Item 10CCity of Southlake
Department of Planning
S T A F F R E P O R T
September 27, 2006
SP 06-408
CASE NO:
Sign Variance for Bethel Methodist Church
PROJECT:
REQUEST: This is a variance request from the Sign Ordinance No. 704-B regulations with respect
to temporary ground signs. The subject property is located at 190 S. White Chapel
Boulevard. The applicant is requesting a sign type that is not permitted under Sign
Ordinance No. 704-B. The proposed sign will be displayed at the church’s temporary
facility at 190 S. White Chapel Boulevard for no longer than 18 months. The sign will
be 6 feet tall, 28 square feet in area. This variance is requested due to the short
duration that the applicant requires a sign 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 6 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.
ACTION NEEDED: Consider variance request.
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Site Plan
(D) Sign Details
(E) Adjacent Sign
(F) Sign Variance Application
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (748-8067) or Dennis Killough (748-8072)
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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.
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Site Plan
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Proposed Sign
Note: The text on the sign may change slightly. However, the font type and font color will not change.
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Adjacent Signs
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Sign Variance Application
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BETHEL METHODIST CHURCH
OF SOUTHLAKE
190 S. White Chapel
P.O. Box 93537
Southlake, Texas 76092
TO: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
RE: SIGN PERMIT
The Bethel Methodist Church of Southlake is requesting approval from the City of Southlake to locate a “Temporary
Ground Sign” on land leased from the current owner. Details are as follows:
1) Location: 190 S. White Chapel, Southlake, Texas
2) Land Owner: NMEM Ltd.
1201 Champions Way
Southlake, TX 76092
Mr. Edward Moayyad
Tel: 817-329-9199
The BMCS has leased the existing red brick building located at 190 S. White Chapel for a period of 12 months with an
option to extend month to month until such time as the owner decides to move forward with planned development
and/or the BMC has completed construction of a new facility on 3 acres of land purchased earlier this year at 930 E.
Dove Road in Southlake. There are no plans to remain at the leased property longer than 12 to 18 months.
The sign will be constructed as follows:
1) Base: Steel post anchored in concrete
2) Supports: Steel post to be framed and covered in wood trim in style depicted
3) 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.
The sign will be located on the property as depicted in the plat drawings and aerial photo view. Upon lease termination
the sign and all supporting structure will be removed by the Church.
A variance to Sign Ordinance No. 704-B is requested considering the short duration and expense involved in erecting
and demolishing a masonry monument sign.
Your consideration regarding the above request is appreciated.
Chuck Hallett
Bethel Methodist Church of Southlake
Board of Stewards
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Tel: 972-839-1720
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