Zoning Board of Appeals — Skokie, IL
Date: 2025-01-15

Agenda for

 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

 January 15, 2025 | 7:30 PM

 Council Chambers – Village of Hall – 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077

 1) Call to Order Declaration of Quorum

 2) Roll Call

 3) Approval of December 4, 2024 Meeting Minutes

 4) Old Business

 5) New Business

 a. 2024-03Z – 4919 Main Street
 Pickledilly, LLC, on behalf of 4820 & 4901, LTD requests a variation in order to install two
 signs, one with logo height of 62.4” tall and one with logo height of 107.2” tall, rather than the
 36” maximum as required by Section 82.27(c)(3) of the Skokie Village Code in a TX Transit-
 Mixed Use district.
 PINs: 10-21-402-072-0000, 10-21-402-073-0000, 10-21-402-084-0000, 10-21-402-085-0000,
 10-21-402-086-0000, 10-21-402-087-0000, and 10-21-402-107-0000.


 6) Public Comment

 7) Communications from Staff

 8) Adjournment




Individuals with questions or feedback about an agenda item may contact Brian Augustine, Zoning Administrator at
brian.augustine@skokie.org or 847.933.8223
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 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes
 Date: December 4, 2024
 Village of Skokie, Council Chambers


ZBA MEMBERS PRESENT: Brian O’Donnell - Chair
 Richard Perlin - Vice-Chair
 Nicholas Werth, Sean Arden,
 Sharon Roos-Kirkpatrick, and
 David Putrus

ZBA MEMBER ABSENT: Elaine Jacobson, Israel Pollack, and
 David Solovy

STAFF PRESENT: Tyler Kobylski, Asst Corporation Council,
 Brian Augustine, Zoning Administrator, and
 Marlene Bargamian, Administrative Assistant

(I) CALL TO ORDER
 A quorum being present, Chair O’Donnell called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

(II) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 A motion to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2024 meeting was made by ZBA
 Vice-Chair Perlin and seconded by ZBA member Arden.

 Ayes: Unanimous voice vote in unison

(III) RULING ON NOTICE
 Assistant Corporation Counsel Kobylski announced that notice was provided in all cases.

(IV) CASE DESCRIPTION
 Case 2024-01Z – 8240 Harding Avenue
 Daniel & Daniela Petrean request a variation in order to construct a second-floor addition
 resulting in the continuation of the combined side yards equaling 12,8 feet rather than the
 17.5 feet minimum as required by Section 118-125 (6) b. of the Skokie /village Zoning Code
 in an R2 Single-Family district. façade as required by Section 82-2 of the Skokie Village
 Code in a B2 Commercial district.
 PIN: 10-23-090-027-0000 and 10-23-090-040-0000

 Property owner, Daniel Petrean presented the case. The house was constructed in 1950
 and, at that time, was in compliance with side yard setbacks. In 2002, the side yards became
 non-conforming when they were increased to 7’ minimum on lots over 70 feet wide with each
 side yards needing to be at least 7’ minimum and equal to 20% or more of the lot width.

 Mr. Petrean, being in the building trades, is proposing to build a 2nd floor addition over the
 southern portion of the house continuing the existing south side setback at 8.4’ and the
 combined side yards at 12.8’ rather than the 17.5’ minimum. He further explained that he
 has lived in this small house on a double lot for 10 years. He has 3 kids and needs extra
 space.




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 Vice-Chair Perlin commented that the petitioner did not create the hardship and sees no
 problem with the request. The house was built with the existing setbacks. If he abides by the
 present codes for the addition, it would not be aesthetically pleasing or structurally sound.

(V) RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
 Case 2024-01Z
 A motion was made to approve the request for a 2nd floor addition resulting in the
 continuation of the combined side yards equaling 12.8 feet at 8240 Harding Avenue in an R2
 Single-Family district.

 Motion: Perlin Second: Roos-Kirkpatrick

 Ayes: 6
 Nays: 0

 A covenant will be required.

(IV) CASE DESCRIPTION
 Case 2024-02Z – 9100 Kenton Avenue
 Nashaud Qureishi requests a variation to maintain a residence with a height of 28-foot-10-
 inch rather than the 28-foot maximum as allowed by Section 118-124(3) a. of the Skokie
 Village Zoning Code in an R1 Single-Family district.
 PIN: 10-15-303-050-0000.

