Item 4M13 SOUTHLAKE
CITY OF
Department of Planning & Development Services
STAFF REPORT
June 1, 2011
CASE NO: SV11 -009
PROJECT: Sign Variance for Ashton Woods / Estancia — Cotswold Vallev Subdivision
REQUEST: On behalf of 579 Kimball, L.L.C., First Graphic Services is requesting a variance
to Sign Ordinance 704, as amended, for the height of a temporary development
sign. Due to current road construction along Kimball Avenue, the existing entry
monument and screening wall for Cotswold Valley subdivision will eventually be
removed and a new screening wall and entry monument will be built upon
completion. The proposed sign will allow the applicant to continue marketing their
residential development during the road improvement process. Construction is
scheduled to be completed by Spring 2012.
The applicant is requesting to place a temporary development sign 15 feet east
of the existing six foot screening wall to allow for the planned Kimball Avenue
road improvements. The proposed sign face measures 8 feet wide by 4 feet high
with an additional 6 feet in height added for the cedar poles. The sign ordinance
allows for a maximum height of 7 feet for a one -sided sign and is measured from
the vertical distance between the grade of the closest roadway surface to the top
of the sign. The closest roadway surface is Kimball Avenue. The applicant
requests to keep the sign erected at this location until the construction is
completed and the entry monument and screening wall have been replaced.
The specific details are as follows:
ACTION NEEDED:
Location
Sign Reg.
Permitted
Requested
Fronting Kimball
Maximum sign height for a one-
7 feet
10 feet
Avenue; setback 15
sided development /construction
feet behind the
sign
existing screening wall
Consider approval of variance request
ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information
(B) Vicinity Map
(C) Site Plan
(D) Proposed Sign
(E) Sign Variance Application
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (748 -8067) / Lorrie Fletcher (748 -8069)
Case No.
SV11 -009
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
OWNER: 579 Kimball, L.L.C.
APPLICANT: First Graphic Services
PROPERTY SITUATION: The property is located at 2240 Cotswold Valley Court.
HISTORY: January 12, 2009; Approved sign permit for permanent attached sign on
the subdivision entry wall — SP09 -0029.
STAFF COMMENTS: The sign criteria, site plan and application are attached to this report.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 7, 2011;
Case No. Attachment A
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Interior Photo.Digitally printed
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PMS 626 green, PMS 134 ivory and black
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North Kimball Roadway Improvements
Existing sign and wall to be removed
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