Grass Valley commission backs Texas Tommy's sign exception, asks for straighter lettering

The Grass Valley Historical Commission on March 11 recommended that the city’s Development Review Committee approve a sign-exception permit for Texas Tommy’s at 122 East Main Street, with a modification that the lettering be more linear and remain inside the proposed gold border.

Lucy Rollins, senior planner, told the commission the request covers two signs: a large building-top sign on the East Main Street façade reading “Texas Tommy’s” and a smaller address plate sign on the Richardson Street stairway serving Unit 4. Rollins said both signs exceed the local code’s height limit — which the staff described as placement no higher than the second‑story windowsill or 20 feet — and therefore need a sign-exception permit. She also told the commission staff has determined the project is categorically exempt under CEQA Section 15301, Class 1, as noted in the staff…