M I N U T E S
GRAPHIC REVIEW BOARD
May 1, 2014
Chairman, John Janek, called the meeting of the Graphic Review Board to order on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 6:00 PM.
PLEDGE, SWEAR-IN & COMMENTS
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the sole Petitioner was sworn in. Following the welcoming remarks, the Chair stated the Graphic Review Board is a recommending body to the City Council and the Council will make a final determination at their next meeting scheduled on May 20, 2014.
ATTENDANCE
Members present: John Janek, Sam Akeman, Sharon Ryan, Martha Burich and Andy Mathes. Also present were Alderman Dan McDowell, Assistant City Attorney Laura Andrews and Steve Willaredt, Planning & Zoning Administrator.
MINUTES & AGENDA
A motion to approve the Minutes from the previous meeting (January 9, 2014) and this evening’s agenda was made by Sam Akeman and seconded by Sharon Ryan. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
PETITIONER:Al Pelate
Medicap Pharmacy
2770 Madison Avenue
The Zoning Administrator distributed copies of three color photos of the existing monument style sign (Attachment A copies available upon request).
The Chair introduced the Petitioner’s request to intensify the existing sign by adding a 2x6.8 L.E.D. tri-color sign to be constructed and placed on top of the existing sign in a District Zoned B-1.
Mr. Pelate came forth, introduced himself and stated that he is requesting the L.E.D. sign for use in advertising his pharmaceutical business.
Discussion followed. Sharon Ryan questioned the increased size of the sign and if it will meet the sign limitation per Ordinance. The Chair asked if the sign is required to be monochrome; or if the City Council approved the multi-color L.E.D. as discussed at the last meeting. The Zoning Administrator answered: Yes, the proposed sign is within the limitations and approval of the L.E.D. multi color signs has not yet gone before the Council.
No further discussion.
MOTION by Sharon Ryan and seconded by Martha Burich to accept the request for intensification of the existing sign by approving a “special use” permit to allow a tri-color L.E.D. sign to be added to the top of the existing monument style sign with the recommendation the City Council change the Sign Ordinance to allow multi-color signs. Roll Call vote. 4 Ayes and 1 Noe.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
None voiced.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None Voiced.
MOTION to adjourn by Martha Burich and seconded by Sam Akeman. Voice vote. All ayes.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Hawkins
Secretary,
Graphic Review Board
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GRAPHIC REVIEW BOARD ADVISORY REPORT
Date of Hearing May 1, 2014
PETITIONER: Al Pelate
Medicap Pharmacy
LOCATION: 2770 Madison Avenue
REQUEST: Intensification of existing sign by adding a 2x6.8 L.E.D. rainbow,
tri-color Message Board Sign on top of the monument sign.
MOTION by Sharon Ryan and seconded by Martha Burich to accept the request for intensification of the existing sign by approving a “special use” permit to allow a tri-color L.E.D. sign to be added to the top of the existing monument style sign, with the recommendation the City Council change the Sign Ordinance from monochrome to multi-color signs. Roll Call vote. 4 Ayes and 1 Noe.
Motion carried.
ROLL CALL VOTE:John JanekYes
Sam AkemanNo
Sharon RyanYes
Martha BurichYes
Andy MathesYes
Motion carried.
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