HomeMy WebLinkAbout408-BADATE: May 7, 1998
TO: Board of Adjustment
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Request for a variance of the maximum height requirement for an owner
identification sign proposed in an LI (Light Industrial) District at 2265 IH-10
South. (Section 30-28 (c) 3). The variance is from 50 feet to 80 feet.
STAFF REPORT
Chandler Signs, Inc., the applicant, is requesting a variance of the height requirement for
a joint owner identification sign for two new Marriott hotels (Courtyard and Fairfield Inn)
under construction in the 2200 block of IH-10 South.
In an LI (Light Industrial) District, an owner identification sign may not be greater than
50 feet in height. This dimension is measured from the crown of the roadway immediately
abutting the property. The subject tract abuts the northbound service road of IH-10 South.
The proposed sign is 80 feet tall. The applicant states that a 50 foot sign cannot be seen
by motorists on the highway. They cite that trees will block the view of the sign.
The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three of the conditions
for granting a variance have been met.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 9
Responses in Favor 0 . Responses in Opposition 0
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 1, Block 1 (Tract 3) and Lot 2, Block 1 (Tracts 1 and 2), Executive Business Plaza
Addition to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 3.4 acres of land,
more or less.
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Signs
INCORPORATED
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Board of Adjustment
Planning Division, Room 210
City Hall, 801 Main Street
Beaumont. TX 77701
Designers/Manufacturers Complete Graphic Programs Installation/Maintenance-
Re; Fairfield Inn / Courtyard by Marriott
2265 I.H. 10 South
Beaumont, TX
Dear Board of Adjustment,
The reason this variance is being requested is quite simple. Signage to identify
i both hotels would not be visible from the Interstate at the maximum overall height of 50'
as stipulated by the ordnance.
The site has been target tested by our company and the minimum overall height
needed is 80 feet. Otherwise, the sign will not be seen by motorists on I.H. 10. We
intend to utilize one structure to identify both hotels to prevent sip clutter. '
Let us know if you have any questions or need anything else. We will be looking
forward to our hearing on May 7th. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Bill Teel
Enclosures
3201 Manor Way
Dallas, TX 75235-5909
214-902.2000
Fax 214-902-2044
VARIANCE SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FORM
BEAUMONT, TEXAS
(CODES SECTION 30-37 E.3)
The Board of Adjustment has the power to grant variances where the following listed conditions have been met.
Indicate how your application meets each of these conditions in the space following each condition. (The
applicant has the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three of the conditions necessary for a variance
have been met).
Except as otherwise prohibited, the Board is empowered to authorize a variance from a requirement of the Zoning
Ordinance when the Board finds that all of the following conditions have been met:
CONDITION A: That the granting of the variance will not be contrary to the public interest.
Granting of the variance would not have any effect on the value
of or the use of the surrounding property. In fact it would be more convenient
for the public to find their way to the property.
CONDITION B: That literal enforcement of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship because
of exceptional narrowness, shallowness, shape topography or other extraordinary or exceptional physical situation
or physical condition unique to the specific piece of property in question. "Unnecessary hardship" shall mean
physical hardship relating to the property itself as distinguished from a hardship relating to convenience, financial
considerations or caprice, and the hardship must not result from the applicant or owner's own actions.
There are several trees that will block the view of the sign at the 50'
maximum height stipulated by the sign ordinance. The sign at 80.1 overall height
will be visible to the motoring public.
CONDITION C: That by granting the variance, the spirit of the ordinance will be observed and
substantial justice will be done.
The only exception to the ordinance we are seeking is the height
limit. We would not be applying if the sign would be visible at 501 overall
height.
I HEREBY ATTEST THAT, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, MY REQUEST MEETS THE
CONDITIONS STATED ABOVE.
AP
FILE 408-BA: Request for a variance to the sign regulations of Section 30-28 (c) 3. to NORTH
permit an owner identification sign with an overall height of 80 feet. The ordinance allows
signs up to 50 ft. In an LI (Light Industrial) District, A
Location: 2265 IH-10 S. SCALE
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GENERAL 1W1 ORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT:
Chandler Signs, Inc.
PROPERTY OWNER:
OKrepki Hotel Group, L. P.
STATUS OF APPLICANT:
Contractor
LOCATION:
2265 IH-10 S.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Lot 1, Block 1 (Tract 3) and Lot 2, Block 1,
(Tracts 1 and 2), Executive Business Plaza
Addition to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson
County, Texas, containing 3.4 acres of land,
more or less.
EXISTING ZONING:
LI (Light Industrial) District
PROPERTY SIZE:
3.4 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES:
Two hotels under construction
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE:
Flood Zone "B" - Moderate
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Vacant tract, convenience store
LI (Light Industrial) District
EAST: Petrocon Engineering Co.
LI
SOUTH: Hilton Hotel
LI
WEST: Freeway
LI
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
Activity Corridor
FEATURES: None
STREETS: IH-10 S. service road
Corporate Drive
Executive Boulevard
DRAINAGE: Storm sewers
WATER: On site
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE:
ADEQUACY
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On site
Fire protection is provided by Station #10,
3855 Washington Boulevard.
The services and utilities are existing and
adequate.