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Home My WebLink AboutDR-13-02 - Decision - 0165 Dorset StreetCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD MASTER SIGNAGE PERMIT #DR-13-02 165 DORSET STREET ALL SEASONS DENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION Dorset Street Family Dental, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is seeking approval for a master signage permit, 165 Dorset Street. Pursuant to Section 6 of the City of South Burlington Sign Ordinance, the erection, alteration, or relocation of any sign within this district shall require design review by the South Burlington Design Review Board (DRC) and Development Review Board (DRB). Section 8 of the Sign Ordinance requires all property owners within the DS/CC Sign District to obtain a Master Signage Permit. Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing and the plans and supporting materials contained in the document file for this application, the Development Review Board finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The applicant is seeking approval for a master signage permit for the property located at 165 Dorset Street. 2. The subject property falls within the Dorset Street/City Center Sign District. 3. The application was received on June 14, 2013. 4. The Design Review Committee was unable to meet to reach a quorum in order to review the application. 5. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on July 2, 2013. The applicant was represented by Bob Diaco. 6. The owner of record of the subject property is Theresa Paquette. 7. The applicant has submitted photographs of the proposed signage. DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA In reviewing an application for signage, the DRB has considered 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 design of all signs on a property shall promote consistency in terms of color, graphic style, lighting, location, material and proportions. CAUsers\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\7.16.13 Meeting Decisions\DR_13_02_165Dorset_DorsetStreetFamilyDental_ffd.doc The Board finds that the proposed signage meets these standards. (b) Promotion of City Center Goals Signs within the DS/CC Sign District should be of high aesthetic quality and pedestrian oriented. The Board finds that the quality of the materials appears to meet this standard. The application indicates that the sign is composed of an aluminum substrate with vinyl copy. The sign pole is a painted white wood pole, with a black steel bracket. The Board finds these to be sufficient. The Board finds that the overall size and proportionality of the sign meets the standard of being pedestrian oriented. The Board finds the sign to be of high aesthetic quality. (c) Color & Texture A maximum of 3 colors is encouraged. The application herein includes two colors: white lettering on a dark blue background. (d) Materials Used The Board finds that the quality of the materials appears to meet this standard. The application indicates that the sign is composed of an aluminum substrate with vinyl copy. The sign pole is a painted white wood pole, with a black steel bracket. The Board finds these to be sufficient. 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. This criterion shall be enforced. All signs shall be kept in good repair; landscaping surrounding the freestanding signs shall be kept trimmed and neat and shall not obscure the text of the signs. This criterion shall be enforced. (e) Wall Mounted Signs Section 10 of the Sign Ordinance governs the size and location of wall - mounted signs and shall be enforced by the Code Officer. CAUsers\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\7.16.13 Meeting Decisions\DR_13_02_165Dorset_DorsetStreetFamilyDental_ffd.doc 2 Pursuant to Table 10-1 of the Sign Ordinance, a wall -mounted sign for a multi -tenant building or a multi -building lot with a master signage permit in any district with freestanding or landscape sign shall not exceed 15% of the area of the facade to which it is attached or 100 sq. ft., whichever is smaller. Pursuant to Table 10-1 of the Sign Ordinance, the total area of all wall - mounted signs on the subject property shall not exceed 10% of the area of principal public fagade of each building. 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. Pursuant to Section 10(d), a wall -mounted sign shall not cov er any opening or project beyond the top or end of any wall to which it is attached. Section 10(g) stipulates that a wall -mounted sign shall not project from the wall in excess of 9". No wall mounted signs are proposed as part of this application and therefore no new wall mounted signs shall be approved. There are currently two, preexisting 1'H x 6'W wall mounted signs on the property which are proposed to remain. The Board finds that these signs are compliant. (f) 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. The proposed sign is located appropriately 71" from the edge of the sidewalk. The Board finds the location to be compliant. 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 measures 4'W x 3'H for a total of twelve (12) square feet and the height of the sign structure is 10' 7-1/8". Compliance with this section shall be enforced by the Code Officer. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1.The Board concludes that this proposal is in compliance with the City's Sign Ordinance. C:\Users\Mark\Documents\South Burlington DRB\7.16.13 Meeting Decisions\DR_13_02_165Dorset_DorsetStreetFamilyDental_ffd.doc 3 2.Signs for the property shall be limited to having a dark blue background with white lettering. 3.Signage shall be kept in good repair. 4. Landscaping surrounding signage shall be kept neat and trimmed. DECISION Motion by Bill Miller, seconded Michael Sirotkin, to approve Design Review Application #DR-13-02 of Dorset Street Family Dental: Tim Barritt— yea nay abstain not present Mark Behr — yea nay abstain not present Art Klugo — yea nay abstain not present Bill Miller — yea nay abstain not present Michael Sirotkin — yea nay abstain not present The motion passed by a vote of 4 — 0 — 0. The application is approved. Signed this 16th day of July 2013, by Digitally signed by Mark C. Behr Mark C B e h r em cn=Mark C. Behr, o, c email=mark@rhbpc.com, =US Date: 2013.07.16 19:01:13-04'00' Mark Behr, Chairman Please note: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of the date of this decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail to the Superior Court, Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also be mailed to the City of South Burlington Planning and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b)(4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828-1660 or http://vermontgudiciary.org/GTC/environmental/default.aspx for more information on filing requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address. The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist. 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