Commission approves multi-tenant monument sign at 103 West Waterloo with relocation condition

The Canal Winchester Landmarks Commission approved a multi-tenant monument sign for the redevelopment at 103 West Waterloo (CA25-028) on May 27 and added a condition asking the applicant to move the sign east as much as possible to improve pedestrian flow and sightlines.

Staff said the proposed metal sign would serve three tenant panels, have interchangeable tenant plates and be double-sided; the advertisement area measured roughly 12.5 square feet per face and complied with the multi-tenant allowance (up to 15 square feet). The applicant was not present.

Commissioners discussed the sign's proximity to the sidewalk and suggested shifting it east by a foot to 18 inches if feasible, both to reduce a cramped feeling along the sidewalk and to leave room for future ground lighting and landscaping. Staff agreed to review placement with the applicant.

A motion to approve CA25-028 with a condition that the sign be moved east as much as possible passed on roll call; one commissioner abstained. The commission also noted the site's landscape plan will include three trees in islands to meet on-site planting requirements.

The applicant will need to finalize landscape details and confirm sign placement prior to fabrication and installation; staff said they will assist the applicant with setback and right-of-way calculations for final placement and permitting.