Case Number:
BOA-19-10300049
Applicant:
James McKnight, Brown & Ortiz
Owner:
Whataburger Real Estate, LP
Council District:|1010|Location:
5075 Rigsby Avenue
Legal Description:
The South 204.3 feet of Lot 37, Block 14, NCB 13183
Zoning:
"C-2 MLOD-3 MRL-1" Commercial Martindale Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 1 District
Case Manager:
Debora Gonzalez, Senior Planner
Request
A request for a 28 foot variance from the maximum 60 foot tall sign height, as described in Section 28-241, to allow for a single-tenant sign to be 88 feet tall.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located within 500 feet West of Loop 410. The sign is currently 88' tall, which makes the sign non-conforming under Chapter 28. The applicant states that the existing sign pole is showing signs of rust and while most of the pole can be cleaned, primed and re-painted, the upper third portion must be replaced with new steel. While the cabinet sign will remain and be re-used, in order to replace the portion of the pole, the cabinet will have to come down. The applicant is asking to do their maintenance and repairs and leave the sign at its current height, 88' above ground level. The area is mostly commercialized along Rigsby that includes restaurants, auto repair shops, hotel and some residential uses.
Code Enforcement History
On 8.28.2008 the owner obtained a sign permit to wall mount channel letters and logos.
On 2.01.2013 the owner obtained a sign permit to reface the existing free standing pylon sign cabinet top and bottom logo, and replace the existing wall mount oval sign cabinets.
On 4.17.2017 the owner applied and obtained a sign permit to remove sign and replaces top 2 sections of pipes but was cancelled by the City on 6.27.2017.
Permit History
The property owner is seeking variance to allow for sign permit to be issued.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use
Existing Zoning
Existing Use
"C-2 MLOD-3 MRL-1" Commercial Martindale Army Airfield Military Lighting Overlay Mi...
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