 Nashaud Qureishi, property owner, presented the case. He is renovating a tri-level house
 and has received a CO from the Appearance Commission as well as a building permit. A
 framing inspection found that the building height exceeded the proposed plan by 10 inches
 and the inspector issued a stop work order.

 Mr. Qureishi had his architect, EJ Fernandez, revise plans to try to reduce the slope to meet
 the 28’ maximum height. However, adding steel to adjust the roof would add too much
 weight. Comments from the building inspector and another Appearance Commission review
 found that the building looked odd with a lower roof height and the project would not be
 feasible. When he contacted his framing contractor for a cost estimate for demolition and re-
 framing of the roof, it was decided that the extra cost ($10,000) and 4-week timeline
 extension was reason to request a hardship and submit a petition for a variance. He is
 hoping for a favorable response.

 ZBA member Sean Arden commented from a site visit, the area is a bit distinctive with only 3
 houses on the block. He noticed that several single-family houses and the multi-family
 building on Davis are comparable in height. The median also has tall trees. In fact, this
 house seems to blend right in and verified that there were no neighbor complaints.

 ZBA chair O’Donnell mentioned that staff is not in favor of the variance request. This is a
 standard corner lot with no unique characteristics and therefore, doesn’t warrant a variance.
 If approved, it could set a precedent. He asked the applicant if he is the contractor. Mr.
 Qureishi stated that he purchased the property 2 years ago and plans on living at the
 residence after the work is complete. He designed and executed the project but hired a
 framing contractor. He took off the chimney, added a sprinkler system and upgraded the
 electric.



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 Vice-Chair Perlin added that the pitch of 4/12 is listed on the building permit and is standard
 for houses and detached garages.

 In closing, Mr. Qureishi stated that this was a mistake, he is not gaining anything from the
 extra 10” of roof space.


(V) RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
 A motion was made to deny the request for the continuation of the 28’ 10” height for the
 residence at 9100 Kenton in an R1 Single-Family zoning district.

 Motion: Werth Second: None

 The motion fails for lack of a Second

 A motion was made to approve without conditions the request for the continuation of the 28’
 10”’ height for the residence at 9100 Kenton in an R1 Single-Family zoning district.

 Motion: Arden Second: Roos-Kirkpatrick

 Ayes: 4
 Nays: 2

 A covenant will be required.

 Staff reminded the petitioner that revised plans will be required and reviewed before work
 can be resumed.


(VI) ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION
 The Dec. 18, 2024.Zoning Board of Appeals meeting has been cancelled due to lack of
 cases. As the following meeting falls on January 1, 2025, the Zoning Board of Appeals will
 next meet on January 15, 2025.

 Vice-Chair Richard Perlin addressed the group announcing that this was his last meeting. He
 is resigning from the Zoning Board as he is leaving Skokie and moving to Deerfield. He
 graciously spoke of the friendships and professional relationships he has made with past &
 present commission members as well as the knowledge and guidance from Skokie staff.

(VII) ADJOURNMENT
 Chair O’Donnell adjourned the meeting at 8:39 PM.

 Respectfully submitted,
 Marlene Bargamian,
 Administrative Assistant




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STAFF REPORT 2024-03Z: Variation
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, January 15, 2025


To: Brian O’Donnell, Chairman, Zoning Board of Appeals
From: Brian J. Augustine, Zoning Administrator
Re: 4919 Main St – Signage Variation


 General Information
 Location 4919 Main Street
 Request Variation in order to install two signs, one with a logo height of
 62.4-inches tall and one logo height of 107.2-inches
 Zoning Requirement 36-inch maximum letter or logo height (82-27(c)(3)
 Petitioner Pickledilly,LLC on behalf of 4820 & 4901 LTD
 Existing Zoning & TX Transit Mixed-Use – Multi-tenant commercial building
 Land Use
 North R2 Single Family – Detached residences
 South M2 Light Industry – Industrial building
 East M2 Light Industry – CTA L tracks
 West TX Transit Mixed-Use – Walking path, Mixed-use
 building and animal shelter
 Assigned to Sharon Kirkpatrick

SITE INFORMATION
  The property is a 108,000 square foot lot located east of Skokie Blvd on the south
 side of Main Street.
  4919 Main is the southernmost space in the four-unit building.

