Agency unanimously approves Circle K sign variance to add canopy and wall signs

The Planning & Zoning Agency voted 5–0 to approve a variance allowing additional wall and canopy signage for a Circle K convenience store on State Road 16.

Clayton Wedby and Dan Scroggins presented the request, showing that the site’s planned development unit limited signage to one wall sign and one gas canopy sign. Wedby said the parcel’s orientation and setbacks make certain elevations hard to see and asked for an additional totem/wall sign and a canopy sign on the south elevation to help motorists identify the business in time to slow and exit safely.

Agency members pressed presenters on visibility and precedent; presenters pointed to other nearby gas stations with similar signage and emphasized their requested signs are consistent with local practice. Matovina moved to approve non‑zoning variance 2026‑616 subject to eight findings and five staff conditions; Levinowski seconded and the motion passed 5–0.