Item 8 - Staff ReportCase No.
MSP25-0002
Item 8
S T A F F R E P O R T
January 2, 2026
CASE NO: MSP25-0002
PROJECT: Amendment to the Master Sign Plan for Granite Place Two
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY: Corgan, on behalf of Granite Properties, requests approval of an amendment to the
previously approved Master Sign Plan for Granite Place Two to permit one additional
upper-story sign on the building located at 601 State Street, Southlake, Texas.
DETAILS: This request is a proposed amendment to the Granite Place Two Master Sign Plan.
The amendment adds an additional upper-story sign on the north elevation,
identified as “Sign H”. The proposed sign area measures 4 feet 6 inches in height
by 50 feet in width and allows for any letter or logo size that fits within the defined
sign area, with a maximum letter and logo height of 4 feet 6 inches (54 inches).
Approval of this amendment would result in a total of eight wall signs on the site,
consisting of five upper-story signs and three first-floor signs.
All previously approved conditions of the Master Sign Plan under MSP21-0006,
SV22-0013 and SV23-0021 shall remain in effect unless otherwise approved.
Case No.
MSP25-0002
North Elevation
Sign H
Permitted Per Sign Ordinance No 704-J Proposed Sign
Sign Type
All upper story signage required City Council
approval of a variance or as part of a master
sign plan
Upper Story Sign
Sign Area 400 SF 4 ft - 6 inches high by 50 ft. wide
225 SF
Letter Height 3 ft – 6 inches 4 ft – 6 inches
Sign Width 75% of the façade. 50’
Sign Placement
Must be in the middle 75% of the façade or
centered on an articulated surface of the
building façade.
Right justified
Congruent Sign must be located on tenant’s lease space Sign may or may not be congruent
with tenant lease space
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MSP25-0002
Previously Approved Master Sign Plan/Variances for Granite Place 2
MSP21-0006, SV22-0013, and SV23-0021
South Elevation (2) Upper Story - Sign A & B
Sign Band: 4 ft. high by 50 ft. wide – Sign Area: 200 square feet
Maximum Letter Height: 4 ft.
Single row lettering to match in character, font, and general appearance of the Phase 1 Granite
Left and right justified placement
Sign may or may not be congruent with tenant lease space
West Elevation (1) Upper Story - Sign C
Sign Band: 4 ft. high by 50 ft. wide – Sign Area: 200 square feet
Maximum Letter Height: 4 ft.
Single row lettering to match in character, font, and general appearance of the Phase 1 Granite
Left and right justified placement
Sign may or may not be congruent with tenant lease space
South Elevation (2) First Floor - Sign D & E
Sign Band: 2 ft. 6 inches high by 30 ft. wide – Sign Area: 75 square feet
Maximum Letter Height: 2 ft - 6 inches
Single row lettering to match in character, font, and general appearance of the Phase 1 Granite
Left and right justified placement
Sign may or may not be congruent with tenant lease space
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MSP25-0002
ACTION NEEDED: Consider approval of an amendment to the Master Sign Plan for “Sign H”.
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
Presentation
Plans
STAFF CONTACT: Seantay Carpenter (817) 748-8215
Jenny Crosby (817) 748-8195
West Elevation (1) First Floor - Sign F
Sign Band: 2 ft. 6 inches high by 30 ft. wide – Sign Area: 75 square feet
Maximum Letter Height: 2 ft - 6 inches
Single row lettering to match in character, font, and general appearance of the Phase 1 Granite.
Left and right justified placement
Sign may or may not be congruent with tenant lease space
East Elevation (1) Upper Story- Sign G
Sign Band: 4 ft. high by 40 ft. wide – Sign Area: 160 square feet
Maximum Letter Height: 4 ft.
Single row lettering to match in character, font, and general appearance of the Phase 1 Granite.
Left and right justified placement
Sign may or may not be congruent with tenant lease space
Case No. Attachment A
MSP25-0002 Page 1
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Anita Delgado, Corgan
OWNER: GPI SOUTHLAKE II LP
PROPERTY SITUATION: 601 State Street, Southlake, TX 76092
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 3R1, Block 16, Southlake Town Square Addition
CURRENT ZONING: “DT” Downtown District
HISTORY: January 7, 1997; City Council approved a Zoning Change and Concept Plan
under Planning Case ZA96-145 for Southlake Town Square.
