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LEGAL APPROVAL ORDER ':.~ L<-./:~ 1-1 (J, a. J A ~~!~ CPY... ,rlf' 4'" ~ n q~ ~,Lt' . \ CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA In Re: The application of BOYNTON LAKES PLAZA This matter came before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida on Tuesday, December 21, 1993, requesting an appeal of the administrative determination made by the Planning and Zoning Department to deny the requested modifications to the 1990, sign program approved for the shopping center. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, upon the recommendation of city administrative staff finds the following: 1. The modifications are compatible with their surroundings. 2. They will be designed, constructed, installed and maintained in such a manner that they do not endanger public safety nor contribute to vehicular visual distraction. 2, This matter has been approved with regard to paragraphs -, 1, 2 and ,~in a letter by Mr. Goins', attached hereto and made a part hereof, with the understanding that all colors be permitted on Nationally registered logo~, to be not more than 20 percent of the sign space (also see copy of December 21, 1993 minutes attached hereto) . ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED that the applicant's request. is granted subject to the above comments. DATED: /.- 5 - q 'f BY: ill JAN - 0 '994 C ,c..- PlANNING AND ZONING DEPT. ATTEST: j{c1..A~ ~t.(.J:i.d:t City Clerk (lJM) Via Fax 407-734-8111 [)EVUOr\tE!"IT (;ROL'P.\ \ \'>.~ ~t, .,\V "l} \-ff" .\/ J ~/'" LJ/\'i ~l'lCl v(; l, ~1 :(X~\/ ,cY December 17, 1993 Mike Haag Planning & Zoning P.o. Box 310 Boynton Beach, FL 33435 ---iI: }( 1'0 7 crQ D (;065- \) Ii {}l' Vl'" \., . \ ,/. ,r.;/ {)/ ,~ ' f.. \~t>... ~_ H~ <; ,.. '\?~ ::r:'; , ~,'~ J16{ '.... , ",\r , (\J . I ':J" V . ~\ fJ r'-/ \, \ ~~\ 1,1 ~ \ \\ ]\ Dear Mr. Haag: I appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and Ms. Heyden the following day after the "Planning and Development Board Meeting". As per the Boards recommendation, we met to further refine our sign criteria. We felt great pressure from the city to make the canopy signs as uniform as possible. In response, we agree to the following: Anchor Tenant Anchor Tenant, as we agreed during the meeting, is defined "as all tenants in line that meet or exceed 10,000 s.f.". We agree to your recommendation as listed with your memorandum dated December 10, 199.3 to the Planning & Zoning Board which allows anchors to use their established logo type and face color. An anchor does not have to use a raceway, and may have a (5) five inch margin on the top and bottom vice (12) inches. OutDarcel Building We agree with your recommendations listed on the same Planning & Zoning memo allowing users to use their logo and face color if they have an established sign. Note: An outparcel building does not necessarily need to use a raceway. ~ In-Line Tenant As per our discussions both_~developer-and._cj..!-'y staff agreed to (" /.c .I( ..'_ ~~_~__ following revisions t~~~~~i~~~__~~_c.~~ena~~ .p - >~,:.-+' :. .4.. .1. All in-line tenants wil-LlJ.sQ Red-/2Z:~~ (LEXAN) face I I 10'" color. A tenant wi th \~l ~4-Q..J.._~_ stor~_~ who uses an /?6I>,;J 1,~~ 'i:.-~ e~tablished signage,' and red is-not' in the tenant I s ~ I s1gnage, may use wh1te as an acceptab ~ ~~~\ D /. r';; ^.. :. ,e-i': l... _'" . . ,'f" >.1 ~~. ~/)I'~.. /-,' _.~ '..J .. " . - A.G. DE\ t:lOP\lENT GROl'P 4014 LJunn Hlo:hwav ~ulre ~bI.~ T.lmp,\' H \r1J.1 Iltl24 \1'1 I) 4t1K.('444 N'NG AHO -" () ) /, f'(.; ,yY"'- ~.JW/' I /-----~._--_..._- .----- 2. Tenants with a !"eg!~~~~ed_Jg.9:o letterinci may use that type of lettering; however, alr-ot~h~r-tenants must use Fritz Quadrata. '. "'.... Tenants__may use no more than 30% of their sign space for a logo s~6"l:- - which can be y color, mounted on a ------- ..--- -raceway. 3. \ , , All of the above is subject to the Bo rd of Commissioner's final approval. This is a rigid sign critetia, that should give us a little flexibility to compete with existing centers. we appreciate your assistance in this matter. \ of Operations RG/dlr J. L..'" 'fJ ;,1.- ,~ tJ ~ .... \ /., ~\ , , '.'- , ~ /' J:/ - \./ ~ \....,... .' I' I \ , L ,. - r....\ . ~ .-7! \.' , I r'i'l.., , . L'f'~ I ~ ItJ~ \ 100/0 ""~~ s. ~ pti}-' -tl~' ,./ l) , ~\ l~ 11 j2ti.{J. ~~,~ . ; c. {;~ (~ ~ ,vprJ. ~ J.t ""~~ IV ..1"/" 1.... Nfi~ ~ ' )J 0-1" ,~ '-; ,~ ;... ~-' /', .,,; i L )/.'.: L .\.. ()J;V' l /' ..L i./' I I j i) '- bi.: co - 1./ , / , ., : f ' , ' , .- I.:" .... , (.) ~/"') ../ .-')/ r-.) - MINUTES - REGULAR CITY..cotItISSION MEETING BOYNTON BEACH. FLORIDI --. DECEleER 21. 1993 -Motion ~. Mayor Pro Tem Matson moved to adjust the allowance to $600 per year. Commissioner Walshak seconded the motion. A roll call vote was polled by City Clerk Sue Kruse. The vote was 3-2. (Mayor Hanmening and Vice Mayor Aguila cast the dissenting votes.) 