Min - Board of Adjustment - 1988 - 12/06 - Special CalledALLEN SIGN CONTROL BOARD
CALLED SPECLSL MEETING
DECEMBER 6, 1988
ATTENDANCE:
Board Members Present:
George Chrisman, Chairman
Gary Crowe
Sheila Curtis
Randall Leverett
Valree' Cox
Board Members Absent:
City Staff Present:
Joseph Del Ferro, Environmental Health Inspector
Sally Leeper, Secretary
ICALL 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.
Approve Minutes
November 6, 1988 (Agenda Item II)
Chairman Chrisman read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Approve minutes of November 8, 1988, Regular meeting."
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Leverett and a second by Board
Member Curtis, the Board voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
minutes of November 8, 1988, as presented.
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Public Hearing
Betz Construction Company (Agenda Item III)
Chairman Chrisman read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Public Hearing - Consider a request from Mr. Errol S. Flynn of the Belz
Construction Company, Inc. for a variance to the City of Allen Sign
Regulations Ordinance to allow the use of the 280 square foot sign currently
located on the property for the purpose of advertising the property for a
period of one year."
Mr. Tim Quillan, representing Belz Mall, presented the request to the Board. He
stated the company is requesting the variance to use the sign for one year for
leasing purposes. He referred to the letter Mr. Flynn had written to the Board
requesting the variance.
Chairman Chrisman opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak for
or against the request, Chairman Chrisman closed the public hearing.
Board Member Leverett questioned the proposed text of the sign and it was
provided the members of the Board. The dimensions of the sign will remain as
they are.
Board Member Crowe requested clarification as to the variance request. It was
stated that the request is a variance to the size and construction of the sign.
MOTION: A motion was made by Board Member Leverett and seconded by Board
Member Crowe to deny the request.
The Board discussed alternatives the mall might have for advertising the space and
suggestion was made that additional time limits might be placed on the request.
Further discussion was held regarding the recent problems with the existing signs
and banners at the mall. Mr. Del Ferro advised the Board that contact with the
mall in the past has been with the mall manager; however, the most recent
communication has been with the home office.
Board Member Leverett added that he was sympathetic to the business considering
the economic conditions of today; however, he was opposed to the request because
of the problems experienced with the mall in the past.
Board Member Curtis stated that the advantage would be in favor of the City to
allow this variance.
Board Member Crowe withdrew his second to the motion; Board Member Leverett
withdrew his motion.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Curtis and a second by Board Member
Cox, the Board voted 3 FOR and 2 OPPOSED to approve the request
for variance by Belz Construction Co.
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Public Hearing
Allen Library Board (Agenda Item IV)
Chairman Chrisman read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Public Hearing - Consider a request from the Allen Library Board for a
variance to the City of Allen Sign Regulations Ordinance to place four (4)
32 square foot signs at various locations throughout the City and one 80
square foot sign located at the new Allen Library for the purpose of
advertising the "Buy a Book... Build a Mind" campaign."
Mr. Vern LaHart presented the request to the Board. The Library Board members
were present also. Mr. LaHart discussed the Comprehensive Plan and the
construction of the new library. The bond issue that provided the funds for the
construction of the building did not provide money for books. A committee has
been formed at the recommendation of the Library Board and they are undertaking
a campaign throughout the city to raise $1,000,000 for books. In addition to the
request tonight, a large billboard will be placed in the City of Plano.
Chairman Chrisman opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak for
or against the request, Chairman Chrisman closed the public hearing.
Mr. LaHart stated that the locations shown in the request have been approved by
the property owners.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Leverett and a second by Board
Member Curtis, the Board voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
variance request by the Allen Library Board.
Consider Renewal
Central McDermott Place (Agenda Item V)
Chairman Chrisman read the agenda item into the record as follows:
Consider third renewal of Class 4 sign for Western Gulf Savings & Loan
Association located at Central McDermott Place, facing U.S. 75 south of F.M.
2170."
Mr. Del Ferro advised the Board that the sign is in good repair.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Leverett and a second by Board
Member Crowe, the Board voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
renewal for the Class 4 sign located at Central McDermott Place.
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Consider Renewal
Bethany Plaza Shopping Center (Agenda Item VI)
Chairman Chrisman read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Consider first renewal of Class 4 sign for Hancock Sign Company located
at the northeast corner of Bethany Drive and S.H. 5 (Bethany Plaza
Shopping Center).
Mr. Del Ferro advised the Board that the sign is in good repair.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Leverett and a second by Board
Member Curtis, the Board voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
renewal for the Class 4 sign located at Bethany Plaza Shopping
Center.
Consider Renewal
Allen Heights Shopping Center (Agenda Item VII)
Chairman Chrisman read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Consider first renewal of Class 4 sign for Hancock Sign Company located
at the northwest corner of Allen Heights Drive and F.M. 2170 (Allen Heights
Shopping Center).
Mr. Del Ferro advised the Board that the sign is in good repair.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Leverett and a second by Board
Member Cox the Board voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
renewal for the Class 4sign located at Allen Heights Shopping Center.
Consider Renewal
Tomlin Properties (Agenda Item VIII)
Chairman Chrisman read the agenda item into the record as follows:
"Consider seventh renewal of Class 4 sign for Tomlin Properties located 200
feet north of the northwest corner of U.S. 75 and Bethany Drive."
Mr. Del Ferro advised the Board that the sign has recently been refurbished and
is now in good condition.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Leverett and a second by Board
Member Curtis, the Board voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the
Erenewal for the Class 4 sign by Tomlin Properties.
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Adiourn:
MOTION: Upon a motion by Board Member Curtis and a second by Board Member
Leverett, the Board voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to adjourn the
December 6, 1988, meeting of the Allen Sign Control Board at
8:20 p.m.
These minutes approved this � day of 198I?
GLIorg6 Chrisman, Chairman Sheila Curti Secretary