Park Outdoor Advertising of New York, Inc. v. City of Syracuse
Court: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York; December 22, 1994; New York; State Appellate Court
Judgment reversed unanimously without costs, and the petition dismissed. The Planning Commission's decision that proposed outdoor advertising signs would negatively impact traffic and safety is upheld by substantial evidence, particularly the City Traffic Engineer's testimony indicating that the signs would distract drivers and obscure traffic signals. This testimony is valid despite conflicting evidence suggesting an alternative outcome. Additionally, the Commission's finding that the signs would not fit well with the visual and physical environment of nearby buildings is also supported by substantial evidence. Consequently, the Supreme Court's prior ruling to grant the petition was incorrect.