5. Article 17 = Group Insurance Motion Commissioner Katz moved to restore the $7.00 per month. Commissioner Walshak seconded the motion. In response to Vice Mayor Aguila's question, City Manager Miller stated that if one half of all of the Police Union members take this insurance, the total cost would be approximately $3,300 per year. The motion carried 4-1. (Mayor Hanmening cast the dissenting vote.) . Motion Vice Mayor Aguila moved to freeze the step increases for the balance of the fiscal year. Commissioner Walshak seconded the motion which carried 5-0. MAYOR HARMENING DECLARED A SHORT RECESS. Vice Mayor Aguila did not return after the break. Mayor Hanmening pointed out that Executive Sessions regarding Union negotiations are held all year long where the Commission agrees to one thing. Then, when an impasse hearing is held, the Commission gives everything away. VII. PUBLIC AUDIENCE: None. VIII. DEVELOPMENT PLANS: A. CONSENT AGENDA - UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY PLANNING a DEVELOPMENT BOARD None B. NON-CONSENT AGENDA - NOT UNANIMOUSLY APPRO~ED BY PlANNING a DEVELOPMENT Description: Boynton Lakes Plaza Terry Hanms Boynton Lakes Plaza Partnership Boynton Lakes Boulevard at Plaza Lane; northwest corner SIGN PROGRAM: Request for modification to the approved sign program 1. Project: Agent: Owner: Location: - 13 - MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING BOYNTON BEACH. FlOR'-" - -__ DECEMBER 21. 1993 Ms. Heyden made the presentation. The current s1gn Code was adopted prior to adoption of the conceptual site plan review process. Sign programs are dif- ficult to process because staff does not have a clear consensus of what consti- ~ tutes visual hanmony. This request has been forwarded to the City Commission as an appeal after the Planning and Zoning Department denied the site plan modifi- cation which was requested to the sign program. The original sign program was approved in 1990. The denial was based on lack of visual hanmony related to the coloring, letter style and configuration proposed. Ms. Heyden displayed photos of the signs in five shopping centers in Boynton Beach. The existing sign program for Boynton La:~es Plaza allows letter styles to be used that are associated with a corporate logo; however, the colQr is limited to "Terra-Sand". All other tenant signage would be Fritz Quadrata letter style of the "Terra-Sand" color. Logo symbols have not been addressed in that program. With the proposed sign program, all tenants having a corporate identity would be allowed to use their logo letter style, design and colors. All other tenants would be limited to the Fritz Quadrata letter style and red signage. The Planning and Zoning Department feels the proposed sign program leaves the signage wide open with no unifying elements. When this request went before the Planning and Development Board, there was no overwhelming consensus regarding the signs, but it was recommended that the request be approved subject to staff's revised sign program and that the approval be subject to no signs being placed on the building towers. Ms. Heyden reviewed staff's recommendations. Non-anchor tenants in the main shopping center building All logo signage would be allowed which would include letter style and colors. Each tenant logo signage would be limited to 30 percent of the total allowed tenant signage and the remaining 70 percent would be the Fritz Quadrata letter style with red faces and the dark bronze returns. There would be a maximum height for the Fritz Quadrata letter style of 301' and the maximum sign length would be 80 percent of the tenant frontage. The allowable tenant sign width would be located no less than 12- up from the bottom of the sign fascia and no more than 12" down from the top of the sign fascia. Anchor tenants For anchor tenants, which staff defined as tenants with a minimum of 14,000 square feet, if there was no logo, then the letter style would be Fritz Quadrata with individual internal illuminated channel letters. The letter face would be red and the returns would be bronze. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Matson's question, Ms. Heyden advised that the color red was part of the original sign program. Most of the anchor tenants have red signs, or are willing to make their signs red. Signage would be limited to the front of the main building and could not be closer than 12" from the top and 12" from the bottom of the sign fascia. - 14 - \ - ---1): MINUTES - REGULAR CITY lMMISSION MEETING BOY.NTON BEACH, FLORIDA DECEMBER 21, 1993 Outpa rce 1 s. .. Logo signage would be allowed. If there is no logo signage, the letter style is to be Fritz Quadrata, red with bronze returns. D1ck Ja11le, 7656 Br1d11ngton Dr1ve, Boynton Beach, will be a tenant at this plaza. He circulated a rendering of the signage planned for R.J. Gatorls. He pointed out the importance of the logo colors confonning with the franchise colors. The colors provide an identity. Rocky Goins, AG Developers, explained that retailers rely on their national logos to bring-them business. When they are not allowed to have their logos, they will not go into the shopping center. Commissioner Katz pointed out that because his work requires him to visit many strip shopping centers in Broward and Palm Beach Counties, he is aware of the fact that many national chains have been forbidden to incorporate their logo . signage in towns with strict regulations. Mr. Goins advised that following the Planning and Development Board meeting, he has arrived at a compromise with his tenants. He read from his letter to Mike