HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7278 Staff AnalysisAugust 26, 2002
ITEM NO.: 12
File No.: Z-7278
Owner: Deltic Timber
Address: Northwest corner of Chalamont Drive and
Chalamont Place
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the sign
provisions of Section 36-550 to allow a
construction sign which exceeds the
maximum area allowed.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Undeveloped tract
Proposed Use of Property: Subdivision tract
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis;
The R-2 zoned property at the northwest corner of Chalamont Drive and
Chalamont Place contains a newly placed construction sign for the
Chalamont Place Subdivision. The construction sign is approximately 11
feet tall, with approximately 59 square feet of sign area. The sign was
recently placed at this location to inform potential lot owners of the
building requirements associated with this subdivision.
Section 36-550(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows for the placement
of construction signs as follows:
"One (1) construction sign for each street frontage of a
construction project, not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet
in sign area in residential zones or sixty-four (64) square feet
in sign area in all other zones. Such signs may be erected
August 26, 2002
Item No.: 12 (Cont.)
ten (10) days prior to beginning of construction and shall be
removed ten (10) days following completion of construction."
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the construction
sign to exceed the maximum area (32 square feet) permitted in residential
zones.
Staff is supportive of the variance request. Staff feels that the
construction sign has been placed on the property in a tasteful manner,
and should have no adverse impact on the general area. Because the
construction sign is a temporary sign, staff recommends that the sign be
allowed on the site for a period not to exceed two (2) years. If after two
(2) years the sign is still needed, the applicant can request a time
extension from the Board.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the variance for the temporary construction
sign, subject to the sign being removed from the property within two (2)
years.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (AUGUST 26, 2002)
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 as recommended by
staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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