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.L^;LUgUst 15, 2006 CPC
September 27, 2006 B8
October 25, 2006 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDA TION
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Calvary Baptist Church
Bermuda Magisterial District
East line of Jefferson Davis Highway
REQUEST: Conditional Use Planned Development 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.
(NOTE: IN ORDER FOR THE BOARD TO CONSIDER THIS REQUEST AT THEIR
OCTOBER 25,2006, PUBLIC HEARING, A $230.00 DEFERRAL FEE MUST BE PAID.)
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION ON PAGE 2.
AYES: MESSRS. WILSON, GECKER, BASS, GULLEY AND LITTON.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reason:
The proposed computer-controlled, variable message, electronic sign, with the
recommended condition, conforms to the Zoning Ordinance and adopted policy for such
SIgns.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) MAY
PROFFER CONDITIONS. THE CONDITIONS NOTED WITH "STAFF/CPC" WERE
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
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.)
CONDITION
(STAFFICPC)
In addition to Ordinance requirements, any computer-controlled, variable
message, electronic sign shall conform to the following standards:
a. The sign shall not be visible from property to the south and east
which is zoned Residential. If visible, the sign shall be located a
minimum of 1,000 feet from such properties;
b. Copy shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) lines which shall
not move, but may fade;
c. The copy display color shall either be white or yellow;
d. The message or display shall be programmed or sequenced to
change no more than once every ten (10) seconds;
e. Flashing and traveling messages shall be prohibited; and
f. Bijou lighting and animation effects shall be prohibited. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
East line of Jefferson Davis Highway, across from Jackson Street. Tax ID 799-630-7246,
7351 and 9459. (Sheet 41).
Existin~ Zoning:
C-3 and R-7
Size:
2.4 acres
Existing Land Use:
Public/semi-public (church)
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Adlacent Zoning and Land Use:
North and West - C- 3; Commercial or vacant
South - C-5 and R-7; Commercial, single family residential or vacant
East - R-7; Single family residential or vacant
UTILITIES
Public Water and Wastewater Systems:
The existing commercial structure on the request site 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 wastewater systems, the applicant is cautioned that the proposed sign
must not be placed so as to conflict with the existing water and wastewater lines, or their
easements, on this site.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
This amendment will have no impact on these facilities.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
Lies within the boundaries of the Southern Jefferson Davis Corridor Plan which
designates the request property as part of a Community commercial/Mixed Use Corridor
where community-scale commercial uses, service and office uses that serve community-
wide trade areas and residential uses of various types and densities are may appropriate.
Area Development Trends:
The area is characterized by a mixture of commercial uses and vacant properties with
residential development to the south and east. The Plan anticipates this area developing for
commercial and office uses with residential uses permitted as part of.a larger planned
development.
Sign Design:
The applicant plans to incorporate a computer-controlled, variable message electronic
sign into a proposed freestanding sign. The proposed sign and computer-controlled,
variable message electronic sign would comply with the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance and the adopted policy regarding such signs, with imposition of the
recommended condition. The current Ordinance would allow a freestanding sign 62.5
square feet in area (including changeable copy) at a height of fifteen (15) feet.
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CONCLUSION
The proposed computer-controlled, variable message, electronic sign, with the recommended
condition, conforms to the Zoning Ordinance and adopted policy for such signs.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (8/15/06):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Litton, the Commission recommended
approval subject to the condition on page 2.
AYES: Messrs. Wilson, Gecker, Bass, Gulley and Litton.
Board of Supervisors' Meeting (9/27/06):
The applicant requested that the Condition be amended to allow message changes every
four (4) seconds instead often (10) seconds. It was noted that he Planning Commission's
and Board's policy limits message changes to ten (10) seconds.
At the request of the applicant, the Board deferred this case to October 25, 2006, to allow
Mr. King, the Bermuda District Supervisor, an opportunity to familiarize himself with
the policy.
Staff (9/28/06):
The applicant was advised in writing that any significant, new or revised information
should be submitted no later than October 2, 2006, for consideration at the Board's
October public hearing.
The applicant was also advised that a $250.00 deferral fee was due.
Staff (10/2/06):
To date, no new information has been submitted nor has the deferral fee been paid.
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The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, October 25, 2006, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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