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Sign variance request for a 39'7" pole sign at Clay Cooley Volkswagen, 300 N. Central Expy
What this is
Clay Cooley Volkswagen is asking the Sign Control Board for a variance from Chapter 18, Article III, Section 18-96(23)(b)(3)(i) of the City's Code of Ordinances to allow a pole sign 39 feet 7 inches tall at 300 N. Central Expy.
Why it matters
Granting the variance would allow a taller pole sign than the code currently permits at this location.
Council action
Motion to approve the variance with respect to the sign for which the application for variance was made; and if the sign is removed, the variance does not allow a new sign for the same variance height; and a new application and variance request is required for any proposed sign that exceeds the allowable height under the City sign regulations
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Jennifer Justice.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — August 12, 2024 meeting
- August 12, 2024 Vote taken — August 12, 2024 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — August 12, 2024
Consider variance request and take appropriate action — Sign Control Board Case #24-01
Official agenda language
SIGN CONTROL BOARD CASE #24-01 TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF CLAY COOLEY VOLKSWAGEN FOR A VARIANCE TO THE CITY OF RICHARDSON CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE III, SECTION 18-96(23)(B)(3)(I); TO ALLOW FOR A 39’7” TALL, POLE SIGN AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 N. CENTRAL EXPY; AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Documents
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