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Zoning board affirms sign and fence variances for highway development; council to formalize approvals
Summary
The planning and zoning board affirmed a pole sign variance for a highway truck stop and reaffirmed a prior large sign variance for the I‑55 corridor; it also agreed to allow a six‑foot fence for Secure Truck Lines where code limits the front face to three feet. Staff told council that formal council approval will follow.
Staff reported to the council that the planning and zoning board recently considered several variances and recommended approval. For a highway‑oriented truck stop (referred to in the record as Massedon), the board agreed a taller pole‑mounted sign is appropriate so passing motorists can see the highway‑facing signage. Staff also reported a reaffirmation of a previously approved variance permitting up to a 125‑ft pole sign and 1,400 sq ft of cumulative sign façade along the I‑55 interchange.
Separately, zoning staff and the board recommended allowing Secure Truck Lines to install a six‑foot vinyl fence atop a landscaped berm to screen trailers; the code standard discussed would otherwise limit a front fence to three feet. Staff framed these actions as consistent with highway commercial development patterns and noted the next step is council action to formalize the zoning board's recommendations.
The transcript records the zoning board and staff recommendation but does not include a recorded council vote to adopt the zoning variances; council was told the matter is on the agenda for the next regular meeting.
