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:
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Vicinity Map
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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
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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
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FINISH LAMP
48 - 43"0/0
OR LEAVE BLANK CHART
(OTHER, SPECIFY)
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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
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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.
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4. That the variance will be in harmony with the spirit and purpose of the sign ordinance.
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Case No. Attachment D
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