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To amend Ord. No. 2014-226-207, adopted Nov. 10, 2014, which authorized the special use of the property known as 707 East Main Street for two signs, to permit instead the installation of one new roof sign, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: August 22, 2017 EDITION:|910|
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, Mayor
(This is no way reflects a recommendation on behalf of the Mayor.)
THROUGH: Selena Cuffee-Glenn, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Peter L. Downey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Planning
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director, Department of Planning and Development Review
RE: Special use permit amendment for roof signage at 707 East Main Street.
ORD. OR RES. No.
PURPOSE: To amend Ord. No. 2014-226-207, adopted November 10, 2014, to authorize the special use of the property known as 707 East Main Street for the purpose of installing one roof sign, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The property is zoned in the B-4 Central Business district, which does not allow roof signs. A special use permit was approved in 2014, authorizing the two roof signs currently mounted on the roof above the west and south faces of the building. The applicant is proposing to remove the sign from above the south face of the building. The applicant is also proposing to replace the sign above the west face of the building with a new sign that does not meet the standards of the current special use permit, requiring an amendment to the special use permit.
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 October 2, 2017, meeting. A letter outlining the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meetin...
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