Title
Conduct a Public hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the request by Applicant Paul Glover representing Storage Choice McKinney Ltd., to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Appeal of the Building Official’s decision regarding a violation of UDC Article 5 Section 504B.2.a.iii.c, limiting sign area on alternate sides of the building to 25 square feet. The applicant is requesting to install an attached sign of 120 square feet that reads “Public Storage” on the south elevation of the building. This request is on the property located at 7150 Craig Ranch Parkway, Lot 2R3 of Block A of the Southern Hills at Craig Ranch Commercial (CMC) Addition to the City of McKinney, Texas.
Summary:
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CASE NUMBER: BOA 2025-0026
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Building Inspections
CONTACT: Suzanne Arnold, Chief Building Official
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Consider this Meritorious Exception request based on the applicant statement on the Board of Adjustment (BOA) application.
ZONING: PD 2022-12-142/C2 Local Commercial
EXISTING CONDITIONS: This is an existing storage warehouse, formerly CubeSmart. The existing CubeSmart sign on the south elevation is approximately 82 square feet. The location of the proposed sign faces toward the Sam Rayburn Tollway, with a 7-11 gas station in between.
ITEM SUMMARY: The property is changing names to Public Storage. The applicant has applied for and received multiple sign permits for the name change. The applicant proposed the size of sign in this variance application to staff, at which time they were advised of the UDC limitation of 25 square feet on non-primary elevations. The applicant is requesting to be allowed a larger sign for enhanced visibility from the Sam Rayburn Tollway.
VARIANCE REQUESTED:
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SIGN ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS |
VARIANCE REQUESTED |
VARIANCE |
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Maximum 25 sq ft |
120 sq ft |
480% |
APPLICANT’S BASIS FOR MERITORIOUS EXCEPTION: See description on the BOA application.
PUBLIC SUPPORT/OPPOSITION OF REQUEST: 21 letters were sent. To date, no letters of support and no letters of opposition have been submitted.
BOARD AUTHORITY:
1. Generally
Primary objectives of this section include ensuring the prohibition of signage that has low visual quality, while guarding against the over-regulation of signage.
2. Approval Criteria
It is not the intent of these regulations to discourage innovation. It is possible that signage proposals could be made that, while clearly nonconforming to the requirements of this Article, and thus not allowable under these regulations, have obvious merit not only being appropriate to the particular site or location, but also in making a positive contribution to the visual environment. In such cases, the Chief Building Official may approve a meritorious exception, if the proposal meets any of the following:
a. The signage is creative, innovative, or otherwise visually appealing so as to result in a positive contribution to the built environment;
b. The signage contains an architectural element that positively supplements the visual environment;
c. The regulations of this section do not adequately describe or regulate the proposed signage;
d. The signage will promote a strong public interest, including but not limited to wayfinding and the positive identification of essential services; or
e. The relocation of allowed signage is necessary based on difficulties resulting from building design, orientation, or location.
3. Sign Board Consideration
a. The Chief Building Official, at their sole discretion, may refer the meritorious exception application to the Sign Board, for consideration and action.
b. The Chief Building Official may deny a meritorious exception if the proposed sign does not meet the criteria included in subsection 2 above. The applicant whose request was denied may appeal the decision of the Chief Building Official to the Sign Board, in accordance with the procedures outlined in §203F.1, Administrative Appeals.
BUILDING OFFICIAL STATEMENT:
The request has been field validated, and I agree that the Board has the implied authority to consider this Variance by the Applicant/Owner.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
BOA2025-0026 - 7150 Craig Ranch Pkwy. - Packet to include:
• Zoning Exhibit
• GIS map of subject property and surrounding houses
• Board of Adjustment (BOA) Application
• Variance Letter
• Sign plans
• Plot plan or survey
• Elevations
• Site photos
• Newspaper notice and 200’ notice with Locator Map
ACTION: Approved Denied Tabled