Item 10CCity of Southlake
Department of Planning
S T A F F R E P O R T
March 29, 2006
SP 06-182
CASE NO:
Sign Variance for The Customer Center (Sprint/Nextel Retailer)
PROJECT:
REQUEST: This is a variance request from the Sign Ordinance No. 704-B requirements for
maximum banner sign area and duration. The subject property is located at 2704 East
Southlake Boulevard, Suite 102, which is in Gateway Plaza Phase II. The company
name has changed and the applicant is requesting to display a banner with the new
name covering the top portion of the existing sign until the new sign is available, not
to exceed 6 months. The proposed banner will have a sign area greater than allowed
and will be displayed longer than allowed under Sign Ordinance No. 704-B. Approval
of a variance is required in order to receive a sign permit for this sign. This sign has
been installed on the building.
The specific variances requested are as follows:
Sign Regulation Current Regulation Proposed Regulation
Maximum Sign Area 18 square feet 36 square feet
Duration 15 days Until new sign is
available, not to
exceed 6 months
ACTION NEEDED: Consider variance request.
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Site Plan
(D) Building Elevations & Sign Details
(E) Sign Variance Application
STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (748-8072)
Ken Baker (748-8067)
Case No.
SP 06-182
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
APPLICANT: John Boling, The Customer Center of Texas
OWNER: Glenn Grella
PROPERTY SITUATION: The tenant is located in Gateway Plaza Phase II. The property address is
2704 East Southlake Boulevard, Suite 102.
STAFF COMMENTS: The sign criteria, site plan and application are attached to this report. The
following variances are requested:
Ord. 704-B, Section 21.A.2 MAXIMUM AREA: The maximum
permitted area for a banner is 0.50 square feet for every one foot of width
of the lease space.
The tenant’s lease space is 36 feet wide. The maximum area permitted is
18 square feet. The proposed sign is 36 square feet in area.
Ord. 704-B, Section 21.A.C DURATION: A banner may be displayed for
a maximum of fifteen (15) days, twice per calendar year with a sixty (60)
day separation between permits.
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Case No. Attachment A
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Vicinity Map
Gateway Plaza Phase II
Case No. Attachment B
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Site Plan
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Proposed Sign
Case No. Attachment D
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Case No. Attachment D
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Sign Variance Application
Case No. Attachment E
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