Item 9A
Department of Planning & Development Services
S T A F F R E P O R T
April 15, 2009
CASE NO:SV09-003
PROJECT: Sign Variance for Southlake Town Square Grand Opening Sign
REQUEST:
Town Square Ventures, L.P. is requesting a variance from the Sign Ordinance No.
704-C requirements to allow a permanent grand opening sign at the northeast corner
of East Southlake Boulevard and North Carroll Avenue. At the March 3, 2009 City
Council meeting, the applicant requested a one year extension for the existing
temporary sign at this location. City Council granted an extension for 30 days and the
sign will expire on April 30, 2009. The applicant is now requesting approval of a
permanent grand opening sign in approximately the same location as the existing
temporary sign.
The previous request was as follows:
Sign Regulation Permitted Proposed
Maximum Height 7 feet 14 feet
(as previously approved)
Sign Area 48 square feet 152 square feet
(as previously approved)
Duration 1 year 1 additional year (5 years total) with the
ability to change the text and graphics
as needed throughout the year.
The revised request is as follows:
Sign Regulation Permitted Proposed
Sign Type Monument Sign Ground Sign
Maximum Height 8 feet 14 feet
(Monument Sign)
60 sq. ft. per sign face;
Maximum Area 120 sq. ft. total 100 square feet (single side)
(Monument Sign)
Minimum Setback 12 feet 0 feet
(Monument Sign)
Material Brick, stone, or masonry Aluminum posts (ornamental iron
Requirements matching the building in appearance) and aluminum
(Monument Sign) dibond panels; text and graphics
will be changed as needed.
Case No.
SV09-003
ACTION NEEDED:Consider variance request.
ATTACHMENTS:
(A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Site Plan
(D) Existing Sign
(E) Revised Request - Proposed Sign
(F) Sign Variance Application
STAFF CONTACT:
Ken Baker (748-8067)
Jenny Crosby (748-8195)
Case No.
SV09-003
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT/OWNER:
Town Square Ventures, L.P.
PROPERTY SITUATION:
The Southlake Town Square development is located on the northeast corner of
North Carroll Avenue and F.M. 1709.
HISTORY:
- The development sign was approved by City Council on March 15, 2005
for a period of one year (expiring March 31, 2006).
- The development sign permit was renewed by City Council on February
7, 2006 for a period of one year (expiring March 31, 2007).
- The development sign permit was renewed by City Council on March 20,
2007 for a period of one year (expiring March 31, 2008).
- The development sign permit was renewed by City Council on March 4,
2008 for a period of one year (expiring March 31, 2009).
STRATEGIC LINK:
Quality Development
CITIZEN INPUT/
BOARD REVIEW:
None
STAFF COMMENTS:
The sign criteria, site plan and application are attached to this report.
COUNCIL ACTION:
March 3, 2009; Approved (5-2) for 30 days from the exiting expiration (sign
expires April 30, 2009).
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Case No. Attachment A
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Case No. Attachment B
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Site Plan
Case No. Attachment C
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Existing Sign
Sign Dimensions
14’
Case No. Attachment D
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Revised Request – Proposed Sign
Case No. Attachment E
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Sign Variance Application
Case No. Attachment F
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