Item 6 - Staff ReportCase No.
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Item 6
S T A F F R E P O R T
January 2, 2025
CASE NO: SV25-0013
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, to allow a total of
eleven (11) signs at the property located at 3230 W. Southlake Boulevard.
DETAILS: Christianson Companies is requesting approval of variances for a total of eleven
(11) signs.
• Five (5) standard snap sign holders, with three (3) signs proposed along the
east elevation and two (2) signs along the north elevation.
• Two (2) snap signs are proposed between the pay lanes one (1) for
promotional purposes, and one (1) warning sign is proposed to remind
customers to empty their vehicle beds.
• One (1) building identification sign is requested on the west elevation to help
identify the location of the free mat washers.
• One (1) Directional sign is proposed to be installed within the landscaped
area to guide customers to the correct entrance.
• Red accent light band on the southeast portion of the building below the roof
line.
• Permanent holiday lighting on the west, south, and east elevations.
The proposed signage does not meet the requirements of Sign Ordinance No. 704-
J. During review of the Zoning and Site Plan case (ZA23-0073), the applicant
indicated that no accent lighting, including colored or flashing lighting, would be
installed on the exterior of the building.
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Freestanding Snap Sign
Permitted Per Sign Ordinance No 704-J as Amended Proposed Sign
Sign Type Drive Through, Non-Food Services standard snap sign
Sign Height 3 FT 6’ – 5”
Sign Face 4 SF 9
Sign Structure 8 SF 22.9 SF
Number of Signs 2 signs per site 5
Locations Located at the side or rear or near a driveway North (Rear of building)
East (Side of building)
Illumination Internal lighting for sign panel. NA
Masonry Structure
A minimum of 6 inches of masonry sign structure
or material matching the building must completely
surround the sign face. 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.
NA
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Drive Through - Snap Signs
Permitted Per Sign Ordinance No 704-J as Amended Proposed Sign
Sign Typology Regional Boulevard Regional
Boulevard
Drive Through 2 2
Sign Area 4 SF 9 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.
Building Identification Free Mat Washers
Permitted Per Sign Ordinance No 704-J as Amended Proposed Sign
5.2.6 Signs less than a five (5) square foot area used for building
identification 3.5 SF
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Directional Sign
Permitted Per Sign Ordinance No 704-J as Amended Proposed Sign
Sign Height 3’ 4’
Sign Face 4 SF per sign face
8 SF per sign
9.5 SF
19 SF
Sign Structure 10 SF NA
Number of Sign 2 Per Site 1
Masonry Sign
Structure
A minimum of 6 inches of masonry sign structure
or material matching the building must completely
surround sign face if the sign is visible from the
street right-of-way. If not visible from the right-of
way, a minimum of 6 inches of sign structure must
completely surround sign face. No temporary
ground signs shall be permitted; sign structure
must be attached to the ground.
NA
Red Light Band
Permitted Per Sign Ordinance No 704-J as Amended Proposed Sign
The proposed illumination is considered a sign. Without specific
regulations written, this sign type requires variance approval.
Red Light Band
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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
Permanent Holiday Lights
Permitted Per Sign Ordinance No 704-J as Amended Proposed Sign
The proposed illumination is considered a sign. Without specific
regulations written, this sign type requires variance approval.
Multicolor Holiday
Lights attached to West,
South & East
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Tanner Brandt, Christianson Companies/ Pearson 1709 LTD
OWNER: 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” General 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)
October 15, 2024; City Council approved a sign variance for Tommy’s
Express Carwash to allow option 2, which specifically is two attached wall
signs located on the west and east elevations and noting that the west sign
will be a channel cut preparation. We’re approving two attached drive
through signs as presented, two directional LED Signs as presented, and the
monument sign as presented
SIGN BOARD: The Sign Board meeting is tentatively scheduled to be held on November
20, 2025.
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CITY COUNCIL: The City Council meeting is tentatively scheduled to be held on December
02, 2025.
STAFF COMMENTS: City Council approval of this request does not waive the requirement to
obtain a sign permit prior to installation. All signage must be reviewed and
approved through the City’s permitting process before any installation takes
place.
For assistance with the sign permit application and to schedule a pre-
installation inspection, please contact Seantay Carpenter at 817-748-8215
or via email at scarpenter@ci.southlake.tx.us
Case No. Attachment B
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