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City of Colleyville
Sign Board of Appeals
Agenda
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
817. 503.1000
www.colleyville.com
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 City Council Chambers
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
THIRD FLOOR
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1a Sign Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes - November 8, 2022
2.PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
2a Request for a variance to the provisions of Section 7-215, Prohibited
Signs, and Section 7-230, Nonconforming Signs, of the Land
Development Code, specifically for a new off-premises sign on Tract
6B2 and 6B4, Abstract 352, Elizabeth Cox Survey, located at 5312
State Highway 121, Case SC22-007
3.ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify this agenda was posted on City Hall bulletin boards December 9,
2022 by 5:00 p.m.
Dakari Hill
Planner
A quorum of the Colleyville City Council may be in attendance at this
meeting.
Any matter on this agenda may, at the discretion of the governing body, be
opened for public comment and discussion.
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accommodations, please advise the City Secretary at least 48 hours in advance at
817.503.1133, and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.
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City of Colleyville
Sign Board of Appeals
Agenda Briefing
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
www.colleyville.com
Agenda Number 1a Agenda Date 12/13/2022 Number
Type Approval of Minutes
Department Sign Board of Appeals
Title
Sign Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes - November 8, 2022
Explanation
Approval of minutes from the November 8, 2022 Sign Board of Appeals Meeting.
Recommendation
Approve
Attachments
1.11.08.2022 - SBA Minutes
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City of Colleyville
Sign Board of Appeals
Minutes
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
817. 503.1000
www.colleyville.com
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 City Council Chambers
Call to Order
The Sign Board of Appeals Meeting of the City of Colleyville was called to order by
Chair Carroll on November 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Richard Vallario, Dee Kamerman, Frank Carroll, Mic Deakin, and Eric
Holland
Staff Present: Jacquelyn Reyff and Dakari Hill
Also Present: N/A
1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1a Board Member Deakin made a motion to approve the September
13, 2022 minutes. Board Member Vallario seconded the motion.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 – Vallario, Kamerman, Carroll, Deakin, and Holland
Nay: 0
2. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEMS
2a Request for a variance to the provisions of Section 7-150 – Permanent
Freestanding Signs – Sign Classifications and Regulations of the Land
Development Code, specifically for an institutional sign on Lot 1R1A,
Block 1, Heritage High School, located at 5401 Heritage Avenue, Case
SC22-006
Jacquelyn Reyff presented the case and briefed the Board.
The applicant, Ramon Castanuela, 3051 Ira E. Woods Avenue,
Grapevine, TX, came forward and expressed to the Board that the
existing sign was not functional and that the variance was part of an
increased beautification effort.
Mr. Castanuela answered questions of the Board regarding the
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requested variance being less than the existing variance and the origin
of the flowerbeds on the sign.
The public hearing was opened at 7:13 p.m.
With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:13
p.m.
Board Member Deakin made a motion to approve Case SC22-
006. Board Member Vallario seconded the motion.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 – Vallario, Kamerman, Carroll, Deakin, and Holland
Nay: 0
3. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
The minutes were written and prepared by:
Dakari Hill
Planner
The meeting minutes were approved on ________, ____ by a vote of ____.
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City of Colleyville
Sign Board of Appeals
Agenda Briefing
City Hall
100 Main Street
Colleyville, Texas 76034
www.colleyville.com
Agenda Number 2a Agenda Date 12/13/2022 Number
Type Public Hearing Agenda Items
Department Sign Board of Appeals
Title
Request for a variance to the provisions of Section 7-215, Prohibited Signs, and
Section 7-230, Nonconforming Signs, of the Land Development Code, specifically for a
new off-premises sign on Tract 6B2 and 6B4, Abstract 352, Elizabeth Cox Survey,
located at 5312 State Highway 121, Case SC22-007
Explanation
Beau Burkett, the applicant, has submitted a request for a variance for a new off-
premises sign on the property being 2.96 acres and located at 5312 State Highway
121.
Existing Conditions/Background: The subject property is generally located along
the Highway 121 frontage road south of the intersection with Hall – Johnson Road and
just north of the hotel. It is zoned CC-2 Shopping Center district and is currently
unplatted as Tracts 6B2 and 64B, Abstract 352, Elizabeth Cox Survey.
