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APPLICANT: Ran Franklin C AREA El
❑'rafta SIGNMEETING DATE: Wed., January 18, 1995 OTHER❑
FILE NUMBER: Sv 1-1995
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APPLICANT: Ben Franklin Crafts
PROJECT LOCATION: Northway Plaza, Queensbury
PROPOSED ACTION:
Applicant proposes tp install three ( 3 ) wall signs in addition
to its existing wall sign.
CONFORMANCE WITH THE ORDINANCE:
Applicant seeks relief from Section 140-6, which allows one
wall sign per occupant of a business complex.
REASON FOR VARIANCE REQUEST, AND BENEFIT TO APPLICANT:
Applicant believes the signs would make the storefront more
visible to customers, and advertise the type of merchandise
sold within.
FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVES:
If the applicant believes the store is not being seen, perhaps
it can be advertise on the freestanding sign, as allowed.
IS THIS RELIEF SUBSTANTIAL RELATIVE TO THE ORDINANCE?
The applicant is asking for 3 more signs than allowed (total
square footage 37 . 8 square feet) . The existing sign is red,
illuminated, and 147 . 5 square feet.
Sign Variance No. 1-1995
Ben Franklin Crafts
EFFECTS ON THE NEIGHBORHOOD OR COMMUNITY:
The additional signage would have the effect of visual
clutter, particularly if this route were followed by others in
the plaza.
IS THIS DIFFICULTY SELF-CREATED?:
The desire for more signage is self-created. There does not
appear to be a site-related difficulty in seeing this store .
PARCEL HISTORY:
This store is part of Northway Plaza, one of the older
shopping plazas in the area.
STAFF COMMENTS AND CONCERNS:
No further comments .
SEQR:
Unlisted. Short Form EAF should be reviewed.
SC/sed