At the September 17 meeting, Holland village council authorized a conditional use permit for an offpremises sign with several conditions.
Kreg Culler of Digital One LLC applied for the conditional use on property at 6841 Angola Road.
The proposed 20 foot tall, 200-square-foot double faced electronic billboard complies with all zoning requirements, explained Leslie Ferman, zoning administrator.
Council member Sandy Hensley inquired about the types of advertising that would appear on the sign.
Culler responded that local businesses, general billboard and possibly political advertisements will be displayed.
Police Chief Jim Piotrowski asked if the signage brightness would be moderated for daylight and night conditions.
The display board is not dimmable, Culler said. He also noted that negotiations are ongoing with the property owner on removal of an existing pole sign on the property.
Council approved the request conditional upon it being a 10- by 20-foot sign face per side; minimum height from grade of 20 feet; 10-foot setback from the right of way; 25-foot setback from the east property line and stamped concrete base or aesthetic equivalent.
Other Business
In other business, council:
•Received an update from Chief Piotrowski on new vehicle graphics. The chief said the graphics have been applied to two vehicles and two others need the doors painted before the decals can be applied.
•Heard from administrator Bob Bethel that the Kipling Road and Springfield Drive project is nearly complete.
He also advised council that the annual holiday tree lighting will be held on Thursday, December 5, at the Lodge at Strawberry Acres Park. The event will include a visit from Santa Claus, cookies and hot chocolate.
•Learned that the 911 Regional Council of Governments has approved a budget for 2025 that represents a 2.6 percent increase.
The next council meeting will be at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 1, in council chambers, 1245 Clarion Avenue, and is open to the public.
~Jane Maiolo
