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Commission tables Grand View Avenue restaurant’s signage after concerns about scale and unpermitted graphics
Summary
The commission tabled PC case 09-2026 for ANR Grand View LLC (1291 Grand View Ave) after commissioners criticized the scale of a new awning sign, questioned window coverage and a large '13' on doors that could be confused with an address, and objected to some signs already being installed without permits.
The Planning Commission on June 17 tabled PC case 09-2026, a signage package for ANR Grand View LLC at 1291 Grand View Avenue (the tenant feature branded "Outlaw Motor Speedway"). The applicant, Rachel Miller of Epic Brands, described the tenant’s new attraction as 16 simulated race-car pods and presented proposed awning, window, rear-wall and door signage, plus a possible rear mural.
Jordan Selick presented the staff report and explained this site sits in the Grand View Avenue overlay, which treats numeric sign limits in the base sign code as design guidelines to be interpreted in service of a pedestrian-oriented corridor. Selick provided area calculations showing the proposed front façade signage (including window treatments) would total roughly 128 square feet and the rear elevation signage about 138 square feet, figures that exceed typical sign-code allowances in a base RS2 district. Selick recommended approval conditioned on: removing the temporary sign currently in place, not commencing work without sign permits, and requiring planning-commission review of any future signs at the location.
Commissioners raised multiple concerns during a lengthy discussion: that the awning lettering appears large and vehicular in scale rather than pedestrian-oriented; that numerous window signs create a visual wall rather than storefront transparency; and that the prominent "13" on the doors could be mistaken for an address, potentially confusing emergency responders. Commissioner Hawk sharply criticized the installation of signs prior to commission review: "I find it highly inappropriate that signage has already been installed, especially since this occurred before" the commission took it up, he said.
Applicant Rachel Miller and her design team said the branding and the numeral are part of the Outlaw Motor Speedway identity and that the awning attaches to the existing valance with no new penetrations. Miller asked to work with staff on revisions; commissioners repeatedly asked for an accurate, to-scale elevation drawing from the sign manufacturer showing exact letter heights and panel dimensions so the commission could compare the proposal to other signs along Grand View Avenue.
Following discussion, Commissioner Holland moved to table PC case 09-2026 to allow the applicant to submit revised, scaled elevations and to coordinate with staff on public-safety review of any confusing door numbering; the motion passed on roll-call vote. The commission asked the applicant to return with a corrected sign elevation, clarified dimensions for the awning letters and window graphics, and evidence that temporary unpermitted signs would be removed before permanent installation.
