CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance granting a variance to the number of signs permitted on a residential property to allow for a fifth ground sign at 704 Greenwood Circle - PZC #20-1-098
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Kathleen Russell, Community Planner
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) considered this matter on December 2, 2020 and voted to recommend approval of the request (approved 8-0).
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is generally located at the northwest corner of North Aurora Road and Fairway Drive and is zoned R4 PUD (Medium Density Multiple-Family Residence District Planned Unit Development). The property consists of approximately 17.9 acres with 348 apartment units. The Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development for the complex was approved in 2001.
PZC approved the variance request 8-0. Staff concurs
DISCUSSION:
Bristol Station Apartments (RMK Management, agent) and Petitioner requests approval of a variance for a v-shaped ground sign with the complex name, "Bristol Station Apartments." As noted by the Petitioner, the traffic along North Aurora Road has increased since the complex was constructed, leading to installation of a traffic signal. Additionally, the Petitioner described that the existing sign near the intersection of North Aurora Road and Fairway Drive could be seen from North Aurora Road when it was originally installed. Now, due to the maturation of the landscaping and installation of utilities, the sign is not able to be seen as well from North Aurora Road. The new sign would provide better visibility from North Aurora Road, taking into account the changing conditions at the intersection. Additional details regarding the proposed sign are outlined below.
The parcel currently has four ground signs which are permitted due to the size of the parcel (greater than ten acres) and its use as a residential Planned Unit Develo...
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