HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-00500256- 00074011Zoning Board of Appeals
Sign Variance
Walmart #1150
1815 Brothers Boulevard
Item #3:
The size and square footage of the Walmart sign was designed to be seen from Texas Avenue.
The required parking stipulated by code creates much depth between the front of the store and
the main road which makes it necessary to increase the size of the Walmart sign. Obviously the
signage cannot be increased, therefore a Walmart sign that keeps the overall square footage
below 500 sf was selected. Unfortunately, the method of calculating signage has created a
hardship in meeting the code.
The signage located above each vestibule is designed to be seen once the customer has turned
into the parking lot. If the Walmart size is reduced to the next smaller size, it will compete with
the signage located above each vestibule which is not designed to be viewed from street level. In
addition, smaller signage has proven to create vehicular traffic safety issues particularly on main
roads which are not parallel to the front of the store. Obviously the smaller Walmart signage is
used on significantly smaller Walmart stores that don't require the amount of parking for a larger
store and can easily be seen from the street.
Based on the intended use of the signage, the actual square footage of the signage and safety
concerns, we ask that the proposed Walmart signage be accepted as submitted.