HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8854 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 29, 2013
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-8854
Ron Rexroad
Jason Eby, Ace Signs of Arkansas
10 Shackleford Drive
South side of Shackleford Drive, between Shackleford Road and
W. Markham Street
C-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the sign provisions of Section 36-555 to
allow a projecting sign with increased sign area.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Restaurant Building Under Construction
Proposed Use of Property: Restaurant
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comment.
B. Staff Analysis:
The C-3 zoned property at 10 Shackleford Drive is occupied by a new restaurant
building which is currently under construction. The property is located on the south
side of Shackleford Drive, with W. Markham Street running along the south
property boundary. Paved parking will be located on all sides of the building. A
driveway from Shackleford Drive will serve as access to the property. Shared
drives will also be located between this property and the property immediately to
the west.
The applicant is requesting one (1) variance as part of the overall signage plan for
the new development. The applicant is proposing to locate a projecting sign on the
south side of the building. The projecting sign will be 47 square feet in area and
will be located over the primary entry area to the restaurant. The sign will contain
the wording "Eats, Drinks, Scenic Views."
APRIL 29, 2013
ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.
Section 36-555(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a projecting sign with
a maximum area of 15 square feet for C-3 zoned properties. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance to allow the larger projecting sign as part of the
new development.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff vieln!s the request as
reasonable. The proposed projecting sign will contain incidental information and
no commercial message. Staff feels that the projecting sign represents more of an
architectural feature of the building, similar to the water tower, and not a
commercial sign. Additionally, because of the elevation of the property above W.
Markham Street and the setback of the building from the south property line, the
projecting sign will not be visible from W. Markham Street. The sign will only be
visible from the site's interior and the neighboring properties to the east and west.
Staff believes the proposed projecting sign with increased sign area will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested sign variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (April 29, 2013)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application
with a recommendation of approval, as filed.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved, as recommended by staff with a
vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.