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Board approves internally lit sign for medical center with night-light test condition
Summary
The board granted a variance allowing an internally illuminated monument sign for Interventional Pain Management & Ortho-Spine Medical Center at 266 King George Road, conditioned on a night-light test and adjustable dimmer to prevent light spill; the applicant also asked to rescind prior conditions limiting medical arts use.
The Warren Township Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance (BA 26-02) permitting Interventional Pain Management & Ortho-Spine Medical Center to replace an existing ground-lit monument sign with a similar-sized internally illuminated sign at 266 King George Road. Attorney Kara Kaczynski presented the application, explained the Zoning Officer's denial based on the ordinance prohibition on internally illuminated signs, and emphasized that the proposed sign would not flash or cast direct light.
Kaczynski said the sign would use LED lighting, be shielded, and have an adjustable dimmer; the applicant agreed to coordinate a "night light" test with the Township Engineer to demonstrate that lighting would not encroach on neighboring properties. Board members also requested cleaning of existing concrete pillars and caps; the applicant agreed to reasonable efforts to clean the pillars.
The board deliberated that the design and monitoring conditions would mitigate potential detriments. Members voted in favor with no opposing votes. The application record also notes the applicant currently occupies 17,005 square feet across seven medical offices despite a prior condition limiting medical arts use to 10,400 square feet and no more than five licensed physicians; the applicant sought rescission of those earlier conditions and the board did not record additional limitations beyond the lighting and maintenance conditions on the sign permit.
