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97 DEC 10MINUTES: 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) __________________________________________________________________ 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 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. 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, __________________________ _________________________ Susan L. Davitt John Hardwick Deputy City Clerk CHAIRMAN