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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSRB 2026-03-09 Agendas t4RH CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS SIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180 MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026 The North Richland Hills City Council, sitting as the Sign Review Board, will meet immediately following the 7:00 p.m. March 9, 2026 City Council meeting. REGULAR MEETING: 7:00 PM Held in the Council Chamber A. CALL TO ORDER B. PUBLIC COMMENTS An opportunity for citizens to address the Sign Review Board on matters which are scheduled on this agenda for consideration by the Board, but not scheduled as a public hearing. In order to address the Sign Review Board during public comments, a Public Meeting Appearance Card must be completed and presented to the recording secretary prior to the start of the Sign Review Board meeting. C. ACTION ITEMS C.1 Approve minutes of the August 11 , 2025 Sign Review Board meeting. Attachments: Memorandum Minutes D. PUBLIC HEARINGS Monday, March 9, 2026 Sign Review Board Agenda Page 1 of 2 D.1 SRB26-0021 Public hearing and consideration of a request from Elements of Architecture Inc. for a variance to Chapter 106 (Signs) of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances regarding monument signs at 828 Harwood Road, being 80.97 acres described as Tract A1A1, Northeast Campus Addition. Attachments: Memorandum Location Maps Property Owner Notification Applicant Letter Plat Application Information Sign Exhibits E. ADJOURNMENT Certification I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills Sign Review Board was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551 , Texas Government Code on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 by 5:00 PM. Crystal R. Dozier Assistant City Secretary This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 for further information. Monday, March 9, 2026 Sign Review Board Agenda Page 2 of 2 k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS SIGN REVIEW BOARD MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: March 9, 2026 SUBJECT: Approve the minutes of the August 11, 2025 regular Sign Review Board meeting. PRESENTER: Crystal Dozier, Assistant City Secretary SUMMARY: The minutes of the Sign Review Board are approved by majority vote of the board at the Sign Review Board meeting. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The City Secretary's Office prepares action minutes for each Sign Review Board meeting. The minutes for the previous meeting are placed on the agenda for review and approval by the Board. Upon approval of the minutes, an electronic copy will be uploaded to the City's website. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the August 11 , 2025 regular Sign Review Board meeting. MINUTES OF THE SIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE AUGUST 11, 2025 REGULAR MEETING The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met as the Sign Review Board on the 11th day of August 2025 after the 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting. Present: Jack McCarty Chair Cecille Delaney Board member Ricky Rodriguez Board member Danny Roberts Board member Matt Blake Board member Billy Parks Board member Russ Mitchell Board member Kelvin Deupree Board member Staff Members: Paulette Hartman City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Bradley Anderle City Attorney Crystal Dozier Assistant City Secretary A. CALL TO ORDER Chair McCarty called the meeting to order at 8:52 p.m. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. C. ACTON ITEMS CA APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 27, 2025 SIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING. APPROVED August 11, 2025 Sign Review Board Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 27, 2025 SIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 8-0. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS D.1 SRB25-0019 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM KINGFISHER REALTY PARTNERS FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 106 (SIGNS) OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES AT 5198 RUFE SNOW DRIVE, BEING 1.64ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 1R, BLOCK 13, SNOW HEIGHTS NORTH ADDITION. APPROVED Chair McCarty opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the item. Mr. Husband informed the Board the applicant is requesting a variance to Chapter 106 (Signs) of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances to allow a pole sign located at 5198 Rufe Snow Drive. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property. Applicant representative Brian Goldstein at 6405 Pemberton Drive, Dallas, Texas with King Fisher Realty Partners presented the request. Mr. Goldstein acquired the property in the fall of 2024 and is proposing a second pylon sign to be located on Rufe Snow at the two-story building. Additional signage will assist with filling the empty retail space. Mr. Husband presented staff's report stating the proposed structure is 29 feet tall and a 208 square-foot area. The proposed signage requires a variance for the pole sign location as pole signs are only permitted within the freeway overlay area. There being no forms submitted, Chair McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Chair McCarty closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER PARKS, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE SRB25-0019. