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Portland zoning board denies variance request for second electronic message sign at 75 Northport Drive
Summary
The Portland Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously denied a request from the owners of NextGen Fitness to install a second electronic message sign at 75 Northport Drive, finding the property currently has beneficial use and the applicant did not meet the high standard for undue hardship.
PORTLAND — The Portland Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously on Oct. 16 to deny an undue hardship variance that would have allowed two electronic message signs on a single lot at 75 Northport Drive.
Preston, an owner of NextGen Fitness and the applicant, told the board the property’s buildings are tucked back from Washington and Allen avenues and lack visibility, making signage essential to lease remaining space. "Signage is huge for us," Preston said, describing plans to use one face for the gym and the other to promote future tenants, including a restaurant that has expressed interest.
Board members pushed back that the lot already…
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