CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance approving variances related to the proposed ground signs at 720-944 S Route 59 (Fox River Commons) - PZC 23-1-060
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Adam Beaver, AICP Candidate, Community Planner
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) considered PZC 23-1-060 on August 2, 2023 and recommended approval of the request (approved 6-0). Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located at 720-944 S Illinois Route 59 and consists of an approximately 27.26-acre shopping center with frontage along Route 59, La Fox Avenue, and W Ogden Avenue. The property is zoned B2 (Community Shopping Center District) Planned Unit Development (PUD).
DISCUSSION:
The Petitioner proposes new signage as part of their efforts to update the shopping center. The proposed signs will feature a wider base that complies with the code's requirements for a monument style sign as outlined in Section 6-16-2 (Definitions) and will have the address number included at the bottom of each sign as indicated in the petition. In addition, the Petitioner has indicated that the landscaping required by Code will be provided. Staff does note that any additional ground signs proposed on the property (including all outlot businesses) along either Route 59 or Ogden Avenue will require additional variance approval.
The Petitioner requests approval of variances for three ground signs advertising the Fox River Commons shopping center with Signs A and C along Route 59 and Sign B along Ogden Avenue. Additional details regarding the signs proposed are outlined below.
Signs A, B, & C are proposed to be 24 feet 8 inches tall, each with an overall area of 194.19 square feet. Signs A and B include a 36.44 square foot changeable electronic message board.
Sign Height:
Section 6-16-5:2.2 of the Naperville Municipal Code allows for a maximum sign height of 10 feet. The Petitio...
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