After another signage controversy, Kent City Council overrules the aesthetics panel

The Architectural Review Board initially declined Garage 108’s internally lit sign, even though the karate studio next door has nearly identical signage. Submitted photo

After another signage controversy, Kent City Council overrules the aesthetics panel

- Wendy DiAlesandro

Kent City Council has never overturned an Architectural Review Board ruling. Until now.

Valerie Landis, who owns the property at 108 W. College St., petitioned the ARB in September for permission to install an internally lit sign (one lit by LED lights inside the sign box) with the name of her business, “Garage 108.” Landis is working on a massive renovation and restoration project involving her properties at 108 and 122 W. College St.

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