Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Signage Pd73 topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commission recommends PD‑73 text change to allow Target ‘to‑go’ curbside signage
Summary
The commission unanimously recommended approving a text amendment to Planned Development No. 73 to permit and regulate ‘to‑go’ curbside parking signs and beacons for Target and similar retailers, authorizing standard sign permits subject to code limits.
The City of Allen Planning and Zoning Commission on March 18 recommended approval of a text amendment to Planned Development No. 73 to allow and regulate curbside "to‑go" parking signs and beacons for Target at The Village at Allen.
Mr. Beckler, presenting for staff, said the request is a text‑only PD amendment to accommodate drive‑up or curbside pickup signage that the current Allen Land Development Code (ALDC) does not explicitly allow. He said the proposed language defines the signs and sets maximum height, copy area and counts, while requiring applicants to obtain sign permits. "This is essentially the same thing [as curbside pickup at other locations], but our code currently does not accommodate for those to be outright, so they have to go through a PD amendment for it," Mr. Beckler said.
No members of the public spoke in opposition. One written comment in favor from Lindsay Blackstock was entered into the record. Commissioner Katheria moved to recommend approval "as presented"; Commissioner Galetti seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Staff told the commission permit review will still be required for any sign installations to ensure compliance with the sizes and limits described in the PD amendment.
Mr. Beckler showed a previously approved Target site plan (February 2022) and examples of the proposed curbside signs and beacons; he told commissioners the amendment is intended to standardize the practice that many large retailers use for pickup services. The item will go to City Council in April for final action.
