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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDR-03-07 - Decision - 0023 San Remo Drive (2)CITY 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 fagade 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 facade 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 — rhea/nay/abstain/not present Michele Kupersmith —yea/nay/abstain/not present Larry Kupferman — rL%nay/abstain/not present Gayle Quimby —yga/nay/abstain/present MOTION CARRIED by a vote of 7-0-0. Signed this day of November, 2003, by John Dinklage, Chair M