HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/26/2002 P&Z minutes 28-02MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-28-02
Hearing Date: September 26, 2002
PETITIONER:
Patricia Dekiermenjian
609 Maple Court for
Maplecrest Homeowners Association
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
Maple Court & Highland Street
PUBLICATION DATE:
September 11, 2002
REQUEST:
Special Use - Development Sign
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Merrill Cotten
Joseph Donnelly
Leo Floros
Richard Rogers
Matthew Sledz
Keith Youngquist
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
Michael Jacobs, AICP, Deputy Director of Community Planning
INTERESTED PARTHgS:
Patricia Dekiermenjian
Chairperson Arlene Juraeek called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Leo Floros made a motion to approve the minutes
of the August 22 meeting, seconded by Richard Rogers. Richard Rogers made a motion to approve the minutes of the
July 25 meeting, seconded by Merrill Cotten. The August minutes were approved 4-0 with Rich Rogers, Matt Sledz,
and Keith Youngquist abstaining. The July minutes were approved 6-0 with Joe Donnelly abstaining. At 8:25, after
hearing three cases, Ms. Juracek introduced Case No. PZ-28-02, a request for a Special Use to allow the construction
ora new development identification sign. She said the case would be Planning & Zoning Commission final.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner, reported that the subject property is located on Maple Court, east of Main Street and
north of Highland Street. She said that the existing development contains residential townhomes and is bordered by
commemial, single family residences, and another townhome development.
Ms. Connolly said that the townhome association would like to install a sign that identifies the Mapleerest Townhome
Development. According to Sign Code regulations, Special Use approval is required before the proposed sign can be
installed. Ms. Connolly reported that the proposed sign would be 4'4" tall, 4' wide, and measure I0 square feet. The
proposed sign location is six-feet from the Maple Court curb and three-feet from a driveway. She said that Sign Code
regulations require the sign be located outside of the ten-foot sight triangle, which is measured from the right-of-way,
and that the sign is located at least five-feet from the exterior prope~ line. Ms. Connolly said that although Maple
Court is a private street, the location of the sign cannot create a sight obstruction. In this case, Staff recommends that
the sign be relocated sothe location complies with Sign Code regulations, regardless of right-of-way or private s~reet
status.
Ms. Connolly Said that in order to approve the request, the Commissioners must find that it meets thc standards listed
in the Sign Code. She summarized the standards and said that the proposed sigu is in keeping with the character of the
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neighborhood and would not create a negative impact on adjacent properties. She said that the size of the sign
complies with Sign Code regulations, but the location is a concern since it could create a sight obstruction.
Ms. Connolly said that based on review of the Special Use standards, the proposed sign meets the standards for a Special Use.
She relayed staff's recommendation that the Planning & Commission approve the proposed Special Use to permit a
freestanding, development identification sign at the Maplecrest Townhomes, located at Maple Court and Highland Street
subject to the following conditions:
1. The sigu be relocated out of the ten-foot sight triangle and setback at least five-feet from the sidewaik.
2. Submit a detailed landscape plan as required by the Sign Code.
Merrill Cotten asked if the sign will be lit and Ms. Counolly said she did not think so, but that the petitioner could
confirm this detail.
Ms. Juracek asked if the proposed sign might be a graffiti target. Ms. Connolly said if the sign is vandalized that the
association is required to remove any graffiti and maintain the sign.
Patricia Dekiermenjian, 611 Maple Court, Linda Kaplan, 609 Maple Court, and Pankaj Patet, 632 Maple Court, the
association president, were sworn in and testified that they all worked hard to keep up their townhome development.
They stated that each townhome is individually owned and that they police the area to avoid problems despite the fact
that Maplecrest is adjacent to another townhome association that has many problems. Ms. Dekiermenjian said that
many people think Maplecrest is part of the other townhome development, ~vhich has an adverse impact on their
property values. She said that they want to identify their development as Maplecrest.
Ms. Juracek asked if the sign would be lit. Ms. Dekiermenjian said no, it would not be lit.
Richard Rogem said he applauds the Maplecrest owners' efforts in maintaining their property and asked if they were
willing to relocate the sign back 5' from the sidewalk and put a planting bed around the base, as required by code. Ms.
Dekiermenjian said yes.
Joseph Donnelly asked if the "towing" sign would be removed. Ms. Dekiermenjian said yes.
Leo Floros said he was familiar with the development and wanted to commend them on their upkeep of the property.
Ms. Juracek closed the public hearing at 8:35.
Richard Rogers moved for approval of a Special Use to permit a freestanding development identification sign at the
Maplecrest Townhomes, Case No. PZ-27-02, subject to the following conditions:
1. The sign be relocated out of the 10' sight triangle and setback at least 5' from the sidewalk, and
2. A detailed landscape plan be submitted, as required by the Sign Code.
Merrill Cotten seconded the motion.
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UPON ROLL CALL:
AYES: Cotten, Donnelly, Floros, Rogers, Youngquist, Sledz and Juracek
NAYS: None
Motion was approved 7-0.
At 8:50 p.m., after hearing another case, Joseph Donnelly made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Merrill Cotten. The
motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Barbara Swiatek, Planning Secretary
J~,d~ ~onnoil3, Senior Planner