Madison Reporter

City of Middleton recently issued the following announcement.

Notice Of Public Hearing

 Request for Variance from the City of Middleton Sign Ordinance

6649 University Avenue

Tuesday, September 8th, 2020, at 7:05 p.m.

City of Middleton Plan Commission

Council Chambers, 7426 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI

Virtual Zoom meeting via https://zoom.us/

Meeting ID: 918 1933 6408   Password: 69217426

The applicant, Capital City Neon Sign Co., is requesting an additional sign on the northwest elevation on behalf of Dreamhouse on 6649 University Ave. The sign will be visible from University Ave, internally lit, but not facing a street. It will be 1.5ft tall by 12.5ft wide and 18.75 sqft in area. Section 22.08(1)(a) of the Middleton Sign Code states, “No building occupant shall display more than one wall sign per street frontage,” and “Up to three ancillary wall signs may be displayed on buildings measuring at least 100 feet in length along the front lot line. Any ancillary sign displayed under this paragraph shall not exceed 50% of the net area or 50% of the height of the largest permitted wall sign displayed on that façade, nor shall the aggregate area of the ancillary signs exceed 50% of the net area of such wall sign.”

During the hearing, all interested persons will have an opportunity to speak or register their opinion. Statements may also be provided to City staff by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the hearing. The Plan Commission may take action following the hearing.

Due to the ongoing public health emergency, the City of Middleton is recommending that interested parties log in remotely rather than attend the meeting in person. However, the City can physically accommodate up to seven members of the public in the meeting room at one time in a manner that adheres to state and national guidelines.

To monitor or participate in the meeting, use the Zoom app or go to https://zoom.us/, then enter the Meeting ID and Password (see above). To participate by phone, call (312) 626-6799 and enter the Meeting ID. Anyone who would like phone access other than by the listed long-distance (Chicago) telephone number should contact city staff prior to the meeting. For additional information, or to provide a statement prior to the hearing, contact:

Daphne Xu

Associate Planner

dxu@cityofmiddleton.us

(608) 821-8377

7426 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, WI 53562

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