11 JUL 11A G E N D A
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
JULY 11, 2011
6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
1. CALL TO ORDER: PAGES
2. APPROVAL AND/OR
CORRECTION OF MINUTES: Regular Scheduled Meeting
of May 9, 2011 1-3
3. VARIANCE REQUEST(S):
a. Sign Variance
1301 T.P. White Drive
Petitioner: Gwatney Chevrolet 4-5
b. Sign Variance
308 West Main Street
Petitioner: First United Methodist
Church 6-14
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: July 11, 2011 6:30 p.m. – 6:37 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners: Joe Ott, Leroy Akridge,
Alderman Howard, City Engineer Jay Whisker, and Acting Chairman Joe Cummings were present
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Deputy City Clerk Lynette Culpepper recorded those listed above in attendance and Acting Chairman Cummings declared a quorum.
APPROVAL AND/OR CORRECTION OF MINUTES:
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner Ott to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled Board of Adjustment meeting of May 9, 2011. MOTION CARRIED.
VARIANCE(S): a. SIGN VARIANCE 1301 T.P. White/Gwatney Chevrolet
Acting Chairman Cummings opened the public hearing at approximately 6:31 p.m.
Mr. Jim Durham, representing Gwatney Chevrolet, related that Gwatney Chevrolet had a GM sign attached to a post with a zip tie which is not in compliance with the sign code. He added
that Gwatney Chevrolet had inquired what they would need to do in order to be in compliance with the ordinance. He then related that after speaking with himself, City Engineer Jay
Whisker, and Mayor Fletcher it was suggested that they install a permanent sign where the sign face could be changed to accommodate various advertising needs. He further explained
that the signage would be a frame type base that could accommodate sign changes. He stated that this would be a vehicle maintenance sign for advertise specials. He stated that Mayor
Fletcher endorses this request.
In response to a question from Commissioner Akridge, City Engineer Jay Whisker answered that typically temporary signage does not look very attractive. He stated that other issues of
temporary signage in the City are being addressed and business owners are asked to put signage on a permanent bracket, which would allow for changing the sign messages as desired.
Alderman Howard moved, seconded by Commissioner Ott to approve the sign variance as request at 1301 T.P. White Drive for Gwatney Chevrolet. MOTION CARRIED.
Acting Chairman Cummings closed the public hearing at approximately 6:34 p.m.
b. SIGN VARIANCE 308 West Main Street/First United Methodist Church
Acting Chairman Cummings opened the public hearing at approximately 6:34 p.m.
MINUTES: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
DATE AND TIME: July 11, 2011 6:30 p.m. – 6:37 p.m.
Ms. Joyce White, representing First United Methodist Church, related that through a generous donation they were funded for signage. She stated that there are several signs planned for
the various buildings on their property, explaining that they want to make the signage consistent showing the buildings as church property with the Methodist logo. She additionally
explained that there are seven separate accesses to the property, acknowledging further the need for the various signage.
City Engineer Whisker explained that there are multiple signs on the various buildings and then stand alone signs. He offered that given the various signage it is best to consider the
request as a whole signage package. He related the various signs and sizes, noting that the signs are not large or bulky, just multiple. He added that most of the signage is directional
regarding the various buildings. He then noted four free-standing signs and their locations.
Commissioner Akridge moved, seconded by Commissioner Ott to approve the signage package for United Methodist Church. MOTION CARRIED.
Acting Chairman Cummings closed the public hearing at approximately 6:37 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Without objection, Acting Chairman Cummings adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:37 p.m. MOTION CARRIED.
Respectfully,
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Susan L. Davitt CHAIRMAN Glen Keaton
CITY CLERK – TREASURER