HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_ZBA_12.20.2016Notice of Meeting for the
Zoning Board of Adjustment
of the City of Georgetown
December 20, 2016 at 5:00 PM
at Council Chambers, 101 East 7th Street, Georgetown
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agenda.
Legislative Regular Agenda
B
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Chair
- Welcome and Meeting Procedures
Action from Executive Session
C Consideration and possible action of the Minutes from the June 21, 2016, Zoning Board of Adjustment
meeting.
D Public Hearing and possible action on a Variance to Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 7.03.020
regarding dimensional standards to allow a driveway and parking to encroach into the side and rear
setbacks and to Section 9.03.020 regarding parking space and parking lot design to allow a reduction of
the minimum required aisle width at 1614 Williams Drive, being Lot 7, Block 2, Crestview Addition Unit 1.
(VAR-2016-006) Valerie Kreger, AICP, Principal Planner
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E Public Hearing and possible action on a Variance to Unified Development Code (UDC) Section
10.06.010, Sign Dimensional Standards, to increase the height allowance for Extra Space Storage,
located at 2100 JM Page Lane (VAR-2016-007) Carolyn Horner, AICP, Planner and Jeff Cardwell, Chief
Commercial Plans Examiner
Adjournment
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
I, Shelley Nowling, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times,
on the ______ day of __________________, 2016, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72
continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
____________________________________
Shelley Nowling, City Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Zoning Board of Adjustment
December 20, 2016
SUBJECT:
Consideration and possible action of the Minutes from the June 21, 2016, Zoning Board of Adjustment
meeting.
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NA
SUBMITTED BY:
Tammy Glanville, Recording Secretary
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Draft ZBA Minutes for June 21st Cover Memo
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 5:00 PM
Council Chambers
101 E. 7thStreet, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Board members: Josh Schroeder, Chair; Kevin Pitts, Kaylah McCord, Alex Fuller, Aaron
Albright
This is a regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Georgetown. The
Board, appointed by the Mayor and the City Council, acts on requests for variances,
interpretations and special exceptions under the Georgetown Zoning Ordinance.
Board Member(s) Absent:
Staff Present: Sofia Nelson, Planning Director, Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner, Mike
Elabarger, Senior Planner and Tammy Glanville, Recording Secretary.
Chair Schroeder called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 5:00 p.m.
B. Call to order: 5:00 p.m.
(The Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session
at the request of the Chair, a Board Member, the Director or legal counsel for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
Action from Executive Session. There was not an Executive Session.
C Consideration and possible action of the Minutes from the May 17, 2016, Zoning Board
of Adjustment meeting.
Motion by Board member Fuller to approve the Minutes from the May 17, 2016 Zoning
Board of Adjustment meeting. Second by Board member McCord. Approved. (5-0)
D Public Hearing and possible action on a Variance to Unified Development Code (UDC)
Section 6.03.090, High Density Multifamily District (MF-2) Lot and Dimensional
Standards, to exceed the maximum of twenty-four (24) dwellings units per building, for
13.24 acres in the Joseph Fish Survey located at 4700 Williams Drive. (VAR-2016-002,
Merritt Heritage) Mike Elabarger, Senior Planner
Staff provided an overview of the Variance request, description of project and
recommended denial to exceed the maximum of twenty-four (24) dwellings units per
building, as it does not meet all of the criteria for approval of a Variance as identified in
Staff’s analysis.
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Discussion among board members and staff regarding other options available to
applicant other than a variance.
Board members, staff and applicant discussed fire code concerns, connected roofline, unit
number cap and set-backs.
Chair Schroeder invited the applicant to speak. Applicant gave a brief overview of their
project.
Chair Schroeder opened the Public Hearing.
Speakers: Elizabeth Myers, Jackie Weissmiller, Darlene Duncan-ceded time to Jackie
Weissmiller, Marian Jackson, Cheryl Dorothy, Sherry Stevens, voiced their concerns and
opinions in favor of living under 1 roof instead of separate buildings.
Convenience
Easier access throughout facility and to extracurricular activities
Mobility
Special needs
Safety
Ability to communicate and connect more frequently with others.
