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File #: ABZA 13-8    Version: 1
Type: Appeal-BZA Status: Archived
In control: City Council
Final action: 11/13/2013
Title: Public hearing to consider the appeal of Shaan Hamilton, on behalf of Saint Paul College, to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) denying a variance request to allow a full color sign with the message changing every thirty seconds. (Public hearing held October 16; laid over from November 6)
Sponsors: Nathaniel Khaliq
Code sections: Sec. 64.501. - Regulations by zoning districts.
Attachments: 1. 235 Marshall Avenue (cover sheet, appeal application documents).pdf, 2. 235 Marshall - variance application).pdf, 3. 235 Marshall (survey, inventory of existing signs and proposed signs).pdf, 4. 235 Marshall - staff report.pdf, 5. 235 Marshall - BZA Resolution.pdf, 6. 235 Marshall - Resident comment.pdf, 7. 235 Marshall - BZA minutes.pdf, 8. Photos ABZA 13-8, 9. Summit University Planning Council Letter, 10. Straughn email re St. Paul College sign, 11. Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce Letter
Title
Public hearing to consider the appeal of Shaan Hamilton, on behalf of Saint Paul College, to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) denying a variance request to allow a full color sign with the message changing every thirty seconds.  (Public hearing held October 16; laid over from November 6)
Body
The public hearing on the matter was initially scheduled for September 4, 2013 but was subsequently rescheduled to September 16, 2013.  Staff recommended approval of the variance for the amount of signage requested and denial of the request to allow a full color sign with digital display that would change its message every 30 seconds.  At the public hearing, testimonies from the applicant and other parties were heard. The BZA moved to approve the variance for the amount of signage for all the signs including the sign with digital display but denied the variance request to allow a full color sign with the message changing every 30 seconds.  
 
Required Background Information
The appellant has stated his grounds for appeal in documents included in this file.
 
Does this issue fall within the 60 day rule?  Yes
If yes, when does the 60 days expire?  October 4, 2013.
Has an extension been granted?  Yes
If so, to what date?  December 3, 2013.
 
The application for review was received on August 5, 2013 and the 60 day period ends on October 4, 2013.  The additional 60 day extension ends on December 3, 2013.
Key Staff Contact
Yaya Diatta
651-266-9080
 
 
 
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