01 JUL 09
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: July 09, 2001/ 6:33 p.m. 6:44 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Chairman Mark Perry, Commissioners:
John Hardwick, Bobby Lester and Martha Boyd
City Engineer Whisker
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City Clerk Susan Davitt recorded those listed above in atten dance and Chairman Perry declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Lester moved, seconded by Commissioner Hardwick to approve the minutes of the regular Board of Adjustment meeting of June 11, 2001 as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S) REQUESTED:
a. SIGN VARIANCE/ADVANCED AUTO PARTS 1304 NORTH FIRST STREET
Chairman Perry related that Dodd Signs is requesting a modified corporate sign package.
Mr. Tom Dodd of Dodd Signs Incorporated presented a request for two sets of 36” letter signs regarding Advanced Auto Parks at 1304 North First Street. He stated that each letter set
would equal 129 square feet for a total of 258 square feet. He related that Advanced Auto Parts feels the building letters set signage is important for their total advertising package.
Chairman Perry clarified that the letter sets would be located to the front and south end of the building.
Mr. Dodd assured the Board that the sign package is attractive and complimentary to the building.
Chairman Perry closed the public hearing at approximately 6:37 p.m.
Chairman Perry related that the Commission had previously discussed alternatives to the original request regarding reducing the letter size to 30” for compliance and eliminating the
letter set from the left side of the building.
City Engineer Whisker stated that the maximum allowable is 200 square feet per sign facing a street. He stated that the south building side of Advance Auto Parts faces a 30-foot easement,
not a dedicated street. He then stated that commercial corner lots are allowed one sign per each side facing a dedicated street.
Commissioner Hardwick stated that he believes it was indicated at the last meeting that the Board would approve a modified request, adding that the request is fairly reasonable. He
expressed concern for the number of request regarding commercial signage under the umbrella of a corporate signage package and concluded that in the future, requests should be based
on a hardship or they should comply with the sign ordinance.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
July 09, 2001/ 6:33 p.m. 6:44 p.m.
Commissioner Hardwick moved, seconded by Commissioner Lester to approve the request for two building letter set signs of 36” for the front and south side of the building. MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued as to the sign package being considered at the time plans are formulated through the City Engineer’s office for layout approval of the development.
City Engineer Whisker concurred, saying that most franchise contractors are aware of the various requirement differences from city to city.
Commissioner Hardwick strongly urged compliance regarding the existing sign ordinance unless otherwise changed by the City Council.
In response to a hypothetical question posed by Chairman Perry, Mr. Dodd agreed that if the City of Jacksonville had requested 30” letter signs they would have still developed and complied.
City Engineer Whisker pointed out that before McDonalds constructs a franchise they have a list of questions regarding local development requirements, ten or more which address signage
requirements.
Chairman Perry stated that a checklist might help alleviate the need for a later variance request. He concurred, saying that most franchises have developed in several different states/cities
and are accustomed to various signage requirements that have to be documented prior, as part of their consideration and feasibility to build.
Further discussion ensued and it was the consensus that the pole sign is very effective without consideration for building signage.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Perry without objection adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:44 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt Mark Perry
CITY CLERK - TREASURER CHAIRMAN