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BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES
JANUARY 24, 2001
PRESENT:Fred Dahl, Joel Kluessendorf, Randy Husman, John Schorse, and Don Krueger, Chairman
EXCUSED:Carl Ameringer, and Cheryl Hentz
STAFF:John Bluemke, Principal Planner; and Vickie Rand, Recording Secretary
Chairman Krueger called the meeting to order. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present.
A motion was made by Dahl to approve the meeting minutes of December 13, 2000 as mailed. Seconded by
Schorse. Unanimous.
I:108 W. NEW YORK AVENUE
Appleton Neon Sign, applicant, for Oshkosh Area School District, owner, requests a variance to have a bulletin
board sign that will be 32 sq. ft. in size; whereas Section 30-37(F)(1)(c) of the Zoning Ordinance allows one
bulletin board sign not to exceed 24 sq. ft. in size.
Roger Ackerman, Appleton Neon Sign, 2927 Roemer Road, Appleton, stated the idea for a larger reader board
was considered because of the limited parking near the school, resulting in a quicker drop off and pick up of the
children. He stated the larger board would be able to provide parents, children, and City residents an easier sign to
read when there is limited time involved.
Mr. Kluessendorf asked if Mr. Ackerman had encountered any objections when contacting the adjacent residents
regarding the variance. Mr. Ackerman stated he had not contacted the residents, only obtained the names as
required on the application. Mr. Bluemke stated he had received no objections, however he had heard from one
neighbor regarding the preference for the color of the sign face to be white and not yellow. Mr. Ackerman stated
the intention was to install a sign with a white face.
Motion by Schorse for approval of the variance to install an internally illuminated double-sided
bulletin board sign that will be 4’ high and 8’ wide. Seconded by Dahl. Motion carried 5-0.
Finding of the Fact: Mr. Schorse stated the size of the sign does not appear to be excessive in relationship to
the size of the property, and it would not appear to have an adverse impact on the
neighborhood. Mr. Husman added that a larger variance had been granted for South Park
Middle School in a similar situation.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN C. BLUEMKE
Principal Planner
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