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Item 9B Department of Planning & Development Services S T A F F R E P O R T February 25, 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 for a temporary development/construction sign. This is a request to extend the currently approved temporary sign at this location for an additional year. The current sign permit expires March 31, 2009. There are no changes to the existing sign which permitted the following variances: Sign Reg. Permitted Requested 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. If approved, the Landscape Administrator has requested that the sign be relocated a few feet to the east because the current location is too close to a tree. ACTION NEEDED:Consider variance request. ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) Site Plan (D) Proposed Sign (E) 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: N:\Community Development\MEMO\SIGNS\2009\SV09-003 STS Development Sign.doc Case No. Attachment A SV09-003Page 1 Case No. Attachment B SV09-003Page 1 Site Plan Case No. Attachment C SV09-003Page 1 Existing Sign Case No. Attachment D SV09-003Page 1 Sign Dimensions 14’ Case No. Attachment D SV09-003Page 2 Sign Variance Application Case No. Attachment E SV09-003Page 1