HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3628-A Staff AnalysisJuly 28, 2003
ITEM NO.: 1
File No.: Z -3628-A
Owner: Leonard Boen
Address: 10924 Colonel Glenn Road
Description: Northeast corner of Colonel Glenn Road
and Interstate 430
Zoned: C-3
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the sign
provisions of Section 36-555 to allow a
ground -mounted sign with increased height
and area.
Justification:
Present Use of Property
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Vacant
Restaurant
A new Wendy's restaurant building is currently under- construction on the
C-3 zoned property at 10924 Colonel Glenn Road (northeast corner of
Colonel Glenn Road and 1-430). The property is part of a three (3) lot
commercial subdivision, west of the Clear Channel development (old
Sam's Store). With the restaurant development, the applicant is
proposing to install a ground -mounted sign at the southwest corner of the
property. The sign is proposed have an overall height of 80 feet. A total
of 292 square feet of sign area is proposed; 214 square feet at the top of
the sign pole and a 78 square foot reader board located 10 feet up from
the sign base.
July 28, 2003
Item No.: 1 (Cont.
Section 36-555(a)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum
sign height of 36 feet for commercial zones. Section 36-557(b) allows
sign heights to be increased for properties which are adjacent to an
interstate. This section allows the 36 -foot sign height above the centerline
of the interstate's traffic lanes. In this case, the ordinance allowed sign
height would be 63 feet, based on the interstate elevation due west of this
property. Additionally, Section 36-555(a)(2) allows a maximum sign area
of 160 square feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances to
allow the Wendy's sign with an increased height and area. The proposed
80 -foot sign height is based on the interstate elevation 800 plus feet to the
northwest.
Staff does not support the sign variances as requested. Although staff is
not opposed to the sign area, staff feels that the proposed sign height is
not reasonable. This general area at the intersection of Colonel Glenn
Road and 1-430 is an area of new and future commercial development.
Staff does not feel that it would be appropriate to begin allowing signs
higher than those allowed by ordinance, based on the elevation of the
interstate, within this area of new commercial development. However,
staff could support the application with the following conditions:
1. The overall sign height must not exceed 63 feet.
2. The overall sign area must not exceed 292 square feet.
3. A letter from the subdivision owner stating that no other signs within
this commercial subdivision will exceed 36 feet in height.
4. The sign must be set back at least five (5) feet from any property line.
5. A sign permit must be obtained for the sign.
6. Any other ground -mounted sign on this lot must be at least 150 feet
from this sign.
As of this writing, the applicant has informed staff that a letter from the
property owner (as noted in #3 above) will be submitted.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends denial of the sign variances, as requested.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 28, 2003)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter requesting ,revision
of the application as recommended by staff. Staff recommended approval of the
application, subject to the following conditions:
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July 28, 2003
Item No.: 1 (Cont.)
1. The overall sign height must not exceed 63 feet.
2. The overall sign area must not exceed 292 square feet.
3. A letter from the subdivision owner stating that no other signs within this
commercial subdivision will exceed 36 feet in height.
4. The sign must be set back at least five (5) feet from any property line.
5. A sign permit must be obtained for the sign.
6. Any other ground -mounted sign on this lot must be at least 150 feet from this
sign.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays.
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