City of Waterloo Ordinance Committee met Jan. 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Meeting Called to Order: 6:00pm
Committee Members Present - Darter- C, Heller, Trantham, Hopkins, Notheisen (Phone) Others Present – S Kennedy, Dan Hayes, N Krebel, M Buettner, R Row, Ed Siemens Agenda
(1) Petitions by Citizens on Non-Agenda Items - None
(2) Review and Comment on Zoning Text Amendment to Section 40-4-15 regarding Business Sign Ordinance
Nathan Krebel discussed the current sign request from Scooters, the recently installed sign at Bank of Monroe County and how those were handled by the Zoning Board of Appeals. There were 3 objections (residential) for Scooters and no objections for Bank of Monroe County. Discussion about the differences between RT 3 (Market Street) as opposed to the New RT3.
After lengthy discussion about Free Standing Signs, Monument Style Signs, Height allowed, Square Footage allowed and how that is calculated, the Committee agreed on and made a unanimous recommendation on the following items.
A) The following Recommendations only applies to lots with frontage on “The New Rt 3 Corridor”, not RT 3 Market Street.
B) Free Standing Signs will be eliminated.
C) Monument Style Signs will have a Maximum of 75 Square Feet, based on the calculation of .4 square feet for each linear foot of Rt 3 frontage.
D) Monument Style Signs will adhere to a 6-foot maximum height, based on the requirements as set out in Section 40-4-15 Signs: Business
E) Mounding (meant to alter sign height) is prohibited.
F) Nathan Krebel will make the changes stated above to be reviewed at the Utility Meeting on January 10, 2022.
At 7:01pm motion made by Hopkins, 2nd by Trantham to table Item 2 and skip to item 3. At 7:11pm motion made by Hopkins, 2nd by Trantham to resume discussion on Item 2.
(3) Review and Comment on Utility Code Section 38-2-17(K)(1) regarding Ventless Fireplaces
Ed Siemens spoke about and asked for clarification on “Ventless Fireplace” installation requirements. Mr. Siemens will furnish the Fireplace Model in question and the manufacturer’s installation requirements to Nathan Krebel. Nathan will make those available to Chris Frank to see how they fit with City Requirements. Nathan will follow up with Ed Siemens.
(4) Comments
Shawn Kennedy spoke about a Grant Application for the IEPA Loan (Proposed New Water Plant & Water Tower). Edie Koch advised that the City of Waterloo is required to have a Minority inclusion Plan in place.
Shawn also said the IML advised The Video Gaming Fee (currently $25 annually per device) payment responsibility can be split 50/50 between the Device Owners and Gaming Parlor owners.
Motion to adjourn made by Clyde Heller, 2nd by Jim Hopkins, meeting adjourned at 7:27pm.
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