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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/12/1995 - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - AGENDA - Regular Meeting ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS October 12, 1995 1. Roll call. 2. Appeal 2145. The variance would reduce the required side yard setback from the west lot line from 5 feet to 1 foot, 4 inches in order to allow a one-story addition to be constructed on the front of the house. The addition would extend 9 feet on the front, and add 162 sq. ft. of floor area to the living room. Section 29-119(5) by David Neff and Claire Carren, 1524 W. Oak Street. 3. Appeal 2146. The applicant is requesting that the Board review a staff determination that the use of a blue colored light to illuminate the walls of the first 8 floors of the First National Bank building constitutes a "sign" as defined in the sign code. The bank is exploring the possibility of using a new type of light to illuminate the building. Currently, "white" lighting is used to illuminate the natural white walls. The proposed lighting would result in "blue"walls. Section 29-1 (definitions) by Tim Stein, Accurate Sign Maintenance, 205 W. Oak Street. 4. Other business. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA Regular Meeting October 12, 1995 AAppeal 2145 --- 1524 W_ Oak Street --- Petitioner: David Neff and Claire Carren, owners --- Zone: NCL Zone --- Section 29-119(5) --- The variance would reduce the required side yard setback from the west lot line from 5 feet to 1 foot, 4 inches in order to allow a one-story addition to be constructed on the front of the house. The addition would extend 9 feet on the front, and add 162 sq. ft. of floor area to the living room. --- Petitioner's statement of hardship: The original west wall of the home was constructed only 1 A"from the lot line. Structurally and architecturally, the best way to add on is along the existing wall. The lot is an older lot in the old part of town. The home is located towards the rear of the lot, and the house on the adjacent lot is towards the front. Therefore, the addition will not be near any other existing structure. --- Staff comments: None. Appeal 2146 --- 205 W. Oak Street --- Petitioner: Tim Stein, Accurate Sign Maintenance --- Zone: BG — Section 29-1, Definitions --- The applicant is requesting that the Board review a staff determination that the use of a blue colored light to illuminate the walls of the first 8 floors of the First National Bank building constitutes a "sign" as defined in the sign code. The bank is exploring the possibility of using a new type of light to illuminate the building. Currently, "white" lighting is used to illuminate the natural white walls. The proposed lighting would result in "blue" walls. --- Petitioner's statement of hardship: The petitioner believes that the use of such lighting is not a sign, and is requesting that the Board review the staff decision. --- Staff comments: The Code defines a sign in part as "...any ...device, symbol, trademark, object or design which conveys a recognizable meaning, identity or distinction...which by reason of its form, location, manner of display, color, ...attracts or is designed to attract attention to the subject or to the premises upon which it is situated, or is used as a means of identification, advertisement or announcement." Staff will make a presentation at the meeting regarding why the intended lighting devices may qualify as signs.