Planning commission denies sign variances for Italian Underground, citing code equity and visual clutter concerns

Jul 22, 2025

The commission denied two sign variances requested by the new owner of Italian Underground — to allow a second wall sign and to place a sign on a non‑entry façade — after staff recommended denial; both motions passed 5–2 following applicant testimony that the alley side functions as de‑facto entrance.

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The Glenwood Springs Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5–2 to deny two requested sign variances for the Euro Italian Underground restaurant at 715 Grand Avenue, rejecting (1) a request to allow two wall signs for a tenant in a multi‑tenant building and (2) a request to allow a wall sign on the side of the building that does not contain a public entrance.

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