PETITIONER’S SUBMITTAL
The petitioner is requesting a variation in order to install two signs, one with a logo height
of 62.4-inches tall and one logo height of 107.2-inches, rather than the 36-inch maximum
height.


APPEARANCE COMMISSION
Per the Skokie Zoning Ordinance, the Appearance Commission reviewed the request first
and granted a Certificate of Appropriateness at its December 11, 2024 meeting.



ZBA Staff Report for 2024-3Z – 4919 Main St – Doc 624134
STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION
Staff Comment and Review sheets were sent to all pertinent divisions and departments.
Based on the proposed Findings of Fact, Staff recommends that the petitioner’s request to
install two signs, one with a logo height of 62.4-inches tall and one logo height of 107.2-
inches, rather than the 36-inch maximum height, be granted.
The petitioner is proposing to install a 62.4-inch tall sign on a north facing wall that is
approximately 490 feet away from Main St. and a 107.2-inch tall sign located on the rear
(south) wall of the building facing a proposed parking lot.
Staff is supportive of the petitioner’s request to install two signs larger than what the code
allows because of the proposed location of the signs on the building. Both signs are located
hundreds of feet away from any street rights-of-way. The signage will help a business
located in the rear of a multi-tenant building with limited visibility from any public right-of-
way. Based on this uniquely deep lot and tenant space location, staff feels the sign height
variation is warranted for both signs.


ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Findings of Fact
2. Letter to Zoning Board of Appeals dated December 12, 2024
3. Plat of Survey dated June 2, 2003
4. Site Plan dated December, 19, 2024
5. Photos of existing walls
6. Proposed wall signage renderings




ZBA Staff Report for 2024-3Z – 4919 Main St – Doc 624134
Proposed Findings of Fact 2024-03Z: Variation
Community Development Department Council Chambers, 7:30 PM, January 15, 2025


 1 Consideration Limitation on the use of the property due to physical, topographical, and
 geologic features.
 Finding There are limitations on the property due to the unique physical shape of
 the building that limits visibility of signage. The tenant space is about 500
 feet away from the Main St right-of-way making signage difficult to read
 from Main St or Searle Parkway.
 2 Consideration The applicant can demonstrate that without a variance there can be no
 reasonable use of the property.
 Finding The applicant could possibly have a reasonable use of the property without
 a sign variation. The signs would barely be visible if they met ordinance
 regulations.
 3 Consideration The granting of the variance is not based solely on economic reasons.
 Finding The granting of the variance appears to be for better signage visibility from
 property lines.
 4 Consideration The necessity for the variance was not created by the property owner.
 Finding The uniqueness of the building layout on the property was not created by
 the property owner.
 5 Consideration The variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to allow
 reasonable use of the property.
 Finding The request appears to be the minimum, or very close to the minimum, to
 allow for reasonably sized signage for this tenant space.
 6 Consideration The granting of the variance will not be injurious to the public health,
 safety, or welfare.
 Finding The granting of the variance will not be injurious to public health, safety or
 welfare as the sign will need to be installed per code requirements.
 7 Consideration The property subject to the variance request possesses one or more unique
 characteristics generally not applicable to similarly situated properties

 Finding The property is unique from other properties zoned TX in that this lot is
 narrow and over 800 feet deep. Similarly zoned lots are typically 100-200
 feet deep from the front lot line. The southernmost tenant space is almost
 500-feet from the front lot line of the property.




ZBA Staff Report for 2024-3Z – 4919 Main St – Doc 624134
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 December 12, 2024


 VIA HAND DELIVERY
 Zoning Board of Appeals
 Village of Skokie
 c/o Johanna Nyden
 Community Development Director
 Village of Skokie
 5217 Oakton Street
 Skokie, IL 60077


 Re: Petition for Variation for Signs for 4901 Main Street.

 Dear Chair O’Donnell and Members of the Zoning Board:

 I am writing on behalf of Pickledilly, LLC to request a Variation for signage at an indoor
 pickleball facility at 4901 Main Street in Skokie. (“Subject Property”). For the reasons set forth
 below, Pickledilly respectfully request that the Village of Skokie grant its request for the
 Variations.

