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SPECIAL STUDIES COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT REPORT
MARCH 6, 2012
1. Docket No. 12020006 ADLS Amend: The Fraternity of Alpha Kappa Lambda—Signage
The applicant seeks approval to place one new ound;si
gr sign on the property. The site is located at 354
Gradle Dr. and is zoned I-1/Industrial.It is not located within any Overlay Zone. Filed by Keith Gilchrist
of Alpha Kappa Lambda.
approval ground is requesting a royal for a new ound sign to be located in the front yard of the building. The
sign will be composed of brick to match the building and a high density foam to mount the letters to the
structure. The sign will be 4' tall and 6'8"wide. The sign area is only about 11 sq. ft. though. It will say AKA—
Alpha Kappa Lambda Founded 1914 with their crest in black letters ona white background. Petitioner, please
confirm this background color. It also appears that there are limestone caps and sills on the sign. Petitioner,
please confirm these materials. The sign will be landscaped and lighted externally by solar ground fixtures.
Petitioner, please provide a cut sheet of these light fixtures. Overall, the sign meets the Sign Ordinance
requirements for size and height.
Please see the Petitioner's informational packet for more detail.
Recommendation:
The Dept,of Community Services (DOGS) recommends that the Committee approves'this item.
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