Min - Board of Adjustment - 1993 - 06/08 - RegularALLEN SIGN CONTROL BOARD
WORKSHOP MEETING
JUNE 8, 1993
ATTENDANCE:
Board Members Present:
Mike Claytor, Chairman,
Randy Leverett
Terri Hall
George Smyser
Steven Hatcher (arrived 7:05 p.m.)
Board Members Absent:
None
City Staff Present:
Joseph Del Ferro, Environmental Health Inspector
Sally Leeper, Secretary
LCALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
With a quorum of the Allen Sign Control Board present, the meeting was called to
order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairman Claytor at the Allen Municipal Annex, City
Council Chambers, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas.
WORKSHOP SESSION
The Board reviewed the following sections of the Sign Ordinance.
Section 11:
This section is appropriate as is, and requires no changes.
Section 12:
This section is appropriate as is, and requires no changes.
Section 13:
The Board considered the possibility of requiring a deposit for Class 4 signs and
Zoning signs which would be used to cover any repairs or removal, if necessary.
Language could be added to the sign application giving the City permission to
enter the property for removal of the sign if necessary. Board Member Leverett
stated that any deposits will have to be placed in an interest-bearing escrow
account. Chairman Claytor suggested a 110 deposit would be appropriate.
Board Member Leverett stated he was not in favor of collecting a deposit. He
suggested that the penalty clause should be strengthened. He added that obtain-
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ing property owner permission for the City to enter the property to remove a sign
would be appropriate.
Section 14:
Board Member Leverett questioned whether the penalty section has ever been
enforced. Mr. Del Ferro stated that in his experience it had not been necessary.
Discussion was held regarding the fact that this section should be clarified so as
to indicate how staff could be allowed to remove the sign that is in violation.
Board Member Leverett suggested that if a sign needs to be removed, the City
should be allowed to do so and send the property owner a bill for a specified
amount of money. If the bill is not paid, a lien should be placed on the property.
The consensus was to recommend adding language to the application granting the
City authority to enter the property to remove a sign if it becomes illegal. If the
City has to remove the sign, the owner will be billed the appropriate cost, and, if
not paid, a lien would be placed on the property. Failure of the property owner
to grant this permission would be reason for denial of the permit.
Section 15:
This section is appropriate as is, and requires no changes.
Section 16:
This section is appropriate as is, and requires no changes.
OTHER RUSTNRSS:
Another workshop meeting should be scheduled immediately prior to the regular
July meeting. Staff should prepare a summary of the suggested changes for final
review by the Board.
Board Member Smyser reviewed the request for a second Class 5 sign at 717 S.
Greenville by Mr. Bob Outman. It was suggested that Mr. Outman should be
advised to submit a request for a variance.
ADJOURN:
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Smyser and a second by Board
Member Leverett, the Board voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn
the June 8, 1993, workshop meeting of the Sign Control Board at
7:22 p.m.
These minutes approved this /- day of 1993.
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Chairman Gecrrge Smyser, Secretary
�, ALLEN SIGN CONTROL BOARD
��jj REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 8, 1993
ATTENDANCE:
Board Members Present:
Mike Claytor, Chairman,
Randy Leverett
Terri Hall
George Smyser
Steven Hatcher
Board Members Absent:
City Staff Present:
Joseph Del Ferro, Environmental Health Inspector
Sally Leeper, Secretary
Jon McCarty, City Manager
Joe Farmer, Mayor
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM:
With a quorum of the Allen Sign Control Board present, the meeting was called to
order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Claytor at the Allen Municipal Annex, City
Council Chambers, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas.
Approve Minutes
May 11, 1993, Workshop (Agenda Item II)
Chairman Claytor read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Approve minutes of May 11, 1993, Workshop Meeting."
Board Member Hatcher requested that the word "regulate" on page 2 of the
minutes regarding Cable TV be changed to "review."
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Leverett and a second by Board
Member Hatcher, the Board voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve
the minutes of the May 11, 1993, Workshop as corrected.
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Approve Minutes
May 11, 1993, Regular (Agenda Item III)
Chairman Claytor read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Approve minutes of May 11, 1993, Regular Meeting."
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Hatcher and a second by Board
Member Leverett, the Board voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve
the minutes of the May 11, 1993, regular meeting.
Request to Appear
Mayor Joe Farmer
(Agenda Item IV)
Mayor Farmer was accompanied by City Manager Jon McCarty. He discussed
progress of the meetings that have been scheduled with all boards and Commis-
sion. He discussed the duties of the Sign Board, and stated that he is requesting
the Board to use the tools that they have, to solicit opinions from other, and the
make conscientious decisions based on what they believe is best in each circum-
stance. He added that the City Council has a great deal of confidence in the
boards and Commission.
Mr. McCarty advised the Board regarding the work currently being done on F.M.
2170 East. The construction contract should be let in April, 1994.
Chairman Claytor discussed the procedure that will be followed in taking the
proposed revisions to the Sign Ordinance to the Council for adoption. Mayor
Farmer stated he would prefer to see the suggested changes prior to the meeting
at which it will be considered. He suggested that the Board should be present at
the meeting at which it is considered.
Mayor Farmer expressed his appreciation to the Board for their work.
Renewal
717 S. Greenville Ave. (Agenda Item V)
Chairman Claytor read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Renewal - Consider 4th renewal for Class 4 sign for Bethany Plaza Shop-
ping Center at 717 S. Greenville Ave."
Mr. Del Ferro advised that the sign has been painted and is in good condition.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Leverett and a second by Board
Member Smyser, the Board voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve
the renewal.
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Renewal
Arvida
(Agenda Item VI)
Chairman Claytor read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Renewal - Consider 1st renewal for Class 4 sign for Arvida located at 1122
W. McDermott Drive."
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Leverett and a second by Board
Member Hall, the Board voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
1st renewal for Arvida at 1122 W. McDermott Drive.
Approval
Sumeer Homes (Off-site)
(Agenda Item VII)
Chairman Claytor read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Approval - Consider request for Class 4 off-site sign for Sumeer Homes
located : mile south of Bethany, west of S.H. S.
The proponent is the owner of the subject property and therefore a letter of
permission to place the sign was not required.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Hatcher and a second by Board
Member Hall, the Board voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
request for off-site sign by Sumeer Homes.
Other Business:
The Board reviewed the Class 4 signs issued during the past month.
Adjourn:
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Hatcher and a second by Board
Member Leverett, the Board voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn
the June 8, 1993, meeting of the Sign Control Board at 8:00 p.m.
These minutes approved this day of 01
1 ( 1993.
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