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Planning commission approves Lord Heigl House projecting sign variance over neighbor objections
Summary
Commissioners approved a variance to allow a projecting sign larger than the 4‑sq‑ft code limit for the Lord Heigl House coffeehouse (vote 6‑0). Opponents warned of driver distraction and parking/market congestion; the applicant said the sign improves wayfinding and will be removable in storms.
The Venice Planning Commission on Jan. 20 approved Variance Petition No. 25‑76‑VZ to allow a projecting sign for the Lord Heigl House coffeehouse that exceeds the city’s 4‑square‑foot limit. Commissioners found the petition met the seven variance criteria in the Land Development Code and voted 6‑0 to approve the request.
Nicole Tremblay, senior planner, explained the parcel is city‑owned, located in the Island neighborhood historic district, and that the applicant requests a projecting sign of roughly 12.6 square…
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