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At a glance: minutes adopted and Fort George sign variance approved

Astoria Planning Commission · April 28, 2026
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Summary

The commission adopted the Jan. 27 minutes and approved variance V‑25‑09 allowing expanded signage at the Fort George/Lovell building (approval pending permits); no other votes were recorded.

The Planning Commission adopted the minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting by voice vote early in the meeting; Commissioner Henry moved to approve the minutes and Commissioner Nee seconded. No dissent was recorded.

Later, the commission approved variance request V‑25‑09 for Fort George (Lovell/Level building) to allow expanded band signage across the campus. Commissioner Henry moved that the commission adopt the staff findings and approve the variance with an explicit allowance to retain an 8.6‑square‑foot merch neon sign pending required permits; the chair announced the application was approved. The approval is contingent on issuance of standard sign and building permits and the sign permit will expire after two years unless substantial work or use begins; limited extensions are possible under city code.