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STAFF' S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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David M. Stevens
Bermuda Magisterial District
2537 Weir Road
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December 17, 2008 BS
RE VEST: Conditional Use to permit a computer controlled variable message electronic sign.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A computer controlled variable message electronic sign incorporated into a
freestanding sign is planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION ON PAGE 2.
AYES: MESSRS. GULLEY, BASS, BROWN, HASSEN AND WALLER.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reason:
With the recommended condition, the proposal conforms to the Electronic Message Center
Po icy.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) MAY
PROFFER CONDITIONS. THE CONDITIONS NOTED WITH "STAFF/CPC" WERE
AGREED UPON BY BOTH STAFF AND THE COMMISSION. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY
A "STAFF" ARE RECOMMENDED SOLELY BY STAFF. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A
"CPC" ARE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION.)
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
(STAFF/CPC) Any computer-controlled variable-message electronic shall be subject to
the following standards:
a. Copy shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) lines which
shall not move, but may fade;
b. The message or display shall be programmed or sequenced
to change no more than once every ten (10) seconds;
c. The copy display color shall either be white or yellow;
d. Flashing and traveling messages shall be prohibited; and
e. Bijou lighting and animation effects shall be prohibited. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Southeast quadrant of the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway and Weir Road and
better known as 2537 Weir Road. Tax ID 799-652-5361.
Existin.~ Zoning:
C-3 with CUPD
Size:
1.8 acres
Existing Land Use:
Commercial
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North, South, East and West - A with Conditional Use and C-3; Commercial
Public Water and Wastewater S,, std:
The existing structure is connected to the public water and wastewater systems. While
installation of the proposed sign will not impact the required use of the public water and
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wastewater systems, the applicant is cautioned that the proposed sign must not be placed so
as to conflict with the existing public water and wastewater lines or easements.
ENVIRONMENTAL
This request will have no impact on these facilities.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service and Transportation:
This request will have no impact on these facilities.
T,ANT~ TT~F,
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Southern Jefferson Davis Hi h~way Corridor Plan which
suggests the property is appropriate for commercial use.
Area Development Trends:
The area around the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway and Weir Road is
characterized by commercial zoning and land uses. Commercial uses are expected to
continue in this area, as suggested by the Plan.
Sign Design:
The applicant plans to incorporate acomputer-controlled variable message electronic sign
into an existing freestanding sign. The property was previously occupied by a theater which
had a sign nineteen (19) feet in height and an area of 240 square feet. The property has been
redeveloped for drug store use. In accordance with the Ordinance provisions for sign
replacement, a sign of 24.5 square feet in area and seventeen (17) feet in height has been
erected. The applicant plans to add a 20.25 square-foot computer-controlled variable
message electronic sign bringing the total sign area to approximately 44.8 square feet.
It should be noted that with this approval, however, the sign could be replaced with a sign of
fifty (50) square feet in area, increasable to 62.5 square feet with the provision of changeable
copy, and a height of sixteen (16) feet.
The electronic message center would comply with all aspects of the adopted Electronic
Message Center Policy. (Condition)
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CONCLUSION
Given that the proposed sign conforms to the Electronic Message Center Policy, approval of this
request is recommen e .
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (11/18/08):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Hassen, seconded by Mr. Bass, the Commission recommended
approval subj ect to the Condition on page 2.
AYES: Messrs. Bass, Brown, Gulley, Hassen and Waller.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, December 17, 2008, beginning at 6:30pm, will take
under consideration this request.
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