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DATE: March 1, 2007
TO: Board of Adjustment
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Request for variances to the maximum size of a sign from 40 sq.
ft. to 90 sq. ft. and to the maximum height of a sign from 15'
to 17.5'
FILE: 552-BA
STAFF REPORT
Robert James is requesting variances to the maximum allowed size of a
sign from 40 sq. ft. to 90 sq. ft. and to the maximum height of a sign
from 15' to 17.5'. The subject property is located at 3625-3695
Calder and is zoned NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District.
Mr. James states that the current sign that identifies the shopping
center was built in 1968. This sign is 160 sq. ft. in area and 30' in
height. He states that due to structural problems, the sign has been
reinforced twice over the years. Hurricane Rita bent the sign about
ten degrees.
Mr. James would like to build a 90 sq. ft. sign that would
accommodate individual tenant signs 1.5' x 6' in size. The sign will
be 17.5' in height.
The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all
three conditions necessary for approval have been met.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 18 .
Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition
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GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Robert James for BS & R
LLC
PROPERTY OWNER: Same
LOCATION: 3625-3695 Calder
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W 20' of Lot 13 and Lots 14-18,
Calder Courts Addition
EXISTING ZONING: NC (Neighborhood
Commercial) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 1.2 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Shopping center
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be
outside 500-year floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District
EAST: Commercial NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District
SOUTH: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling) District
WEST: Commercial NC
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area
STREETS: Calder Avenue - Secondary
arterial with a 70' wide
right-of-way and a 26' pavement
width
DRAINAGE: Open ditch
WATER: 8" and 18" water lines
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 10" sanitary sewer line