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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Board of Adjustment - 1990 - 08/14 - RegularALLEN SIGN CONTROL BOARD REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1990 /:V W 117VULA 11141 DF Board Members Present: George Chrisman, Chairman Terri Hall Randall Leverett Bruce Kleinschmidt (arrived 7:45 p.m.) Board Members Absent: City Staff Present: Joseph Del Ferro, Environmental Health Inspector Sally Leeper, Secretary CALL TO ORDER: The Allen Sign Control Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Chrisman at the Allen Municipal Annex, City Council Chambers, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Staff provided the Board with aletter from Board Member Gary Crowe submitting his resignation to the Board. Approve Minutes July 10, 1990 (Agenda Item II) Chairman Chrisman read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Approve minutes of July 10, 1990, Regular meeting." MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Leverett and a second by Board Member Hall, the Board voted 3 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of July 10, 1990, as presented. ALLEN SIGN CONTROL BOARD AUGUST 14, 1990 PAGE 2 Request to Appear Peggy Youngblood (Agenda Item III) Chairman Chrisman read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Request to Appear - Peggy Youngblood, representing Texas Advertising." Ms. Peggy Youngblood of W.B. Realtors stated that her client is attempting to sell the Raintree Addition west of U.S. 75 and north of McDermott. She explained that there are two tracts of land, zoned Shopping Center and Multifamily, which are separated by two houses. Because of this separation, her client feels that prospects might have a difficult time realizing that the property is connected. They are requesting permission to place two signs within the approximate 26 acres that makes up the SC and MF property. Mr. Del Ferro advised that the ordinance states one sign is allowed for 30 acres and one additional sign is allowed for each additional 30 acres. Chairman Chrisman asked if a variance is being requested and staff advised that a variance has not been requested at this time, but rather an interpretation of the ordinance as to the number of allowed signs per acre. Board Member Leverett stated that the existing sign clearly shows that the entire tract (800 acres) is for sale. Board Member Hall stated she feels the ordinance is clear and only the one sign should be allowed on this tract. Chairman Chrisman stated that if Ms. Youngblood desires to continue with request, the appropriate action should be to file a request for a variance. Renewal Goodman Homes (Agenda Item IV) Chairman Chrisman read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Consider Renewal - Class 4 Temporary Directional Sign located at S.H. 5 and Willow Creek Circle for Goodman Homes." Staff advised that there are three lots available in this subdivision at this time, and that the subject sign is in good repair. MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Kleinschmidt and a second by Board Member Hall, the Board voted 4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the renewal for Class 4 sign for Goodman Homes at Willow Creek Estates. ALLEN SIGN CONTROL BOARD AUGUST 14, 1990 PAGE 3 Renewal Belz Mall (Agenda Item V) Chairman Chrisman read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Consider Renewal- Class 4 Temporary Directional Sign located at Belz Mall facing S.H. 121 for Belz Enterprises." Renewal Belz Mall (Agenda Item VI) Chairman Chrisman read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Consider Renewal - Class 4 Temporary Directional Sign located at Belz Mall facing U.S. 75 for Belz Enterprises." MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Kleinschmidt and a second by Board Member Hall, the Board voted 4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve two renewals for Class 4 signs at Belz Mall; one facing S.H. 121, and one facing U.S. 75. Renewal Mr. Paul Billingsly (Agenda Item VII) Chairman Chrisman read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Consider Renewal - Class 4 Temporary Directional Off-site sign located at the southeast corner of Stacy Road and Malone Drive for Mr. Paul Billingsly." Staff advised that the sign is in good repair. MOTION: UPon a motion by Board Member Leverett and a second by Board Member Kleinschmidt, the Board voted 4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve renewal for Class 4 off-site sign for Mr. Paul Billingsly. c ALLEN SIGN CONTROL BOARD AUGUST 14, 1990 PAGE 4 Renewal Raintree Estates (Agenda Item VIII) Chairman Chrisman read the agenda item into the record as follows: "Consider Renewal - Class 4 Temporary Directional Off-site signs (2) located at F.M. 2170 and Alma Drive and at F.M. 2170 west of Angel Drive for Raintree Estates." The Board reviewed a letter presented by the proponent explaining that they do not have the funds to repair or repaint these two signs. Chairman Chrisman questioned whether the proponent would have the funds to remove the signs if renewal is not granted and further, if this becomes the case, would the City be able to remove the signs. Mr. Del Ferro advised the signs are off-site and an additional property owner is involved. Board Member Kleinschmidt stated that he does not agree with the proponent's claims of lack of funding. MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Kleinschmidt and a second by Board Member Leverett, the Board voted 4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to deny the request for renewal for both signs. Items of Interest (AEenda Item IX Mr. Del Ferro advised that 4 Class 4 sign permits were issued last month, in addition to the 17 permits issued in the Rainlm,e Addition. Board Member Kleinschmidt expressed a concern over the banners at S.H. 5 and F.M. 2170. The Board discussed this issue. Chairman Chrisman stated he had visited with Mr. Bob Outman of Community Education, and Dr. Boon regarding this issue and they had agreed that there is a problem at this location, and suggested that although the information should be made available to the public, that using this particular media is probably not the best manner. They expressed concern that something should be done about it. Board Member Leverett suggested a marquee type sign on a City building to allow for this type of information. Chairman Chrisman suggested that the Board consider a resolution regarding this issue at the next meeting. The Board suggested that the following issues should be considered: 1. Staff should research the method for stopping the placing of banner at this intersection. I 2. An alternative should be researched. 3. The City should provide one or more signs for the use of public and charitable groups in the City. ALLEN SIGN CONTROL BOARD AUGUST 14, 1990 PAGE 5 4. There is a need for advertisement of community special events and charitable events. S. Regulations need to be in place. 6. The sign should only include the advertised event, time, date, and place. Adjourn MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Leverett and a second by Board Member Kleinschmidt, the Board voted 4 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the August 14, 1990, meeting of the Allen Sign Control Board at 6:30 p.m. These minutes approved this Zday of 1990. George C} swan, Chairman 7— TelrY erri Hall, Secretary Chairman Chrisman stated he will be retiring from the Board after this term.