August 19, 1997; City Council approved a Development Plan under Planning
Case ZA97-099 for Southlake Town Square.
March 4, 2003; City Council approved a Zoning Change from “NR-PUD” to
“DT” under Planning Case ZA02-104 for Southlake Town Square.
October 5, 2004; City Council approved a Revised Preliminary Plat under
Planning Case ZA04-070 for Blocks 3R2, 4R1, 12-14, 17 & 18, of Southlake
Town Square.
October 5, 2004; City Council approved a Site Plan under Planning Case
ZA04-067 for Southlake Town Square Grand Avenue District. A portion of
this development is within the existing parking lot approved under this case.
February 7, 2006; City Council approved a Plat Revision under Planning
Case ZA06-004 for Blocks 3R2, 4R1, 12-14, 17 & 18, Southlake Town
Square.
July 17, 2007; City Council approved a Zoning Change and Concept Plan
under Planning Case ZA07-050 for Southlake Town Square.
June 16, 2015; City Council approved a Concept/Development Plan under
Planning Case ZA15-035 for Lots 1-3, Block 16 and Lot 9, Block 12 of
Southlake Town Square for a multi-phased development consisting of multi-
story office buildings, parking garages and restaurant pad sites.
June 16, 2015; City Council approved a Site Plan under Planning Case
ZA15-036 for Lot 1, Block 16 of Southlake Town Square for Granite Place.
June 21, 2016; City Council approved a master sign plan for the Granite
Place I to allow four attached signs, a business monument sign, and 2
temporary construction fence banners noting that all signage will adhere to
the signage criteria provided by the applicant and provided on Attachment
Case No. Attachment A
MSP25-0002 Page 2
‘C’ of the staff report, however; noting that any colors for signage must
comply with Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 33.21, but also noting that
the applicant can come directly back to City Council with an expedited review
and waived applications fees so the City Council can consider variances as
it relates to modifications to the Master Sign Plan to accept additional colors;
and noting City Council’s approval of one tenant per monument sign panel
with a maximum of four tenants per monument sign. (MSP16-001)
December 7, 2021; City Council approved a Master Plan for Granite Place
Two Granite to allow six (6) attached signs; 4 on the south and 2 on the west
elevations and a monument sign. The proposed building signs are 3 upper
story signs and 3 first floors. (MSP21-0006)
October 18, 2022; City Council approved the sign variance for Granite Place
Two to amend the Master Sign Plan to allow the lower floor sign area to
increase (Signs D, E, and F) from 2' height x 30' width to 2.5' height x 30'
width (A 6-inch height increase in sign area). Also, eliminating the current
14-inch maximum letter size and permitting any letter size that fits within the
defined sign area. This permits a maximum letter height of 2.5 feet (30-
inches) for lower floor signage and a maximum letter height of 4 feet (48-
inches) for the upper floor signage. All previous conditions of the Master Sign
Plan under MSP21-0006 are to remain unless otherwise noted. (SV22-0013)
December 05, 2023; City Council approved the sign variance for Granite
Place Two to amend the Master Sign Plan and allow an additional upper
story sign on the east elevation allocating a 4’ high by 40’ wide sign area and
allowing any letter and logo size that fits within the defined sign area subject
to the existing Master Sign Plan and noting approval of the sign boards
recommendation by prohibiting duplicative signs and permitting only one
sign per tenant. (SV23-0021)
November 19, 2024; City Council approved the amendment to the Granite
Place I Master Sign Plan allowing the alternate plan as presented for a total
of six signs and that’s include an addition of sign E & G which are one
additional upper story sign located on the north elevation and one additional
first story sign located on the east elevation. (MSP24-0004)
SIGN BOARD: The Sign Board meeting is tentatively scheduled to be held on January 08,
2026.
CITY COUNCIL: The City Council meeting is tentatively scheduled to be held on February 03,
2026.
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.
Case No. Attachment A
MSP25-0002 Page 3
In accordance with City regulations, all signs must be designed by a
structural engineer licensed in the State of Texas and must bear the
appropriate professional stamp and/or seal.
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
MSP25-0002 Page 1