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Planning commission backs larger Heatherwood Estates entry sign, sends recommendation to council
Summary
The commission voted 6–1 to recommend a special exception to allow a 72-square-foot neighborhood entry sign for Heatherwood Estates that exceeds the UDC 32-square-foot maximum; public works reviewed visibility and the applicant said similar signs exist elsewhere in Keller.
The City of Keller Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 14 voted 6–1 to recommend approval of a special exception allowing Heatherwood Estates to construct a subdivision entry sign larger than the 32-square-foot maximum in the Unified Development Code.
City planner Edelman presented the application and showed photos of the damaged original sign. The proposed replacement would orient the sign perpendicular to Rufe Snow Drive, set back from the median, and total about 72 square feet of combined face and columns; materials proposed include brick and stone masonry. The applicant’s representative, Nathan (vice president of the HOA), said the sign is “not larger than any other neighborhood sign that’s out there” and noted the intent was to match the neighborhood and improve visibility for drivers.
Staff told commissioners that monument signs are reviewed by public works for vehicular-visibility concerns; public works had reviewed and signed off on this sign’s placement. Commissioners asked about orientation, sight lines for turning vehicles, whether matching signage exists at the other neighborhood entry, and whether the HOA might eventually update the other sign to match; the applicant said matching is under consideration for the future.
Commissioner Weiss moved to recommend approval of the special exception; Chairman Paul Alvarado seconded. The commission approved the recommendation 6–1 and will forward the application to City Council on Feb. 4 for final action.
