Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Sign Variance Request by CR Midway Investments, LP, Appealing the Denial of a Sign Permit for Additional Wall Signage, Located at the Southeast Corner of University Drive and Graves Street
Summary
MEETING DATE: September 16, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Building Inspections
CONTACT: Jeff Harris, Senior Plans Examiner
Rick Herzberger, Chief Building Official
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Staff recommends denial of the sign variance request.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· A Meritorious Exception was granted for the construction of an architectural wall on the front elevation. The applicant is now requesting signage to be placed on the wall, above the roofline of the building.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· City of McKinney Sign Ordinance, Section 134 - 7 (b) states "Sign location. Attached signs may be located on a building wall; but, if any part of the sign projects above the ceiling line of the first floor, then no window or part of a window shall be situated within or blocked by the flat wall sign. No such sign shall extend above the roofline of the building or more than 12 inches from the building wall.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· This item was not heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission as the governing ordinance requires City Council approval.