Chair Schroeder closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Board member Fuller to recommend approval of the applicant’s variance.
Second by Board member Pitts. Approved. (4-1) Board member McCord opposed.
Adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
_____________________________________ __________________________________
Chair Secretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Zoning Board of Adjustment
December 20, 2016
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a Variance to Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 7.03.020
regarding dimensional standards to allow a driveway and parking to encroach into the side and rear
setbacks and to Section 9.03.020 regarding parking space and parking lot design to allow a reduction of
the minimum required aisle width at 1614 Williams Drive, being Lot 7, Block 2, Crestview Addition Unit 1.
(VAR-2016-006) Valerie Kreger, AICP, Principal Planner
ITEM SUMMARY:
Background:
The applicant is requesting variances to Section 7.03.020, Non-residential Dimensional Standards, and
Section 9.03.020 Parking Space and Parking Lot Design, to allow a driveway and parking to encroach into
the side and rear setbacks and to allow a reduction of the minimum required aisle width in order to add a
parking lot in the rear yard.
The applicant intends to add four parking spaces to the rear yard of the property. The existing building is
located approximately 18.5 feet from the east property line. The applicant proposes to reduce the
minimum drive aisle width from 24 feet to 10 feet to access the rear parking spaces. The drive aisle would
be constructed with pervious pavers as it will maneuver between two trees – a 29” live oak (Heritage Tree)
and a 21” pecan tree. The drive aisle accessing the parking would be located 2 feet off of the east side lot
line, encroaching into the required 10-foot side setback. Additionally the drive aisle and the parking spaces
are proposed to encroach 16 feet and 8 feet, respectively, into the required 25-foot rear setback against the
residential property to the south.
Public Comment:
Per the Unified Development Code, all property owners within a 200 foot radius of the property were
notified of the application (16 letters), a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in the Sun
Newspaper on December 4th, and one sign was posted on-site. As of the date of this report, staff has
received one written comment in favor of this application, provided the Heritage Tree is not damaged.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends Denial of the request, as it does not meet all of the criteria for approval of a Variance as
identified in Staff’s analysis.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None studied at this time.
SUBMITTED BY:
Valerie Kreger, AICP, Principal Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Staff Report Cover Memo
Attachment 1 - Location Map Backup Material
Attachment 2 - Conceptual Plan Backup Material
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Attachment 3 - Applicant's Letter of Intent Backup Material
Attachment 4 - Public Comment Backup Material
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Georgetown Planning Department
Zoning Board of Adjustment Staff Report
1614 Williams Drive Page 1 of 6
Meeting Date: December 20, 2016
File No: VAR-2016-006
Project Planner: Valerie Kreger, AICP, Principal Planner
Report Date: December 21, 2016
Relevant UDC Section: 7.03.020 Non-residential Dimensional Standards;
9.03.020 Parking Space and Parking Lot Design
Staff Recommendation: Denial
Item Details
Project Address: 1614 Williams Drive
Legal Description: Lot 7, Block 2, Crestview Addition
Unit 1
Current Zoning: Office (OF)
Applicant: Jeannie Sonnier, CJS Properties
Applicant Request
The applicant is requesting variances to Section 7.03.020, Non-residential Dimensional
Standards, and Section 9.03.020 Parking Space and Parking Lot Design, to allow a driveway
and parking to encroach into the side and rear setbacks and to allow a reduction of the
minimum required aisle width in order to add a parking lot in the rear yard.
The applicant intends to add four parking spaces the rear yard of the property. The existing
building is located approximately 18.5 feet from the east property line. The applicant proposes
to reduce the minimum drive aisle width from 24 feet to 10 feet to access the rear parking
spaces. The drive aisle would be constructed with pervious pavers as it will maneuver between
two trees – a 29” live oak (Heritage Tree) and a 21” pecan tree. The drive aisle accessing the
parking would be located 2 feet off of the east side lot line, encroaching into the required 10-
foot side setback. Additionally the drive aisle and the parking spaces are proposed to encroach
16 feet and 8 feet, respectively, into the required 25-foot rear setback against the residential
property to the south.
