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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSign Board of Appeals-Minutes-6/12/2007.., ~- :~~~ ~- ,~ ~,~.;. City of Colleyville Minutes -Final Sign Board of Appeals 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 (817) 503-1000 www.colleyvil le.com Tuesday, June 12, 2007 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:15 PM City Council Chambers The Sign board of Appeals meeting of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Board member McNosky on June 12, 2007 at 7:41 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Board members Lisa Kenney, Skip Reynolds, Ed Moore, Rich Munson and Dee McNosky Absent: Uton Dellosso (Alternate 2) Vacant: Alternate 1 Staff present: Chris Fuller, Ron Ruthven and Amy Shelley 3. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board member Moore moved to approve the April 10, 2007 meeting minutes as written. Board member Kenney seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 -Kenney, Reynolds, Moore, Munson, McNosky Absent: 1 -Dellosso, Alt. 2 5. AGENDA ITEMS 5a Case A-07-011 -PUBLIC HEARING -Request for a variance from the regulations of the Colleyville Land Development Code regarding sign setback requirements on Lot 7R1, Block 2 of the Tivoli Office Park Addition located at 1209 Hall Johnson Road Chris Fuller presented the case and briefed the Board members. Chairman McNosky opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Jimmy Archie, the applicant, came forward to present the case and brief the Board members. City of Colleyville Page 1 Printed on 7/13/2007 Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -Final June 12, 2007 Kathleen Hennessey, owner of the subject building, came forward to present the case and brief the Board members. Doug Miller, 7112 Pleasant Run Road, spoke in support of the sign request. Board member Reynolds stated the Millers need signage. Mrs. Miller stated her appointments are between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Board member Kenney questioned what is the address for this property? Mr. Miller replied 1209 Hall Johnson Road. Board member Kenney had a discussion regarding the school children and their safety. Board member Kenney questioned Mr. Archie regarding the placement of the sign? Mr. Archie used the diagrams to show the placement of the sign. Board member Kenney questioned how many feet between the sign and the sidewalk? Mr. Archie replied not knowing. Board member Kenney stated that could be an issue as well with the safety of the school children and traffic. Chairman McNosky stated similar signs are on the property. Board member Moore questioned Mr. Archie if the sign will be the same size? Mr. Archie replied it being the same size, however, it could be shortened. Board member Moore questioned staff regarding if Bogart will be widened? Mr. Archie replied the sign will be placed in the existing right of way. Board member Kenney knows the property needs a sign, however there are concerns for the placement of the sign on the sidewalk. Mr. Archie stated the sidewalk may be realigned when Bogart is realigned. Board member Moore questioned staff regarding if staff could get in touch with the Engineering Department? Chris Fuller replied no. Board member Munson questioned staff regarding if the property lines should have been taken into consideration for any future road expansion, does the sign fit within the visibility triangle? Board member Munson questioned staff regarding the wooden fence along Bogart, where in relation to the road being widened, where is the right of way line? Chris Fuller replied not having the right of way line information. Board member Munson questioned staff regarding does the sign location lie within the visibility triangle? Chris Fuller replied that the City of Colleyville Page 2 Printed on 7/13/2007 Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -Final June 12, 2007 Building Official did look at the visibility triangle and did concur it would comply, however the applicant has indicated that the sign size could be reduced and the building permit would be required for the actual sign. Board member Reynolds replied not knowing how this will be voted. He stated there are safety issues for the children of the school and issues regarding what will happen if the roadway is widened. Board member Munson agreed and stated the sign could move to the south, outside of the visibility triangle. Mr. Archie agreed, it can move as far south as that parking space. Board member Moore stated the sign along the west side of those parking spaces is beyond the existing fence. Board member Munson stated it is within the visibility. Board member Moore stated Bogart street is going to be widened. Board member Kenney questioned Mr. Archie if the sign could be placed on the east side of the property as opposed to the west side? Mr. Archie stated not owning that property. Board member Kenney stated having concerns with the position of the sign with regards to the sidewalk. Board member Moore stated he would like to see this tabled to give the applicant time to address the safety concerns and submit exhibits to see how the sign is to be constructed. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 8:16 p.m. Board member Reynolds replied there are issues with public safety and the public safety officer and the principal of the school should be present to explain some of those concerns. He stated there are safety issues with the sign placement. He stated there may be an issue or concern if there is a minimum number of parking spaces, however, then a waive could be granted for that requirement of one of the parking spaces and then the sign could be placed there. Board member Munson suggested that the applicant get with staff regarding the negotiations with the property owners. Board member Reynolds moved to continue case A-07-011 to the next meeting. Board member Moore seconded. City of Colleyville Page 3 Printed on 7/13/2007 Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -Final June 12, 2007 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 -Kenney, Reynolds, Moore, Munson, McNosky Absent: 1 - Dellosso, Alt. 2 6. REPORTS AND COMMENTS Chris introduced Ron Ruthven as the new Development Coordinator. 7. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. I hereby certify the above agenda was posted on the bulletin boards at City Hall on June 7, 2007 by 5:00 p.m. The meeting minutes were approved on July 12, 2007. Amy Shelley, Planning and Zoning Assistant City of Colleyville Page 4 Printed on 7/13/2007