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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSign Board of Appeals-Minutes-2/9/2010-- °~ ~.::.,- City of Colleyville Minutes -Final Sign Board of Appeals City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817. 503.1000 www.colleyville.com Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:00 PM City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER The Sign Board of Appeals meeting of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Chairman McNosky on February 9, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Board members Jim Gotcher, Ed Moore, Dee McNosky, Bruce Mayhew (Alternate 1) and Tracy Doyle (Alternate 2) Absent: Board members Kevin Sams and Skip Reynolds Staff Present: Ron Ruthven and Marty Wieder 3. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board member Moore moved to approve the March 10, 2009 meeting minutes as written. Board member Mayhew seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 -Gotcher, Moore, McNosky, Mayhew, Alt. 1, Doyle, Alt. 2 Absent: 2 -Reynolds, Sams 5. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING MEMBERS The Board members thanked Rich Munson for his service. 6. SWEARING IN OF NEWLY APPOINTED MEMBERS Ron Ruthven administered the Oath of Office to: Dee McNosky, Place 4 Ed Moore, Place 5 Bruce Mayhew, Alternate 1 Tracy Doyle, Alternate 2 7. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Board member Moore nominated Dee McNosky to Chair. Board member Mayhew seconded. City of Colleyville Page 1 Printed on 9/15/2010 Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -Final February 9, 2010 Board member Mayhew nominated Ed Moore to Vice Chair. Board member Gotcher seconded. Board member McNosky nominated Amy Shelley to Recording Secretary. Board member Moore seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 -Gotcher, Moore, McNosky, Mayhew, Alt. 1, Doyle, Alt. 2 Absent: 2 -Reynolds, Sams 8. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS 8a Case SC09-002 -Approval of a request for a variance from the sign regulations for a monument sign on Lot 4, Block 1 of the Northeast Professional Addition located at 5303 Colleyville Boulevard Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Board members. Chairman McNosky opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Dr. Louis Miller, the applicant, came forward to present the case and brief the Board members. Board member Mayhew questioned Dr. Miller regarding what are the plans for the trees? Dr. Miller replied only having control over one tree since they are now owned by the Department of Transportation and are in the right of way. He stated not sure what he is going to do with the tree. -" Board member Moore questioned staff if the city has any recourse for ~' the trees with TxDot? Ron Ruthven replied the tree preservation ordinance exempts TxDot from the tree preservation regulations. He stated if Dr. Miller removes a tree on his private property, then that tree would require the tree preservation requirements. Dr. Miller discussed the issue he has with his trees and the placement of the proposed sign. He explained that he must do something now about the signs because TxDot could start removing them at any time. Board member Mayhew stated having concerns with the size of the sign. Dr. Miller stated if he were to construct the sign to the requirements, the sign would not be visible if a car parks in front of the sign. He stated with the right of way being taken by TxDot, he not longer has an area in front of the parking spaces to locate a new sign. He stated he would not have to ask for a variance if that were the case. Board member Gotcher questioned Dr. Miller if the parking spaces line City of Colleyville Page 2 Printed on 9/15/2010 Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -Final February 9, 2010 up with the sign? Dr. Miller replied yes, on the south side. He further explained the size of the proposed sign. Board member Gotcher questioned staff regarding if the motion can be made with restrictions? Ron Ruthven replied yes. Chairman McNosky stated she recognizes the need for the size of the sign. Discussion occurred with the Board members and staff regarding future issues with signs along Colleyville Boulevard. Board member Mayhew stated he did not have an issue with the sign placement, he stated having an issue with the height. Dr. Miller stated he would need to have the height because the placement of the sign is adjacent to a parking space. