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Home My WebLink AboutDR-04-10 - Decision - 0372 Dorset StreetCITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD 372 DORSET STREET DESIGN REVIEW #DR-04-10 FINDINGS OF FACT & DECISION Dorset Communications LLC, hereafter referred to as the applicant, is requesting approval for a new Master Signage Permit, so that future tenants are able to receive sign permits, 372 Dorset Street. The South Burlington Development Review Board reviewed the proposal on November 9, 2004. Bob Diaco represented the applicant. 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 approval for a new Master Signage Permit, so that future tenants are able to receive sign permits, 372 Dorset Street. 2. Dorset Communications, LLC is the owner of the property. 3. The Master Signage Permit application was reviewed under Sections 6 and 8 of the South Burlington Sign Ordinance. DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA In reviewing an application for signage, the DRC and DRB shall consider the following (a) Consistent Design The design of a sign must be compatible and harmonious with the design of buildings on the subject property and nearby. The proposed signs are compatible with the existing building and the surrounding buildings. They will be constructed of opaque vinyl, translucent vinyl, and acrylic. They will be internally illuminated. (b) Promotion of City Center Goals Signs within the DS/CC Sign District should be of high aesthetic quality and pedestrian oriented. The proposed signage is in compliance with this requirement. (c) Color & Texture The applicant has proposed to use gold, red, black, and white as colcors for signage on this property. The proposed color scheme complies with the standard in Section 6(b)(3) that states, "The use of a maximum of three (3) predominant colors is encouraged to provide consistent foreground, text, and background color schemes." In addition, staff feels the texture of the proposed signs is compatible and harmonious with buildings on the property and nearby. The colors of the signs shall include gold, red, black, and white. (d) Materials Used The proposed signs will be constructed of opaque vinyl, translucent vinyl, and acrylic. Staff feels the materials of the proposed signs are of high -quality and are complimentary to the building. (e) Wall Mounted Signs Section 10 of the Sign Ordinance governs the size and location of wall -mounted signs. Pursuant to Table 10-1, the wall -mounted sign shall not exceed 15% of the area of the principal public fagade or 100 sq. ft., whichever is smaller. The proposed wall signs will have a total area of 41 square feet, which complies 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 proposed signage is in compliance 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. The proposed sign locations will not project above the roof or parapet of the subject building. In addition, the proposed sign locations will not extend below the top of any first floor doorways. Thus, the proposed signage is 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. The proposed signage is in compliance with this requirement. Section 10(g) stipulates that a wall -mounted sign shall not project from the wall in excess of 9". There is nothing included in the subject application to suggest compliance or noncompliance with this requirement. Compliance with this requirement will be a condition of approval for this Master Signage Permit. 2 (t) Freestanding Signs Section 9(h) states that free-standing signs along Dorset Street are to be located in a sign corridor that begins adjacent to the road Right -of -Way and runs sixteen (16) feet from the edge of the Right of Way toward the building face. In those instances where dimensions do not provide for a two (2) foot setback from the Right -of -Way before a sign support post can be located, it is permitted to erect a centered single pole mounted sign of which the road side edge of the sign is directly outside the R.O.W. line. A free-standing sign is not a part of this application. Section 9(h) states that free-standing signs in the Dorset Street/City Center District may not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in overall dimensions and may be no higher than twelve (12) feet, measured from the average finished grade at the base of the sign to the highest point of any part of the sign structure. A free-standing sign is not a part of this application. /� DECISION Motion by 9K C t seconded by 6 A / C I� to approve Design Review application #DR-04-10, conditional upon the foll wing conditions: 1. A Master Signage Permit shall be issued to Dorset Communication, LLC by the Development Review Board, prior to the issuance of any individual sign permits for the property. 2. The colors of the signs shall include gold, red, black, and white 3. Any sign backgrounds that are lighter in color than text, logos, or other imagery shall be opaque. 4. The proposed signs shall not project from the wall in excess of 9". 5. 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. 3 Chuck Bolton y Mark Boucher John Dinklage y Roger Farley —yea/r Michele Kupersmith Larry Kupferman Gayle Quimby 4,6a abstain/not present /abstain/not present /abstain/not resent abstain of rese 0/nay/abstain/not present iay/abstain/ of presen r/abstain/presen MOTION CARRIED by a vote of �- d - 0. Signed this % day of November, 2004, by (John Dinklage, Chair Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to 24 VSA 4471 and VRCP 76 in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is $225.00. 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 VSA 4472 (d) (exclusivity of remedy; finality). E