: On the front elevation, along the top edge of the backroom wall, within a recessed step created by the siding contractor. Installation: Step 1: Inspect contents of crate to ensure you have all components noted above. Step 2: Measure exact width of backroom wall surface to determine final length of Light Band. Step 3: After determining the exact width of the backroom wall surface (1) Light Band section will need to be trimmed down. The 42’ Light Band comes in (4) 96” sections and (1) 120” section. The backroom wall will be slightly shorter than 42’. On (1) end of (1) Light Band section you will need to trim that section down enough so that the overall width of the Light Band matches the backroom wall width. Step 4: Install the first Light Band section with top and bottom body retainer onto the backroom wall using appropriate fasteners for wall surface, aligned with the top edge and a side edge of the backroom wall. Make sure that weep holes are on the bottom. Step 5: Install other Light Band body sections with joiner pieces in between each section for additional support and to deter light leaks. Make sure that weep holes are on the bottom. Step 6: Drill holes in required places for electrical secondary wiring to pass through the wall. Assumed remote power supplies. Step 7: Cut red lexan face 2” shorter than overall Light Band length. Step 9: Slide red lexan face in from end of cabinets. This is likely a 2-person job. Step 10: Install end caps on each end of cabinet and screw into place. Step 11: Mount power supply box on back side of backroom wall. Hook up primary and secondary wiring per code. If licensing does not allow you to make primary electrical hook up notify site GC and your Valley City Sign rep that the site electrician will need to make the primary electrical hook. If you have any questions please contact your Valley City Sign representative. Cross Section / Scale: 3” = 1’ Load: 56.7% 96” long LED layout / 2x - Sections per power supply (4x - sections req.) 120” long LED layout / 2x - Sections per power supply (1x - section req.) Modules: 68 RED WOW Watts: 34.0 of 60.0 PS: 60W Load: 36.7% Modules: 44 Watts: 22.0 of 60.0 PS: 60W INSTALLATION QUANTITY OF COMPLETE SIGNS SIGN CODE:WS-LB-42R SCALE:3/4” = 1’ 11.18.20DATE: CUSTOM WALL SIGN ITEM RETAINER / CABINET STRUCTURE 5 ITEM RED LEXAN (PART#2793) 1x - PIECE FACE, CUT @ 10.375” x 384” 3 BRAKEFORM END COVER 4 BRAKEFORM SEAM CONNECTION .040” PREPAINTED WHITE / GRAY .040” PREPAINTED WHITE / GRAY 10.40”h x 2.80”d BRAKEFORM INNER CABINET .040” PREPAINTED GLOSS RED .040” PREPAINTED GLOSS RED SEE PAGE 2 FOR BLANK LAYOUT 1 3” x .75” BRAKEFORM TOP/BOT. COVERS Varies (see Quantity Info. below) 10.625 in cabinet 3.00 in(finish size) 0.75 in 10.625 in (finish size) 2.80 in (inner cab.) 1135 6 6 2 7 8 9 11 10 10.40 in (inner cabinet) 2 2 5 3.10 in 3.10 in 10.875 in Brakeform endcover detail Brakeform end cover Brakeform end cover Cross Section AA LED cabinet Cross Section / Scale: 3” = 1’ A A LED cabinet Brakeformseam connection 4 10.45 in 2.90 in 6.00 in Page 1 of 2 6 7 10 11 ITEM ELECTRICAL SPECS FOR COMPLETE SIGN / 120V 180x - G2G RED WOW LED MODS REQ. POWER SUPPLY BOX 3X - 60W ALLANSON POWER SUPPLIES ELECTRICAL BOX (EL-BOX-IH3-ILM) LOCKING COVER (EL-COVER-PTC100GY) 120V / 20A SWITCH (EL-SW-CS120-2) ELECTRICAL BOX W/LOCKING SWITCH REQ.BY ELECTRICIAN ON INTERIOR WALL 8 9 FACE 4.00 in o.c. 4QTY PER SIGN QTY FOR THIS ORDER 96” LENGTHS 2QTY PER SIGN QTY FOR THIS ORDER 120” LENGTHS 4 1 96” LENGTHS 120” LENGTHS QTY FOR THIS ORDERQTYS PER SIGN SIGN CODE:WS-LB-42R 90.00° Page 2 of 2 16.92 in 7.32 in 0.50 in 0.50 in 0.56 in 3.10 in 10.72 in 3.10 in 5.76 in 108B LED LIGHT BAND SF01 T.O. PARAPET (FLAT FRONT) 117'-7 3/4" T.O. 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