Board continues McDonald's 45-foot pole-sign request after split vote

The Board of Zoning Appeals continued a variance request from McDonald's and Pegasus Future 2 LLC seeking a 45-foot pole sign at the southeast corner of Macedonia Avenue and 29th Street. Dan Olson of Upstream Design Group represented the applicant and said a pole sign is necessary for visibility due to existing billboards and site easements.

Mayor Dan Ridenour spoke in support, saying the particular site likely warrants a pole sign despite general reluctance about poles. A motion to approve received three yes votes and two no votes, which failed to reach the four-vote threshold required for official action; the board therefore continued the case to its March 26 meeting.

What happens next: The applicant will return for rehearing on March 26; the board asked staff to place the case on the next agenda.

Quote: "When you look at that location...I think this is probably one that definitely warrants consideration," Mayor Ridenour said.

Provenance: Case introduced in SEG 2691-2700; split vote and continuation recorded SEG 2799-2818.