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 8-0. August 11, 2025 Sign Review Board Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 D.2 SRB25-0020 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM FIVE STAR PARKS & ATTRACTIONS FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 106 (SIGNS) OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES AT 8651 AIRPORT FREEWAY, BEING 11.515 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 2R1, BLOCK A, RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION. APPROVED Chair McCarty opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the item. Mr. Husband informed the Board the applicant is requesting a variance to Chapter 106 (Signs) of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances to allow for a 200 square-foot electronic message pole sign located at 8651 Airport Freeway. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property. Applicant representative for Five Star Parks & Attractions, Chris Petruska at 6820 Green Leaf Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas presented the request. Mr. Petruska provided location photos of the proposed sign. Mr. Husband presented the staffs report stating the current sign is 400 square feet and the applicant is requesting an additional 200 square feet for an electronic message sign. The sign is located in the freeway overlay zone with a maximum size of 400 square feet. The variance is being requested for an additional 200 square feet for a total maximum of 600 square feet with an LED screen. Mr. Husband informed the Board they can approve the request as presented, approve the variance with conditions, or deny the variance. There being no forms submitted, Chair McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Chair McCarty closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY BOARD MEMBER DEUPREE, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE SRB25-0020. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 8-0. E. ADJOURNMENT Chair McCarty adjourned the Sign Review Board meeting at 9.16 p.m. Jack McCarty, Chair August 11, 2025 Sign Review Board Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 ATTEST: Crystal Dozier Assistant City Secretary August 11, 2025 Sign Review Board Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 NORTH KI HLAND HILLS SIGN REVIEW BOARD MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: March 9, 2026 SUBJECT: SRB26-0021 Public hearing and consideration of a request from Elements of Architecture Inc. for a variance to Chapter 106 (Signs) of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances regarding monument signs at 828 Harwood Road, being 80.97 acres described as Tract A1A1, Northeast Campus Addition. PRESENTER: Clayton Husband, Principal Planner SUMMARY: On behalf of Tarrant County College, Elements of Architecture Inc is requesting a variance to Chapter 106 (Signs) of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances. The request is for the Northeast Campus site located east of Boulevard 26 and north of Harwood Road. The applicant is requesting a variance related to two new signs located on the Boulevard 26 frontage. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Tarrant County College Northeast Campus has monument signs located at two driveway entrances on Boulevard 26. The northern driveway is located at the traffic signal with NRH2O Family Water Park. The southern driveway is located across from Peppa Pig theme park. The signs were installed in 2008, and the College proposes to replace these signs with a newer design. Sign permit applications were submitted in November 2025. As part of the review, it was noted that the signs exceeded the allowed height for monument signs and did not have the required masonry design. Modifications to the sign were considered to comply with the standards. However, the owner decided to seek a variance to allow the signs as proposed and submitted a Sign Review Board application in January 2026. The variance application and supporting materials are attached. The materials include a copy of the application explaining the reasoning for the variance request, sign drawings, and other relevant documents. An analysis of the request and relevant codes is below. ANALYSIS The variance request is related to standards for monument signs, which are contained in 21J.n 1„OCR„-,1„�3 a),( ,),of the sign regulations. This section limits the sign structure to seven (7) feet in height and 75 square feet in area. The message area on the sign may be 50 NORTH RI HLAND HILLS square feet, and the area must be surrounded by at least eight inches of masonry on all sides. The table below summarizes the proposed