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Tuesday, August 14, 2012City Council Chambers
Call to Order
The Sign Board of Appealsmeeting of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Board
member McNoskyon August 14, 2012 at 7:55p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Board members John Okray, Jim Gotcher, Tracey Doyle, Eric Hulet (Alternate
1), and Dee McNosky
Absent: Board members Skip Reynolds and Michael Dunham (Alternate 2)
Staff Present:Ron Ruthven, Amy Shelley and Kim Roby
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board member Doyle moved to approve the July 10, 2012 meeting minutes
as written. Board member Gotcher seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 –Okray, Gotcher, Doyle, Hulet, and McNosky
Ron Ruthven explained to the Board members that items 2a and 2c should be considered
at the same time given that one request will affect the other. He explained that the Board
may want to moveitem 2b up to be considered first and then staff will present items 2a
and 2b for consideration.
Board member Gotcher agreed in that item 2b should be moved up to the first item to be
considered this evening.
For the purpose of the minutes, please note the times that each public hearing item is
opened.
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2.PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
2aCase SC12-006 -Request for a variance from the sign regulations fora
monument sign on Tract 1A01A, Abstract 275 and Tract 1A8, Abstract 1248 of
the Thomas JChristian Survey located at 4608 Colleyville Boulevard
Amy Shelley presented the case and briefed the Board members.
Board member McNosky opened the public hearing at 8:10p.m.
Lynn Bural,representing the property owner, came forward to present the
case and brief the Board members.
Board member Gotcher questioned Mr. Bural regarding if the pre-existing
Texaco sign is being reused, plus the base of the monument sign. Mr. Bural
replied yes, the face of the existing monument sign plus the existing Eagle
Transmission sign.
Board member McNosky questioned if the proposed sign will be placed in the
spot where the previous variance was approved. Mr. Bural replied yes and
that they are adding the Texaco sign to it.
Board member Okray questioned Mr. Bural regarding what other sign options
have been considered. Mr. Bural replied that there are no other options for
placing it in a different location.
Board member Gotcher questioned staff regarding all of the variances being
applied for items 2a and 2c. Amy Shelley explained that item 2a consisted of
variances to the height and area of the sign and that 2c consisted of a
variance to allow for an off-premise sign. Ron Ruthven explained that the
applicant is requesting the tapering of the 18” masonry requirement along the
top portion of the proposed sign.
Ron Ruthven explained that the current Texaco Station monument sign will be
removed.
Board member McNosky stated that if Texaco puts up their own monument
sign, it would then block the proposed monument signon Eagle
Transmission’s property.
Board member Hulet questioned staff regarding what obligates the owner of
Eagle Transmission to retain the Texaco sign if the owner of Eagle
Transmission were to change. Ron Ruthven replied that this variance will
enable to the sign tobe constructed, however, there will still need to be a
private agreement between the two owners.
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Mr. Bural replied that the Texaco station owner already had the electricity in
place, which is a big plus for the Eagle Transmission owner contained on the
Texaco station property. He stated the electricity can be ran to the sign
easily.
Board member Okray questioned staff regarding other options for signage.
Ron Ruthven replied that wall signs, awning signs, and sandwich board signs
are options for alternative signs. He stated that there are times where a
monument sign is not an option.
Board member McNosky closed the public hearing at 8:24p.m.
Board member Okray stated not being comfortable with approving a 15 foot
monument sign for this location.
Board member Gotcher stated that he could not support a 15 foot monument
sign either. He stated he is in favor of the off-premise sign request for item
2c, but that for item 2a, the sign should meet the code requirements, with the
waiver of a 10 foot for the height.
Board member McNosky stated that the height of the sign shall exceed the
height requirement only if both businesses advertise on the same sign.
Board member Hulet stated having issues with visibility with regard to the
trees and the shrubs. Mr. Bural explained that the tree and shrubwill be
removed by the State.
Board member Okray questioned staff regarding if the variance could be to
only the height and not the area of the sign for item 2a. Ron Ruthven replied
yes.
Board member Gotcher stated that he recommends that the Board approve
the height variance to 10 feet but that the area of the sign shall meet the
requirements of the code.
Board member Doyle stated that he could support a 10 foot sign with the
masonry requirement on the sign.
Board member McNosky questioned staff regarding if the height variance is
given for 10 feet, can the applicant meet the requirements regarding the area
of the sign? Ron Ruthven replied yes, the maximum square footage for the
sign area would be 112 square feet.
Discussion occurred between the Board members and staff regarding
dimensions for the monument sign to meet the 10 foot height variance and
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increase the sign area by 25 percent. Board member Gotcher stated that the
businesses could remake their signs to meet the code.
Board member Gotchermoved to approve case SC12-006 with the
following conditions: 1) the sign shall not exceed 10 feet in height; 2)
this variance shall only apply if the sign is utilized by the businesses
located at 4602 and 4608 Colleyville Boulevard. Otherwise, if the sign
is only utilized by one business, the variance shall become null and
void.Board member Okrayseconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 –Okray, Gotcher, Doyle, Hulet, and McNosky
2bCase SC12-007–Request for a variance from the sign regulations for the
height of a wall sign on Lot 1R, Block 1, of the Kroger Addition located at
4904 Colleyville Boulevard
Amy Shelley presented the case and briefed the Board members.
Board member McNosky opened the public hearing at 7:58p.m.
Polo Padilla,representing the property owners, came forward to present the
case and brief the Board members.
Board member McNosky questioned staff regarding if the proposed sign is
larger than the previous tenant’s sign. Ron Ruthven replied that he did not
have that information and that the sign was already gone when he started
with the City. He explained that graphics are typically not included in the
lettering of a proposed business, therefore this item is unique.
Board member Gotcher questioned staff regarding if the actual graphic such
as the spark, that is creating the need for the variance. Ron Ruthven replied
that it is a combination of the wording “Neighborhood Market” in addition to
the spark. Mr. Padilla added that the cabinet that contains the sign is actually
larger than the code will allow.
Board member Okray questioned staff regarding if the spirit of the ordinance
will be compromised by this request. Ron Ruthven explained thatthe spirit of
the ordinance is to cap the lettering so that the lettering is not gigantic. He
further explained that this is truly a case by case basis in that this is not a
typical request for a wall sign and does it meet the community standards.
Boardmember Gotcher questioned staff regarding the exhibits in the packet
with the Border’s sign included. Ron Ruthven explained that the Town Center
development was granted special development requirements regarding signs.
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Board member McNosky closed the public hearing at 8:03p.m.
Board member Doyle moved to approve case SC12-007as requested.
Board memberGotcherseconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4–Gotcher, Doyle, Hulet, and McNosky
Nay: 1 –Okray
2cCase SC12-008 -Request for a variance from the sign regulations for an off
premise monument sign on Tract 1A01, Abstract 275 of the Thomas J
Christian Survey located at 4602 Colleyville Boulevard
The majority of the discussion for this item was noted in item 2a above.
Amy Shelley presented the case and briefed the Board members.
Board member McNosky opened the public hearing at 8:10p.m.
Lynn Bural,representing the property owner, came forward to present the
case and brief the Board members.
Board member McNosky closed the public hearing at 8:24p.m.
Board member Gotchermoved to approve case SC12-008 with the
condition that the existing monument sign shall be removed.Board
member Doyle seconded.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 –Okray, Gotcher, Doyle, Hulet, and McNosky
3.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:49p.m.
Minutes were written and prepared by:
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Amy Shelley
Community Development Coordinator
The meeting minutes were approved by a vote of 5-0at the September 11, 2012meeting.
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