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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLimited Sign Permit LSP1989004 - Project DescriptionRadio 1haek DISTRICT OFFICE 714-979-8003 A Division of Tandy Corporation 2701 S. MAIN STREET, SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92707 March 2, 1989 City of Huntington Beach Department of Community Development 2000 Plain Street Huntington Beach, Ca 92648 Dear Board Members: As a concerned and proud resident of Huntington Beach for over twenty-five years. I have offered to volunteer my time to assist Radio Shack in obtaining this sign permit. I am very closely in- volved in this situation, for my son is the manager of the Radio Shack store located at 8941 Adams Ave, Huntington Beach (intersection of Adams and Magnolia.) In fact, I was associated with the Oka Bros, and built our track (#4992) Ballerina homes, in the early sixties, next to John Eager school. Our city was hit by a tremendous wind storm, causing wide spread wind damage. My son as manager, had arrived early to preform some of his duties, etc, prior to store hours. Upon arriving he observed the sign with missing panels and debris in the parking lot. Due to the early hour, he contacted me for help. Having been in the construction field for over forty years, both as General Contractor and Registered Div. II inspector, I went to the store to be of assistance. Upon arriving, I also observed plastic sign lettering debris in the park- ing lot and missing panels in the sign. The wind was still gusting very strongly and I made the decision to remove the balance of the panels, for the sign is of a hollow box design and the missing panels were allowing pockets of preosure to build up inside the sign, Therefore, in the interest of safety, we removed the balance of the panels, (breaking some during the hurried process) and cleaned up the debris in the parking lot. Later the District office of Radio Shack was notified of the wind damage. As in all municipaties, businesses, etc, certain procedures must be followed. This information was forwarded to Tandy Corp. (Radio Shack owners) in Fort Worth, Texas. After processing, they in turn THE TECHNOLOGY STORE' FOR OVER 60 YEARS Radio IIhaek A Division of Tandy Corporation DISTRICT OFFICE . ; ' .: - 714-979-8003 2701 S. MAIN STREET, SAN-PA AtVA,.CALIrQ1 WIX9Z707 notified a local sign company for repairs. However, after a reasonable time lapse, the local District office and my son were wondering why the sign was not being repaired. Once again, my son contacted me to see if I could find some answers. Therefore, I visited your department and while at the counter, I received very courteous attention and information, and quite by accident, the young lady who was very helpful to me, recalled the situation, for she had received a telephone call from some sign company approximately 30 days prior to my visit. The sign company was advised as to the procedure necessary for any repairs. Probably due to the fact all sign companies were up to their ears in repairs, the ball was dropped here. I, received all the necessary documents from your office, and am doing my best to follow up. The sign is of a very sturdy steel construction, needing only lettering replacement and paint touch up. During this "down time" for the sign, sales have dropped off quite a bit and is causing employee turn over for their pay checks are affected. As a concerned citizen of this city, I feel we must do all we can to keep retail stores in Huntington Beach. Our surrotnding communities are building large malls and are enticing our local merchants to move. Any assistance we can give our merchants is certainly an advantage for tax purposes, etc. These smaller centers are in my opinion, assisting in relieving traffic con- ditions by keeping purchases in our "home town", in our local neighborhood areas. I am in sincere hopes that the board will grant a conditional sign permit for the repair of the sign. George J. Alexander 21751 Impala Lane Huntington Beach, Ca 92646 THE TECHNOLOGY STORE`" FOR OVER 60 YEARS