design of each sign. Generally, the design of each sign exceeds the maximum allowed height of seven (7) feet and does not include the required eight inches of masonry surrounding the message area. The signs comply with all other design standards. Additionally, one sign includes an electronic message sign, which is permitted by right for public school uses. NORTH ENTRANCE VARIANCES REQUESTED Height o Required: Seven (7.0)feet height (maximum) 1"- o Proposed: 17.23 feet (10.23 feet taller) L.I I � Masonry r. o Required: Surrounded by at least eight inches oil " of masonry on all sides. o Proposed: No masonry _. SOUTH ENTRANCE VARIANCES REQUESTED Height o Required: Seven (7.0)feet height (maximum) s gym„ o Proposed: 7.27 feet height (3.5 inches taller) Masonry o Required: Surrounded by at least eight inches of masonry on all sides. L o Proposed: No masonry The request is being processed as a variance application, which would waive certain sign standards for the property. The Board may include appropriate conditions as part of the approval of a variance request. The affirmative vote of four Board members is required to approve a variance. A public hearing is required for consideration of a request for variance. Notice of the public hearing was published in the newspaper and mailed to all owners of real property within 200 feet of the site. OPTIONS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION The Sign Review Board has the following options on this application. NORTH RI HLAND HILLS 1. Approve the variance as presented. This action would approve variances to the sign standards for ground signs and allow the monument sign to be constructed as presented. 2. Approve the variance with conditions. This action would approve variances to the sign standards for ground signs, subject to the owner making modifications to the size, location, or design as directed by the Board. 3. Deny the variance. This action would require the sign to be built in compliance with ground sign standards. 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APPLICANT Elements of Architecture Inc., on behalf of Tarrant County College LOCATION 828 Harwood Road REQUEST Public hearing and consideration of a request from Elements of Architecture Inc. for a variance to Chapter 106 (Signs) of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances regarding monument signs at 828 Harwood Road, being 1.64 acres described as Lot 1 R, Block 13, Snow Heights North Addition. DESCRIPTION Variance request for two campus entrance signs on Boulevard 26 for Tarrant County College. Request includes waivers to overall sign height and masonry sign structures. Diagrams of proposed signs are on the back of this notice. PUBLIC HEARING DATES Sign Review Board 7:00 PM Monday, March 9, 2026 MEETING LOCATION City Council Chamber-Third Floor 4301 City Point Drive North Richland Hills, Texas People interested in submitting letters of support or opposition are encouraged to contact the Planning & Zoning Department for additional information. Letters must be received by the close of the Sign Review Board public hearing. Because changes could be made to requests during the public hearing process, you are encouraged to follow the request through to final action by the Board. Planning and Zoning Department 14301 City Point Drive-NRH,TX 76180 817-427-6300 1 www.nrhtx.com I planning@nrhtx.com MM�H,MxPnp — la�H m rcxarr xh x,Pew cn.' :..._ WOO x _ .. 1l �MIFlAImpWus �' u m { r S M , Pr P dby Pl E&2 Gp P ¢ C �y ❑ISCL,41MlR 7h V P UI y { Ql 230 900 10.1Eiq 7.,50�9 2.000.1 pN f f dv LS MM1 f 1A JA uti-Y p d i Il@y d ,p A.krvlf f`l?2tl oily [M1e ap�nmxima,e re0an've locatiorz mY ormperty bownAarYe3_ X-Cl-PRIMARY CAMPUS ENTRANCE ID X-C4-AUXILIARY CAMPUS ENTRANCE ID c .. C � �. o ❑ Ll n o p IIIIIII„ y II � u ul IV Y! yl I:I PROPOSED PROPOSED Planning and Zoning Department 4301 City Point Drive-NRH,TX 76180 817-427-6300 1 www.nrhtx.com I planning@nrhtx.com NOTIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS SRB26-0021 2323 INVESTMENTS LLC PO BOX 172047 ARLINGTON TX 76003 7-ELEVEN INC 3200 HACKBERRY RD IRVING TX 75063 A F C ENTERPRISES INC PO BOX 460189 DEPT 904 HOUSTON TX 77056 ATHEY,JILLIAN 5140 JENNINGS DR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76180 BAUER,ERIK 3405 DOWLAND DR FLOWER MOUNDTX 75022 FORTUNE FOUNDERS LLC 8405 HARWOOD RD NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76180 HIGHWAY26 HOLDINGS LLC 16133 VENTURA BLVD STE 670 ENCINO CA 91436 MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS THEME PARK LLC 25 WESTST BH15 1 LD DORSET ENGLAND UK METROPLEX MULTIFOOD INC 101 ECHEROKEEST JACKSONVILLETX 75766 NGUYEN JIMMY 8225 FENWICK DR NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX 76182 ORASCAM GROUP LLC 1521 WAGONWHEELTR KELLERTX 76248 RINKU,ABU 6503 VINTAGE DR ARLINGTON TX 76001 ROCKPORT NRH LLC PO BOX 140307 IRVING TX 75014 S2 8500 HARWOOD LLC 2801 N HARWOOD ST STE 1800 DALLAS TX 75204 SDI#2637 N RICHLAND HILLSTX 1015 S MAIN ST DUNCANVILLE TX 75137 STAR MEADOWS LLC PO BOX 530292 BIRMINGHAM AL 35253 TARRANTCOUNTYJUNIOR COLLEGE 5301 CAMPUS DR FORT WORTH TX 76119 