Legislation Details

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