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225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD. OR 97477
(541) 726-3753
FAX (541) 726-3689
December 31, 1998
Reverend Warren Boyd
Berean Assembly of God
14775'" Street
Springfield. Oregon 97478
RE: Sign Appeal Application
Dear Reverend Boyd:
I am writing in regards to a recent variance application received by our office for the proposed freestanding
sign to be located at 14775'" Street. Springfield. Oregon.
Understanding your need to erect your sign as quickly as possible. Lisa Hopper brought your application to
me in hopes of a resolution through staff modification procedures instead of conducting a public hearing
with the Building Board of Appeals 30 days from now.
After speaking with Ms. Hopper, and reviewing your submittal, 1 am able to approve the sign through the
modification of provisions as provided in the Springfield City Code Section 8.238 with the following
statements and conditions:
1. The square footage of the sign can be reduced depending on how one interprets the definition of "sign
face" in the Sign Code. Sign.Face is defined as the entire area ofa sign on which copy may be placed.
In this instance, only the steel columns that support the lettering shall be used to calculate the overall
size of the sign. By removing the "empty space" in the calculation of the sign area, the sign area is
reduced from 60 square feet to 36 square feet which is within the allowable 15 percent modification
allowed by the City Council to City staff without conducting a public hearing. Therefore, the sign size
as proposed can be approved under this modification of provisions.
2. The drawings that were submitted to our office sho,w the concrete footing above grade. To approve the
height of the sign under the modifications of provisions, the footing must be at or below grade. The
area which I am calculating for the sign area will begin at the "B" in Berean and end at the bottom of
the "V" in the word Assembly. By using this area, the sign height is reduced by approximately 2.5 feet
which places the height request within the allowable 15 percent allowed by the Springfield City
Council to City staff without conducting a public hearing. Therefore, the sign height can be approved
providing the footing for the sign is completdy under ground.
3. The final condition, although not part ofthe modification approval is the minimum setback
requirements for the sign. The sign must be placed a minimum of five (5) feet from any property line,
ten (10) feet from any property line. and not located within the 25 foot vision clearance triangle. The
sign also cannot be located within any public utility easement. It is my understanding from Ms.
Hopper that you did not indicate your setbacks on the plot plan because your plan is to place the sign at
a location approved by the City. Although we cannot locate your sign for you. if you meet the
minimum setbacks as noted, your sign location wilrbe approved.
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Berean Assembly of God
Modification of Provisions - Sign Code
14775'10 Street
December 31,1998
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Please respond to me either by letter or by fax (726-3676) of your acceptance or denial of these comments
and conditions. If accepted, we will initiate a $100.00 refund to you from your previous payment of
$300.00.
If you have any questions. or if I may be of further assistance, please feel free to phone me at 726-3668.
Sincerely,
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David J. Puent
Community Services Manager
cc: Lisa Hopper, Building Safety Supervisor