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CITY OF WATERLOO

Council Communication

Resolution approving the request by Farmers State Bank to amend an existing encroachment agreement to make changes to an existing 8’ x 18’ Monument sign in the median of Nikki Street.

City Council Meeting: 12/22/2014
Prepared: 12/17/2014
ATTACHMENTS:
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P&Z Staff ReportCover Memo
Site PicturesCover Memo
Picture of Proposed SignCover Memo
SUBJECT:
Resolution approving the request by Farmers State Bank to amend an existing encroachment agreement to make changes to an existing 8’ x 18’  Monument sign in the median of Nikki Street.
Submitted by:
Submitted By: Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the request to amend  the encroachment agreement to allow for the construction of  a 12’ 10”’ x 18’ monument sign be approved.
Summary Statement:
The sign will be placed approximately 70’ from the southern edge of San Marnan Drive allowing for ample sight visibility for those traveling along San Marnan east bound or for traffic entering onto San Marnan from Nikki Street. The sign has been in place since October of 2011, and staff has not received any complaints relating to issues with visibility, therefore, staff feels that increasing the height while maintaining the same length of the sign will not create any issues with visibility.
Expenditure Required:
N/A
Source of Funds:
N/A
Policy Issue:
Encroachment of City Right-of-way
Alternative:
Deny request to increase the height of the sign and require it stay the same.
Background Information:
The sign has been in place since October of 2011, and staff has not received any complaints relating to issues with visibility, therefore, staff feels that increasing the height while maintaining the same length of the sign will not create any issues with visibility.