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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Sign Variance Request by Applebee’s, Appealing the Denial of a Sign Permit to Allow Additional Signage Located on the North side of University Drive Approximately 150 feet East of U.S. Highway 75.
Summary
MEETING DATE: April 17, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Building Inspections
CONTACT: Jeff Harris, Plans Examiner
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Denial of request.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Applebee’s has requested a sign variance to raise their pole sign from it’s current height of 24’ to 40’ due to site restrictions created by the required trees located within the landscape setback on their property.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· The applicant is proposing a 40’ tall pole sign on University Drive.
Current Sign Ordinance
· The sign ordinance has been formulated to allow signage that is proportionate to the size roadway the property has frontage to.
· Chapter 134 - 7c, of the City of McKinney sign ordinance, clearly identifies University Drive, between U.S. Highway 75 and McDonald Street, as being a location where pole signs are allowed.
· Chapter 134 - 7 Table 1, of the City of McKinney sign ordinance, clearly states the maximum height for a pole sign along University Drive is 24’.
· The applicant, in the sign variance submittal, does reference the Jack in the Box pole sign located at 1825 W. University Drive. This particular sign pre-dates the current sign ordinance, therefore it is allowed to remain at it’s current height.
Tree Ordinance Provisions
· For all non-residential and multi-family parcels, developers shall be required to plant one canopy tree per 40 linear feet, or portion thereof, of street frontage. These required trees must be planted within the associated landscape setback along thoroughfares, unless otherwise approved by the Director of Planning. Trees may be grouped or clustered to facilitate site design.
· The tree requirement is consistent with propertie...
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