HomeMy WebLinkAboutDR-03-07 - Decision - 0023 San Remo DriveCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
23 SAN REMO DRIVE
DESIGN REVIEW #DR-03-07
FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
Mike Dee, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting approval to replace an
existing Master Signage Permit with a new Master Signage Permit, so that future tenants
are able to receive sign permits. Specifically, the applicant is seeking approval for the use
of one (1) background color and two (2) lettering colors. The South Burlington Design
Review Committee reviewed the proposal on October 27, 2003. The South Burlington
Development Review Board reviewed the proposal on November 4, 2003.
Based on testimony given at the above mentioned meetings and on the plans and
supporting materials contained in the document file for this application, the Development
Review Board finds and decides as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The applicant is requesting approval to replace an existing Master Signage Permit with a
new Master Signage Permit, so that future tenants are able to receive sign permits.
Specifically, the applicant is seeking approval for the use of one (1) background color and
two (2) lettering colors.
2. Four Boys, LLC is the owner of the property.
3. The Master Signage Permit application was reviewed under Section 6 of the South
Burlington Sign Ordinance.
DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA
In reviewing an application for signage, the DRC and DRB shall consider the following:
(a) Consistent Design
The design of a sign must be compatible and harmonious with the design of buildings
on the subject property and nearby.
The Board feels the proposed signs are compatible with the existing building and the
surrounding buildings. They will be constructed of aluminum composite with vinyl graphics.
The freestanding sign will be externally illuminated at a later date. In addition, the
freestanding sign will be mounted on two (2) cedar posts. All three (3) signs will be replacing
existing signs, so the location of the proposed signs will not change.
(b) Promotion of City Center Goals
Signs within the DS/CC Sign District should be of high aesthetic quality and
pedestrian oriented.
The proposed signage is in compliance with this requirement.
(c) Color & Texture
The applicant has proposed a white background with blue and gold lettering. The proposed
color scheme complies with the standard in Section 6(b)(3) that states, "The use of a
maximum of three (3) predominant colors is encouraged to provide consistent foreground,
text, and background color schemes." In addition, the Board feels the texture of the
proposed signs is compatible and harmonious with buildings on the property and nearby.
(d) Materials Used
The proposed signs will be constructed of aluminum composite with vinyl graphics. In
addition, the freestanding sign will be mounted on two (2) cedar posts. The Board feels the
materials of the proposed signs are of high -quality and are complimentary to the building.
(e) Wall Mounted Signs
Section 10 of the Sign Ordinance governs the size and location of wall -mounted signs.
Pursuant to Section 10(b)(1) a wall -mounted sign shall not exceed 5% of the area of
the principal public facade or 100 sq. ft., whichever is smaller.
The proposed wall signs will have a total area of 32 square feet, which complies with this
requirement.
Section 10(b)(2) states that a wall -mounted sign cannot exceed 15% of the area of the
fagade to which it is attached.
The proposed signage is in compliance with this requirement.
Section 10(c) states that a wall -mounted sign shall not project above the roof or
parapet of the building nor below the top of any first floor doorway unless permitted
through the design review approval process.
The proposed sign locations will not project above the roof or parapet of the subject building
In addition, the proposed sign locations will not extend below the top of any first floor
doorways. Thus, the proposed signage is in compliance with this requirement.
Pursuant to Section 10(d), a wall -mounted sign shall not cover any opening or project
beyond the top or end of any wall to which it is attached.
The proposed signage is in compliance with this requirement.
Section 10(g) stipulates that a wall -mounted sign shall not project from the wall in
excess of 9".
There is nothing included in the subject application to suggest compliance or noncompliance
with this requirement. Staff notes that compliance with this requirement will be a condition
of approval for this Master Signage Permit.
(0 Freestanding Signs
Section 9(h) states that free-standing signs along Dorset Street are to be located in a
sign corridor that begins adjacent to the road Right -of -Way and runs sixteen (16) feet
from the edge of the Right of Way toward the building face. In those instances where
dimensions do not provide for a two (2) foot setback from the Right -of -Way before a
sign support post can be located, it is permitted to erect a centered single pole
mounted sign of which the road side edge of the sign is directly outside the R.O.W.
line.
The Site Plan submitted by the applicant, dated October 25, 1999, last revised May 15,
2000, shows the proposed sign location within the appropriate sign corridor.
Section 9(h) states that free-standing signs in the Dorset Street/City Center District
may not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in overall dimensions and may be no
higher than twelve (12) feet, measured from the average finished grade at the base of
the sign to the highest point of any part of the sign structure.
The proposed sign will be approximately 4' high, and no part of the sign structure will
exceed 12' from the average finished grade at the base of the sign. The proposed
freestanding sign will have a total area of 32 square feet.
DECISION
Motion by Gayle Quimby, seconded by Roger Farley, to approve Design Review application
#DR-03-07, conditional upon the following conditions:
1. A Master Signage Permit shall be issued to Four Boys,LLC by the Development Review
Board, prior to the issuance of any individual sign permits for the property.
2. The colors of the signs shall include a white background with blue and gold letters.
3. The proposed signs shall not project from the wall in excess of 9".
4. Pursuant to Section 20 of the Sign Ordinance, all signs shall be of substantial and sturdy
construction, kept in good repair, and painted or cleaned as necessary to maintain a clean,
safe, and orderly appearance.
Chuck Bolton —yea/nay/abstain/not present
Mark Boucher —yea/nay/abstain/not present
John Dinklage —yea/nay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley —yea/nay/abstain/not present
Michele Kupersmith —yea/nay/abstain/not present
Larry Kupferman —yea/nay/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimby —yea/nay/abstain/present
MOTION CARRIED by a vote of 7-0-0.
Signed this day of November, 2003, by
John Dinklage, Chair
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