HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7484 Staff AnalysisSeptember 29, 2003
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
Z-7484
Carolyn Hamra
8705 Geyer Springs Road
Part of Lot 2, S & T Subdivision
C-3
A variance is requested from the sign
provisions of Section 36-557 to allow wall
signs without direct street frontage.
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Auto Lube Shop
Auto Lube Shop
The C-3 zoned property at 8705 Geyer Springs Road is occupied by a
small one-story block building which contains an auto lube shop (Pennzoil
Fast Lube). There is an access drive from Geyer Springs Road, with
paved parking and drives on all sides of the building. Pennzoil Fast Lube
recently opened at this location after the building had been vacant for
several years. Jiffy Lube occupied the building previously.
When the business opened, the owners placed wall signage on the north,
south and west sides of the building. There is also a small ground -
mounted sign on the west side of the building. Section 36-557(a) of the
City's Zoning Ordinance requires that wall -mounted signs face street
rights-of-way. Based on the fact that the wall signs on the north and south
sides of the building do not have direct street frontage, the applicant is
September 29, 2003
ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont_
requesting a variance from this ordinance standard. Photos of the north
and south sides of the building are attached for Board of Adjustment
review.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels that signage on
the north and south sides of the building will aid in identifying the business
by north and south bound traffic on Geyer Springs Road. With the
exception of the "Pennzoil' logo, the signs on the north and south sides of
the building have a background color that matches the building color.
Staff believes this makes the signs appear smaller than they actually are,
and lessens any impact they might have on adjacent property. Staff feels
that the signs without direct street frontage will have no adverse impact on
the general area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow wall signs
without street frontage, subject to the following conditions:
The variance be approved for this business owner only (Pennzoil
Fast Lube). If this business vacates the building, the signs are to
be removed.
2. With the exception of the "Pennzoil" logo, the signs are to have a
background color that matches the building color.
3. Sign permits must be obtained for the signs.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (SEPTEMBER 29, 2003)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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