1.Existing Electronic Signage in the Vicinity <br />The City-owned Hult Center directly across the street, along with the McDonald Theater <br />and the Shedd Institute within a half-mile radius, already utilize electronic signage <br />without any known adverse effects on traffic flow or safety. This indicates that such <br />signage is not inherently disruptive to local traffic patterns. <br />2.No Increase in Traffic Volume Due to Signage <br />The addition of an electronic sign will not generate additional vehicle trips beyond what <br />is already expected for an entertainment venue. Patrons typically plan their visits in <br />advance, and the sign will serve primarily as a promotional and informational tool rather <br />than a real-time traffic driver. <br />3.Traffic Flow and Safety Will Be Maintained <br />The sign will comply with all applicable regulations regarding brightness, message <br />transitions, and placement to ensure it does not cause driver distraction. Since other <br />electronic signs exist in the vicinity without causing traffic concerns, there is no <br />reasonable basis to require strict enforcement of this regulation for my property. <br />Strict enforcement of the prohibition on electronic signage is not justified based on present or <br />anticipated traffic conditions in the area. Given the precedent set by neighboring venues with <br />digital signs, allowing an electronic sign at Olsen Run Comedy Club will not create any undue <br />impact on traffic flow or safety. <br />(b) The granting of the variance will not result in the parking or loading of vehicles on public <br />streets in such a manner as to interfere with the free flow of traffic on the streets. <br />RESPONSE: <br />Granting this variance for an electronic sign at Olsen Run Comedy Club will not result in <br />vehicles parking or loading on public streets in a way that interferes with traffic flow. <br />1.Existing Parking Accommodations <br />The club already has designated parking areas and nearby public parking options that <br />more than sufficiently accommodate patrons. The presence of an electronic sign will not <br />alter parking demand or patterns. <br />2.No Direct Connection Between Signage and Vehicle Stoppage <br />The electronic sign is intended for general promotion and event announcements, not as an <br />immediate call to action requiring vehicles to stop or park unexpectedly. Nearby venues <br />with similar signage have not caused parking or loading issues on public streets. <br />3.Continued Compliance with Local Parking Regulations <br />The club will continue to adhere to all city parking and loading regulations, ensuring that <br />vehicle movement remains orderly and does not obstruct public roadways.