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Council approves conditional use for 50-foot high-rise sign at 61 South Seiberling Street
Summary
Akron council granted conditional-use approval for a 50-foot steel lattice high-rise sign and 300 square feet of signage for J and J Plumbing at 61 South Seiberling Street, following a favorable planning report and a 12-0 council vote.
Akron City Council approved a conditional use July 14 to install a high-rise sign at 61 South Seiberling Street to increase visibility for a plumbing business, passing the ordinance 12-0.
Planning staff and the planning commission recommended approval subject to conditions. Mike Antonucci, a city planning staff member, said the petitioner proposes a 10-by-10-foot steel lattice tower 50 feet in height anchored to the ground and secured to the building by two support arms, to be placed along the building—s north face about 35 feet from the east end. The proposal includes up to 300 square feet of signage, which Antonucci said would adhere to the zoning code—s maximum total wall and pole signage allowances.
Nathan Ravis, who gave his address as 61 South Seiberling Street, testified that the larger sign would help the company be seen from the nearby highway and support business growth in Akron.
The planning committee member who brought the item forward described the petitioner—s testimony as strong and said the change would help the business expand. The council recorded the final ordinance as passing 12-0.
The transcript notes the planning staff—s view that the sign would not interfere with nearby buildings and should not negatively affect the surrounding area; planning staff recommended approval subject to any standard conditions tied to structural anchoring and compliance with zoning requirements.
