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Commission approves sign deviations for Lincoln of Coconut Creek dealership
Summary
The commission approved two sign deviations for a new Lincoln auto dealership at 5501 West Sample Road: a 10.8‑sq‑ft illuminated service sign (code max 8 sq ft) and a 5'1" logo sign (code max 3'). Commissioners supported the deviations but asked staff to consider streamlining administrative sign approvals for small businesses.
The Coconut Creek City Commission on Sept. 25 granted two sign deviations for the Lincoln of Coconut Creek auto dealership at 5501 West Sample Road, allowing a larger illuminated service entrance sign and a taller logo sign than the land development code otherwise permits.
Justin Prophet, the city’s director of sustainable development, told the commission staff reviewed the applicant’s responses to the deviation criteria and recommended approval. Applicant Mark Branchley said the service sign is proposed under a portico and set back roughly 300 feet from Sample Road; because it sits in shadow, the applicant requested illumination and a size of 10.8 square feet where the code allows an 8‑square‑foot maximum. The logo sign was proposed at 5 feet 1 inch tall where the code permits 3 feet.
Commissioners praised the applicant and staff but used the item to discuss whether the city should change processes that require some sign applications to go through planning and zoning and two commission meetings. "I would like to figure out a streamlined way, even if it's the city manager has the ability of administratively approving something like this," Commissioner Rydell said. Deputy City Attorney Mahaffey and staff noted code limits and that any change to allow wider administrative approvals would be a code amendment.
The commission moved to approve the two quasi‑judicial resolutions (items 6 and 7); both passed on unanimous roll call. The motions were moved and seconded by commissioners on the floor and recorded by the city clerk.
What to watch: commissioners asked staff to review whether administrative routes or targeted code changes could reduce costs and delays for businesses while retaining design oversight.
