File #: 17-1029    Name: Sign Variance Request - Masters Car Wash
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 10/17/2017 Final action: 10/17/2017
Title: Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Sign Variance Request by Masters Car Wash Partners LLC, Appealing the Denial of a Sign Permit for Monument Signage at Masters Car Wash, Located at 7249 South Custer Road
Attachments: 1. Masters Car Wash Site Plan, 2. Monument Details, 3. Sign Ordinance Variance Procedure

Title

Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Sign Variance Request by Masters Car Wash Partners LLC, Appealing the Denial of a Sign Permit for Monument Signage at Masters Car Wash, Located at 7249 South Custer Road

 

Summary

 

COUNCIL GOAL:                     Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth

 

MEETING DATE:                     October 17, 2017

 

DEPARTMENT:                      Building Inspections

 

CONTACT:                       Jeff Harris, Chief Plans Examiner

 

 

RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:                     

                     Staff recommends denial of the Sign Variance Request.

 

ITEM SUMMARY: 

                     Applicant is requesting a Sign Variance for the Monument Sign.

                     Applicant is requesting a Monument Sign height of 10’ 6”.

                     Applicant is requesting a 60 Square Foot LED as a part of the Monument Sign.  

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 

                     Per the City of McKinney Sign Ordinance, the Maximum Height allowed for a Monument Sign along Custer Road is 6’. Applicant is Requesting a Variance of 4’ 6” to increase the Height to 10’ 6”.

                     Per the City of McKinney Sign Ordinance, LED Signage is Limited to 20 Square Feet. Applicant is Requesting a Variance of 40 Square Feet to increase the size to 60 Square Feet. 

                     Staff finds no special or unique hardship that would warrant the variance.

                     Signs at this height are not compatible with the surrounding area.

                     Monument LED signs at this size are not compatible with any LED monument signs in the City.

 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY: 

                     N/A

 

BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:

                     N/A