Consideration of a variance to Chapter 7 of the Land Development Code, Section 7-215, Prohibited Signs, on Lot 2, Block 1, Glade Points Addition, located at 4200 Glade Road, Case SC26-002

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Steven Betzold, the applicant, has submitted a request for a variance to Chapter 7 of the Land Development Code, Section 7-215, Prohibited Signs, on Lot 2, Block 1, Glade Points Addition, being approximately 1.04 acres, and zoned CC-2 Shopping Center. Variance Request : The applicant is requesting a variance to Section 7-215, Prohibited Signs, to permit a billboard sign. Billboards are not an allowed use. Analysis: The property is located within the Freeway Overlay Zone. According to Section 7-165 – Permanent Freestanding Signs – Area, Height and Setback Requirements, Freeway Pole Signs are limited to 35 feet in height and 250 square feet of sign area. The proposed sign is 60 feet tall with 672 square feet of area, exceeding both standards. The site is developed with two freestanding signs, and the sign code does not allow a third freestanding sign . The required 60‑foot spacing between freestanding signs also will not be met with an additional sign, resulting in noncompliance. Existing Conditions/Background: The subject property at 4200 Glade Road is developed with a commercial building. Plat Status: The property is platted. Surrounding Development: The properties to the north and west are zoned CC-2 Shopping Center and are improved with commercial uses. The border between Colleyville and Grapevine lies to the east of the property. The border between Colleyville and Euless lies to the south of the property. Comprehensive Plan: The City’s comprehensive plan, Destination Colleyville , identifies the subject property for commercial development. The proposed variance does not meet the intent of the comprehensive plan. Public Notification: Staff mailed notices to all property owners within 500 feet as well as any Homeowners' Associations within 1,000 feet of the subject property regarding this request. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, where the subject property is located, was notified per State law. Notice was published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as required by State la

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