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Planning Commission approves sign variance for Madison Eye Center at 820 Jefferson Street
Summary
The Port Clinton Planning Commission approved a variance allowing a larger freestanding sign and a wall sign for Madison Eye Center at 820 Jefferson Street, and cleared a reduced setback with a note to contact OPPS about a nearby manhole.
The Port Clinton Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously on March 27 to grant a variance for Madison Eye Center at 820 Jefferson Street to allow two signs that exceed standard requirements. Mayor Mike Snider moved for approval and Tracy Colston seconded; the motion passed.
The approved variance allows the proposed freestanding sign to increase to 69.3 square feet from the 24-square-foot limit, a reduction of the required right-of-way setback from 10 feet to 0 feet, and a slight height increase to 8 feet 3 inches over the 8-foot limit. The commission also approved a wall sign measuring 17.3 square feet in the R-3 district.
During discussion, Committee member Tracy Colston advised staff that a manhole is located near the proposed freestanding sign and said the city should contact OPPS before any installation. Interim Chairman Todd Bickley clarified the 10-foot right-of-way setback in residential districts is measured from the sidewalk, not the street. Tricia Nejman stated the proposed sign will be aligned with the Peace Lutheran Church sign and that existing landscaping at the current sign location will be removed.
The commission did not add conditions beyond the standard review and the requirement noted by Colston to coordinate with OPPS. The commission did not record additional restrictions or a timeline for installation.
