Item 9A - Staff ReportItem 9A
SOUTHLAKE
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
STAFF REPORT
January 26, 2025
CASE NO: SV25-0013
PROJECT: Sian Variance for Tommv'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
nine (9) signs at the property located at 3230 W. Southlake Boulevard.
DETAILS: Following the Sign Board meeting on January 8, 2026, Christianson Companies is
now seeking approval for variances for a total of nine (9) signs associated with the
drive through for the car wash:
• Five (5) standard snap sign holders: Three (3) along the east elevation and
two (2) along the north elevation.
• Two (2) snap signs between the pay lanes: One (1) for promotional purposes
and one (1) warning sign to remind customers to empty their vehicle beds.
• One (1) building identification sign on the west elevation to identify the
location of the free mat washers.
• One (1) directional sign within the landscaped area to guide customers to
the correct entrance.
Note: The original proposal included a red accent light band on the southeast
portion of the building below the roofline and permanent holiday lighting on the
west, south, and east elevations. These items have been removed from the
request.
On January 08, 2026, Sign Board meeting, the Sign Board recommended approval
(5-1; Springer), noting that the motion to approve is for all the requested signs, with
the exclusion of the red-light band and the permanent holiday lights, which the
applicant agrees to remove.
Case No.
SV25-0013
Sign Board
Freestanding Snap Sign
Approved (5-1)
all
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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
A minimum of 6 inches of masonry sign structure
or material matching the building must completely
surround the sign face. Directional signs, height
Masonry Structure
clearance signs and all signage that is not visible
NA
from all adjoining streets shall be exempt from this
standard as long as the letter height is less than 6
inches.
Case No.
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Sign Board
Drive Through - Snap Signs
Approved (5-1)
J.
Permitted Per Sign Ordinance No 704-1 as Amended
Proposed Sign
Sign Typology
Regional Boulevard
Regional
Boulevard
Drive Through
2
2
Sign Area
4 SF
9 SF
Directional signs, height clearance signs and all
Other Standards
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.
Sign Board
Building Identification Free Mat Washers
Approved (5-1)
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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
3.5 SF
identification
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Sign Board
Directional Sign
Approved (5-1)
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Permitted Per Sign Ordinance No 704-J as Amended
Proposed Sign
Sign Height
3'
4'
Sign Face
4 SF per sign face
9.5 SF
8 SF per sign
19 SF
Sign Structure
10 SF
NA
Number of Sign
2 Per Site
1
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
Masonry Sign
street right-of-way. If not visible from the right -of
NA
Structure
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.
Red Light Band
Removed
4Y'S
MULTI -COLOR LED SEASONAL LIGHTS Q I
8'2 RED LIGHT BAND {LIGHT BOX W! RED LENS
NJ
SIGN [A.1
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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Permanent Holiday Lights
Removed
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Permitted Per Sign Ordinance No 704-J as Amended
Proposed Sign
The proposed illumination is considered a sign. Without specific
Multicolor Holiday
Lights attached to West,
regulations written, this sign type requires variance approval.
South & East
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.
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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. (SV24-0006)
SIGN BOARD: January 08, 2026; Approved (5-1; Springer) Subject to staff report dated
January 02, 2026, and noting that the motion to approve is for all the
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requested signs, with the exclusion of the red-light band and the permanent
holiday lights, which the applicant agrees to remove.
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.
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
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Case No. Attachment B
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