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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Design Review Application #DR-02-02 of Tom Edwards —Sign design approval, 350
Dorset Street
On the 5th of February 2002, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved
the request of Tom Edwards seeking master signage plan approval under Section 4 of the
South Burlington Sign Ordinance based on the following findings:
1) This project consists of altering a master sign plan. The alterations consist of: 1)
the addition of 5.32 square foot, back to back sign boards to the existing
freestanding sign (replacing the defunct Vivaldi Flowers), and 2) the addition of
an indirectly illuminated, white 10"x 120" plastic cut out letter "Dry Cleaners"
wall sign.
2) The owner of record is Mary Flegenheimer.
3) This property is located within the Central District 2. It is bounded by a
commercial property on the north, Dorset Street to the west, Burlington Billiards
on the south, and parking and San Remo Drive on the east.
Design Review Criteria
Freestanding Sign
4) Computation of maximum allowable size: "Freestanding signs may not exceed 32
square feet in overall dimensions and may be no higher than 12 feet..." [Section 8
(e) (4) South Burlington Sign Ordinance]. The proposed sign including the
addition of new sign panel (16" x 48") is a 26 square feet and 11 feet tall.
Wall Sign
5) The maximum allowed wall sign area is 20 square feet. The application is for a
single 10 square foot wall sign installed on the southern elevation.
Additional Sign Ordinance Criteria:
6) Location of Features: The photos submitted with the application indicate the
locations of the proposed signs.
7) Color Scheme: The proposed sign will use colors already existing on the free
standing sign for consistency with the existing signs.
8) White cut out letters are acceptable for the wall sign.
9) Lettering or Graphic Style: The font on the new freestanding sign incorporates yet
another style, but also employs and existing block letter style. Staff felt this was
acceptable. The wail sign is acceptable.
10) Li htg ng: The plan indicates exterior illumination..
11)Location of Signs on Buildings: The location of the wall sign is in the signable
area above the door, and is similar placement as the other signs_
12) Material: The signs are made of suitable material.
13) Sign Proportions: The proportions are allowable.
14) Consent: The owner of the property signed the design review application.
15) Existing Signs Not Conforming: None
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approves design review application #DR- 02-01 of Tom Edwards to amend a previously
approved master sign plan. The alterations consist of: 1) the addition of 5.32 square foot,
back to back sign boards to the existing freestanding sign (replacing the defunct Vivaldi
Flowers), and 2) the addition of an indirectly illuminated, white 10"x 120" plastic cut out
letter "Dry Cleaners" wall sign, as depicted on a three (3)page set of document entitled
"MT Air Dorset Street", prepared by Twin State Signs, with a last revised date of
1/23/02, with the following stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
2) The plans submitted for Development Review Board approval shall be revised to
show the changes listed below.
a) The signage colors shall consist of any of the already existing colors represented
on the freestanding sign.
b) A border be added to the tenants freestanding sign that is consistent with the
"Orbit Hair Salon" sign
3) The applicant shall obtain a sign permit pursuant to section Five of the Sign
Ordinance of this approval is null and void.
4) Any change to the Master Signage Plan shall require review by the South Burlington
Design Review Committee.
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5) This 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.
Chair or Da
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 he
lost because you waited too long. You will be hound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V S.A. § 4472(d)
(exclusivity of remedy; finality).
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