WEBB,JAKOB 15 JI M MY ST POTTSBORO TX 75076 16 Oa) oD LL v 0 ,aa c` 'a O v O LO ODw, O �w Z oa o (PUBLIC ACCESS ROAD) a v i EMERALD RILLS m i i v O N > a N o v bA C o — O E o t NVWM3N O v c O p 9 O — pQ i >0 S N a a a o o a v y z ° c o O m 'E a in i in O r ° t m N w u — o v a >, a O t a 0 ELEMENTS of architecture O1/16/2026 Chad VanSteenberg, AICP, CNU-A Planner City of North Richland Hills 4301 City Point Drive North Richland Hills, Texas, 76180 RE: North Richland Hills Sign Review Board TCC Northeast Campus Dear Mr. Van Steenberg, Tarrant County College District is updating their campus signage, branding and identity standards at all campuses. The TCC NE Campus signage is a part of the college wide rollout to improve wayfinding and campus markers/identifiers. The graphic design is intended to be universally recognizable across all campuses and bring a sense of pride and familiarity. TCC used a nationwide firm that has branded Airports, Hospitals, etc.to design the signage package, Entro. Over 350 people worked on the wayfinding project and reviewed the signage recommendations over the past couple of years. The signage program is designed to benefit students, faculty, and visitors across the district. The monument signage is intended to mark the main campus entries and assist the over 10,000 students and visitors navigate their way through the campus as vehicular traffic. For your consideration and approval, we would ask that the Sign Review Board review the two monument signs proposed along Highway 26. We are replacing existing signs at the 2 proposed locations designated as 'A' & 'B'. These new signs will be illuminated and sign 'A' has a message board. The two proposed monument signs are non-compliant according to the NRH sign ordinance specific to the following sections: 106-13(2)a — Maximum Height 7'-0" 106-3(3)b — General Regulations — Masonry The height of the existing monument signs that we are replacing are approximately 7-6". According to the regulations, the maximum height for a monument sign shall be seven feet. Our proposed monument sign 'A' has a height of 17'-2 3/a", while our proposed monument sign 'B' has a height of 7'-3 '/2". The height of the Page 1 of 2 Elements of Architecture, Inc. 1 1201 6'h Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Worth,Texas 76104 1 817.333.2880 signs will be beneficial for the TCC students by clearly marking the campus drive entrance with familiar signage and allowing visual acknowledgment for moving to a safe road location as early as possible. Although Sign 'A' is quite a bit larger than previous or as allowed, we believe it is important to maintain the design integrity of the TCC standards. It is also in an area of the campus with minimal development and a large stretch of no signs or other road clutter. According to the regulations, the sign message area shall be surrounded by at least eight inches of sign structure consisting of masonry. The new sign standards for TCC do not include any masonry and we are proposing to retain this standard and to not provide masonry integrated into the sign. Our hardship for doing this is cost and continuity of the signs with other campuses. TCC is requesting a variance for these two monument signs for the reasons noted and would appreciate your consideration. We are happy to review any of this information with you further. Sincerely, V/tu--S�� Debbie Fulwiler, AIA President Page 2 of 2 Elements of Architecture, Inc. 1 1201 6"Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas 76104 817.333.2880 ssoC ON avow x1NnoD T � on ab na"s aor..vm M m ��0 ,$ - v. .i o m� N N Kt� alb0� .u I� W el P a i � a M9£-CS m— L , 'a 8 A � 1 CJ Q I � ryry _ Vy Q _ 0 a a V Y z � C J o f£ j + 1 ' k APPLICATION INFORMATION Sign Review Board Case SRB26-0021 828 Harwood Road, North Richland Hills,Texas The following information was submitted with the application on the NRH E-SERVICES PORTAL on January 16, 2026 DESCRIPTION Installation of two monument signs proposed along Highway26. We are replacing existing signs at the 2 proposed locations designated as Sign `A'&Sign `B'. These new signs will be illuminated,and Sign `A'has a message board. 1. List the pertinent section(s) of the Sign Regulations and indicate the specific interpretation(s), variance(s),or nonconforming use exception(s)being requested. 106-13(2)a-Monument signs-Maximum Height 106-3(3)b-General regulations-Masonry such approval by that Board can be scheduled 2. State the grounds for the request and detail any special conditions that cause hardships that in your opinion justify the variances or exceptions being requested. Explain any unique circumstances, if applicable,not considered by the Sign Regulations. Tarrant County College District is updating their campus signage, branding and identity standards at all campuses. The TCC NE Campus signage is a part of the college wide rollout to improve wayfinding and campus markers/identifiers. The graphic design is intended to be universally recognizable across all campuses and bring a sense of pride and familiarity. 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