CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance approving an extension to Ordinance 18-090 to allow a temporary banner to remain on the east wall of the Loggia Building (123 Water Street) through December 31, 2020, subject to the terms included in the ordinance.
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Allison Laff, AICP, Deputy Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
Not required.
BACKGROUND:
In 2017, City Council approved Ordinance 17-084 permitting Marquette Companies to display a 20' x 33' temporary banner on the east wall of the Loggia Building (123 Water Street) through June 20, 2018. City Council approval was required as the proposed banner exceeded the maximum size permitted by the Naperville Municipal Code (32 sq.ft. permitted; 660 sq.ft. proposed), as well as the maximum length of display time (4 weeks per year permitted).
In 2019, City Council approved Ordinance 18-090 extending the timeframe by which this banner could be displayed to December 31, 2019. To date, permit drawings have not yet been submitted for 315 S. Main Street (property to the east of the subject property) and a construction date has not yet been set.
DISCUSSION:
Marquette Companies has submitted a request to allow the temporary banner to remain in place through December 31, 2020 given the lack of construction activity at 315 S. Main Street. Given that no complaints have been received regarding the banner and it appears to be in good condition, staff supports the requested extension, subject to the following conditions:
* The banner shall be removed from the Loggia Building upon erection of the west wall of the structure located at 315 S. Main Street or December 31, 2020, whichever comes first.
* If, during the term of the temporary use, the banner becomes deteriorated, faded, or torn, it shall be removed; in such instances, said banner may be replaced and reinstalled, if so desired, provided that the term of the tempo...
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