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Item 9A Department of Planning & Development Services S T A F F R E P O R T December 9, 2009 CASE NO: SV09-021 PROJECT: Variance for Johnson Elementary School REQUEST: Ray Collins, with Merach, on behalf of CISD and Johnson Elementary School, is requesting a variance to the Sign Ordinance No. 704-D regulations for maximum height for institutional monument sign with a reader board; the maximum sign structure height; and, the maximum sign structure area. Johnson Elementary School is located at 1301 N. Carroll Avenue. Specifically, the applicant is requesting to replace the existing sign with a new one of the same size. The original sign height was grandfathered under the old sign ordinance. The height is needed in order to see the sign above parked vehicles in the vicinity. The specific variances requested are as follows: Sign Regulation Current Regulation Proposed Sign Maximum total height6 feet 6 inches9 feet 3 inches ( same height ) as previous sign Maximum sign structure 5 feet 7 feet 11 inches height Maximum sign structure area 70 square feet 74 square feet ACTION NEEDED: Consider approval of sign variance request ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) Site Plan (D) Requested Signs (E) Sign Variance Application and Supporting Documents STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (748-8067) Lorrie Fletcher (748-8069) Case No. SV09-021 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER: Carroll Independent School District / Johnson Elementary School APPLICANT: Ray Collins / Merach PROPERTY SITUATION: The property address is 1301 N. Carroll Avenue LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 13A, F. Throop # 1511 Addition HISTORY: The existing sign was a part of the original site plan which was approved by City Council in January 2000. STRATEGIC LINK: Quality Development STAFF COMMENTS: The sign criteria, site plan and application are attached to this report. COUNCIL ACTION: Case No. Attachment A SV09-021 Page 1 Case No. Attachment B SV09-021 Page 1 Site Plan Case No. Attachment C SV09-021 Page 1 Proposed Institutional Monument Sign Case No. Attachment C SV09-021 Page 2 Existing Sign Case No. Attachment D SV09-021 Page 1 Case No. Attachment E SV09-020 Page 1 Case No. Attachment E SV09-020 Page 2