ITEM DESCRIPTION:
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VA-2327 - Request for a variance from Article XX, Section 21-660.03, to allow for the alteration of an existing nonconforming pole sign in lieu of the requirement to install a monument sign for the property at 613 N. Ridgewood Avenue.
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OWNER:
Lillian Moore
REQUESTED ACTION:
To allow for the removal of the existing logo and channel lettering on the existing nonconforming pole sign.
PARCEL ID:
745005000290
PROPOSED USE:
Caf?
CURRENT LAND USE:
Vacant Commercial Building
FLUM DESIGNATION:
Commercial
ZONING DISTRICT:
Highway Commercial (B-3)
VOTING DISTRICT:
District 1, Councilwoman Charlotte Gillis
According to Article IX, Section 21-100.04(d), Non-Administrative Variance, City of Edgewater's Land Development Code;
In order to grant a non-administrative variance, the P. & Z. Board shall make the following findings of fact:
1. That granting of the proposed variance is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan;
2. That granting of the proposed variance will not result in creating or continuing a use which is not compatible with adjacent uses in the area;
3. That granting of the proposed variance is the minimum action available to permit reasonable use of the property;
4. That the physical characteristics of the subject site are unique and not present on adjacent sites; and
5. That the circumstances creating the need for the variance are not the result of actions by the applicant, actions proposed by the applicant or actions by the previous property owner(s).
6. That granting of the proposed variance(s) will not cause substantial detriment to the public welfare or impair the purposes and intent of the Land Development Code.
Explanation of hardship by applicant: No other location on the property is better suited for signage. Any other location would take away visibility to potential customers and/or limit parking.
1. Will granting the proposed variance result in a conflict with the Comprehensive Plan?
a. Staff's res...
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