In a recent government meeting, a proposal to revise existing Planned Commercial Development (PCD) zoning for a billboard sign adjacent to a commercial building faced significant scrutiny. The applicant seeks to construct a billboard sign and establish a billboard easement while maintaining all other aspects of the previously approved PCD.

The property, which features a 5,270 square foot brick frame building constructed in 2016, is surrounded by commercial zoning. The proposed billboard would be located near the southeast corner of the building, with the easement set to extend 35 feet from the front property line. However, the proposed easement would encroach upon a shared ingress and egress easement that serves multiple properties in the vicinity.

City staff expressed strong opposition to the proposal, citing safety concerns related to the billboard's location and its potential impact on traffic flow. They highlighted that while the billboard complies with distance requirements from existing billboards, the encroachment into the shared easement could pose risks for building occupants and disrupt vehicular movement.

During the meeting, the applicant's representative, Vernon Williams of Garnet Engineering, sought clarification on the safety concerns raised by staff. He argued that the pole would be positioned behind the curb, away from traffic, and expressed confusion over the lack of prior feedback regarding the size of the sign and easement.

Despite the applicant's attempts to address the concerns, city staff recommended denial of the proposed zoning revision, emphasizing the need for safety and traffic considerations. The meeting concluded without any public opposition or support, leaving the future of the billboard proposal uncertain.