Commission Meeting Agenda Item
Agenda Item
Resolution 2020-105 (First and Final Reading) — Kiley and Sons, Inc. — Special Permit Use- Pursuant to Chapter 17, Section 17-3.)e).4). — Requesting the installation of a 13-square-foot Electronic Message Board/Marquee Sign on an existing freestanding sign erected on property located at 320 South Highway 27/441, identified by Alternate Key 1132134.
Department
Growth Management
Staff Recommended Motion
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2020-105, a Special Permit Use- Pursuant to Chapter 17, Section 17-3.)e).4). — Requesting the installation of a 13-square-foot Electronic Message Board/Marquee Sign.
Summary
On Monday, July 6, 2020, applicant, Kiley and Sons, Inc., filed a Special Permit Use application on behalf of property owner John F. Kiley III for property addressed as 320 South Highway 27/441, identified by Alternate Key 1132134, within the Town of Lady Lake, Florida. The Special Permit Use application is in accordance to the provisions of Chapter 17, Section 17-3).e).4).
The proposed digital LED copy area will be approximately 13 square feet; which is allowed and will meet code.
The future land use and zoning designations of the adjacent properties are as follows:
Future Land Use
Subject Property: RET — Commercial General- Retail Sales and Services
North: RET — Commercial General- Retail Sales and Services
West: ROW/MF-12 — Multi-family High Density Low Rise - Up to 12 dwelling units per acre
East: ROW/ RET — Commercial General- Retail Sales and Services
South: RET — Commercial General- Retail Sales and Services
Zoning
Subject Property: HC — Heavy Commercial
North: HC — Heavy Commercial
West: ROW/MF-12 – Multi-family High Density Low Rise — Up to 12 dwelling units per acre
East: ROW/ HC — Heavy Commercial
South: HC — Heavy Commercial
The subject property lies in Section 21 Township 18 Range 24, Lady Lake Florida. The Heavy Commercial (HC) zoning of the subject site allows for the installation of an Electronic Message Board/Marquee Sign upon Town Commission approval; therefore, the requested permit is consistent with the directives of the Land Development Regulations and Comprehensive Plan.
Applications for Special Permit Use (SPU) must be made to the Town in accordance with the procedures established for Electronic Message Boards pursuant to Chapter 17, Section 17-3, (e). (4).
Chapter 17, Section 17-3, (e), (4) Review Criteria. When reviewing an application for a special permit use for Electronic Message Boards, the Town Commission shall consider that the applicant must adhere to the following guidelines:
Shall only be placed on approved freestanding signs.
Maximum copy area shall not exceed 14 square feet per each side.
Flashing, scintillating, beacon or running lights or movement or which gives the visual impression of such flashing, scintillation, or movement shall not be allowed.
Shall only display text. The text shall be amber-colored or similar lettering with black background.
All electronic message boards/marquee signs are required to incorporate dimming features and capabilities. These features will be reviewed concurrent with the permitting process.
A statement of adherence to the guidelines of the Electronic Message Board/Marquee Sign has been submitted indicating that the applicant will follow the standards outlined under the provisions of Town of Lady Lake Land Development Regulation, Chapter 17, Section 17-3). e).(4)., including dimming features and capabilities for the light-emitting diode (LED) sign.
Notices to inform the seven surrounding property owners within 150 feet of the subject property of the proposed Special Permit Use were notified by mail on Monday, July 20, 2020. The property was also posted on Monday, July 20, 2020.
Fiscal Impact
Not applicable.
Source of Funding
Not applicable.
Funding Account
Not applicable.
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DRAFT RESOLUTION 2020-105
TOWN OF LADY LAKE, FLORIDA
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LADY LAKE, FLORIDA, WITH PROVISIONS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 17, SECTION 17-3). e). 4). GRANTING A SPECIAL PERMIT USE FOR AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD/MARQUEE SIGN ON AN EXISTING FREESTANDING SIGN ON PROPERTY OWNED BY JOHN F KILEY III, ADDRESSED AS 320 SOUTH HIGHWAY 27/441 (ALTERNATE KEY 1132134), WITHIN THE TOWN LIMITS OF LADY LAKE, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, John F. Kiley III is the owner of certain real property located in the Town of Lady Lake, Florida, more particularly described in Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant/Property Owner petitioned for a Special Permit Use under the provisions of Chapter 17, Section 17-3, e). 4). of the Town of Lady Lake Land Development Regulations, which states that any owner who desires the installation of an Electronic Message Board/Marquee Sign shall file an application for a Special Permit Use. Upon Town Commission approval, the Special Permit use will allow for the installation of an Electronic Message Board/Marquee Sign on an existing freestanding sign erected on property owned by John F. Kiley III, located at 320 South Highway 27/441 (Alternate Key 1132134), within the Town limits of Lady Lake, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Town Commission of the Town of Lady Lake held a public hearing to consider the Special Permit Use request, and having heard evidence and testimony on said request, found it to be consistent with the Lady Lake Comprehensive Plan and requirements for the Special Permit Use set forth in the Land Development Regulations of the Town of Lady Lake.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Commission of the Town of Lady Lake, Florida, hereby grants a Special Permit Use under the provisions of Chapter 17, Section 17-3, e). 4)., of the Town of Lady Lake Land Development Regulations, which states that any owner who desires the installation of an Electronic Message Board/Marquee Sign shall file an application for a Special Permit Use. The Special Permit Use will allow for the installation of an Electronic Message Board/Marquee Sign on an existing freestanding sign erected on property owned by John F. Kiley III, located at 320 South Highway 27/441, within the Town limits of Lady Lake, Florida.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Town Commission of the Town of Lady Lake.
RESOLVED this 3rd day of August, 2020, in Lady Lake, Florida, by the Lady Lake Town Commission.
Town of Lady Lake, Florida
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Jim Richards, Mayor
Attest:
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Kristen Kollgaard, Town Clerk
Approved as to form:
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Derek Schroth, Town Attorney
EXHIBIT A — LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND MAP
Parcel ID 21-18-24-0300-000-07400; Section 21 Township 18 South Range 24 East; LADY LAKE, OAK CREST LOT 74 PB 6 PG 9 ORB 1615 PG 2472.
Downloads
Commission Meeting Agenda Item 2020090 (.pdf document)
Draft Resolution 2020-105 (.pdf document)