Commission Meeting Agenda Item
Agenda Item
Resolution 2022-105 - First and Final Reading - Special Permit Use (SPU) for Electronic Message Board – Big Dan’s Car Wash - Pursuant to Chapter 17, Section 17-3, e). 4). of the Town of Lady Lake Land Development Regulations, William H. Griffin with International Sign filed an application for the installation of an Electronic Message Board/Marquee Sign on a proposed freestanding sign on property owned by JJGMEE, LLC, located at 135 North Highway 27/441 (Alternate Key 2933224), within the Town limits of Lady Lake.
Agenda Item ID
2022075
Department
Growth Management
Staff Recommended Motion
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2022-105, a Special Permit Use- Pursuant to Chapter 17, Section 17-3.)e).4). — Requesting the installation of a 14-square-foot Electronic Message Board/Marquee Sign.
Summary
On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, applicant, William H. Griffin with International Sign, filed a Special Permit Use application on behalf of property owner JJGMEE LLC, for a redevelopment project on commercial site addressed as 135 South Highway 27/441, identified by Alternate Key 2933224, within the town limits of the Town of Lady Lake, Florida for the Big Dan’s Car Wash Development. 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 13.98 square feet, which is allowed and in compliance with code.
The future land use and zoning designations of the adjacent properties are as follows:
Future Land Use
Subject Property: Commercial General- Retail Sales and Services (RET)
North: Guava Street ROW/Commercial General- Retail Sales and Services (RET)
West: Highway 27/441 Right-of-Way/ Commercial General- Retail Sales and Services (RET) and Religious Facilities (RF)
East: Commercial General- Retail Sales and Services (RET)
South: Commercial General- Retail Sales and Services (RET)
Zoning
Subject Property: Heavy Commercial (HC)
North: Guava Street Right-of-Way/Heavy Commercial (HC) - Chevron Gas Station
West: Highway 27/441 Right-of-Way / Heavy Commercial (HC) and Public Facilities District (PFD)- Subway and the Beyers Funeral
East: Planned Commercial (CP) – Allstor Storage
South: Heavy Commercial (HC) - Advanced Auto
The subject property lies in Section 20 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 fourteen (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 ten surrounding property owners within 150 feet of the subject property of the proposed Special Permit Use were notified by mail on Monday, May 2, 2022. The property was posted on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
PAST ACTIONS
The members of the Technical Review Committee individually reviewed the application for Resolution 2022-105 and provided all comments by Thursday, May 5, 2022.
The Planning and Zoning Board does not review Special Permit Use applications.
Fiscal Impact
Not applicable.
Source of Funding
Not applicable.
Funding Account
Not applicable.
Draft Resolution 2022-105
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 A PROPOSED FREESTANDING SIGN ON PROPERTY OWNED BY JJGMEE, LLC, ADDRESSED AS 135 NORTH HIGHWAY 27/441 (ALTERNATE KEY 2933224), WITHIN THE TOWN LIMITS OF LADY LAKE, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, JJGMEE, LLC, 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 a proposed freestanding sign on property owned by JJGMEE, LLC, located at 135 North Highway 27/441 (Alternate Key 2933224), 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.
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 a proposed sign erected on property owned by JJGMEE, LLC, located at 135 North Highway 27/441 (Alternate Key 2933224), 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 ____ day of May 2022, in Lady Lake, Florida, by the Lady Lake Town Commission.
Town of Lady Lake, Florida
______________________________
Jim Reitz, Mayor
Attest:
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Nancy Wilson, Town Clerk
Approved as to form:
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Derek Schroth, Town Attorney
ACKNOWLEDGED:
The undersigned landowner, by the execution hereof, agrees to comply with the conditions of the variance as established herein.
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Jarrett Shaddy, Authorized Signer
EXHIBIT A — Legal Description and Map
Parcel ID 20-18-24-0400-000-04702; Section 20 Township 18 South Range 24 East;
LADY LAKE, W'LY 200.28 FT OF N'LY 55.4 FT OF LOT 47, W'LY 200.28 FT OF LOT 50--LESS FROM SE COR OF SEC 17 RUN N 89-55-43 W ALONG THE S'LY BOUNDARY LINE OF SEC 17 A DIST OF 499.35 FT TO A POINT LYING ON THE CENTERLINE OF SURVEY OF SR 500, THENCE RUN N 25-44-24 W ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF SURVEY OF SR 500 A DIST OF 1077.83 FT, THENCE RUN N 63-26-25 E 50 FT TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE E'LY R/W LINE OF SAID SR 500 & THE S'LY R/W LINE OF GUAVA ST, A 50 FT R/W ALSO BEING THE POB, THENCE CONT N 63-26-25 E ALONG SAID S'LY R/W LINE OF GUAVA ST A DIST OF 23.04 FT TO THE BEG OF A NON-TANGENT CURVE CONCAVE TO THE E, SAID CURVE HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 73-07-17, A RADIUS OF 26 FT, & A CHORD BEARING & DIST OF S 09-33-58 W 30.98 FT RESPECTIVELY, THENCE RUN S'LY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE A DIST OF 33.18 FT, THENCE S 26-59-40 E A DIST OF 242.09 FT, THENCE S 63-36-36 W 10.44 FT TO A POINT LYING ALONG SAID E'LY R/W LINE OF SR 500, THENCE N 25-44-24 W ALONG SAID E'LY R/W LINE OF SR 500 A DIST OF 267.09 FT BACK TO THE POB FOR RD R/W--PB 8 PG 9 ORB 5783 PG 2476.
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Commission Meeting Agenda Item 2022075 (.pdf document)
Draft Resolution 2022-105 (.pdf document)