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Item 9A - Staff Report Item 9A SOUTHLAK,-E PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF REPORT September 4, 2026 CASE NO: MSP26-0001 PROJECT: Master Sign Plan for Shady Oaks Office Condos EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: First Graphics Services, on behalf of JWC General Contractors, requests approval of a Master Sign Plan for Shady Oaks Office Condos located at 515 and 521 W. Southlake Boulevard. DETAILS: The applicant is requesting approval of a Master Sign Plan for the Shady Oaks Office Condos to address existing signage and establish sign standards for future tenants. The two office buildings currently have eight signs in place; a total of ten signs are proposed under the Master Sign Plan. The proposed plan is as follows: 515 W. Southlake Boulevard • Two attached business signs: Two sign locations are proposed on the north elevation, allowing letters and logos up to 36 inches in height, with a minimum letter depth of '/2 inch. All other applicable requirements of Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, would apply. Two signs are currently in place, one with 14-inch letters and one with 36-inch letters/logo. The applicant is requesting a maximum letter and logo height of 36-inches for any future tenants at these locations. • Four hanging building identification signs: Four hanging signs, each measuring 21'/4 inches high by 32 inches wide, are proposed to identify executive suite tenants within the building as tenant occupancy changes. Two of the four signs are existing. 521 W. Southlake Boulevard • One attached business sign: One sign location is proposed on the north elevation, allowing letters and logos up to 36 inches in height with a minimum letter depth of '/2 inch. All other applicable requirements of Sign Ordinance No. 704, as amended, would apply. The existing sign at this location has 16-inch letters; the applicant is requesting a maximum letter and logo height of 36 inches for flexibility for future tenants at this location. Case No. MSP26-0001 • Three hanging building identification signs: Three existing hanging signs, each measuring 21'/4 inches high by 32 inches wide, are proposed to identify tenants within the building as tenant occupancy changes. On August 20, 2026, the Sign Board recommended approval (6-0), noting the exception that if the hanging signs that are presently there are changed with anything other than just their base content within the frame that the applicant would be required to obtain a new sign permit or modify the master sign plan. Site Plan E Q g I - i I I $ Legend 515 W. Southlake Boulevard • Blue— (2) Attached Business Signs • Yellow— (4) Hanging Building Identification Signs 525 W. Southlake Boulevard • Red — (1) Attached Business Sign • Orange— (3) Hanging Building Identification Signs Case No. MSP26-0001 515 W. Southlake Boulevard Attached Business Sign — North Elevation The existing sign has a maximum letter height of 14 inches. Future signs at this location may have a maximum letter/logo height of 36 inches. Y y A` Lice f• Maximum Letter/Logo Height: 36 inches Minimum Letter Depth: '/2 inch Attached Business Sign — North Elevation JW CONSTRUCTION&ROOFING The existing sign has a maximum letter/logo height of 36 inches. Maximum Letter/Logo Height: 36 inches Minimum Letter Depth: '/2 inch Case No. MSP26-0001 515 W. Southlake Boulevard Continued Hanging Building Identification Signs ■ f DAM FARMERS Management INSURANCE Total number of signs: 4 Sign Dimensions: 32 inches x 21 '/2 inches Sign Material: Metal or wood frame, painted to match the awning color. Panels may be utilized by executive suite tenants 521 W. Southlake Boulevard Hanging Building Identification Signs JONATH-AN HEISTEIN Me Total number of signs: 4 Sign Dimension: 32 inches x 21 '/2 inches Sign Material: Metal or wood frame, painted to match the awning color. Case No. MSP26-0001 521 W. Southlake Boulevard Continued Attached Business Sign - North Elevation The existing sign has a maximum letter height of 16 inches. Future signs at this location may have a maximum letter/logo height of 36 inches. Maximum Letter/Logo Height: 36 inches ACTION NEEDED: Consider approval of the requested Master Sign Plan. ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map Presentation Plans STAFF CONTACT: Seantay Carpenter (817) 748-8215 Jenny Crosby (817) 748-8195 Case No. MSP26-0001 BACKGROUND INFORMATION APPLICANT: Keke Ledbetter, First Graphic Services OWNER: Webber Family Holdings LLC & Southlake Ventures PROPERTY SITUATION: 515 & 521 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 6, Shady Oaks Office Condos CURRENT ZONING: "S-P-2" Generalized Site Plan District SIGN BOARD: August 20, 2026; Approved (6-0); subject to the Staff Report dated August 14, 2026, as presented, noting the exception that if the hanging signs that are presently there are changed with anything other than just their base content within the frame that the applicant would be required to obtain a new sign permit or modify the master sign plan. CITY COUNCIL: The City Council meeting is tentatively scheduled to be held on September 15, 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. 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(a)ci.southiake.tx.us Case No. Attachment A MSP26-0001 Page 1 Vicinity Map 515 W Southlake Blvd & 521 W Southlake Blvd SOU-T-HLUE BLVD— IJOUTHLAKE BLVD SO�IHL�KE�V-©— u WT ' 1 — LU U1 l 04 o 1�. Ip Ip a L ri t CountyI�PgP,Fsi,, •ER �r i I ,ch` ME �S MSP26-0001 Master Sign Plan Y 0 110 220 440 Feet N W E S Case No. Attachment B MSP26-0001 Page 1