HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-27 95-149 ORDERData March 27, 1995 Item No. X449
Item/Subject: ORDER: Authorizing a Sidewalk Sign Pursuant to Sec. 6.5
of the City's Sign Ordinance for C.W. Sunt, 440 Main Sere
Responsible Department: Continuity Esvelcp art Enforcement
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commentary:
'Rte Order will permit C.W. Hunt t place a sign no the sidewalk in fmnt of
their business the m until such torte as e billboard and trees Maine Central
Railroad prn erty are ramved. Tne billlxard arca trees black the building 'a
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visibility as you travel south on Strected et. As reflein the Order,
the Sign Ordinance in Section 6.5 permits the council to authorize signage
on the sidewalks.
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95-149
AwAred to Cotmalflow Popper March 27, 1995
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) (orbEC Authorising - a.., Sidewalk Sign pursuant to Section 6.5 of
the.-Gi.t81s...aigw...OrdimMe....for_4.y. Sent,. -440_ Main.. Stzeet.. _..
Be tie cum GourwH of Cum of Ba .
ORDERED,
THAT
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the City to assist existing businesses to grow
and prosper and
WHEREAS, the structure located at 440 Main Street, occupied by C.W. Hunt
is situated on the lot in a manner such that a freestandingsign
cannot be placed in accordance with the City's Sign Ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, the visibility of the structure is severely impaired as traffic
approaches in a southerly direction as the result of a
grandfathered 10' A 30' billboard and alder growth on the
adjacent property; and
WHEREAS, the building's tenant, C.W. Hunt has demonstrated that a rooftop
sign or a projecting sign would be subject to damage due to wind
conditions unique to the site and to construct signage able to
withstand wind would be coat prohibitive; and
WHEREAS, the City Sign Ordinance, Section 6.5 allows the Council to, by
Order, permit signs to be located an the sidewalk
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR,
THAT: City staff is hereby ordered to take the necessing steps to enter
into an agreement with the owner of C.W. Hunt, 440 Main Street,
to allow placement of a sign on the sidewalk in front of their
business, the agreement shall permit a sidewalk sign meeting all
criteria set forth in Section 5.5 of the Sign Ordinance (see
Exhibit A).
This agreement shall contain an expiration clause effective
thirty (30) days after removal of the alders and billboard.
Removal of the aforementioned vegetation and structure will allow
the business at 440 main Street to erect wall mounted signage
which complies with the Sign Ordinance.
95-149
IN CITY COUNCIL
March 27, 1995 0 R 0 E R
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�q Title, Authorizing a, Sidewalk Sign Pursuant
.8d to Section 6.5 of the City's Sign Ordinance
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CLERK r.C.W. ..Hun...t. .440 Main Street.
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