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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Design Review Application #DR-02-01 of Anna Wilson. This project consists of
permission to: 1) replace damaged freestanding sign, and 2) install two (2) new wall
signs, 4 San Remo Drive.
On the 5t' of March 2002, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved
the request of Anne Wilson seeking master signage plan approval under Section 4 of the
South Burlington Sign Ordinance based on the following findings:
1) This property at 4 San Remo Drive lies within Central District 2 and Design
District 2. It is bounded on the north by a car dealership on the east by Associates
in Orthopedic Surgery, on the west by Dorset Street and on the south by San
Remo Drive.
2) The owner of record is Anna Wilson.
Design Review Criteria
Free Standing Sign
3) Computation of maximum allowable size: "Freestanding signs may not exceed 32
square feet in overall dimensions and may be no higher than 12 feet..." [Section 8
(e) (4) South Burlington Sign Ordinance]. The proposed sign is 20 square feet
and nine (9') feet tall.
4) The free standing sign will be suitably landscaped in the spring.
Wall Sign
5) The maximum allowed wall sign area is 22.8 square feet. The application is for
two wall signs: one of 8.5 square feet installed on the south elevation, and another
2.66 square feet on the north elevation. The total area (11.16 sq ft) of the wall
signs is less then the allowed wall sign area (22.8 sq ft).
Additional Sign Ordinance Criteria:
6) Location of Features: The locations of the proposed signs are noted in both plan
and elevation.
7) Color Scheme: The plan calls for vibrant background (purple) and white
lettering. The color represented in the renderings is vibrant and staff was unsure
if the graphic representation is accurate or if the color is too vibrant and clashes
with the natural material of the building. However, the purpose of Design Review
District 2 "is a somewhat eclectic neighborhood with a wide variety in design in
terms of color, materials, building shapes and site layouts."
8) Letteringor r Graphic Style: The lettering for all signs is a sans serif font.
9) Lighting: The plan indicates optional exterior illumination.
10) Location of Signs on Buildings: The wall signs are located in the areas adjacent
to doorways on the north and south elevations. Section 9 (d) of the Sign
Ordinance states that within the Dorset Street/ City Center Overlay District wall
signs may not project above the roof or parapet of a building nor below the top of
any first floor doorway unless permitted under the design review approval
process. Staff had no problem with the placement of the wall signs, as there are
no alternatives.
11) Material: The wall signs and freestanding signs are of wood construction and they
are painted.
12) Sign Proportions: The proportions are allowable.
13) Consent: The owner of the property signed the design review application.
14) Existing Signs Not Conforming: None.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review
Board approves design review application #DR-02-01 of Anne Wilson to: 1) replace
damaged freestanding sign with a 6.3' x 4'back to back wood sign, and 2)install two (2)
wall signs one on the northern elevation-2.66' x 1'and on the southern elevation- 2.83' x
3', as depicted on set of plans, page one (1) entitled "Master Signage Plan 4 San Remo
Drive" prepared by Design Signs, Inc.
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2) The applicant shall obtain a sign permit pursuant to section Five of the Sign
Ordinance or this approval is null and void.
3) Any change to the Master Signage Plan shall require review by the South Burlington
Design Review Committee and approval from the Development Review Board.
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1) This approval of the proposed sign design is based solely on the application's
compliance with the design review criteria contained in Section 4 of the South
Burlington Sign Ordinance. The determination of whether or not this application
complies with all other requirements contained in the sign ordinance shall be made by
the Code Officer.
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Chair qfklerk Date
South 18urlington Development Review Board
Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to
24 V.S.A. § 4471 and V.R C.P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued The fee is
$150.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be
lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4472(d)
(exclusivity of remedy; finality).
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