April 21, 2016

Mr. Staigar said that signs are only allowed in front yards and this site does not have a front yard; he said if the site did have a front yard the applicant would not be here tonight. Mr. Staigar said that they meet the criteria for the Cl and C2 variance. He said that the sign will not be detrimental to the public good, it will not impair the zoning ordinance and they have met all of the requirements. Mr. Staigar said that no one will ever know that this is a side yard because it appears to be a front yard. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Staigar if the Board approved the application for the health club in 2013; he replied yes. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Staigar if variances for signs were approved at that time; he replied yes. Mr. Staigar said that variances for fagade signs were granted at that time. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Staigar if the applicant requested a monument sign at that time; he replied no. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Staigar if anything has changed since 2013 specifically the topography; he said that the building has been built. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Staigar if the driveway was in that location in 2013; he replied yes. Mr. Staigar said that in 2013 he could not figure out if they would need a monument sign. He said that if they did figure out they needed a sign at a later date then they would come back before the Board and they did. Chairman Neuer stated that there is a sign on the building that someone can see from outer space and the applicant decides to come back before the Board and wants them to approve another sign. He said that he has a problem with Mr. Staigar’s testimony and he is also not happy with the redacted lease. Vice Chairman Buechler said that it is his opinion that this does not meet the criteria. 14