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Item 4KCITY OF SOUTHLAKE Department of Planning & Development Services STAFF REPORT April 30, 2014 CASE NO: SV14-006 PROJECT: Sign Variance for Del Frisco's Grille EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Del Frisco's Grille is requesting a variance to Sign Ordinance 704-F, to allow the display of outdoor patio string lights at their restaurant located at 140 State Street. REQUEST: The use of outdoor patio string lights when visible from the right of way is considered a type of signage for the business and is not currently allowed under Sign Ordinance 704-F. The applicant erected the lights without this understanding and has come forward with this variance request to keep the string lights up and illuminated. The specific variance requested is as follows: Sign Regulation Current Regulation Proposed Sign Outdoor patio string Not allowed when visible Outdoor patio string lights in lights from the right of way current location, visible from Carroll Avenue and FM 1709 ACTION NEEDED: CONSIDER SIGN VARIANCE APPROVAL ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information — LINK TO PRESENTATION (B) Vicinity Map (C) Sign Exhibit (D) Sign Variance Application STAFF CONTACT: Case No. SV14-006 Dennis Killough (748-8072) Lorrie Fletcher (748-8069) BACKGROUND INFORMATION APPLICANT/OWNER: Del Frisco's Grille of Texas, LLC PROPERTY SITUATION: The property address is 140 State Street HISTORY: November 5, 2013; Sign Variances to the Conditional Sign Permit for Southlake Town Square Phase 1 were approved (4-3) for the north, south and west elevation attached signage and the patio wall sign (SV13-021). STRATEGIC LINK: Quality Development STAFF COMMENTS: The sign criteria, site plan and application are attached to this report. COUNCIL ACTION: WCommunity DevelopmentlMEMOISigns120141SV14-006 Del Frisco's string lightslCC packetWtem 4K.docx Case No. Attachment A SV14-006 Page 1 Vicinity Map Del Frisco's Grille v, a MAIN ST w ❑ ea aa,'e� �a❑Q'- --o Saa FOUNTAIN a Q Z Lu R R R U F.M. 1709 4-k --n$'pTH E SOUTH LAKE BLVD N w E SV, 14-006 s Sign Variance fl 495 990 S 21 1,980 � Feet Case No. Attachment B SV14-006 Page 1 . L EL2 IRE AIHG� ri HOOK SOCKET, WIFrE & CABLE DETAILS Decostrings are a perfect accent lighting solution to add a personal ambience to patios, courtyards, atriums, restaurants, amusement parks and any open area. The "festoon" lighting system is typically strung between two anchorage points with optional intermediary support and electrically fed from one end. The sockets can be either sym metrically spaced or randomly spaced to suit the application. Optional shades, guards and lenses complete the architectual design. LAMPHOLDER Black phenolic, medium base l II weatherproof with hook for optional mounting. WIRE 12/2 G. Black flexible wire rated for 25A max, uv rated for outdoor use and long lasting. SUPPORT CABLE 1/16" aircraft catenary cable supports the system, 480# test. Heavier cable avallable. LAMPS Medium base A, G, S or PAR style lamps are suitable. Certain shades styles limit lamp types. Maximum recommended rating per socket is BOW cD 120V, 25W a 12 and 24V. See lamp chart for specialty lamps offered. LED lamps available, consult factory. ACCESSORIES Optional brass, aluminum and acrylic shades. Consultfactraryfor custom shades not shown in catalog. TRANSFORMERS Magnetic outdoor rated transformers available from 1 OOW to 120OW, 12V and 24V with resetable breakers on secondary side for protection. See transformers chart. LISTING ETL listed for permanent installation. Both 120 and low voltage. VOLTAGE MAXIMUM RUNS AMPS EXAMPLE- 1 20 VOLTS 2400 WATTS 20 AMPS Ob LAMPS X 25W = 24OOVV =120V = 20A 24 VOLTS 430 WATTS 20 AMPS 32 LAMPS X 1 5W = 430W 24V = 20A 12 VOLTS 240 WATTS 20 AMPS 24 LAMPS X 1 OW = 240W - 1 2V = 20A 01 0 ® ® = VV T31 DSD - DECOSTRING DRY 12 - 12"0/0 12 - 12V OPTIONAL OPTIONAL SPECIFY DSW - DECOSTRING WET 18 - 13"O/C 24 - 24V SELECT SHADE SELECT 24 - 24"O/C 120 -120V AND FROM 36 3e"O/C FINISH LAMP 48 - 43"0/0 OR LEAVE BLANK CHART (OTHER, SPECIFY) OL- i Case No. Attachment C SV14-006 Page 1 Primus LED lamps feature a clear lens and internal "beam sputter° for a pleasing twinkle effect. They are specifically designed for outdoor wet use, such as decostring and marquis applications, where a traditional Incandescent look is desired. They have a warm color and dim to 10%. PLEASE SELECT LAMP TYPE PART NO.: PLED - Al 7 GLOBE: Glass Al LAMP/BASE: Medium Base E26 WATTAGE: 3.5 W VOLTAGE: 120 V LUMENS: 240LM COLOR: 270CK Warm White REPLACES: 25W In Candescent RATING: Outdoor Wet Location LAMP LIFE: 50,000 Hrs. CERTIFICATION: CSA- -S/C Wet Location DIMMING: 100-10%with Standard Incandescent Dimmer PART NO.: PLED-G16.5 GLOBF: Glass G16.5 LAMP/BASE: Medium Base E26 WATTAGE: 3.5 W VOLTAGE: 120 V LUMENS: 240LM COLOR: 270CK Warm White REPLACES: 26W Incandescent RATING: Outdoor Wet Location LAMP LIFE: 50,000 Hrs. CERTIFICATION: CSA-US/C Wet Location DIMMING: 100-10%with Standard Incandescent Dimmer PART NO.: PLED-S14 GLOBE: Glass S14 LAMP/BASE: Medium Base E26 WATTAGE: 2W VOLTAGE: 120 V LUMENS: 70LM COLOR: 270CK Warm White REPLACES: 11W Incandescent RATING: Outdoor Wet Location LAMP LIFE: 50,000 Hrs. CERTIFICATION: CSA-US/C Wet Location DIMMING: 100-101Y.witri Standard Incandescent Dimmer 3570 LEXINGTON AVE. EL MONTE, CA 91731 • PH. 626.442.4600 FAX 626.442.4900 • primuslighting.com Case No. Attachment C SV14-006 Page 1 Sign Variance Application Demonstration Please demonstrate that the following conditions are applicable to the requested sign variance: That a literal enforcement of the sign regulation will create an unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty on the applicant. 1 of fX�l' f?�Gf'�.� � / ""-'% :2n c0/G- T�G �riCf7�j J/��`N r (�'✓,GtZ/�8�.r 7 "�-- �(^o�J �� /'G��- %'�2.�✓I Sir J J 2. That the situation causing the unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty is unique to the affected / property and is not self imposed. /, Gtcd� �A /Q�%�I^.✓ /'�e/�✓1 Of /l�La �, ✓9� iNI 7 "�- �%cnYJ /N 714; 3. That the variance will not injure and will be wholly compatible with the use and permitted development of adjacent properties. _ /�f� ti�f /.A�✓'T'"/�-• v2 ���/cd/�a <<1 141 4. That the variance will be in harmony with the spirit and purpose of the sign ordinance. no 11�:Ihe) or Revised: October 2009 Case No. Attachment D SV14-006 Page 1