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Item 9A Department of Planning & Development Services S T A F F R E P O R T February 27, 2008 CASE NO: SP 07-073A Sign Variance for Southlake Town Square PROJECT: 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 one year. The current sign permit expires March 31, 2008. 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 (4 years total) with the ability to change the text and graphics as needed throughout the year. ACTION NEEDED: Consider variance request. ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) Site Plan (D) Sign Detail (E) Sign Variance Application STAFF CONTACT: Jenny Crosby (748-8195) Ken Baker (748-8067) Case No. Attachment A SP 07-073APage 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER/APPLICANT: 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. REQUEST: The applicant is requesting an extension of the sign permit for the existing development sign located on the northeast corner of North Carroll Avenue and F.M. 1709. The applicant is also requesting permission to change the sign face several times throughout the year to accommodate different events, such as the opening of new stores. The new sign faces will be made of a plastic wrap material, designed to be a smooth fit to the form of the sign. The dimensions of the existing sign will not change. 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). STAFF COMMENTS: The sign criteria, site plan and application are attached to this report. N:\Community Development\MEMO\SIGNS\2007\SP07-073A STS Development Sign.doc Case No. Attachment A SP 07-073APage 2 Case No. Attachment B SP 07-073APage 1 Site Plan Case No. Attachment C SP 07-073APage 1 Existing Sign Case No. Attachment D SP 07-073APage 1 Sign Dimensions 14’ Case No. Attachment D SP 07-073APage 2 Sign Variance Application Case No. Attachment E SP 07-073APage 1