HomeMy WebLinkAboutDR-03-05 - Decision - 0205 Dorset StreetCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
PETER JACOB — 205 DORSET STREET
DESIGN REVIEW #DR-03-05
FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
Peter Jacob, hereafter referred to as the applicant, request for 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 three (3) colors that will cover the current tenants of the building. The South Burlington
Design Review Committee reviewed the proposal on September 29, 2003. The South
Burlington Development Review Board reviewed the proposal on October 7, 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 for 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 three (3) colors that will cover
the current tenants of the building.
2. Peter and Vilma Jacob are the record owners of the property. The property is identified
as Tax Parcel 0570 00205-C.
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 Design Review Committee and the Development
Review Board shall consider the following:
Consistent Design
The design of a sign must be compatible and harmonious with the design of buildings on the
subject property and nearby. The application shows one freestanding sign for the four
tenants on the property: Allstate, Banknorth, Vina Hair Magic, and Touchstone Healing. The
replacement of the existing A+ Beeper sign panels will bring the sign into conformance with
the existing Master Sign Permit, which requires a dark background with light colored letters.
The signposts are pressure -treated wood with gray color and texture to match the exterior of
the building. The application shows four (4) wall signs, which will be in compliance with the
existing Master Signage Permit once the A+ Beepers sign is replaced with a sign that has a
dark background with light letters.
Promotion of City Center Goals
Signs within the DS/CC Sign District should be of high aesthetic quality and pedestrian
oriented. The Design Review Committee and the Development Review Board believe
theses signs, once the A+ Beeper sign is replaced, will be of high aesthetic quality. There
are no signs proposed on the east wall of the building, along the sidewalk where pedestrian
traffic will be present. Therefore, the Design Review Committee and the Development
Review Board feel the sign is in keeping with DS/CC Sign District goals.
Color & Texture
The Design Review Committee and Development Review Board feel the color and texture of
the signs are compatible with nearby buildings along Dorset Street. The wall signs on the
Banknorth building are compatible with buildings at the University Mall. A maximum of three
colors is encouraged. The proposed sign plan includes blue, purple, and red backgrounds,
with light colored letters. The Design Review Committee and Development Review Board
feel this layout is sufficient to satisfy this requirement.
Materials Used
The applicant's sign -contractor indicated that both the wall signs and freestanding signs will
be internally illuminated electric -cabinet signs with aluminum frames and plastic faces. All of
the signs have vinyl or painted graphics. The signposts are pressure -treated wood with gray
color and texture to match the exterior of the building.
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 total principal public facade
of the two buildings is 1,000 square feet, of which 50 square feet can be devoted to wall
signs. The area of the existing wall signs is 46 square feet, which is in compliance 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 signs on this property are in conformance 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. Based on the photographs submitted by the applicant, the small
1'x3' rectangular sign on the north wall of the Banknorth building falls below the top of the
first floor doorway. However, it is an existing sign that is near the top of the first floor
doorway, so the Design Review Committee and Development Review Board feel this
location is adequate. The other three (3) existing wall signs are 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. Based on the photographs
submitted by the applicant, it appears that the signs will not project over any opening or
beyond the top or end of the front facade.
Section 10(g) stipulates that a wall -mounted sign shall not project from the wall in excess of
9". The application does not indicate the extent to which the sign will project from the
fagade. However, based on the submitted photographs and Staff site visits, this does not
appear to be an issue.
DECISION
Motion by �- ,��5 seconded by C to
approve design review application- DR-03-05, conditional upon the following conditions:
1. A Master Signage Permit shall be issued to Peter and Vilma Jacob by the Development
Review Board, prior to the issuance of any individual sign permit for the properly.
2. The colors of the signs shall include blue, reed, and purple backgrounds with light colored
letters.
3. 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 ea nay/abstain/not resent
Mark Boucher —yea/nay/abstain/ t res
John Dinklage/nay/abstain/not present
Roger Farley ea nay/abstain/not present
Michele Kupersmithjna
a nay/abstain/not present
Larry Kupferman y/abstain/not present
Gayle Quimby e-/nay/abstain/present
MOTION CARRIED by a vote of (2> - O - v
Signed this day of October, 2003, by
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John Dinklage, Chair
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