Request for Variance-Belleview Place Temporary Signs
Mr. Murphy introduced case; Dave Healey detailed individual sign variances requested
by Belleair Country Club and JMC Communities as follows:
Signs 1&2: Located at Ft. Harrison Ave and Belleview Blvd; off premise temporary
signs; 2ft setback encroachment.
Sign 3: Located at Alexander Rd. and Druid Rd.; off premise sign; allow for setback
encroachment. Property is zoned R-1 and code has size limitations; no residence on
property.
Mr. Healey suggests limiting duration to two years with option for Town Manager to
extend; changes to sign graphics have been submitted. Planning and Zoning Board
recommended approval subject two conditions: temporary signs are to meet setback
requirements at time of permanent sign construction; two year expiration from
Commission approval then must go back to board for consideration.
Mayor Katica asked for any exparte communications; none stated.
Michael Cheezem-JMC Communities, Applicant-Provided photo of design change;
requests consideration of option for extension handled administratively versus going
back to board.
Edward Shaughnessey-Belleair Country Club-In favor of request.
No further public comments
Commissioner Kurey requested details regarding Planning and Zoning Board
conclusion. Deputy Mayor Rettstatt commented that two years deemed an appropriate
time; allows for any issues that may arise to be addressed.
Commissioner Shelly moved approval of the variance request for each of the following three
locations with the following conditions: Condition 1-Variance shall expire within four years
from the approval date by the Commission, and Condition 2-Upon installation of the permanent
signs, the temporary signs shall be relocated from within the setbacks; seconded by
Commissioner Wilkinson.
Discussion ensued regarding expiration period; unit sales timeframe; no history of
similar requests; staff and board recommendations. Mr. Healey clarified his
recommendation; project completion estimated as four years.
Commissioner Shelly amended motion two make it two years with additional two years with
administrative review; seconded by Commissioner Wilkinson.
5 - Mayor Katica, Deputy Mayor Rettstatt, Mayor Wilkinson, Commissioner Shelly, and
Deputy Mayor Kurey
Aye:
Mr. Healey detailed variance request for the last sign as follows:
Sign 4: Located at Alexander Rd. and Druid Rd.; variance for additional on premise sign
and size of sign; suggests same conditions as prior motion.
Deputy Mayor Rettstatt moved approval of the Belleview Place temporary sign variance for the