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Staff Report
1614 Williams Drive Page 2 of 6
Site Information
The property has approximately 112 feet of frontage on Williams Drive with an overall depth
of about 136 feet. The existing structure was built in 1959 as a residence and converted to an
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Staff Report
1614 Williams Drive Page 3 of 6
office in 2003. The 2,491 square foot building sits approximately 45 feet from the front property
line and a little over 60 feet from the rear property line. There are numerous large trees on the
property, the majority along the southern property line, with two Heritage size hardwood trees
near the main structure and bordering the proposed improvements. The south side of the
property is bounded by the Crestview residential neighborhood with office operations on the
east and west sides.
Surrounding Properties:
Location Zoning Districts Future Land Use Existing Use
North Office (OF), Williams Dr. Mixed Use Neighborhood
Center Office
South Residential Single-Family (RS) Mixed Use Neighborhood
Center Single-family residence
East Office (OF) Mixed Use Neighborhood
Center Office
West Office (OF) Mixed Use Neighborhood
Center Office
Staff Analysis & Variance Review Criteria
The Unified Development Code (UDC) identifies the Office zoning district as an appropriate
transition between residential and commercial areas. However, the rear setback for
development in this district increases from 10 feet to 25 feet when adjacent to a residential
property. The applicant proposes to place improvements approximately 9 feet from the
property line, which is less than required setback adjacent to non-residential property. The
drive aisle would also be placed 2 feet from the eastern property line, 8 feet into the required
10 foot setback.
The UDC requires a minimum of 24 feet for a two-way drive aisle, with 26 feet required when
parking is accessed from the drive aisle, such as the rear yard parking proposed by the
applicant. The minimum for a one-way drive aisle, although not the case here, is 13 feet.
The drive aisle and parking spaces will also significantly encroach into the critical root zone of
several large hardwood trees on the property, two of which are 26 inch and 29 inch Heritage
Trees. The applicant has proposed to use pervious pavers for the drive aisle access to the rear
parking, although the parking stalls will be paved.
The applicant’s proposed parking exceeds the minimum spaces required by the UDC. The
UDC’s parking ratio of one space per each 300 square feet of building calculates to 9 required
parking spaces, which the site currently has. From the applicant’s proposed site layout, 2 of
the 9 parking spaces would be removed to provide for the drive aisle to the 4 spaces in the rear,
leaving the site with a net gain of 2 spaces.
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Staff Report
1614 Williams Drive Page 4 of 6
UDC Section 3.15.030.A - Required Findings
The Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) may grant a Variance if it is not contrary to the public
interest and, due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the requirements would result
in unnecessary hardship, so the spirit of the Code is preserved, and substantial justice is done.
No Variance shall be granted unless the ZBA finds all of the following is true:
Meets
Criteria
Does Not
Meet
Criteria
UDC Section 3.15.030.A - Required Findings
1. Extraordinary Conditions – that there are special conditions affecting
the land involved such that strict application of the provisions of the
UDC will deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of the land.
Staff Analysis: There are no extraordinary or special conditions that affect the
property that would deny the applicant reasonable use of the land. The current
parking on site meets the requirements of the UDC and allow the applicant
current use of the land. The desired parking would be in addition to the UDC
standards.
2. No Substantial Detriment – that the granting of the variance will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to other
property in the area or to the City in administering the UDC.
Staff Analysis: The granting of the variance could potentially be injurious to
adjacent properties as the required distances between the non-residential and
residential uses would be significantly reduced. Additionally, there are several
large trees, including a Heritage tree on the shared property line that will be
affected by the parking and drive aisle.
3. Other Property – that the conditions that create the need for the
Variance do not generally apply to other property in the vicinity.
Staff Analysis: The cited reasons for this variance request are not unique to
this property. Many properties within this corridor face the same challenge
regarding placing parking at the rear of the site as these lots were originally
home sites converted to offices.
4. Applicant’s Actions – that the conditions that create the need for the
variance are not the result of the applicant’s own actions.
