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Home My WebLink AboutDR-01-04 - Decision - 0350 Dorset Street{i' , \ 1 1, FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION STATE OF VERMONT COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON Re: Findings of Fact, design review application #DR-01-06 of Margo Breen for a master signage plan. The master signage plan consists of. 1) an indirectly illuminated, blue 13' 5" by 28" cut out letter "Net Result Fish Market" wall sign, 2) an indirectly illuminated, white 14' by 10" cut out letter "The Net Result" wall sign, 3) an indirectly illuminated, white 13' S" by 10" cut out letter "Vivaldi Flowers" wall sign, 4) an indirectly illuminated, white 12' by 10" cut out letter "Merle Norman" wall sign, 5) an indirectly illuminated white 10" cut out letter "Orbit" wall sign, 6) an indirectly illuminated, 26 square foot free standing sign on Dorset Street, and 7) an indirectly illuminated, 26 square foot free standing sign on San Remo Drive, 350 Dorset Street On the 5th of June 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: This project consists of a master signage plan application. The master signage plan consists of. 1) an indirectly illuminated, blue 13' 5" by 28" cut out letter "Net Result Fish Market" wall sign, 2) an indirectly illuminated, white 14' by 10" cut out letter "The Net Result" wall sign, 3) an indirectly illuminated, white 13' 5" by 10" cut out letter "Vivaldi Flowers" wall sign, 4) an indirectly illuminated, white 12' by 10" cut out letter "Merle Norman" wall sign, 5) an indirectly illuminated white 10" cut out letter "Orbit" wall sign, 6) an indirectly illuminated, 26 square foot free standing sign on Dorset Street, and 7) an indirectly illuminated, 26 square foot free standing sign on San Remo Drive, 350 Dorset Street. 2. The owner of record is Eric Flegenheimer. 3. This property is located within the Central District Two and Design District Two. It is bounded on the north by a commercial property, on the west by Dorset Street, on the south by a commercial property, and on the east by San Remo Drive. 4. Consistent Design: The proposed wall sign will utilize white foam letters similar to the majority of the signs on the building. Two out of the three existing wall signs utilize white foam lettering. The proposed freestanding sign panel will utilize a dark red lettering on a white background. Two of the three existing sign panels utilize a white background with dark lettering. All of the signs are indirectly lit. 5. Compatibility with City Center Goals: The proposed wall sign will utilize cut out lettering revealing the wall material behind. This is a design that is echoed throughout the south facade of the building. The wall sign will be indirectly illuminated with lights casting light upward onto the sign with the roof canopy blocking lighting from continuing beyond the fagade. This form of lighting is used throughout the south fagade of the building and creates puddles of light that complement the design of the fagade. The proposed wall sign will fit with the existing signs in promoting an overall high aesthetic quality on the building. The proposed freestanding sign panel will be mounted on the existing freestanding sign which is framed by a planter. This planter hides the indirect lighting and creates a landscaping features. The proposed panel will draw from the existing signs in its use of a white background and dark lettering. 6. Color, Texture, & Materials: The proposed wall sign will utilize white foam blocks similar to the existing wall signs. The free standing sign panel will be wood and utilize a white background with dark red lettering similar to two other existing sign panels. 7. Location of Features: The locations of the proposed signs are noted on photos submitted. 8. Computation of Maximums: The applicant submitted information on the maximum allowable size for each of the signs, the size and number of the signs proposed. 9. Color Scheme: The majority of the wall signs are white. The free standing sign utilizes a variety of colors including gray, blue, black, and white. The majority of the sign panel utilize a white background with dark lettering. The proposed sign panel will utilize a white background with dark red lettering. 10. Letteringor r Graphic Style: The majority of the wall signs utilize cut out block lettering. The Orbit window sign utilizes a script design. The freestanding sign utilizes both script and block lettering. 11. Lighting_ The signs on this property utilize indirect illumination with lights place on the ground shining up but blocked from creating glare by the roof canopy. The freestanding sign is also indirectly illuminated. 12. Location of Sims on Buildings: The majority of the wall signs are located over the storefronts below the roof line. The exception to this rule is the Net Result sign on the southwest corner of the building. 13. Material: The majority of the wall signs are plastic foam. The majority of the free standing sign employs wood construction. 14. Sign Proportions: All signs meet the dimensional requirements. 15. Consent: The owner of the property signed the design review application submitted. 16. Existing Signs Not Conforming: None. DECISION AND CONDITIONS Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board approves the design review application #DR-01-06 of Margo Breen for a master signage plan. The master signage plan consists of: 1) an indirectly illuminated, blue 13' 5" by 28" cut out letter "Net Result Fish Market" wall sign, 2) an indirectly illuminated, white 14' by 10" cut out letter "The Net Result" wall sign, 3) an indirectly illuminated, white 13' 5" by 10" cut out letter "Vivaldi Flowers" wall sign, 4) an indirectly illuminated, white 12' by 10" cut out letter "Merle Norman" wall sign, 5) an indirectly illuminated white 10" cut out letter "Orbit" wall sign, 6) an indirectly illuminated, 26 square foot free standing sign on Dorset Street, and 7) an indirectly illuminated, 26 square foot free standing sign on San Remo Drive, 350 Dorset Street, as depicted on a seven (7) page set of plans, page one entitled "Merle Norman", dated 5/8/01 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. The applicant shall obtain a sign permit pursuant to Section Five of the Sign Ordinance or this approval is null and void. 4. Any change to the master signage plan shall require review by the South Burlington Design Review Committee. lU _, / 2 , Ju/a�ir or Clerk Dad th 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 VR.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).