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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSign Board of Appeals-Minutes-3/14/2006SIGN BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES OF MEETING -MARCH 14, 2006 REGULAR MEETING: Chairman McNosky called the regularly scheduled meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on March 14, 2006 ROLL CALL Present: Rich Munson, Lisa Kenney, Skip Reynolds, Dee McNosky and Ed Moore Alternates: Larry Knox and Uton Dellosso both absent Staff: Chris Fuller and Amy Shelley APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ed Moore made motion to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2004 meeting as written. Rich Munson seconded. The motion passed by acclamation. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Case G-06-009 - Pus~ic HeARiN~ -Request by John Blassingame for a variance from the Sign Regulations regarding a monument sign on Lot 3, Block 1, of the Southwest Colleyville Office Park Addition, located at 609 Cheek Sparger Road Chris Fuller presented the case and briefed the Board members. Chairman McNosky opened the public hearing and asked the applicant to come forward to speak. John Blassingame, the applicant, came forward to brief the Board members and answer any questions. He stated being unaware of the 15 feet dedicated right of way at the time of purchasing the property. Chairman McNosky asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak regarding this variance request. There being none, the public hearing closed at 7:05 P.M. Ed Moore questioned Mr. Blassingame regarding who placed the sign? Mr. Blassingame replied the builder, Deguire Properties, was responsible for getting the sign placed. Ed Moore questioned Mr. Blassingame regarding if he knewthesign needed to be permitted? Mr. Blassingame replied he and the builder was unaware of the need for a permit at the time of placing the sign. Ed Moore stated the footing for the sign has already been poured. Why did the work stop? Mr. Blassingame stated they became aware; at that point, a permit was needed. Ed Moore stated the sign is too close to Cheek Sparger and will block the view of drivers on the adjacent street. Mr. Blassingame stated the sign for veterinary clinic next door is closer to Cheek Sparger than the one proposed in this request. Ed Moore stated that being correct, he remembered being on the Sign Board of Appeals when that sign was approved, part of the variance in the event the sign has to be moved, it is the expense of the clinic. Ed Moore stated their sign is farther east from the adjacent street. He stated the need to move the sign Mr. Blassingame is requesting to be moved back two more feet toward the parking lot. Ed Moore questioned Mr. Blassingame if he would have problems with moving the sign. Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -March 14, 2006 Page 1 of 3 Skip Reynolds questioned Mr. Blassingame regarding the size of the sign, is it front to back 9 feet long and ground to top is 8 feet high? Mr. Blassingame stated the monument signs are required to be that large according to code. Skip Reynolds questioned Mr. Blassingame regarding the types of business that will be advertised on the sign? Mr. Blassingame replied Edward Jones Investments along with three other smaller businesses. Skip Reynolds questioned Mr. Blassingame regarding the placement of the sign in reference to the curb? Mr. Blassingame replied about 30 feet from the curb, it has not been measured. Skip Reynolds questioned Mr. Blassingame if he is concerned about patrons exiting his parking lot? Mr. Blassingame stated there not being a problem, there is room to see both ways. Skip Reynolds questioned Mr. Blassingame regarding the east bound traffic on Cheek Spargerwanting to make a right hand turn into this lane to get to your building or the clinic; do you think there might be a visibility problem? Mr. Blassingame replied there are two driveways into my property; we share the entrance with the animal clinic. Rich Munson questioned Mr. Blassingame regarding the location of the parking lot in reference to the concrete swell? Mr. Blassingame replied the concrete swell is the front of the parking lot. If the code were to be followed as written, the sign would have to be placed in the parking lot. Rich Munson questioned the distance regarding from the foundation to the back of the curb for the parking lot, how far is that distance? Mr. Blassingame replied about 3 or 4 feet. Mr. Blassingame stated if the sign were to be placed closer to the parking lot, cars would ding the front end. Dee McNosky questioned Mr. Blassingame regarding the parking of the cars, when the cars pull up would they come up past the concrete swell? Mr. Blassingame replied yes, that is the front of the parking lot. Ed Moore made motion to reopen the public hearing to allow a citizen to speak. Skip Reynolds seconded. Approved by acclamation. Chairman McNosky opened the public hearing at 7:16 P.M. Steven Fryer, 4300 Briar Ridge Drive, Board of the Saddlebrook HOA, questioned staff and the Board regarding if the sign complies with all of the other sign codes other than the placement? Chris Fuller replied yes. Ed Moore questioned staff regarding if the sign had a minimum size it has to be? Chris Fuller replied not a minimum; the sign has to fall within the parameters. Mr. Blassingame replied the footing has to be a certain width and the columns have to be a certain height. Rich Munson questioned if these were the maximum allotted size? Chris Fuller replied correct. Chairman McNosky asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak regarding this variance request. There being none, the public hearing closed at 7:18 P.M. Skip Reynolds questioned Mr. Blassingame if the intentions were to build a smaller sign? Mr. Blassingame replied yes, it was brought to our attention the size and width of the columns had to Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -March 14, 2006 Page 2 of 3 be a certain size. Mr. Blassingame stated not having an issue with leaving the sign the originally size. Skip Reynolds questioned what the size was? Mr. Blassingame replied about six inches smaller than it is, but the same height and width. Dee McNosky stated there are guidelines in place so that the wording on the sign could be visible for traffic, as to not create traffic problems. Ed Moore made motion to approve the variance provided it moved to the south two feet and if it has to be moved for the widening of the street; those costs would be at the cost of the business owner. Skip Reynolds stated that the applicant has not requested those conditions, and that he would not be in favor of approving any provisions for this sign. This intersection is dangerous and until an application is brought forth for better placement, he stated being irrevocably opposed to the application, however, he stated being sympathetic with the desire of the building owner. Not having a second for the motion above, the motion did not carry. Ed Moore made motion to deny case G-06-009 as written. Skip Reynolds seconded. The motion to deny was approved, the vote being: Ayes: Kenney, Reynolds, McNosky, Munson Nay: Moore REPORTS AND COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT Skip Reynolds made motion to adjourn. Lisa Kenney seconded. Vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:20 p.m. Amy Shelley Planning & Zoning Assistant Approved on: May 9, 2006 Note: As a matter of public record, an audio recording of this Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting is available upon request. Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -March 14, 2006 Page 3 of 3