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Staff reports council grandfathered historic signs and approved Sunburst phase‑three amendment
Summary
At the Midway Planning Commission meeting staff reported the city council agreed to grandfather two historic signs — including the long‑standing "Philippines of Coffee" sign — allowing a painted sign for a new Storyboard business, and approved a master‑plan amendment for the Sunburst phase‑three conversion of 18 units to detached single‑family homes (final document still needs council sign‑off).
Staff liaison presented two city‑council land‑use items at the start of the meeting. Staff said the council agreed to grandfather certain historic, nonconforming signs — citing the Mountain Spa alley sign and the long‑standing Philippines of Coffee sign — and to allow a painted sign for a new business called Storyboard. "We have a pretty tight sign ordinance in Midway. We don't allow pole signs," the staff liaison said, adding that the council wanted to review the proposed painted design carefully.
The liaison also described a master‑plan amendment the council approved in concept for Sunburst (phase three). Staff said the amendment detaches 18 units into single‑family homes within a 36‑unit phase and that the amendment document needs to return to the council for final approval. Staff noted the HOA and developer modified a previously discussed letter and that the revised documents were presented to council during a public hearing.
Why it matters: The decisions allow a small local business to use a historic painted sign treatment and advance a residential conversion in the Sunburst area. The change in unit type and sign policy affect neighborhood character and the city’s land‑use record; the final master‑plan amendment document will come back to council for signature and recording.
What to watch next: Staff indicated the council will complete final approval on the amendment document; design details for the painted sign will be reviewed by council and staff before final permits or plat recording proceed.
