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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDR-01-03 - Decision - 0340 Dorset Street#DR-01-03 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION STATE OF VERMONT COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON Re: Findings of Fact, design review application #DR-01-03 of John Kennedy to amend a previously approved master signage plan. The amendment consists of 1) removing one 16 inches by 3 foot wall sign totaling four square feet, and 2) erecting one 40 inches by 70 inches non -illuminated wall sign, 340 Dorset Street. On the 15th of May 2001, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved the design review application of Margo Breen, under Section 4 and Section 23 of the South Burlington Sign Regulations based on the following findings: 1. This project consists of amending a previously approved master signage plan. The amendment consists of: 1) removing one 16 inches by 3 foot wall sign totaling four square feet, and 2) erecting one 40 inches by 70 inches non -illuminated wall sign, 340 Dorset Street. 2. The owner of record is Edgar Welch. 3. This property at 340 Dorset Street is located within the Design Review District Two. It is bounded on the west by Dorset Street, on the north by a mixed use office, retail, and residential building, on the east by San Remo Drive, and on the south by an office building. 4. Consistent Design: The approved master signage plan for the property calls for each business to be represented by two wooden, oval shaped, 16 inch by 3 foot signs. One of these signs was erected in September after the Development Review Board approved it at a larger size (40 by 70 inches). The proposed sign would therefore not be out of character with existing signs. Should the other approved wall signs be erected, the proposed sign would be nearly five times the size of the approved signs. While the proposed sign replicates the white background and oval shape of the approved signs, the applicant should be prepared to address the issue of scale in relation to other possible signs on the building as well as if there is a need to increase the size of the other approved signs for the property. 5. City Center Goals: It is a goal of the City Center to promote legible signs of a high aesthetic quality which promote a human scale. The approved signs were to be hand painted to promote a high aesthetic quality. It is therefore recommended that the applicant consider having the proposed sign hand painted. The proposed sign will utilize a larger scale and therefore will be more legible from a distance. 6. Color, Texture and Materials: The applicant proposed utilizing a white background with blue lettering. There are therefore less than three predominant colors. Since the applicant did not clearly stated the materials to be used, it is recommended that the applicant utilize the previously approved scheme for hand painted wooden signs. In the proposed master signage plan amendment, the applicant has stated that signs will be finished in paint or vinyl. 7. Other: The master signage plan amendment also calls for external projection sign lighting which utilize cut off fixtures. The applicant did not provided details (cut sheets) for the type of fixture to be utilized. In the Committee's previous approval of the property, a requirement was placed on the approval that the applicant return to the Committee to address lighting on the property. The applicant has also added lighting to the previously approved MacSphere sign without approval. Staff recommended that the Committee not approve illumination of the signs on the property at this time as the applicant is not prepared to address the specific type of lighting fixtures or where the lighting fixtures will be located. This information should be reviewed within the context of the entire property. DECISION AND CONDITIONS Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board approves the design review application #DR-01-03 of John Kennedy to amend a previously approved master signage plan. The amendment consists of 1) removing one 16 inches by 3 foot wall sign totaling four square feet, and 2) erecting one 40 inches by 70 inches non -illuminated wall sign, 340 Dorset Street, as depicted on a two (2) page set of plans, page one entitled "Master Signage Plan for 338,339, and 340 Dorset Street", dated April 4, 2001 with the following stipulations: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval shall remain in effect. 2. 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. 3. Prior to review by the Development Review Board, the applicant should revise the master signage plan to: a) Remove all reference to exterior lighting of the MacSphere and Caswell Credit Union signs. b) Remove 339 Dorset Street from the title of the Master Signage Plan. 4. The applicant shall obtain a sign permit pursuant to Section Five of the Sign Ordinance or this approval is null and void. 5. Any change to the master signage plans shall require review by the South Burlington Design Review Committee and approved by the Development Review Board excepting design review applications made for erection of freestanding sign panels and 40" by 70" wall sign at 340 Dorset Street. These specific design review applications shall require administrative review only by the Code Officer if they are determined to comply with both the master signage plan and the Sign Ordinance in effect at the time of submittal. hair or Clerk Date South Burlington Development Review Board Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4471 and V.R.C.P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is $150.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4472(d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality).