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To authorize the special use of the property known as 707 East Main Street for the purposes of the installation of two roof signs, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: September 16, 2014 EDITION: 1
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: Dwight C. Jones, Mayor (Patron: Mayor, by Request)
(This in no way reflects a recommendation on behalf of the Mayor.)
THROUGH: Christopher L. Beschler, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Peter H. Chapman, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director of Planning and Development Review
SUBJECT: To authorize the special use of the property known as 707 East Main Street for the purposes of installing two (2) roof signs, upon certain terms and conditions.
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PURPOSE: To authorize the special use of the property known as 707 East Main Street for the purposes of installing two (2) roof signs, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The property is zoned in the B-4 Central Business district, which does not allow roof signs. A variance was issued by the Board of Zoning Appeals in 1998 (Case Nos. 39-98 & 74-98) to allow an oversized wall sign at the top of the southern face of the building. The variance did not contemplate signage pertaining to the western face of the building. Therefore, a special use permit is required to authorize the two proposed roof signs.
RECOMMENDATION: In accordance with the requirements of the City Charter and the Zoning Ordinance, the City Planning Commission will review this request and make a recommendation to City Council. This item will be scheduled for consideration by the Commission at its November 3, 2014, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property consists of a 0.697 acre (30,361 sq ft) parcel of land improved with a 20-story office building con...
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