Staff Analysis: The need for the variance is generated by the applicant’s own
intentions, specifically the applicant’s desire for additional parking exceeding
the requirements of the UDC.
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Staff Report
1614 Williams Drive Page 5 of 6
5. Comprehensive Plan – that the granting of the variance would not
substantially conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of
the UDC.
Staff Analysis: The property is located within the Mixed Use Neighborhood
Center (MUNC) future land use category. The MUNC category states “the
exact size, location, and design of these areas should ensure an appropriate fit
with the residential pattern.” Over parking a site with that parking
encroaching into required setbacks and buffer areas is not appropriate adjacent
the residential neighborhood.
6. Utilization – that because of the conditions that create the need for the
variance, the application of this Code to the particular piece of property
would effectively prohibit or unreasonably restrict the utilization of the
property.
Staff Analysis: The property has been developed with parking numbers which
exceed the parking required by the UDC for the office uses currently in
operation on the site.
The UDC identifies the following types of possible findings do not constitute sufficient
grounds for granting a Variance:
a. The property cannot be used for its highest and best use.
Staff Analysis: The property is currently developed with adequate parking for the existing
office uses.
b. That there is a financial or economic hardship.
Staff Analysis: The site is currently developed and under operation. There is no known
financial or economic hardship present.
c. That there is a self-created hardship by the property owner or their agent.
Staff Analysis: The justification for the request is self-created by the applicant as they desire
but are not required to add the additional parking for staff.
d. That the development objectives of the property owner are or will be frustrated.
Staff Analysis: The applicant’s desired objective of additional parking cannot be realized under
the development standards of the UDC with the existing building configuration on the
property.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends Denial of the request, as it does not meet all of the criteria for approval of a
Variance as identified in Staff’s analysis.
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Staff Report
1614 Williams Drive Page 6 of 6
Public Comments
Per the Unified Development Code, all property owners within a 200 foot radius of the
property were notified of the application (16 letters), a legal notice advertising the public
hearing was placed in the Sun Newspaper on December 4th, and one sign was posted on-site.
As of the date of this report, staff has received one written comment in favor of this application,
provided the Heritage Tree is not damaged.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Location Map
Attachment 2 – Conceptual Plan
Attachment 3 – Applicant’s Letter of Intent
Attachment 4 – Public Comment
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Zoning Board of Adjustment
December 20, 2016
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing and possible action on a Variance to Unified Development Code (UDC) Section
10.06.010, Sign Dimensional Standards, to increase the height allowance for Extra Space Storage,
located at 2100 JM Page Lane (VAR-2016-007) Carolyn Horner, AICP, Planner and Jeff Cardwell, Chief
Commercial Plans Examiner
ITEM SUMMARY:
Background:
The subject property is located just north of Leander Road alone JM Page Lane, just east of the IH 35
south bound frontage road. Construction of a climate controlled 3-story storage facility is nearing
completion on the property. Although the property can be seen from IH 35, it fronts on JM Page Lane
and therefore was not required to provide a gateway buffer along the front of the property like IH 35
properties would have to. Per the UDC, a 6-foot tall monument sign with a maximum of 48 square feet
per sign face, or a 10-foot tall low profile pole sign with a maximum of 20 square feet per sign face,
would be allowed on the property.
Due to the property’s proximity to IH 35, the applicant is requesting a variance to the maximum
permitted sign height to allow construction of a 28-foot high sign consistent in height to that which is
allowed on properties fronting on IH 35. The applicant has also proposed a sign face of 225, which
exceeds the maximums for this property, but does match the maximum allowance for properties along
IH35. The sign face is not eligible for a variance and will have to meet the maximum size allowed by the
UDC for this zoning category.
Public Comment:
To date, no written public comments have been received.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends denial of the sign height variance request.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None studied at this time.
