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Planning commission approves sign plan for 1291 Grandview Avenue with size, finish and lighting limits
Summary
The Grandview Heights Planning Commission approved a revised sign plan for 1291 Grandview Avenue on July 15, requiring the main awning sign to be reduced to 75% of its submitted size, removal of signage on the left entry door, a smaller rear mural that fits between the door and downspout, matte finishes and no illumination; staff conditions and permits apply.
On July 15 the Grandview Heights Planning Commission approved a revised signage plan for 1291 Grandview Avenue (PC92026) after the applicant agreed to scale back several elements and accept staff conditions.
Planner Jordan told the commission the proposal would increase front elevation signage to roughly 118 square feet and rear elevation signage to about 99 square feet, exceeding several code guidance percentages for window and wall coverage, and noted some signs had been installed without a permit. Jordan recommended approval conditioned on a matte finish, no illumination, removal of the temporary sign before permanent installation, and issuance of a sign permit before work begins.
Applicant representative Rachel Miller said the ownership had already removed door numbers after the last meeting and revised the package to better fit the streetscape, calling that change an immediate corrective step: "That was removed immediately." Miller said the updated plan also shifts a logo to the front and keeps the rear mural colors restrained.
Commissioners focused on scale and repetition. Commissioner Tim and another commissioner urged reductions to make the storefront more pedestrian-friendly and to avoid establishing a precedent for overly large or redundant signage. Tim moved to approve the application with conditions to reduce the canopy "Outlaw" sign to 75% of its submitted height, eliminate signage on the left main entry door, and require the artist to shrink the rear mural to fit between the door and the downspout. The motion included Jordan's staff conditions.
The commission approved the motion on a 3-0 roll call vote (Commissioner Evans yes; Commissioner Hawke yes; Vice Chair Holler yes). The commission's approval requires the applicant to secure a sign permit and to remove the temporary sign before installing permanent signage; all signs must use a matte finish and not be illuminated.
The applicant thanked the commission for guidance and said ownership is excited to join the Grandview Avenue business district. The approved conditions leave room for staff to verify final sizing and permit compliance during the sign-permit review process.