Requested Variances: The applicant is requesting a variance for an existing non-
conforming billboard sign to be replaced with a larger, taller, and digital billboard sign.
Ordinance – Section 7.215, Prohibited Signs:
The signs described in this Section shall be prohibited within the corporate limits of the
City of Colleyville:
A. Off-Premises Signs – Off premises signs, including billboards, are prohibited in
the City of Colleyville, except where specifically allowed by these regulations.
Ordinance – Section 7.230, Nonconforming Signs:
A sign which does not conform to the regulations prescribed in this Chapter and
existed lawfully on the date of adoption of this Chapter, or amendment hereto, shall be
declared a nonconforming sign and may exist in its present form. A nonconforming
sign may be maintained, but shall not be altered, or moved unless a permit be issued
pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. The right to continue a nonconforming sign
shall cease and such shall be removed whenever:
A sign is altered, moved or relocated without a permit pursuant to the provisions of
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this Chapter. Exception: A sign face of a nonconforming sign may be replaced,
provided no alterations to the sign structure are made.
Chapter 1 (General Provisions) of the Land Development Code authorizes the Sign
Board of Appeals to grant variances to the requirements of Chapter 7 – Signs given
the following considerations:
“…In considering a request for a variance, the Sign Board of Appeals shall consider,
among other things, the degree of variance, the reason for the variance requested,
the location of the variance request, the duration of the requested variance, the
effect on public safety, the protection of neighborhood property, the degree of
hardship or injustice involved, and the effects of the variance on the general plan of
regulation of signs within the City.”
Analysis: The applicant desires to utilize the existing location of an existing billboard.
In 2019 the Land Development Code went through multiple updates, including those to
the Sign Code. The current Sign Code does not allow for a new billboard. Additionally,
the proposed billboard is larger, taller, and includes electronic messaging. The existing
sign is one sided, about 30 feet tall and does not include electronic messaging. The
new sign has three sides, is 60 feet tall and 48 feet wide, and includes electronic
messaging.
Public Notification: Staff mailed notices to property owners within 500 feet of the
subject property regarding this request. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, where the subject
property is located, was notified per State law. Notice was published in the Fort Worth
Star-Telegram as required by State law and the Land Development Code.
Staff Recommendation: Based on current regulations, staff does not recommend
approval of the requested sign variance.
Recommendation
Denial
Attachments
1.Aerial Map
2.Zoning Map
3.Future Land Use Map
4.Statement of Planning Objectives
5.Sign Site
6.Site Plan
7.Existing Billboard Sign
8.Existing & New Sign
9.Mockups
10.Monopole Sign Structure
11.Notification Map
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12.Notification Letter
13.Notification List
HWY 121 SG A T E W A Y DRIVEAerial Map
DISCLAIMER:This map and information contained in it were developed exclusively for use by the City of Colleyville.Any use or reliance on this map by anyone else is at that party's risk and without liability to the City of Colleyville, its officials or employees for any discrepancies, errors, or variances which may exist.
SC22-007 K5312 State Highway 121
Subject Property
HWY 121 SG A T E W A Y DRIVECC-2
CPO
PU D-C
Zoning Map
DISCLAIMER:This map and information contained in it were developed exclusively for use by the City of Colleyville.Any use or reliance on this map by anyone else is at that party's risk and without liability to the City of Colleyville, its officials or employees for any discrepancies, errors, or variances which may exist.
SC22-007 K5312 State Highway 121
Subject Property
HWY 121 SG A T E W A Y DRIVEFuture Land Use Map
DISCLAIMER:This map and information contained in it were developed exclusively for use by the City of Colleyville.Any use or reliance on this map by anyone else is at that party's risk and without liability to the City of Colleyville, its officials or employees for any discrepancies, errors, or variances which may exist.
