VILLAGE OF ALBION

ZONING BOARD MEETING
April 9, 2015

PRESENT:

E. Jean Smith, Tony Wynn and Tracy VanSkiver 

ABSENT:

Jeannette Riley

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

CEO Vendetti

CALLED TO ORDER:

Jean  opened  the meeting at  4:00 pm.  The Pledge of Allegiance followed

USE VARIANCE :  318 West Avenue (73.9-1-34)

Premier Sign Systems submitted an area variance application on behalf of Westwood Financial Group for a sign larger than allowed at the plaza located at 318 West Avenue.   

The Dollar Tree will be opening a store in the plaza.  In order to provide adequate signage for the store a variance is needed.  There are three (3) other businesses in the plaza with larger signs so there is not enough square footage remaining for the Dollar Tree.  

CEO Vendetti stated that an agreement has been made with the Plaza owners to install a new sign at the entrance of the plaza once the Dollar Tree renews its five year lease  or sooner if the remaining space in the plaza is filled.  A drawing of the new sign was provided to the zoning board members.

There was no one present who wished to speak regarding the area variance.

A motion was made by Tony , seconded by Tracy to close the public hearing at 4:07 pm.

Motion passed unanimously

Chris Kinter  arrived  at 4:09 pm.

Jean reviewed the criteria for granting an area variance.    The applicant met all of the requirements.  A motion was made by Tony, seconded by Tracy to grant the area variance for the Dollar Trees sign at 318 West Avenue.

Motion carried     3 Ayes ( J. Smith, A. Wynn & T. VanSkiver)       1 – Abstained (C. Kinter)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Chris,  seconded  by Tony to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2015,  meeting as written.

Motion passed unanimously

NEXT MEETING:                As needed 

ADJOURN

A motion was made by Tony, seconded by Chris  to adjourn the meeting at 4:12 pm.

Motion passed unanimously