Minutes P&Z 12/20/2001 - WorkshopMINUTES OF A
REGULAR SESSION
FOR THE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
20 DECEMBER 2001
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas met in a
Regular Session on 20 December 2001, at 7:00 pm in the Boardroom of the
Trophy Club Administration Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Trophy Club, Texas
76262.
COMMISSIONERS ATTENDANCE:
Chairman Hill
present
Vice Chairman Gilliland
present, 7:10
Commissioner Ashby
present
Commissioner Reed
present
Commissioner Rodgers
present
Commissioner Sheridan
present
STAFF AND GUESTS PRESENT:
Kerin C. Fleck
Dan Boutwell
Paul Rosenberger
Adrian Womack
Boyd Rayburn
Planning & Zoning Coordinator
Planning Consultant
Community Development Manager
Building Inspector
Community Development Officer
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM.
Chairman Hill called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, and announced a
quorum was present.
2. DISCUSSION RELATIVE TO THE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB SIGN ORDINANCE NO. 1999-13 ESTABLISHING SIGN
REGULATIONS. (AMD -01-007)
Chairman Hill reviewed the suggestions made by staff.
The following revisions were made:
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A definition will be added for the following:
Sign, Contractor Service
Sign, Government
Sign, Permanent
Sign, Temporary
SECTION 3. GENERAL STANDARDS
Height of Signs: Sign height shall be measured as the vertical distance
between the highest part of the sign or its supporting structure, whichever
is higher, and natural grade at the center of the base of the sign.
2. Flashing or Movinq Siqns: Flashing signs, rotating or moving signs, animated
signs, signs with moving lights, or signs which create the illusion of
movement shall be prohibited, with the exception of programmed
electronic display signs.
Section 6. DEVELOPER / BUILDER & REAL ESTATE SIGNS
1. Real Estate Signs Include:
d. Riders attached to real estate signs as defined in Section 6(l)(o)
Developer / Builder & Real Estates Signs, Real Estates Sic qns Include of
this Ordinance.
2. Real Estate Sign Regulations:
a. Signs shall contain no more than two (2) sides and shall be limited to
six (6) square feet in area on each side, including any riders. Signs
larger than six (6) square feet shall be considered as being
commercial signs and shall be subject to Section 8 - Commercial
2g.cLs of this Ordinance.
b. Signs shall be temporary and will be removed upon sale, lease or
rental of property.
d. Real estate signs as categorized in Section 6(1) - Developer / Builder
& Real Estates Signs, Real Estates Signs Include, on all lots other than
golf course lots shall be limited to one advertising sign and one
"open house" or directional sign [during the hours permitted by
Section 6(2)(g) - Developer / Builder & Real Estates Signs, Real
Estate Sign Regulations, hereof] per lot. On lots adjoining a golf
course, one additional real estate advertising sign may be placed
to face the golf course.
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9. "Open house" signs and directional signs located off -premises shall be
permitted only between noon on Friday through noon on Monday. The
edge of any "open house" or directional sign shall be placed no closer
than three (3) feet from the street, curb or edge of pavement. In the
event that any such sign is not in compliance, the Designated Official of
the Town may remove the sign. Signs shall not be permitted to be within
any thoroughfare median in the Town.
Specialty Real Estate Signage: Unique signs that demonstrate
increased quality and standards but do not meet the dimension
standards provided in this section may be permitted by means of
"meritorious exception" as provided in Section 13 - Meritorious
Exception and Appeals.
SECTION 9. PERMISSIBLE SIGNS NOT REQUIRING PERMITS
3. Changeable Copy: The changing of advertising copy or message on a
painted or printed sign, or the changing of advertising copy or message
on a changeable reader board specifically designed for use of
replaceable copy, not to include Programmed Electronic Display.
4. Political Signs: As permitted in Section 5 - Political Signs.
9. Other Signs: As and to the extent permitted by Section 7 - Provisions for All
Areas and Zoning QistdgfL of this ordinance.
Section 11. TEMPORARY PERMITS
The Planning Official or their designee, of the Town of Trophy Club upon
application from an individual or company may grant Temporary Permits or
Waivers to hang banners and/or signs for Commercial purposes as set forth in
Section 8 - Commercial Signs, of this Ordinance. Signs and banners approved
by the Planning Official as meeting the criteria necessary to satisfy the provisions
found in Section 8 - Commercial Signs, of this Ordinance may be displayed on a
temporary basis not exceeding a four (4) week period. The length of the
temporary permit will be at the discretion of the Planning Official, not exceeding
the maximum four (4) week period. At the time of expiration of the Permit or
Waiver, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to remove the banner or sign.
The application process for a temporary permit or waiver will be governed by
the same guidelines as set forth in Section 10 - Permissible Signs Not Reguiring
Permits, herein.
Chairman Hill advised the Commission that this item will be continued at the
next Planning & Zoning meeting.
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3. DISCUSSION RELATIVE TO THE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB FENCE ORDINANCE NO. 2000-17 ESTABLISHING THE
COMPREHENSIVE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION;
REGULATIONS, AND PERMITTING OF FENCES. (AMD -01-010)
Mr. Rosenberger addressed the Commission and reviewed the proposed
revisions.
Chairman Hill directed staff to include this item on a future agenda in order to
revise the ordinance.
4. ADJOURNMENT.
Chairman Hill adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:25 pm.
Gene Hill, Chairman
KEfin C. Fleck, Planning/& Zoning Coordinator
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