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DEPARTMENT REPORT
APRIL 23, 2012
1-4. (V) 111 Congressional-Signage.
The applicant seeks the following development standards variance approvals:
Docket No. 12020026 V Chptr. 25.07.02-10 b): Number of signs (6 proposed in 14 possible locations, 3
allowed) 3
Docket No. 12020027 V Chptr. 25.07.02-10 b): Number of possible signs facing all ROWS proposed, 1
allowed to each ROW)
Docket No. 12020028 V Chptr. 25.07.02-10 b): Number of signs not facing east ROW(2 proposed, 0
allowed)
Docket No. 12020029 V Chptr. 25.07.02-10 c): Total square footage (450 sq. ft. proposed, 315 sq. ft.
allowed)
The site is located at 111 Congressional Blvd. It is zoned B-6/Business. Filed by Steve Granner of Bose
McKinney&Evans on behalf of Lauth.
P A _: General Info:
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.I.-` ate- The Petitioner is requesting approval for a new sign package for
, the building This will include six signs in 14 possible locations
�, � �=�„ ��,� ,�, �, around the building. The Sign Ordinance currently allows three
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r, i ' ;ii:= �° L " A,- The proposed sign package calls for a maximum of six signs at
�,ti$1 1 ,I! _ ,1,1 ��;rZ'* 450 sq. ft. total. Each sign cannot exceed 90 sq. ft. and all signs
,I ;�.: p , '��� , ;;; } � ��� � ,as ,�_ � must average 75 sq. 'ft. The Department will assure that the
A,,s` I ,.A ' „; ., •; °t 40u, ,= signage follows this program. The sign package proposal is
" 'it 4-iv s` similar to other buildings along the US 31 Corridor who wished kwAL
i t 4 ,. r D to maximize their available signage opportunities for tenants.
�,; ' ' '` / With this proposal,the signage allowed would be doubled and the
�, i , $ ���044!'4,,,,*ii.,`?i,., �.� q+��� p p tag 7 0, r �,�� overall sign square footage allowed would be increased by 135
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:• 1 nI ti 'i- ?�*'"' sq. ft.There would also be multiple signs facing a single right-of-
'" -5.'' *, . ` ` m ; l'' r way. However, this building is L-shaped and most signs would
- f a k 43; ,. -,,,,. Y ,}; : not be seen at the same time, for they would be on different
facades.
Please see the petitioner's informational packet for more detail on this variance request.
Findings of Fact
1. The approval of these variances will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and general
welfare of the community because: the proximity to the US 31 Corridor provides for reasonable visibility for
wall signs. The proposed number and size of wall signs for this building will be appropriate for a building of this
size.
2. The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a
substantially adverse manner because: the proposed signs will be similar to signs existing in the US 31
Corridor Overlay zone.
3. The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property will result in practical
difficulties in the use of the property because: adequate identification for major tenants is critical for the
success of this building. The additional signs will be similar to the number and size of signs approved for other
buildings of this size.
Recommendation: After all comments and concerns have been addressed,the Dept of Community Services
recommends positive consideration of Docket Nos. 12020026 V through 12020029 V.
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