 I. Skokie Pickledilly – an indoor pickleball facility.

 Skokie Pickledilly is a concept born from a strong desire to bring indoor pickleball more
 readily available to Skokie. We are firmly convinced that there is a significant demand for
 dedicated courts and that the facility will have a profoundly positive impact on the community.
 Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport that encourages active fun for people of all ages, and
 pickleball will play a crucial role in Skokie, especially Main Street, as a pivotal social hub.
 Skokie Pickledilly’s vision is to establish a membership-based facility with competitive pricing,
 aiming to be a go-to place for people to meet and play.

 Skokie Pickledilly looked in several communities for a suitable location to establish an
 indoor pickleball facility. The team was immediately captivated with the building at 4901 Main
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St. Not only was it a spacious venue for multiple courts, but it was also strategically situated in
Skokie, making it the ideal spot for our community-driven Pickledilly facility. Realizing its
proximity to Sketchbook Brewery, the potential projects on Main Street, and its accessibility via
the Yellow Line and Edens Expressway, the team was resolute in their belief that it would be an
ideal location for a community pickleball facility.

Pickleball is not merely a sport; it's a cultural phenomenon that is sweeping the nation.
According to pickleheads.com:
● In 2023, the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) estimated that there were 48.3
million players in the United States.
● According to the SFIA, pickleball participation has surged by an average of 223.5% over
the past three years.
● It has been the fastest-growing sport in America for the past three years.
● Players aged 18-34 constitute the largest percentage of pickleball players at 28.8%
nationwide.
● Presently, there are 13,969 pickleball courts in the United States.
● The pickleball paddle market was estimated at $152.8 million in 2021 and is projected to
grow at a 7.7% CAGR through 2028.
https://www.pickleheads.com/blog/pickleball-statistics
The need is undeniable. Competitive players continuously seek year-round court access, and
novices flock to the sport. Skokie Pickledilly intends to meet that need with its indoor facility
through lessons, matches and tournaments.



 II. The Subject Property and the proposed signs.

 The Subject Property is located within the M-2 and TX Zoning Districts. The Subject
Property is located on the south side of Main Street and the north side of Searle Parkway. The
Subject Property has approximately 181.91 feet of frontage on Main Street and 181.85 on Searle
Parkway and a depth of approximately 1,470.85 feet. The Subject Property has a lot area of
approximately 267,465 square feet and is improved with two industrial buildings. The indoor
pickleball facility will occupy a space of approximately 24,000 square feet in the northernmost
building, (see Site Plan attached as Exhibit A), with twelve high-quality pickleball courts.

 In the building where Pickledilly will be located, the south exterior wall is 2,948 sq. ft.,
the east exterior wall is 4,400 sq. ft., the north exterior wall is 4,840 and the north exterior wall
is 459 sq. ft. Pickledilly proposes to place a sign on the south exterior wall with dimensions of
102.7” x 119.5” and a sign on the north exterior wall with dimensions of 62.4” x 60”. (See
Exhibit B). The proposed signs have been designed and proposed to be both easy to see and
read, without being distracting, and complementing the predominate characteristics of Subject
Property. The Pickledilly sign plan builds a cohesive identity for Pickledilly with signs that are
made from high quality materials with secure attachment systems, and that are carefully located
and to an extent to maximize visibility and easy readability. The signs, and the locations are
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also sensitive to issues of public safety, by minimizing obstructions for pedestrians and
motorists.
 Chapter 82 of the Village Code regulates signs in the Village. Section 82-27 (c)(3)
provides that no letter or logo of a sign shall be larger than 36” in height. Here, with respect to
the sign on the south exterior wall, all the letters are 36” or less in height but the logo itself
exceeds that height. Therefore, a variation is necessary for the sign on the south exterior wall.
With respect to the north exterior wall, all the letters are 36” or less in height but again, the logo
itself exceeds the 36” height called for in the Code. Therefore, a variation is necessary for the
sign on the north exterior wall. The signs are not of the type prohibited by the Village Code
Section 82-11.

 III. Plan Commission, Village Board and Appearance Commission.

 On or about June 14, 2024, Pickledilly applied for a Special Use permit to operate the
pickle facility at the Subject Property. After a unanimous recommendation for approval from the
Plan Commission, the Village Board granted the Special Use permit. Pickledilly has applied for
building permits for the facility and intend to commence operations in the first quarter of 2025.

