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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, design review application of of Twin State Signs for: 1) erecting
one (1) freestanding, 32 square foot, internally lit, "Healthsouth" sign which employs a
burgundy background with white lettering, and 2) erecting two (2) internally lit,
"Healthsouth" wall signs totaling 41.94 square feet which employ a burgundy
background with white lettering, 23 San Remo Drive.
On the 3rd of October, 2000, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved
the design review application of Twin State Signs under Section 4 of the South
Burlington Sign Regulations based on the following findings:
1. This project consists of. 1) erecting one (1) freestanding, 32 square foot, internally lit,
"Healthsouth" sign which employs a burgundy background with white lettering, and 2)
erecting two (2) internally lit, "Healthsouth" wall signs totaling 41.94 square feet which
employ a burgundy background with white lettering, 23 San Remo Drive. There are no
signs currently present on the property.
2. The owner of record is Four Boys, LLC.
3. The property at 23 San Remo Drive is located in Design District Two. It is bounded
on the north and east by San Remo Drive, on the south by mixed retail, and on the
west by a church.
4. Consistent Design: Only a handful of the businesses along San Remo Drive have
approved signs. The majority of the signs are pre-existing and on -conforming.
Recently, the Committee approved free standing signs for the adjacent property, M.T.
Bellies, and Pizzagali Realty on the southern end of San Remo Drive. Both of these
signs are not internally lit and therefore are not good comparative models. The
proposed signs are in keeping with newer signs within the City Center District such as
the Fletcher Allen Replays sign and the Barnes & Noble signs. These signs similarly
employ dark backgrounds with light colored lettering and are internally lit. The
proposed signs are therefore consistent with other signs within the City Center
District, but will perhaps be the precedent setting signs for San Remo Drive.
5. City Center Goals: The proposed free standing sign will be only four feet from the
ground and will be geared to the pedestrian. This promotes a human scale design
element. The wall signs will be located midway up the east and west facades on the
second floor level. These signs will be more geared to the motorist as they are at a
higher elevation that is better observed from the parking area or the road. The
proposed signs promote a balanced mix of signage geared to the motorist and the
pedestrian.
6. Color, Texture and Materials: The proposed signs will employ a dark background
with white lettering as required of internally illuminated signs within the City Center
District. The lettering will be legible and the burgundy background should prevent
glare. The signs will likely employ luxan type facing and the light source will be
fluorescent. While plastic, such as luxan, is not a high quality material, the
Committee has recommended approval for previous luxan signs that are presented in
an aesthetically pleasing manner that promotes a high visual quality. Recently
approved luxan signs are the University Inn, Outback Steakhouse, and Fletcher Allen
Replays.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approves the design review application #DR-00-22 of Twin State Signs for: 1) erecting
one (1) freestanding, 32 square foot, internally lit, "Healthsouth" sign which employs a
burgundy background with white lettering, and 2) erecting two (2) internally lit,
"Healthsouth" wall signs totaling 41.94 square feet which employ a burgundy
background with white lettering, 23 San Remo Drive, as depicted on a ten (10) page set
of plans, page one entitled "Healthsouth, San Reno Drive So. Burlington, VT05403",
prepared by Twin State Signs, with a stamped received date of 9/6/00 with the following
stipulations:
1. This recommendation for 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.
2. The elevations shall be revised to depict the wall signs on the north and south facades
of the building.
gair Clerk
South Burlington Development Review Board
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