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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter (BZA-variance) - 3/30/2001O1HKOlH ON THE WATER March 30, 2001 City of Oshkosh Dept. of Community Development 215 Church Ave., PO Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 (920) 236-5059 (920) 236-5053 FAX Nate Hennager 663 N. Main Street Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 RE: 663 N. Main Street Dear Mr. Hennager: Jackson R. Kinney Director On March 28, 2001 the Board of Appeals approved your variance request to install a 24 sgaure foot projection wood sign over the right of way subject to the method of construction for the sign and the way the sign is attached to the structure beting approved by the Planning and Inspection Services Divisions of the Department of Community Development. The decision of the Board was filed in the Planning Services Division Office of the Department of Community Development on March 30, 2001. Per Section 30-6(C)(3) and (4) of the City of Oshkosh Zoning Ordinance, your variance will expire on September 28, 2001 unless you have obtained a permit for the activity allowed by the variance. If you fail to get a permit by this date, you must reapply for a variance if you intend to go ahead with the activity allowed by the variance. Please be advised that any person or persons aggrieved by any decision of the Board of Appeals may commence action in Circuit Court within thirty (30) days after the filing of the decision. Permits may be issued on approval of the Board, but you should be aware that further action could take place until as much as 30 days after the date of the decision. Building permits may be applied for from the Inspection Services Division in Room 205 at the Oshkosh City Hall between 7:30 - 8:30 AM and 12:30 - 1:30 PM, Monday thru Friday, or call (920) 236-5050 for an appointment. Please bring all required building plans and information necessary for review when obtaining your building permit. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at (920) 236-5059. Si rely, -(~~ l ^- HN C. BLUEMKE Principal Planner JCB/vlr cc: ~spection Services Division, City Hall John Beck, Beck Signs, Inc. Bd. of Appeals Minutes - 3 - March 28, 2001 Discussion followed regazding the size of the gazage and the location of where the garage could be constructed without the need for a vaziance. Chairman Krueger stated he agreed with the Staff Report by which no hazdship was found on which to justify the variance request. Motion by Hentz for approval of a variance to construct a 24' x 28' detached garage with a 1' side yard setback. Seconded by Schorse. Motion denied 3-2. Nays: Kluessendorf, Krueger. III: 663 N. MAIN STREET Beck Signs Inc., applicant for Nate Hennager owner, requests a variance to install a 24 square foot projecting wood sign over the right-of--way; whereas Section 30-37(D)(1)(e) of the Zoning Ordinance requires that wooden signs installed over the right-of--way not exceed 3 squaze feet. John Beck, Beck Signs, 2269 Allerton Drive, Oshkosh, displayed a sign similar to the one that would be constructed for Mr. Hennager, and explained the c6nstruction and the use of redwood, which wouldn't rot. He stated the owner was doing some remodeling and noted how this sign would be an improvement over the existing sign. He stated he would consider other suggestions the Board may have. Chairman Krueger questioned the size of the new sign. Mr. Beck stated the new sign would be 4' wide by 6' high, and noted the current sign is 4' wide by 7' high. Mr. Kluessendorf questioned how high the sign would be above the sidewalk. Mr. Beck stated the sign would be 12' above the sidewalk. Mr. Bluemke stated the Ordinance has requirements that need to be followed regarding sign heights, and also noted the inspection division will take into account the methods used to construct the sign. Mr. Beck also stated this sign could be made to swing freely or be stationary. He stated he has never had any problems with his signs, and can't afford a lawsuit, as he is liable for up to 2 yeazs after a sign comes down. Motion by Hentz for approval of the variance to install a 24 square foot projecting wood sign over the right-of--way. Seconded by Schorse. Motion carried 5-0. Finding of the Fact: Ms. Hentz stated that she trusted the Planning and Inspection Services Divisions of the Department of Community Development to handle things properly from a safety standpoint. Mr. Kluessendorf stated he also relied on the expertise of the City Staff to handle the safety issues of the sign. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. Respe tfully submitted, ,~ . ~ (r~~ i J C. BLUEMKE rincipal Planner JCB/vlr