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July 9, 2026 Philip & Elizabeth Colarusso 1216 Quaker Rd East Aurora, NY 14052 Letter of Intent - Sign Variance Request To the Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals: Please accept this Letter of Intent in support of the petitioner’s application for a sign variance at the property located at 1216 Quaker Rd, New York State Route 20A. The petitioner proposes installation of a low-profile identification sign consisting of a harmonious oval design measuring approximately 9’-6” in width by 4’-6” in height. The sign has been intentionally designed with a minimal visual presence and is elevated only 6 inches above existing grade to remain compatible with the surrounding rural and scenic character of the Route 20A corridor. The property is situated along a roadway with a posted speed limit of 50 mph, where motorists have limited reaction and recognition time when approaching the site entrance . Due to vehicle travel speeds and corresponding visibility requirements, the petitioner is also requesti ng approval for an oversized sandwich board sign measuring approximately 3’ x 5’, Standard allowable sandwich board dimensions do not provide sufficient letter height or readability for motorists traveling at posted roadway speeds. Smaller conforming signs would require lettering that is too small to be safely recognized by approaching drivers, particularly during peak traffic periods or special events. The requested oversized sandwich board is necessary to provide adequate legibility, improve advanced driver awareness, safely identify the driveway apron entrance, and assist with directional traffic flow onto the property. Both the permanent oval sign and temporary sandwich board have been designed to remain visually compatible with the surrounding area while minimizing impacts to neighboring properties and preserving the character of the roadway. The requested variance represents the minimum relief necessary to provide safe and effective site identification under existing roadway conditio ns. The petitioner respectfully requests approval of the proposed sign variance application. Sincerely, Fees Glover Philip Colarusso Elizabeth Colarusso