The City of Apple Valley has announced a forthcoming Planning Commission meeting set to discuss a variance request concerning a ground sign setback at a key intersection. According to a notice published by the city, the meeting will take place at the Municipal Center on November 19th, 2025, inviting public commentary on the matter.
The variance in question seeks to reduce the required distance of a ground sign from an adjacent right-of-way, changing it from the current 13 feet to 8 feet. This request pertains to property at the southwest corner of Johnny Cake Ridge Road and McAndrews Road (CSAH 38). The property connected to this request belongs to Christ Church, with Cal Mader as the applicant and Josh Mitchell acting on behalf of the church as the property owner.
City officials expect the hearing to garner significant attention from local residents and community groups who have stakes in maintaining the aesthetic and functional standards of the city's signage. The planning commission emphasizes the opportunity for all interested parties to provide their input during the public hearing, potentially influencing the commission's final decision.
All relevant documentation and procedural information linked to this request is accessible on the municipality's official website, including the complete legal description of the property affected by the proposed variance, the planning commissioners assemble to debate and decide on such matters as they impact the community's layout, its wayfinding, and the visual landscape that residents and visitors alike navigate on a daily basis.
