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Council approves two sign variances, including Lupe Tortilla's three logo signs and a temporary banner for The Designery
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Summary
Council approved two sign variance requests 7–0: a temporary banner and attached sign variance for The Designery (30‑day temporary allowance) and three attached logo signs (including a slightly oversized chili pepper logo) for Lupe Tortilla at Gateway Plaza.
Southlake — The City Council approved two sign variance requests late in the April 7 meeting.
Designery (525 South Nolan Drive): The owner/applicant requested an attached sign that exceeded permitted letter height and overall area and a temporary banner while the primary sign was fabricated. Planning & Zoning recommended limiting the temporary banner period; the applicant agreed. Council approved the attached sign variance and allowed the temporary banner to stay up until the new permanent sign is installed, not to exceed 30 days from the variance approval.
Lupe Tortilla (2701 East State Highway 114): The restaurant requested three identical attached signs for a single‑tenant building (north, west and south elevations) and a chili‑pepper logo slightly larger than code permits. Scott Leach, director of construction for the chain, said the pepper is part of the brand (roughly 5+ feet tall) and aids visibility from the highway; the sign board recommended approval and council approved the variance 7–0.
Actions: Council approved sign variance SV26‑0003 (Designery) and SV26‑0004 (Lupe Tortilla) by unanimous vote.
Speakers quoted: - “The chili pepper is a little over 5 feet tall,” — Scott Leach, Lup e Tortilla construction director.
Outcome: Both tenants may proceed under the granted variances and the temporary banner condition for The Designery.
