HomeMy WebLinkAboutSRB 2021-09-13 Minutes MINUTES OF THE SIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Trevino called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Tito Rodriguez Board member, Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Board member, Place 2
Mason Orr Board member, Place 4
Patrick Faram Board member, Place 5
Absent: Suzy Compton Board member, Place 3
Scott Turnage Board member, Place 6
Kelvin Deupree Board member, Place 7
Staff Present: Mark Hindman City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
Traci Henderson Assistant City Secretary
B. CITIZEN PRESENTATION
There were no requests to speak from the public.
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak from the public.
D. ACTION ITEMS
D.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 28, 2021 SIGN REVIEW BOARD
MEETING.
APPROVED
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 28, 2021 SIGN
REVIEW BOARD MEETING.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-0.
D.2 SRB21-0001 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM RACETRAC FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 106 (SIGNS) OF THE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES AT 5640 RUFF SNOW
DRIVE, BEING 2.5 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 3, BLOCK 35, HOLIDAY
WEST ADDITION.
DENIED
Chair Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning Clayton
Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock informed the Board the applicant is requesting a sign variance to Chapter
106 of the Code of Ordinances on 2.5 acres located at 5640 Rufe Snow Drive. Mr.
Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Applicant representative for RaceTrac, Andrew Malzer, 200 Galleria Parkway SE, Suite
900, Atlanta, Georgia, informed the Board they are seeking a variance to the current
sign. The applicant is proposing to remove the catwalk and ladder required to change
numbers manually. They propose to utilize the existing pole and cabinet to update and
replace with electronic numbers that are changed from corporate in Georgia. The new
sign would also include; new logo, replace fuel grade panels, replace pricers with 61"
and 32" sunshine LED pricers, paint existing pole and cabinet.
Mr. Comstock stated staff shared with the applicant how they could improve the sign and
use scrollers to display the numbers. RaceTrac stated that they prefer LED to preserve
visibility.
Mr. Comstock presented a summary of the variance request and stated it was a legal
non-conforming sign at the time of installation in 1996 as it met the sign criteria in the
Zoning Ordinance. The proposed variance this evening is to allow LED for 64% of the
sign area. The LED display includes red and green lighting with black background. Mr.
Comstock stated the options for the Board's consideration is to (1) approve variance
request as presented, (2) approve the variance request subject to changes to the
design, location, or size of the sign or (3) deny the request.
The Board, applicant and staff discussed scrollers and current RaceTrac monument sign
on Davis Boulevard and making this work on Rufe Snow. Economic Development
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Director Craig Hulse stated that the city has an economic development funding program
for monument signs and pole removal.
Mr. Malzer, applicant representative for RaceTrac, said that they will not move forward
with a monument sign.
Chair Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting
appearance form to speak during the public hearing. There being no forms submitted,
Chair Trevino asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak on the item to
come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Chair Trevino closed the public
hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
BOARD MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO DENY SRB 21-0001.
MOTION TO DENY CARRIED 4-0.
E. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Oscar Trevino, Chair
Traci Henderson, Assistant City Secretary
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