Item 9A
Department of Planning & Development Services
S T A F F R E P O R T
February 13, 2008
SP 06-408A
CASE NO:
Sign Variance for Bethel Methodist Church
PROJECT:
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 and the applicant is now requesting a 12
month extension on that approval.
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 Proposed Regulation
Maximum Height 5 feet
Maximum Area 28 square feet
Minimum Setback 11 feet
Material Base:
Steel post anchored in concrete
Requirements
Supports:
Steel post to be framed and covered in wood
trim
Colors:
Frame will be constructed from wood and painted in
gloss white enamel; sign faces will be constructed of blue
aluminum panels with white vinyl letters.
Sign Expiration April 2009
(12 months from the originally approved expiration date)
ACTION NEEDED: Consider variance request.
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
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(C) Site Plan
(D) Sign Details
(E) Sign Variance Application
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (748-8067) or Jenny Crosby (748-8195)
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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: This sign was originally approved (6-0) by City Council on October 3, 2006,
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.
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Site Plan
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Requested Sign
Sign is approximately 5 feet tall and 8 feet wide.
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Sign Variance Application
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