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:25 p.m. Board member Moore moved to approve case SC09-002 with the setback as being submitted. Board member Mayhew seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 -Gotcher, Moore, McNosky, Mayhew, Alt. 1, Doyle, Alt. 2 Absent: 2 -Reynolds, Sams Board member Doyle moved to approve case SC09-002 with the height as requested. Board member McNosky seconded. Board member Mayhew questioned staff if the parking space could be labeled as a compact car only? Ron Ruthven replied no; that is an issue out side of the request for the Sign Board to approve. Dr. Miller stated all of the parking spaces would be affected. Board member Mayhew stated he like to add a friendly amendment to allow for the 12 foot in height but to limit the square footage to 112 total square feet. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 -Gotcher, Moore, McNosky, Mayhew, Alt. 1, Doyle, Alt. 2 Absent: 2 -Reynolds, Sams City of Co/leyville Page 3 Printed on 9/15/2010 Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -Final February 9, 2010 8b Case SC10-001 -Approval of a request for a variance from the sign regulations for a monument sign on Lot 3, Block 1 of the Sunrise Terrace Addition located at 1117 Glade Road Ron Ruthven presented the case and briefed the Board members. Chairman McNosky opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. Tim Curlee, the applicant, came forward to present the case and brief the Board members. He stated the placement of the monument sign was approved at the time of the approval of the site plan. However, he stated he was informed by the Building Inspector about three weeks ago that a variance was needed. Board member Doyle questioned staff regarding if the sign was part of the PUD? Ron Ruthven replied no, there was no waiver request presented to City Council. Board member Mayhew questioned staff regarding if the sign was on the plan? Ron Ruthven replied it was on the plan. He stated there was not a waiver request or language written into the PUD ordinance. Chairman McNosky questioned staff regarding if the sign had been or was on the plan, at the time of approval, would the applicant have thought the sign was approved? Ron Ruthven replied there appears to be a disconnect. Mr. Curlee stated he assumed it was approved with the PUD since it was not documented on the DRC memo. Board member Moore questioned Mr. Curlee regarding what was the last building that he has built in Colleyville? Mr. Curlee replied Dr. Driscoll on Highway 26, Total Eye Care. Board member Moore stated the sign regulation has been in place for quite some time and the assumption was incorrect. Chairman McNosky questioned staff regarding where is the sign going to be placed if the variance is not approved? Ron Ruthven replied the architect stated the parking could be moved to the eastern property line to create more space to move the sign back. He used the drawings to explain the placement. Mr. Curlee stated he also visited with the architect and stated to move the sign back may create a hazard with backing out of the parking space. Board member Moore questioned Mr. Curlee regarding what is the distance to the back of the sign and the fire hydrant? Mr. Curlee replied City of Colleyville Page 4 Printed on 9/15/2010 Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -Final February 9, 2010 about four feet. Board member Mayhew stated this is unfortunate that this did not get seen before the concrete was poured. He stated not having a problem with the proposed location especially since the conrete is poured. Board member Gotcher stated having an issue with this not being seen before when the site plan was being approved. Chairman McNosky stated not seeing another place the sign can be located and be safe for drivers. Board member Doyle stated there being a reason for the set back from the sidewalk, for the safety of pedestrians walking. He questioned Mr. Curlee if there would be any way the sign could be set back a little further from the property line; maybe shorten the width and go up in height? Mr. Curlee stated he would be willing to look into it. Board member Moore concurred. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:40 p.m. Board member Doyle moved to approve case SC10-001 with the suggestion to amend the sign a couple of feet to move it further away from the sidewalk. Ron Ruthven stated the Board could approve the distance set back from the property line; a minimum of three feet from the property line. Board member Mayhew seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 -Gotcher, McNosky, Mayhew, Alt. 1, Doyle, Alt. 2 Nay: 1 -Moore Absent: 2 -Reynolds, Sams 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. I hereby certify the above agenda was posted on the bulletin boards at City Hall on Friday, February 5, 2010 by 5:00 p.m. Amy Shelley, Planning and Zoning Assistant The meeting minutes were approved on September 14, 2010. City of Col/eyville Page 5 Printed on 9/15/2010