97 DEC 10
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
DATE AND TIME: December 10, 1997 4:00 p.m.- 4:25 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Chairman Art Brannen
Commissioners: Ken Nabors, and Mark
Perry.
PETITIONERS: Pizza Pro, Inc./Teri West and Lynda
Mathews
Variance requested: Sign(s) Variance/2227 W. Main Ste. 2
(Chapter 18.76.030 Jax. Mun. Code)
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Deputy City Clerk Susan L. Davitt recorded those listed above in
attendance and Chairman Brannen declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Perry moved, seconded by Commissioner Nabors that the
minutes of the Board of Adjustment Meeting of November 26, 1997 be
APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
VARIANCE REQUEST: Pizza Pro, Inc./Teri West and Lynda Mathews
Chairman Brannen called the meeting to order. He read from the
Jacksonville Municipal Code Book Ch. 18.76.030 regarding signs and
reviewed the request from the petitioner. He stated that the
petitioner is requesting the portable trailer sign (8' x 16') be
allowed to move to different locations in Jacksonville for
advertising purposes.
Ms. West reiterated that the request is for a traveling sign.
City Engineer Reel stated that since the sign has wheels it would
have to be considered a temporarily sign and meet with those
regulations. He mentioned setbacks and immobilization of the sign.
He stressed the need to secure the sign at the temporary location
site for the length of time it would be there. He related that
permission from the property owner where the sign was to be temp.
located would be necessary as well as meeting with all setback
requirements.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Perry, City
Engineer Reel related that the sign would need to have anchors in
the concrete and by physically bolted, adding that grassy areas
would require a stake of such length with enough ground friction
that could overcome the overturn moment. He stated that the main
reason the sign is bolted and staked is to make it a "permanent
location".
Discussion ensured as to the length of time a sign would remain in
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any given location and it was also noted that each new location of
the sign would require a request for sign placement and a letter
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT continued:
December 10, 1997 4:05 p.m.- 4:25 p.m.
from the property owner permitted placement of the sign on his
property.
City Engineer Reel stated that a sign permit could be issued the
same day as the request if it met with all requirements.
City Engineer Reel furnished the petitioners with a copy of the
sign setback requirements.
Chairman Brannen questioned the feasibility of moving the sign with
regard to making the sign met all the requirements at each new
location.
Ms. West explained that with regard to advertising purposes the
sign would meet their needs.
Chairman Brannen questioned the possibility of other establishments
such as Burger King or McDonalds conducting the same type of
advertising.
Commissioner Perry related that in his view those establishments
have different advertising opportunities that are not available to
Pizza Pro, Inc. who does not have a sit down area. He related that
once the store has established itself it would be moved from the
Jacksonville area.
Ms. West explained that the signs are used for promotions to help
stores with sales.
In response to questions posed by Chairman Brannen, Ms. West
related that the sign would currently be located in the
Jacksonville area for approximately two months and be moved to no
more than eight (8) locations while in the area.
In response to a question posed by Ms. West, Chairman Brannen
related that a permit would be required for each of the three signs
being used in the Jacksonville area. City Engineer Reel concurred.
City Engineer Reel related that the City Attorney would need to
advise as to the minimum length of time a sign could be placed in a
given location.
Ms. West expressed flexibility regarding the length of time.
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Chairman Brannen asked if it would be a hardship to the petitioners
if the item of business were tabled until advisement from the City
Attorney. Commissioner and petitioners agreed it would not.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT continued:
December 10, 1997 4:05 p.m.- 4:25 p.m.
The item of business was tabled until Wednesday, December 17, at
4:00 p.m. at the same location. Permission to keep the existing
sign at the store location on Marshall Road was granted by general
consent.
Commissioner Nabors questioned the use of temp stakes with quick
disconnects.
Chairman Brannen adjourned the meeting at approximately 4:25 p.m.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt John Hardwick
Deputy City Clerk CHAIRMAN
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