Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Sign Variance Request by Site Enhancement Services, Appealing the Denial of a Sign Permit for Wall Signage at Advance Auto Parts, Located at the Northeast Corner of West University Drive and North Church Street
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
MEETING DATE: November 1, 2016
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 South and West Elevations of their new building at the Northeast corner of West University Drive and North Church Street.
• Applicant is requesting a 263 square foot Wall Sign on the South Elevation.
• Applicant is requesting a 263 square foot Wall Sign on the West Elevation.
• Applicant is requesting the Sign panels extend above the roofline of the building.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Per the City of McKinney Sign Ordinance, Section 134-7(b)(1), the total area per face of a sign shall not exceed 1.5 square feet of the face area for each linear foot of building fascia length.
• The South Elevation is allowed 172.5 square feet of Attached Wall Signage per City Sign Ordinance. Applicant is requesting a 90.5 square foot increase.
• The West Elevation is allowed 99 square feet of Attached Wall Signage per City of McKinney Sign Ordinance. Applicant is requesting a 164 square foot increase.
• Per the City of McKinney Sign Ordinance, Section 134-7(b)(2), Wall Signage shall not extend above the roofline of the building.
• Staff finds no special or unique hardship that would warrant the variance.
• Signs of this size are not compatible with the surrounding area.
• Signs that extend above the roofline of the building are prohibited.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A