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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSign Board of Appeals-Minutes-2/10/2004 SIGN BOARD OF APPEAL MINUTES OF MEETING - FEBRUARY 10,2004 REGULAR MEETING: Chairman McNosky called the regularly scheduled meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. on February 10, 2004. Roll Call Present: Rich Munson, Skip Reynolds, Butch Bercher, Dee McNosky, Larry Henry, Ed Moore Barry LeBaron, Clayton Husband, Jan Levy Staff: Approval of Minutes October 14, 2003 Board Member Reynolds moved to approve the minutes as written. Board Member Larry Henry seconded the motion. The motion was passed by acclamation. AQenda Items The five voting members for the items on the agenda are: Board Members Rich Munson, Skip Reynolds, Butch Bercher, Dee McNosky, and Larry Henry. 1. Case G-04-003 - PUBLIC HEARING - A request of Goodacre Limited Partnership for a variance from Chapter 7 -Sign Regulations of the Colleyville Land Development Code regarding a Development Sign on Lot 1X, Block G and Lot 1X, Block H, Westmont Addition. Mr. Barry LeBaron presented the case to the board members and reviewed the staff briefing. Mr. David Bagwell was present to represent the case. He spoke about the role of a development sign and the ability to conduct business. He compared the development sign to shopping retail and said the customer usually doesn't want a sales clerk help until after looking around the story. He said the community gains from home sales. Mr. Bagwell said he is proposing to place attractive signs that are relatively demure in size and will remove other signs in the subdivision. He said he is not aware of any citizens contacting the city or him with negative comments about signs so it would seem that there is no harm being done. Board Member Butch Bercher asked when Westmont started to be constructed and asked for a information about what signs will be removed. Mr. Bagwell responded that the lot draw for Westmont was in the fall of 2000, prior to September 11 th, 2001. He said that the economy significantly changed after September 11, 2001 especially in the purchase of luxury home lots in the price range of Westmont. He explained where the current development sign is located and said it would be removed if he is able to place development signs in the location he's requested. Sign Board of Appeals Minutes - February 10, 2004 Page 1 of 3 Chairman Dee McNosky opened the public hearing. There was no one present wishing to speak, and the public hearing was closed. Board Member Skip Reynolds asked questions about the number of lots left to sell and who the targeted market is. Mr. David Bagwell responded that they prefer to sell to the approved builders that can meet the development standards, but they will sell a lot to an individual if they will agree to use a builder from the developer's approved builders list. He said they have 20 lots left in the Estates of Westmont and 16 lots left in the Benedict Hill portion. Board Member Reynolds talked about signs that deteriorate and he is concerned about a commitment to keep the sign nice. Mr. Bagwell said that his stock and trade demonstrates a record of quality development and he strives for excellence. Board Member Ed Moore questioned the time limit Mr. Bagwell requested. Mr. David Bagwell and the board members entered into discussion about not wanting to set a precedence and may be more inclined to set the time limit in smaller increments than the five years requested so that they would have the authority to review the status of the need for the signs and the condition of the signs. Mr. David Bagwell said he is in a dilemma of not being able to communicate to the public without a sign. Chairman McNosky said that the Sign Board of Appeals is charged with the mission of preventing sign pollution in the City of Colleyville. They entered into discussion about other ways to market the subdivisions. Board Member Rich Munson said he is inclined to grant a twelve month time frame for the development signs. Board Member Skip Reynolds moved to grant the request with a 24 month time limit from the date the request is granted and to leave the sign up within the 24 months until the developer sells every lot. He said the City can't collect tax until homes are built and it is important to encourage and assist a quality developer to market his subdivision. Board Member Butch Bercher seconded the motion. Board Member Larry Henry added a friendly amendment that a statement be added to the motion that says, "Or until 30 days after the last lot is sold, the sign would be removed." The members making and seconding the motion accepted that amendment. Board Member Rich Munson said he could not go with a 24 month time limit, and he wants a 12 month time limit. Chairman McNosky asked staff if the applicant would have to make an application and pay a fee every time he wanted to extend the time limit. Barry LeBaron said an application would be submitted and fees collected each time because there are costs associated with notifying the public of the request. Chairman McNosky called for the vote. The vote being: Ayes: Reynolds, Bercher, McNosky, Henry Noes: Munson Sign Board of Appeals Minutes - February 10, 2004 Page 2 of 3 2. Case G-04-004 - PUBLIC HEARING - A request of Keswick Partnership for a variance from Chapter 7 -Sign Regulations of the Colleyville Land Development Code regarding a Development Sign on Lot 1, Block F, Leyton Grove Addition, 2111 Leyton Grove Lane. Mr. Barry LeBaron presented the case to the board members and reviewed the staff briefing. Mr. David Bagwell, the developer of Leyton Grove Addition, was present to represent the case. He said out of 48 lots he had 10 lots left for sale. He told the Board that the lot drawing for Leyton Grove was in January 2000 and the existing sign will be replaced and the new development sign will be placed at the same location. Board Member Rich Munson told Mr. Bagwell that if an extension is granted, he would like to be provided with photographs of the sign to make sure the sign is in good condition. He said that way if a time limit of 12 months is placed on the development sign, they would be assured that the signs are kept in good condition. Chairman McNosky opened the public hearing. There was no one wishing to speak, and the public hearing was closed. Board Member Rich Munson moved to approve the request with the time limitation of 12 months, the developer will provide photographs of the existing sign if he needs to extend the time limitation and the provision that at 90% build out the sign removed 30 days after that occurs. There was no second to the motion. Board Member Skip Reynolds moved to approve the development sign for 24 months and if all lots sell within the 24 month period, the sign will be removed within 30 days of closing on the last lot. Board Member Butch Bercher seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Reynolds, Bercher, McNosky, Henry Noes: Munson CITIZEN COMMENTS There was none. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by acclamation. They're being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Jt~ Clayton Husband AICP, Development Coordinator Approved on: Note: As a matter of public record, an audio recording of this Sign Board of Appeals meeting is available upon request. Sign Board of Appeals Minutes - February 10, 2004 Page 3 of 3