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Wednesday, August 18, 1982
7:30 P.M.
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT & APPEAL ON SIGNS
Members Present:
Mr. Don Stere, Chairman
Mr. Dean Evans
Mr. Charles Finton
Mrs. Ellen Biidsoe
Mr. Ervin Leist
Members Absent:
Mrs. Carol Horne
Mr. William Luten
Also Present:
Mr. S. L. Williams, Sign Inspector
Mrs. Jean M. Jensen, Recording Secretary
The meeting was called to order by Chairman stere at 7:30 p.m.
in the Operations Center Conference Room, City Hall Annex.
Minutes of previous meeting could not be approved due to the
(:)absence of Mrs. Horne ana Mr. Luten.
Case I
Mr. CiS Warehouse Foods, 1927 U. S. 19 North (Harbor Square Center)
Requesting variance to install 6' x lB' addition to existing ground
sign.
Representative - Mr. Michael C. Cheek - representing Great Scot of
Florida, Inc., owners of Mr. CiS Warehouse Foods, Inc.
In presenting his case, Mr. Cheek explained it is their desire to in-
stall a 6' x 18 in place of present Cassano sign, which would either
be moved further down on the pylon or eliminated entirely in the
event that Cassano has gone out of business. Mr. Cheek informed the
Board that the previous tenant (Winn-Dixie) had been operating at a
weekly average of $70,000 weekly or on a breakeven basis. Mr. CiS busi-
ness has ;been operating at a loss on sales averaging $50,000 weekly.
Among other steps they have taken it is felt a more significant sign
would prove beneficial in increasing their business.
Mr. Finton spoke in opposition to granting variance for a sign larger
than is now being used by Cassano stating that he did not feel Mr.
C's hardship was any greater than that of any other business in this
shopping center. Also to grant a variance in this instance might be
setting a precedent and other businesses along U. S. 19 might feel that
they are entitled to the same consideration. Mrs. Blidso concurred
and expressed concern over the number of signs already on Gulf-to-Bay
~ and U. S. 19. Mrs. Blidso further stated that since sign limitations
have been established by Ordinance, these limitations should be adhered
to and no variances of any kind should be granted. Mr. Evens remarked
that the bigger the sign, the bigger the business is not necessarily so.
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Board of Adjustment & Appeal on Signs
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Mr. Leist questioned the distance center to center of the two sup-
porting col~on the Harbor Square sign. Assuming this measure-
ment is 7', the Board would be willing to compromise on a sign
stretching over the poles to size 8f or possibly 9', dependent upon
the size of the poles. This would allow the applicant a larger sign
than is currently being used and would still conform to City code.
MOTION: Mr. Stere called for a motion and Mr.. Finton moved to deny
variance as requested but agree to allow sign to be erected in place
of the present Cassano sign, with the provision that Mr. CiS sign can
be size 5' by B' to 9', as measurement permits.
Mr. Cheek requested that a letter be directed to Cassano, or their
owners, directing that their present sign be removed. Mr. Williams
agreed and advised that this would be done.
Motion seconded by Mr. Leist and carried unanimously.
Case II
Daddy's Money Restaurant, 1525 U. S. 19 South (Home Center Shopping
Center). Requesting variance to install 10' x 15' ground sign 220 ft.
north of existing shopping center sign. Code permits only one sign
..<1m'" per right-of-way.
t.......~1 Representative - Mr. Rudolph Greer, representing Aladdin lIne. ,
owners of Daddy's Money Restaurant.
A sign was included on original preliminary site plan when approved,
although Fortune Federal Bank already had sign in right-af-way. Bank's
sign was incorrectly located on restaurant's property line and this
sign will be re-located 220 feet towards existing shopping center sign.
The possibility of sharing ~ank's sign was discussed but this proved
not to be practical as sign where presently located'blocks entrance
to restaurant. Also the'design of the new restaurant building does
not adapt itself to including a sign on the building.
Discussion ensued between Board members regarding danger of setting
precedent by allowing more signs than permitted, under City code. Mr.
Finton conceded, however, that every business is entitled to a sign
to advertise their business.
MOTION: A motion was called for
to grant variance as requested.
Blidsoe, Messrs. Evans and Leist
voted nay. Motion carried.
by Chairman Stereo Mr. Evans moved
Motion seconded by Mr. Leist. Mrs.
voted aye; Messrs. Stere and Finton
Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m.
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Don Stare, Chairman
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