SC22-007 K5312 State Highway 121
Subject Property
Commercial
Institutional
P.O. BOX 163266, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78716-3266
OFFICE: 512.787.2375 - FAX: 512.306.1164
BEAU@BURKETTMEDIA.COM - WWW.BURKETTMEDIA.COM
November 14, 2022
City of Colleyville, TX
SBA (Sign Board of Appeals)
100 Main Street
Colleyville, TX 76034
Re: 5312 SH-121 – Upgrade Existing Static Billboard to City Gateway LED Digital Signage
SBA Members:
I am hereby submitting a Variance Application Packet seeking SBA approval to allow my company, Burkett
Media, to upgrade the only legally existing billboard sign in your city limits located at 5312 SH-121 at the city
limits entrance. Enclosed you’ll find pictures of the existing billboard that has been in place since 1984 along
with mockups showing what the new, improved, upgraded City Gateway Sign would look like.
The City of Colleyville is extremely unique by having only one (1) billboard in your entire city limits. Fortunately
its well positioned on State Highway 121 in a highly commercial area with no residential zoning or use nearby.
Neighboring cities that have granted variance approvals similar to our request include:
- North Richland Hills, The Colony, Lewisville, Grapevine, Carrollton, Arlington, Irving, Grand Prairie,
Northlake, Lake Dallas, McKinney, White Settlement, Mesquite, and various others.
Why should you allow this like neighboring cities?
- Significant Aesthetic Improvement – Brick / Stone Cladded Sign Pole, City Logo, etc.
- Guaranteed Free Advertising for City & Community Use for Life of the Sign
- Increase awareness to local businesses which leads to increased sales tax for the City
- Large lump sum one-time fee paid by Burkett to the City of Colleyville
Variance Criteria Reasoning
A. Special Circumstances Exist for this billboard sign. As mentioned above, this is the only billboard sign in
your city limits creating a protected position for the city to allow our variance request and not set a
precedent for other billboards to be upgrades as no others exist. Secondly, this sign is outdated and
unattractive. Our planned upgrade would modernize the sign to current standards and make significant
aesthetic upgrades (stone cladding, backlit city insignia and screening devise on back of sign with city or
high school logo. Thirdly, this site is zoned CC-2 (Commercial) as are all neighboring properties. This site
P.O. BOX 163266, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78716-3266
OFFICE: 512.787.2375 - FAX: 512.306.1164
BEAU@BURKETTMEDIA.COM - WWW.BURKETTMEDIA.COM
is also in the Freeway Overlay Zone on SH-121 where the City allows the largest and tallest signs in your
sign ordinance. The site has a significant number of trees on site creating a natural buffer / screening
from neighboring properties creating a special circumstance to allow for a larger sign as it will be much
less visible than other sites in the city would be. Lastly, you’ll see on the city limits map attached that
this sign site is as far from the city core as it can be. I truly believe this is the best possible position for
the city to get all the benefits of the sign upgrade, while not having the sign encumber the core of town
where every lives, works and plays. The sign being on 121 is ideal vs being located on Blvd 26 in the
center of town.
B. Literal Interpretation of the ordinance allows for a taller sign than currently exist. Also, the literal
interpretation of Chapter 7 of your sign ordinance allows for LED digital signage sign types which we are
requesting. Also, our request is consistent with industry standard sign face size and height. In fact,
TXDOT who regulate all billboard permits along state maintained primary freeways like SH-121, allows
for the exact size and height of sign we’re proposing. See TXDOT sign regulations attached as Exhibit.
Lastly, referenced above are neighboring cities that have allowed my firm and other billboard operators
to upgrade signage via a variance like we’re requesting. Our proposed sign is the same size and height
as almost all of the other signs we’ve mentioned. We’re looking to achieve consistency in the market
with other signage and also get a sign large enough to read on a large, wide highway like SH-121.
C. Special Conditions are not the result of the applicant. Again, we are looking to get our variance
approved with technology already allowed by your sign code and simply want sizing and height to be
consistent with State (TXDOT) regulations and other granted request in nearby municipalities.
D. A special privilege would not be granted by approving our request.
E. Grounds for issuance of this variance request are not due to non-conforming land use on neighboring
lands in the same district or other districts.
Please review the site plan, application, mockups, plans and various presentation graphics enclosed at your
convenience. I look forward to working with you all soon!
