Item 9B
Department of Planning & Development Services
S T A F F R E P O R T
April 1, 2009
CASE NO:SV09-005
PROJECT:Sign Variance for Bethel Methodist Church
REQUEST:
Bethel Methodist Church is requesting a variance from the Sign Ordinance No. 704-C
regulations for a temporary ground sign. Specifically, the applicant is requesting an
extension on the approval of the existing ground sign located at the church’s temporary
facility at 190 S. White Chapel Boulevard. This sign was approved by City Council in
October 2006 for a period of 18 months. A 12 month extension was approved in
February 2008. Due to ongoing delays in the construction of a permanent facility for
the church, the applicant is now requesting an additional 12 month extension.
The applicant is requesting a ground sign in lieu of a monument sign, which is not
permitted under Sign Ordinance No. 704-C. The ground sign is approximately 5 feet
tall and 28 square feet in area. This variance is requested due to the short duration
that the applicant requires a sign at this location and due to the expense involved in
erecting and demolishing a masonry monument sign. The specific proposed sign
standards are as follows:
Sign Regulation Permitted Regulation Proposed Regulation
Sign Type Monument Sign Ground Sign
Maximum Height 6 feet 6 inches 5 feet
(Monument Sign)
Maximum Area 60 square feet 28 square feet
(Monument Sign)
Minimum Setback 10 feet 11 feet
(Monument Sign)
Material Brick, stone, or masonry
Base:
Steel post anchored in
Requirements matching the building
concrete
(Monument Sign)
Supports:
Steel post to be framed
and covered in wood trim
Colors:
Frame is constructed from
wood and painted in gloss white
enamel; sign faces are
constructed of blue aluminum
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panels with white vinyl letters.
Sign Expiration N/A April 2010
(12 month extension from current
expiration)
ACTION NEEDED: Consider variance request.
ATTACHMENTS:
(A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Site Plan
(D) Sign Details
(E) Sign Variance Application
STAFF CONTACT:
Jenny Crosby (748-8195)
Ken Baker (748-8067)
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT:
Bethel Methodist Church of Southlake
OWNER:
NMEM Ltd.
PROPERTY SITUATION:
The property address is 190 S. White Chapel Boulevard.
STAFF COMMENTS:
The specific sign criteria, site plan and application are attached to this report.
HISTORY:
October 3, 2006 - This sign was originally approved (6-0) by City Council,
limiting the sign height to no more than 5 feet, limiting the sign width to no
more than 8 feet, and limiting the display period to 18 months or until the
applicant vacates the property, whichever comes first.
February 19, 2008 - The sign was approved (7-0) by City Council on February
19, 2008 for an additional 12 months.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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Case No. Attachment A
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Site Plan
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Existing Sign
Sign is approximately 5 feet tall and 8 feet wide.
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Sign Variance Application
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