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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZoning Board of Adjustment-Minutes-11/8/2011,'-~:: '~~~~~ ": ~, .., City of Colleyville Minutes -Final Sign Board of Appeals City Hall 100 Main Street Colleyville, Texas 76034 817. 503.1000 www.colleyville.com Tuesday, November 8, 2011 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 November 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Board members Jim Gotcher, Skip Reynolds, Tracy Doyle, Dee McNosky, and John Okray (Alternate 2) Absent: Board members Ed Moore and Eric Hulet (Alternate 2) Staff Present: Ron Ruthven and Amy Shelley 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board member Reynonlds moved to approve the August 9, 2011 meeting minutes as written. Board member Doyle seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 -Gotcher, Reynolds, Okray, Doyle, McNosky Absent: 1 -Moore, Hulet, Alt. 1 5. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING MEMBERS Chairman McNosky recognized Ed Moore for his service on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Sign Board of Appeals. 6. SWEARING IN OF RE-APPOINTED AND NEWLY APPOINTED MEMBERS Recording Secretary Amy Shelley administered the Oath of Office to: Dee McNosky, Place 4 John Okray, Place 5 Michael Dunham, Alternate 2 7. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Board member Reynolds moved to approve Dee McNosky as the Chairman. Board member Gotcher seconded. City of Colleyville Page 1 Printed on 12/19/2011 Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -Final November 8, 2011 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 -Gotcher, Reynolds, Okray, Doyle, McNosky, Dunham, Alt. 2 Absent: 1 - Hulet, Alt. 1 Board member McNosky moved to approve Jim Gotcher as the Vice-Chairman. Board member Reynolds seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 -Gotcher, Reynolds, Okray, Doyle, McNosky, Dunham, Alt. 2 Absent: 1 - Hulet, Alt. 1 Board member McNosky moved to approve Amy Shelley as the Recording Secretary. Board member Reynolds seconded. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 -Gotcher, Reynolds, Okray, Doyle, McNosky, Dunham, Alt. 2 Absent: 1 - Hulet, Alt. 1 8. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS 8a Case SC11-005 - PUBLIC HEARING -Approval of a request for a variance from the sign regulations regarding a monument sign and a wall sign on Lot 1, Block 2, of the Bransford Road Addition located at 4701 Bransford Road Amy Shelley presented the case and briefed the Board members. Chairman McNosky opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. Lynn Bural, the applicant, presented the case and briefed the Board members. He also explained that the wall sign variance is not necessary since they have determined that the sign will meet the regulations. Board member Reynolds stated that this is close to school property and is only a half block from Colleyville Boulevard. He stated being in favor of this request. Chairman McNosky stated that the signage meets the regulation but that they are requesting that the message change more often than every five minutes. Board member Reynolds stated that given the location and it being a commercial business, unless there is something dangerous about the request, he stated being in favor of it. City of Colleyville Page 2 Printed on 12/19/2011 Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -Final November 8, 2011 Chairman McNosky stated the regulations are in place so that these types of signs are not a distraction to drivers. Board member Gotcher stated that the Board has addressed these types of requests and have denied them due to the fact that the code, approved by City Council, regulates it. He further stated the code would need to be addressed to allow this. Chairman McNosky concurred and explained that the Board has put forth suggestions to City Council. Mr. Bural added that the code actually allows these messages to change more often than every five minutes on Colleyville Boulevard, however not in residential areas. Board member Gotcher questioned staff regarding if the code has been changed. Ron Ruthven replied no and explained the sign regulation history to the new Board members. Chairman McNosky stated that this sign blends into the Colleyville corridor, however it is not in the corridor. Board member Reynolds concurred. Board member Dunham stated that the movement in the sign could be a distraction, especially with children in the area and walking in between cars and such. Board member Gotcher suggested that the owner can use electronic messaging to get information out of the parents. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:51 p.m. Board member Reynolds moved to approve case SC11-005. Board member Doyle seconded. The motion to approve failed by the following vote: Aye: 3 -Reynolds, Doyle, McNosky Nay: 1 -Gotcher Abstain: 1 - Okray 8b Case SC11-006 - PUBLIC HEARING -Approval of a request for a variance from the sign regulations regarding a development sign on Lot 31x, Block B, of the Broughton Addition located at 1824 Hall-Johnson Road Amy Shelley presented the case and briefed the Board members. Chairman McNosky opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. City of Colleyville Page 3 Printed on 12/19/2011 Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -Final November 8, 2011 Ryan Bashaw, the applicant, came forward to present the case and brief the Board members. Susan Bondy, 1808 Arrington Green, spoke in opposition to this request. Dennis Miller, 1800 Camden Green, spoke in opposition to this request and stated having a concern for safety of the children because of the sign blocking visibility. Darin Oltrogge, 1912 Arrington Court, spoke in opposition to this request. Larry Boyd, 1805 Arrington Green, spoke in opposition to this request with a concern for safety. Mr. Bashaw stated they would place the sign where it would be safe and in compliance with the sign regulations. He stated that the sign is temporary and will come down as soon as the lots are completed. He stated that the sign is to market the development. Board member Gotcher questioned Mr. Bashaw regarding if Toll Brothers was aware of the sign regulations when Broughton was purchased. Mr. Bashaw replied no, they were not aware of the regulations. He stated their sign company applied for the sign permit and was approved for it. He stated that they were then notified by the City that it was not allowed. Board member Doyle questioned Mr. Bashaw regarding if directional signs will be used on the weekends. Mr. Bashaw replied if they are allowed by the City, then yes, they will have the directional signs. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:27 p.m. Board member Okray moved to deny case SC11-006. Board member Gotcher seconded. The motion to deny carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 -Gotcher, Reynolds, Okray, Doyle, McNosky 8c Case SC11-007 - PUBLIC HEARING -Approval of a request for a variance from the sign regulations regarding a development sign on Tracts 2C and 2D, Abstract 232 of the D.J. Beddo Survey located at 404 McDonwell School Road Amy Shelley presented the case and briefed the Board members. City of Colleyville Page 4 Printed on 12/19/2011 Sign Board of Appeals Minutes -Final November 8, 2011 Chairman McNosky opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Ryan Bashaw, the applicant, came forward to present the case and brief the Board members. David Hager, 6812 Whittier Lane, spoke in opposition to this request. Teena Conway, 321 W. McDonwell School Road, spoke in opposition to this request. Board member Okray questioned Mr. Bashaw regarding if they have visited with the neighbors about the proposed sign. Mr. Bashaw replied no, not about the sign but about other matters. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:36 p.m. Board member Okray moved to deny case SC11-007. Board member Gotcher seconded. The motion to deny carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 -Gotcher, Reynolds, Okray, Doyle, McNosky 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. I hereby certify the above agenda was posted on the bulletin boards at City Hall on Friday, November 4, 2011 by 5:00 p.m. Amy Shelley, Community Development Coordinator The meeting minutes were approved on December 14, 2011. City of Colleyville Page 5 Printed on 12/19/2011