HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6773 Staff AnalysisNovember 29, 1999
Item No.: 2
File No.
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Pro ert :
Proposed Use of Property:
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
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Gus Blass, Capitol Properties
(Cajun's Wharf)
2400 Cantrell Road
Long Legal
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Variances are requested from
the sign provisions of Section 36-
543 to permit a sign designed into
an architectural element which
extends above the roof and more
than 18" from the wall.
The applicant's justification is
presented in an attached letter.
Restaurant
Restaurant
No issues related to this sign variance.
B. Staff Anal sis:
The owners of the new Cajun's Wharf at 2400 Cantrell Road
have recently placed an "architectural element" designed to
look like the bow of a fishing boat on the front fagade of
the restaurant. The sail of the boat is proposed to be used
as a sign for the restaurant. The structure does not meet
the ordinance criteria for signs in that it is not mounted
on the vertical surface of the building and it extends above
the roof of the building.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. The
applicants have invested over 1 million dollars in
renovating and "bringing back" what was at one time the
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Item No.: 2 (Cont.
C.
leading restaurant in the state. The "architectural
element" is an integral part of the atmosphere being created
for the restaurant. Cajun's Wharf is located at the rear of
an office -warehouse complex. The sign is not readily
visible from Cantrell Road and serves no real purpose in
directing customers to the site. The previous occupant,
Landry's, had a large, marquee sign located in this same
area, although it did not extend above the roof. Staff does
not believe that allowing the sign will negatively impact
other businesses or properties in the area.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances to
allow the Cajun's Wharf sign on the architectural element as
presented.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(NOVEMBER 29, 1999)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a vote
of 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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