Item 4HCity of Southlake
Department of Planning & Development Services
S T A F F R E P O R T
March 14, 2007
CASE NO: SP 07-073
Sign Variance for Southlake Town Square
PROJECT:
REQUEST: This is a variance request from the Sign Ordinance No. 704-C requirements for
maximum sign height, sign area and duration of temporary development signs. 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, 2007. 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 (3 years total) with
the ability to change the text and
graphics as needed through out 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: Dennis Killough (748-8072)
Ken Baker (748-8067)
Case No. Attachment A
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER/APPLICANT: Cooper & Stebbins
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).
STAFF COMMENTS: The sign criteria, site plan and application are attached to this report.
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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 Sign
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Sign Dimensions
14’
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Sign Variance Application
Case No. Attachment E
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