SUBMITTED BY:
Carolyn Horner, AICP, Planner, Jeff Cardwell, Chief Commercial Plans Examiner, and Sofia Nelson, CNU-
A, Planning Director
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Staff Report Cover Memo
Exhibit 1 Backup Material
Exhibit 2 Backup Material
Exhibit 3 Backup Material
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2100 JM Page Lane, Extra Space Storage
VAR‐2016‐007
Georgetown Planning Department
Zoning Board of Adjustment Staff Report
Meeting Date: December 20, 2016
File No: VAR‐2016‐007
Project Planner: Carolyn Horner, AICP, Planner and Jeff Cardwell, Chief Commercial Plans
Examiner
Report Date: December 15, 2016
Relevant UDC Section: 10.06.010 Sign Dimensional Standards
Staff Recommendation: Denial
Item Description
Public Hearing and possible action on a Variance to Unified Development Code (UDC) Section
10.06.010, Sign Dimensional Standards, to increase the height allowance for Extra Space Storage,
located at 2100 JM Page Lane (VAR‐2016‐007)
Item Details
Project Name: Extra Space Storage
Project Address: 2100 JM Page Lane
Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Leander Road LLC
Zoning: General Commercial (C‐3) District
Applicant: Custom Sign Creations
Background
The subject property is located just north of Leander Road alone JM Page Lane, just east of
the IH 35 south bound frontage road. Construction of a climate controlled 3‐story storage
facility is nearing completion on the property. Although the property can be seen from IH 35,
it fronts on JM Page Lane and therefore was not required to provide a gateway buffer along
the front of the property like IH 35 properties would have to. Per the UDC, a 6‐foot tall
monument sign with a maximum of 48 square feet per sign face, or a 10‐foot tall low profile
pole sign with a maximum of 20 square feet per sign face, would be allowed on the property.
Due to the property’s proximity to IH 35, the applicant is requesting a variance to the
maximum permitted sign height to allow construction of a 28‐foot high sign consistent in
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Staff Report
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2100 JM Page Lane, Extra Space Storage
VAR‐2016‐007
height to that which is allowed on properties fronting on IH 35.
As seen on the chart below, the applicant has also proposed a sign face of 225, which exceeds
the maximums for this property, but does match the maximum allowance for properties
along IH35. The sign face is not eligible for a variance and will have to meet the maximum
size allowed by the UDC for this zoning category.
Permitted Requested
Height 6‐foot monument OR 10‐foot low
profile sign
28‐foot pole sign
Area 48 square feet OR 20 square feet 225 square feet
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Staff Report
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2100 JM Page Lane, Extra Space Storage
VAR‐2016‐007
Staff Analysis & Variance Review Criteria
The Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) may grant a variance if it is not contrary to the public
interest and, due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the requirements would result in
unnecessary hardship, so the spirit of the Code is preserved, and substantial justice is done.
No Variance shall be granted unless the ZBA finds all of the following is true:
Meets
Criteria
Does Not
Meet
Criteria
UDC Section 3.15.030.A ‐ Required Findings
1. Extraordinary Conditions – that there are special conditions affecting
the land involved such that strict application of the provisions of the
UDC will deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of the land.
Staff Analysis: Staff acknowledges that the topography at this site is excessive
as the property sits 24 feet above the elevation of nearby IH35 frontage road.
However, the increased elevation of the site actually places a sign higher than
other properties along this corridor, making it more visible. If the variance were
granted, the sign face would sit 2 feet above signage allowed for those
properties actually fronting IH 35.
2. No Substantial Detriment – that the granting of the variance will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to other
property in the area or to the City in administering the UDC.
Staff Analysis: While the height of the proposed sign would not have any
detrimental effects to the health, safety and welfare of people, the visual
obstruction and clutter created by the excessive height could have a detrimental
effect on the value of other properties along this corridor
3. Other Property – that the conditions that create the need for the
Variance do not generally apply to other property in the vicinity.
Staff Analysis: Staff finds that the other properties with access and frontage on
JM Page Lane are similarly situated. The two properties to the south are
developed, with multi-family units on one tract and The Page House on the last
lot on the street. The multi-family lot does not have a sign on this roadway, and
the Paige House has a very old legal non-conforming 12x12 billboard-type sign.
