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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSign Board of Appeals-Minutes-05/08/2018 City of Colleyville Page 1 City of Colleyville Sign Board of Appeals Minutes City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817. 503.1000 www.colleyville.com Tuesday, May 8, 2018 City Council Chambers Call to Order The Sign Board of Appeals meeting of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Board member Maynard on May 8, 2018 at 7:01 p.m. Roll Call Present: Board members Richard Vallario, Dee Kamerman, Wayne Maynard, and Michael Deakin, Alternate 2 Absent: Frank Carroll, Kimberly Holt, and Scott McCombs, Alternate 1 Staff Present: Felix Landry and Araceli Botello 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board member Vallario made a motion to approve the April 11, 2017 minutes. Board member Deakin seconded. The motion to approve the April 11, 2017 minutes carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 – Vallario, Kamerman, Maynard, and Deakin 2. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS 2a Request for a variance to the provisions of Section 7-150, Permanent Freestanding Signs – Sign Classification and Regulations of the Land Development Code, specifically the minimum setback requirements, on Lot 2, Block 1, of the SW Colleyville Office Park Addition, located at 607 Cheek Sparger Road, Case SC18-001 Felix Landry presented the case and briefed the Board. The applicant, Lynn Bural, 5104 Chelsea Drive, came forward and briefed the Board. Board member Maynard and Kamerman referred to photos taken by staff and asked staff if the sign is as currently shown on the photos. Sign Board of Appeals Minutes May 8, 2018 City of Colleyville Page 2 Staff confirmed. Board member Maynard questioned staff if the proposed sign is to be located in front of the row of bushes. Staff responded that the proposed new sign would be placed through the landscaping and into one of the parking spaces. Board member Kamerman questioned staff if the current sign is within compliance at this time. Staff confirmed that it is in compliance. Board member Kamerman questioned the applicant if he is the owner of the property. The applicant responded he is not the owner, but he is the sign contractor. The applicant added that the owner was not able to attend the meeting tonight. Board member Maynard questioned staff regarding the landscaping being a buffer. Staff responded that there is some latitude for the arrangement of the landscape, especially since it cuts through one of the parking spaces. Discussion continued regarding the landscaping for the subject property and surrounding areas. Board member Deakin questioned staff regarding the timeline of buildings being built before the widening of Cheek-Sparger Road. Staff responded that they are unsure, but the current sign meets the required 8 foot setback. Board member Kamerman added that the buildings were probably built in the 2000’s. Board member Maynard questioned the applicant whether the proposed location of the new sign would eliminate a parking space. The applicant responded that the subject property has enough parking, probably more than required. Board member Maynard expressed concern regarding the proposed location of the new sign with the potential expansion of Cheek Sparger Road in the future. The applicant responded that he has built a few signs with a variance, but has not seen any problems in the past. Board member Maynard questioned the applicant if the proposed location of the sign would protrude into a parking space. The applicant responded that he is not aware that the sign would go further than the curb. The applicant questioned the staff if the Site Plan Exhibit showed the sign going into the curb. Staff responded that the exhibit shows the sign going into the curb. Discussion continued regarding parking. The public hearing was opened at 7:20 p.m. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:20 p.m. Sign Board of Appeals Minutes May 8, 2018 City of Colleyville Page 3 Board member Maynard opened board member’s discussion. Board member Kamerman noted that applicant owns the subject property and can make changes to the landscaping. She added that if the case is denied, then it can be appealed to City Council. Board member Deakin question staff to explain what was stated in the opposition letter submitted for the case. Staff read the letter of opposition to the Board. Staff added that the opposed citizen had a problem with the proposed sign being a lighted sign. Board member Kamerman expressed concern as to the location of the sign. Board member Maynard made a motion to approve Case SC18-001 with the condition that the sign be located 4 feet from the property line. In absence of a second motion, the motion died. Board member Kamerman made a motion to deny Case SC18- 001. Board member Vallario seconded. The motion to deny Case SC18-001 was carried by the following vote: Aye: 3 – Vallario, Kamerman, and Deakin Nay: 1 – Maynard 3. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. The minutes were written and prepared by: Araceli Botello Planning Technician The meeting minutes were approved on June 11, 2019 by a vote of 5-0.