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FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Findings of Fact, application of Design Signs, Inc. to change the graphics on four (4) signs, 205
Dorset Street.
On the 23rd day of March, 1999, the South Burlington Planning Commission approved the request
of Design Signs, Inc. for approval under Section 4 of the South Burlington Sign Ordinance based on
the following findings:
1. This project consists of changing the graphics on two (2) four (4) square foot signs (one (1) free-
standing and one (1) wall sign) for Allstate Insurance and two (2) 12 square foot signs (one (1) free-
standing and one (1) wall sign) for Rushford Family Chiropractic at 205 Dorset Street. Section 4 of
the South Burlington Sign Ordinance requires sign design approval from the Planning Commission.
A rendering of the proposed signs was submitted. Also submitted was a master signage plan for the
entire 205 Dorset Street property.
2. The owners of record of this particular property are Peter and Velma Jacob.
3. The proposed signs will have dark backgrounds with white letters. This is in conformance with
Section 19(e) of the sign ordinance. The free-standing signs are attached to an existing free-standing
sign which will not exceed the maximum size of 32 square feet and the maximum height of 12 feet.
The wall signs are attached to the west facade of the building. All signs will be internally illuminated.
4. The Planning Commission must find that the design complies with four (4) criteria: design
consistency, promotion of city center goals, color and texture, and suitable materials (see below).
Section 4 - Design Review Criteria:
a) Consistent Design: the design of a sign shall consider and be compatible and
harmonious with the design of buildings on the property and nearby. The design of
all signs on a property shall promote a consistency in terms of color, graphic style,
lighting, location, material and proportions.
b) Promote City Center Goals: signs shall be designed and located in a manner which
reinforces and respects the overall stated goals of the sign district and City Center
Plan, including a high aesthetic quality and pedestrian orientation.
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c) Color and Texture: the color and texture of a sign shall be compatible and harmonious
with buildings on the property and nearby.
d) Materials Used: signs shall be designed and constructed of suitable materials.
5. Section 23(h) of the sign ordinance requires all nonconforming signs to be brought into
compliance within two (2) years. Applicant indicated that the two (2) nonconforming signs for A
Plus Beepers will be brought into compliance by February 17, 2001.
DECISION & CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Planning Commission approves the
design review application of Design Signs, Inc. to change the graphics on four (4) signs, 205 Dorset
Street, as depicted on drawings and photographs prepared by Design Signs, Inc. with a stamped
received date of February 22, 1999, in accordance with the following stipulations:
1. This approval is for compliance with only the design review criteria contained in the South
Burlington Sign Ordinance (i.e., section 4(a) - (d)). The decision of whether or not this application
complies with all other provisions of the Sign Ordinance shall be made by the Code Officer.
2. In accordance with Section 23(h) of the Sign Ordinance, the two (2) nonconforming signs on the
property (A Plus Beepers) shall be brought into conformance with Sections 19(c) and 4 by 3/23/01.
Sign design approval shall be obtained from the Planning Commission prior to changing these signs.
3. The applicant shall obtain a sign permit from the Code Officer within six (6) months of this
approval or this approval is null and void.
4. Any change to the sign design shall require approval of the Planning Commission.
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Chairnian or Clerk
South Burlington Planning Commission
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