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Central Rock Gym gets canopy sign approved; tower sign rejected after debate over highway-facing lighting
Summary
The board approved a canopy-mounted sign for Central Rock Gym but voted down a larger, tower-mounted illuminated sign facing Alternate Route 7, citing lighting and precedent concerns.
The Troy Planning/Zoning board approved a canopy-mounted street-facing sign for Central Rock Gym at the Flanagan building on River Street but rejected a second, larger illuminated sign proposed for the gym’s stair-tower that would be visible from Alternate Route 7.
The board split its rulings: the canopy sign and related area relief passed unanimously; the tower sign failed on a 4-1 vote after several members said the tall, lit stair-tower sign would set an unwanted precedent for bright, highway-facing illumination entering the city.
Why it matters: Central Rock Gym is a new tenant expected to draw regional members, and visibility from…
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