The tract on the north side is not developed, but when it does come in for
development, it will be subject to the same frontage and sign requirements as the
subject property.
4. Applicant’s Actions – that the conditions that create the need for the
variance are not the result of the applicant’s own actions.
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Staff Report
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Staff Analysis: Staff finds that there are no condition that create a need for
the variance, but the applicant’s preference for a taller sign creates the need
for the variance request.
5. Comprehensive Plan – that the granting of the variance would not
substantially conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and the purposes of
the UDC.
Staff Analysis: Staff finds that granting a variance for the sign height would
not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan.
6. Utilization – that because of the conditions that create the need for the
variance, the application of this Code to the particular piece of property
would effectively prohibit or unreasonably restrict the utilization of the
property.
Staff Analysis: The subject property is being developed as a self‐storage
facility. This use is not dependent on high‐volume drive‐through traffic. The
use has limited access based on rental of storage units. The property will be
effectively marketed with the site’s elevation over other properties and the
signage that will be allowed on the 3‐story building. Applying current sign
standards on this property would allow the following sign options:
1) a six foot tall freestanding monument sign, setback a minimum of 5 feet
from the property line,
2) a ten foot tall low profile sign, setback a minimum of 5 feet from the
property line,
3) wall signage at 1 square foot of sign face per 1 linear foot of building
wall, would equal to 276 square feet of signage on a 33 feet tall wall.
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Staff Report
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The UDC identifies the following types of possible findings do not constitute sufficient grounds
for granting a Variance:
a. The property cannot be used for its highest and best use.
Staff Analysis: The property is currently under construction as a climate controlled storage
facility.
b. That there is a financial or economic hardship.
Staff Analysis: The site is currently under construction. There is no known financial or economic
hardship present.
c. That there is a self‐created hardship by the property owner or their agent.
Staff Analysis: The justification for the request is self‐created by the applicant as they desire a
taller sign than their zoning and location allow.
d. That the development objectives of the property owner are or will be frustrated.
Staff Analysis: The applicant’s desired objective of a taller sign cannot be realized under the
development standards of the UDC, and other options are available.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends denial of the requested Variance based on the stated findings above.
Public Comments
Per the Unified Development Code, 6 property owners within a 200 foot radius of the project
site were notified of the application, a legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in
the Sun Newspaper and a sign was posted on‐site. As of the date of this report, Planning
Department staff has received zero public comments.
Attachments
Exhibit 1 – Location Map
Exhibit 2 – Applicant’s Letter of Intent Request
Exhibit 3 – Proposed Sign Plan
Submitted By
Carolyn Horner, AICP, Planner, Jeff Cardwell, Chief Commercial Plans Examiner, and Sofia
Nelson, CNU‐A, Planning Director
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9701 Brown Ln, Bldg E,
Austin, TX 78754
512-374-9300
info@customsigncreations.com
www.customsigncreations.com
CLIENT APPROVALEXTRA SPACE JOB INFORMATION
SALES REP.: ANDY
DESIGNER: JORGE E.INSTALL DATE:
DATE:
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NUMBER: 13681-SPEC1-A2100 JM PAGE LN, GEORGETOWN, TX
SCALE: NTS
ELEVATION SUPERIMPOSEA
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9701 Brown Ln, Bldg E,
Austin, TX 78754
512-374-9300
info@customsigncreations.com
www.customsigncreations.com
CLIENT APPROVALEXTRA SPACE JOB INFORMATION
SALES REP.: ANDY
DESIGNER: JORGE E.INSTALL DATE:
DATE:
X
NUMBER: 13681-SPEC1-A2100 JM PAGE LN, GEORGETOWN, TX
SCALE: NTS
ELEVATION SUPERIMPOSEA
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info@customsigncreations.com
www.customsigncreations.com
CLIENT APPROVALEXTRA SPACE JOB INFORMATION
SALES REP.: ANDY
DESIGNER: JORGE E.INSTALL DATE:
DATE:
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NUMBER: 13681-SPEC1-A2100 JM PAGE LN, GEORGETOWN, TX
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