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