 On December 11, 2024, the Appearance Commission unanimously approved a Certificate
of Appropriate for the proposed signage. The Commission appeared to agree with the staff report
which stated in relevant part that “The logo on the south wall proportionally fits the wall, which s
close to 21-feet fall, and will either not be visible from Searle Parkway or will be barely visible
from Searle Parkway due to the building at 820 Searle. Staff feels the logo on the north wall is
proportional in size to the wall. The north wall is close to 500 feet away from Main St. and a
taller sign will act ass a key wayfinding sign for the tenant.”


 IV. Standards of Review for Variations.

 Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, the signage proposed by Pickledilly exceeds the size
permitted by the Sign Ordinance and therefore requires a Variation. Any Variation application
must establish how the proposed signage complies with the following standards.

 Section 118-7 (k) (3).

 Each request for a variation must be consistent with the following findings:


 (1) There is a limitation on use of the property due to physical, topographical, and geologic
 features.

 This standard is inapplicable. The Village Board has approved a special use for the indoor
 pickleball facility. Pickledilly seeks a variation not for the use but for the signage. The
 setback of the facility from Main Street and Searle Parkway serve to limit the identification
 of the facility. The signs in the proposed locations and of the proposed size will help to
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 establish Pickledilly’s brand and serve as a wayfinding sign to further Pickledilly’s intent to
 provide players and visitors with a clear understanding of the location of the facility and the
 entrances.

 (2) Without a variance there can be no reasonable use of the property.

 This standard is inapplicable. The Village Board has approved a special use for the indoor
 pickleball facility and Pickledilly intends to make reasonable use of the property with the
 indoor pickleball facility. Pickledilly is seeking a variation for appropriate signage to
 establish its brand at the Subject Property and direct players and visitors to the facility. It
 would be unreasonable not to permit signage that is appropriate within the context of the
 Subject Property, the Zoning District, the building, the distances from Main Street and Searle
 Parkway and the use. Pickledilly has proposed signage that is reasonable within that context.

 (3) The request is not based solely on economic reasons.

 Pickledilly is making a significant financial investment in this project, and it is confident that
 the investment combined with the indoor nature of this pickleball facility will have a positive
 impact on surrounding property values. Pickledilly seeks a variation for the signs not for
 economic reasons nor for the purpose of enhancing the value of or increasing the revenue
 from the facility but to establish its brand at the Subject Property and to direct players and
 visitors to the facility. It is Pickledilly’s intent that the placement of the signs in these
 locations and sizes will assist with the identification of the facility and establish the
 Pickledilly brand.

 (4) The property owner did not create the necessity for the variance.

 Neither the property owner nor Pickledilly created the necessity for the variation. Neither the
 property owner or Pickledilly created the Subject Property or the building in which the
 indoor pickleball facility will be located. However, both the property owner and Pickledilly
 saw an opportunity to revitalize this area of the Village but creating an indoor pickleball
 facility. Pickledilly seek the variation for the signs to establish its brand and contribute to the
 revitalization of this area by bringing pickleball players and visitors to the facility.

 (5) The request is the minimum variation necessary to allow reasonable use of the property.

 As mentioned above, the Village Board has approved a special use permit for the indoor
 pickleball facility and therefore, Pickledilly can make reasonable use of the property. The
 variation for signage is, in the opinion of Pickledilly and the professionals they have used to
 create the signage, a reasonable request and is the minimum necessary to identify the facility.
 As shown on Exhibit B, a conforming sign would be difficult to see. Pickledilly seeks to use
 appropriately sized signage within the context of the existing buildings and the Subject
 Property to direct players and visitors to the facility and to establish its brand.

 (6) The request will not be injurious to public health, safety, or welfare.
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 The requested signs will have no impact on the health, safety and welfare of customers,
  motorists or passersbys. The signs are designed and located to be easy and simple to read,
  thereby avoiding driver distraction that could lead to accidents. Finally, in no way will the
  signs, as presented in the sign plan, take away from the utility of other businesses signs
  within the Subject Property.



 (7) The subject site possesses one or more unique characteristics generally not applicable to
 similarly situated properties.

 The Pickledilly facility is in the center of the Subject Property and is hundreds of yards away
 from both Main Street and Searle Parkway and is not visible from either street. The proposed
 signage will not only establish the Pickledilly brand but will reassure players or visitors
 coming from Main Street or Searle Parkway that they have arrived at the right location.