Sincerely,
Beau Burkett
Burkett Media
Colleyville
City Limit Map Sign
Site
26
121
Glade Rd
City Limit Boundary Map Colleyville - Sign Site and Major Roads Shown
Site Plan: 5312 SH-121 - SBA Variance - Upgrade Existing Sign to City Gateway Digital Sign
Existing Billboard Sign - Pictures
Approach Picture - Right Read, Southbound @ Glade Exit
Close Up Picture
Existing Sign vs Rendered City Gateway Sign
Existing Sign
New Gateway Sign Rendering
City Promotional Example
School Community Support Example
Free Community Messaging - Mockups
City Event Promotional Example
Holiday Marketing Example
Local Event Messaging - Mockups
Back of Sign Screening Device - Improved Aesthetic with Free City BrandingFacing West, Visible Looking East - Hides Inside of SignCity Branding ExampleHigh School Logo Example
This drawing has been digitally signed and sealed by Frank Voss on the date adjacent to the seal. Printed copies of this document are not considered signed and sealed, and the signature must be verified on any electronic copies.
5312 SH-121: SBA Sign Variance - Burkett Media - 14x48 Gateway Sign Blueprint
This drawing has been digitally signed and sealed by Frank Voss on the date adjacent to the seal. Printed copies of this document are not considered signed and sealed, and the signature must be verified on any electronic copies.
HERITAGE AVENUEHERITAGEO AK SD R IV E HWY 121 SGA TEW A Y D R I V E
Notification Map
DISCLAIMER:This map and information contained in it were developed exclusively for use by the City of Colleyville.Any use or reliance on this map by anyone else is at that party's risk and without liability to the City of Colleyville, its officials or employees for any discrepancies, errors, or variances which may exist.
SC22-007 K5312 State Highway 121
Subject Property
500ft Buffer
Properties within 500ft
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
«Owner_Name»
«Owner_Address»
«Owner_City» «Owner_Zip»
The City of Colleyville has scheduled public hearings concerning the below referenced request on the
following dates and location:
Sign Board of Appeals Meeting: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
3rd floor of City Hall, 100 Main Street, Colleyville, Texas
Request: Request for a variance to the provisions of Section 7-215, Prohibited
Signs, and Section 7-230, Nonconforming Signs, of the Land
Development Code. The purpose of the request is to allow for a new off-
premises sign that varies from the existing nonconforming billboard sign
on State Highway 121.
Zoning Case:SC22-007
Applicant:Beau Burkett
Owner: Dorcus Newell
Location:5312 State Highway 121
Property Description:Tract 6B2 and 6B4, Abstract 352, Elizabeth Cox Survey
This notice has been sent to all owners of real property within 500 feet of the request as such ownership
appears on the last approved city tax roll. Denial of the proposal by the Sign Board of Appeals is final,
unless the applicant submits a written notice of appeal within 10 days from the date of action by the Board.
If appealed, the request will be placed on the next available City Council agenda and all property owners
within 500 feet will be re-notified of the hearing.
All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing and express their opinions on the variance
request. If you are unable to attend, but wish to have your opinions made a part of the public record, please
submit written comments prior to the public hearing, to the address below:
Community Development Department
City of Colleyville
100 Main Street
Colleyville, TX 76034
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The application is on file for public examination in the Community Development Department at 100
Main Street, Colleyville, Texas 76034. A brief project description can be found online on the Agenda
Packet and Active Development Case map (please use your phone’s camera to scan QR code below):
For additional information, please contact the Community Development Department at 817.503.1056.
Please reference the zoning case number when requesting information.
Jacquelyn Reyff
Planning Manager
jreyff@colleyville.com
Owner Name Owner Address Owner City
121 COMPRADES LTD 3901 GILLON AVE DALLAS, TX
BURKETT, BEAU PO BOX 163266 AUSTIN, TX
CP3 INVESTMENTS LP 321 MOUNT GILEAD RD KELLER, TX
DIESEL INVESTMENTS LLC 5513 MONTCLAIR DR COLLEYVILLE, TX
GRAPEVINE COLLEYVILLE ISD 3051 IRA E WOODS AVE GRAPEVINE, TX
M2 COLLEYVILLE LLC 1503 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY #300 DALLAS, TX
NEWELL, DORCUS D 5312 STATE HWY 121 COLLEYVILLE, TX