September 20, 2011City Council

Sign Approval

Sign Approval Request: First Baptist Church

• A request for approval of a freestanding sign within the public right-of-way on the following property:

• 37 East Harris Avenue, at the intersection of East Harris Avenue

and South Oakes Street, specifically Catholic Church Block, Lots 10-14, in central San Angelo.

Zoning Map

Aerial Map

Photographs of Subject PropertyLocation of Proposed Free Standing Sign

Concept of Proposed Freestanding Sign

Looking East at Site along Harris

Looking East at Site along Harris

OptionsIn considering this application, the Council may:

• approve the proposed freestanding sign in the right-of-way; or

• deny the proposed freestanding sign in the right-of-way.

Staff Recommendation

• City staff recommends denying the freestanding sign within the right-of-way as presented.

History & BackgroundGeneral Information

• Zoned Central Business (CBD) District;

• Church and Childcare Center;

• Surrounding Zoning is CBD;

• Sign Ordinance Section 12.617 (a)(1)(e)

History & BackgroundGeneral Information

• Planter and associated plantings already within right-of-way;

• No existing documentation permitting planter;

• City is already potentially liable for personal injury.

Analysis – Basis for Recommendation• Sign Ordinance Section 12.617 (a)(1)(e);

• Potential pedestrian and vehicle conflicts;

• Personal Injury Liability; and

• Precedence established for future signage requests.

September 20, 2011City Council