 Pickledilly’s variation application is consistent with all applicable criteria and standards for
approval. Based on the foregoing, we respectfully request that the Zoning Board approve
Pickledilly’s request for the above-described sign variations. We look forward to the opportunity
to appear at the Public Hearing on the application and answer any questions you may have.

 Thank you for your consideration of this request.




Very truly yours,




Christopher S. Canning
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APPROVED on 3/05/2025

 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes
 Date: January 15, 2025
 Village of Skokie, Council Chambers


ZBA MEMBERS PRESENT: Brian O’Donnell - Chair
 Nicholas Werth- Vice-Chair
 Sean Arden, Elaine Jacobson,
 Sharon Roos-Kirkpatrick, and
 David Putrus,

ZBA MEMBER ABSENT: Israel Pollack, and David Solovy

Currently, there is 1 vacancy on the Board.

STAFF PRESENT: Tyler Kobylski, Asst Corporation Council,
 Brian Augustine, Zoning Administrator


(I) CALL TO ORDER
 A quorum being present, Chair O’Donnell called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

(II) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 A motion to approve the minutes of the December 4, 2024 meeting was made by ZBA
 Roos-Kirkpatrick and seconded by ZBA member Jacobson.

 Ayes: Unanimous voice vote in unison

(III) RULING ON NOTICE
 Assistant Corporation Counsel Kobylski announced that notice was proper and correct.

(IV) CASE DESCRIPTION
 Case 2024-03Z – 4919 Main Street
 Pickledilly, LLC, on behalf of 4820 & 4901, LTD requests a variation in order to install two
 signs, one with a logo height of 62.4” tall and one with a logo height of 107.2” tall, rather than
 the 36” maximum as required by Section 82-27(c)(3) of the Skokie Village Code in a TX
 Transit Mixed-Use district.
 PINs: 10-21-402-072-0000, 10-21-402-073-0000, 10-21-402-084-0000, 10-21-402-085-0000,
 10-21-402-086-0000, 10-21-402-087-0000, and 10-21-402-107-0000

 Chris Canning, attorney, and Lauren Busey, business owner presented the case. They are a
 new business coming to Skokie and have started this long journey last summer when they
 were granted approval by the Plan Commission, Village Board, and Appearance
 Commission for an indoor recreation facility for pickleball. It was only when they applied for
 building permits that they were told that they also needed a variance for the oversized logo
 signs. Skokie’s code allows up to a 36” sign.

 They worked with a sign designer to make sure that the signs were to scale to the walls
 where they will be located and were way-finding signs as the building is set back from the
 road; 150 ft from any right of way and at least 500 ft away from Main Street. Warehouse
 walls are different than storefront walls. The 62.4” sign will be located on the north wall and
 the 107.2” sign will locate on the rear south wall facing the parking lot.

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 ZBA member Sharon Kirkpatrick, gave an overview of the case. Based on the case summary
 and letter of support, staff is recommending approval. On a site visit, Ms. Kirkpatrick drove
 past it and had to circle around just to find the site. She could see why the larger signs are a
 necessity.

 The chairman added, as a sign shop owner himself, that setbacks are huge considerations.
 A sign should be visible from 10 ft away. He also noted that the shape and lettering is similar
 to the Piccadilly Circus underground station in London.

 He last inquired if the signs would be mounted on the wall or painted on the brick.. The
 petitioners stated that the signs were physical signs to be mounted.

(V) RECOMMENDATIONS AND VOTING
 Case 2024-03Z
 A motion was made to approve the request to install two signs, one with a logo height of
 62.4” tall and one with a logo height of 107.2” tall at 4919 Main Street in a TX Transit-Mixed-
 Use district.

 Motion: Roos-Kirkpatrick Second: S. Arden

 Ayes: 6
 Nays: 0

 A covenant for signage is not necessary.


(VI) ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION
 The February 5 & 19, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals meetings have been cancelled due to
 lack of cases.

 Chairman O’Donnell announced the new Vice-Chair – Nicholas Werth. Other ZBA members
 congratulated him & wished him well.

(VII) ADJOURNMENT
 Chair O’Donnell adjourned the meeting at 7:57 PM.

 Respectfully submitted,
 Marlene Bargamian,
 Administrative Assistant




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