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Zoning board approves hardship variance for Big 10 Mart sign
Summary
The Davenport Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a hardship variance (HV26-02) allowing Big 10 Mart at 5310 Corporate Park Drive to replace a nonconforming freestanding sign with a 124-square-foot monument that adds an electronic message center and space for two tenant panels.
The Davenport Zoning Board of Adjustment on March 12 unanimously approved a hardship variance allowing Big 10 Mart to replace a pre-2019, nonconforming freestanding sign at 5310 Corporate Park Drive with a new 124-square-foot monument that will include an electronic message center and two tenant panels.
Scott Copes of Davenport Neighborhood Services told the board the existing sign measures about 120 square feet while the zoning code allows a maximum of 100 square feet for a freestanding monument sign under Section 171260D. He said the proposed sign would use the existing pylons and footings, add a digital message board on the bottom, and provide space for additional businesses. "Staff recommends the request be approved," Copes said.
Applicant John Mihan, representing Moalo Oil doing business as Big 10 Mart, told the board that materials for a simple refacing were unavailable and that the business had invested in new fuel tanks and other site improvements. "We did the new tanks and stuff, so we want to make it look nice, too," Mihan said, and confirmed engineered drawings from Blair showing the footing design were on file.
Board members framed the change as modest and an improvement to a worn sign. There were no public comments in favor or opposition and staff said no notices, calls or written responses were received from properties within the 200-foot notice area. After brief discussion, a motion to approve HV26-02 passed by roll call; board members Kristen Crawford, Mike Galliard, Bridget Boyd Carlson, John Kfman and Chair Dan Darland all voted yes.
The variance allows replacement of the sign despite its size exceeding the 100-square-foot limit because staff found the alterations were close to a face-only change and the footing/pylon elements would remain. The board did not attach additional conditions beyond the standard permitting and engineering requirements. Chair Dan Darland concluded, "All right, you are passed. Thank you. Go forth and create signage." The board had no further business and adjourned the meeting.
