Item 9A
Department of Planning & Development Services
S T A F F R E P O R T
May 26, 2010
CASE NO:SV10-008
PROJECT:Sign Variance for Stewart Title
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY:
On behalf of Stewart Title, Starlite Sign, LP is requesting approval of a sign variance to
the Sign Ordinance 704, as amended, for an attached sign on the south elevation of
the building on property described as Lot 1, Block 1, River Oaks, which exceeds the
maximum number of signs allowed.
REQUEST:
The south elevation (fronting FM 1709) has an existing attached sign for North Texas
Eye Care, Dr. Gregory Kloesel, who leases that side of the building. Stewart Title
leases the other side of the building that fronts River Oaks Drive; and a third lease
space to the east is currently unoccupied. Each existing tenant has a sign over their
entrance doors which face River Oaks Drive. The development does not currently have
a monument sign. The letter sizes and sign area of the existing sign as well as the
proposed sign are in compliance with the sign ordinance. The specific proposed sign
variance request is as follows:
Sign Regulation Permitted Regulation Proposed Sign
Number of Signs Each lease or tenant Two attached building signs facing
space shall be permitted the same street front (FM 1709).
only one attached
building sign per street
front with a maximum of
two signs per
tenant/lease space.
ACTION NEEDED: Consider sign variance approval
ATTACHMENTS:
(A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Site Plan
(D) Sign Details – LINK TO PRESENTATION
(E) Sign Variance Application
STAFF CONTACT:
Lorrie Fletcher (748-8069)
Ken Baker (748-8067)
Case No.
SV10-008
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT:
Starlite Sign, LP / Stewart Title
OWNER:
Dr. Gregory B. Kloesel
PROPERTY SITUATION:
The property address is 101 River Oaks Drive.
STAFF COMMENTS:
The specific sign criteria, site plan and application are attached to this report.
STRATEGIC LINK:
Quality Development
HISTORY:
There is no sign variance history at this location.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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 Signs
South Elevation
West Elevation
Case No. Attachment D
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Proposed Signs
Case No. Attachment D
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Case No. Attachment E
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Case No. Attachment E
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