Haag dated December 17, 1993. (A copy of that letter is attached to the origi- nal copy of these minutes on file in the City Clerkls Office.) There are four anchor tenants with at least 10,000 square feet of space. They have agreed to delete the raceway. The 1211 margin was decreased to 511 to accom- modate the "W" in the Walgreen's signage. All anchor tenants have agreed to use red letters with bronze returns. The outparcel buildings will be attaching their sign letters to the building. They are not being required to use a raceway. With regard to the in-line tenants, they have agreed to limit the sign colors to red, but requested white as an alternate if a multi-store tenant refuses to elect red as a color. Mr. Goins advised that the Planning and Development Board required 70 percent of the sign to have Fritz Quadrata lettering. He is opposed to this requirement and pointed out on the photos supplied that multi- chain tenants in other shopping centers in Boynton Beach have been allowed to use their script. Mr. Goins also pointed out that a few of the tenants will have a logo symbol. In the spirit of compromise, Mr. Goins agreed that these logos will be limited to no more than 30 percent of the signage. He said that this sign criteria is much stricter than what was originally approved for this project in 1990. He urged the Commission to approve the sign criteria as amended in his letter of December 17, 1993. Commissioner Wa1shak asked for clarification of staffls position on Mr. Goins. requests. Ms. Heyden stated that, in general, she does not have a problem with an additional color being introduced. She does have prOblems with a multitude of colors, letter styles and no unifying sign locations. - 15 - ~ -~ ~-.. MINUTES - REGULAR CY--' COMMISSION ~EETING BOYNTON BEACH. FLORt.;..i DECEMBER 21. 1993 Ms. Heyden referred to the December 17, 1993 letter and said that she has no problem with II regarding introducing another color. Regarding 12, she is not attached to the Fritz Quadrata letter style and has no problem with another letter style or several other letter styles being added to the pool of choices. She would not have a problem with the use of a script letter style for the national chain tenants. With regard to 13, Ms. Heyden clarified that Mr. Goins has agreee to limit the symbol or pictorial to 30 percent with the remainder of the sign baing red or white with th~ nationally-recognized letter style. While staff recognized the need of certain companies to have their logo symbols, they feet a limitation is necessary. Thirty (3D) percent would be for the logo symbol and the 70 percent would be the unifying element for the center. Ms. Heyden point~d out that her problem with #3 as written means that the entire logo symbol could be spread out within 100 percent of the sign area, but the total could only be 30 percent. In an attempt to clarify the meaning of #3, Mr. Goins explained that by taking the square footage of the sign, 30 percent of the square footage of the sign would be used for the logo symbol. Mr. Goins stated that margins have been created which is space that cannot be used by any tenant. These margins create the spacing for the signs to be centered over the business. If that space is 100 square feet, they could only use 30 square feet for the logo symbol. Ms. Heyden used a photo which was available to try to clarify staff's recommenda- tion. She explained that staff proposed that 30 percent should the symbol, the color and the style and the rest of the 70 percent would be the unifying letter style. Mr. Goins explained that the Planning and Development Board wants to use Fritz Quadrata letter style. He and his tenants are strongly opposed to doing that. If they have a logo symbol, no more than 30 percent of their square footage can fit the logo. Staff is requiring that Fritz Quadrata be used. Using the R.J. Gator's rendering, Ms. Heyden explained that 30 percent of the 100 percent of allowable signage would be the symbol and the name of the establishment, "R.J. Gator'sll. The remaining 70 percent would be the Fritz Quadrata letter style advertising, IINeighborhood Grill & Baril. After lengthy discussion, Commissioner Katz confinmed that agreement had been reached on the use of the colors red or white for the signage. He suggested eliminating the logo symbols and keeping only the lettering logos. The tenants could then use whatever lettering logo they possessed. Mr. Goins explained that the trademarks are important to the tenants because they bring in money. Commissioner Katz does not feel these businesses will make less money if their symbol logo is eliminated from the signage. Mr. Goins said the center lost Outback Restaurant as a tenant because agreement could not be reached with the City to allow them to use their colors on their building. That was a loss of $500,000. Goodyear was dropped from the shopping center because of Commission concerns. McDonald's is prevented from ever coming into the center because they require "g01den arches" as part of their signage and yellow is not penmitted in the center. Mayor Hanmening said there are many shopping centers throughout Boynton Beach which have high vacancy rates; however, the Shoppes of Boynton has a high occu- pancy rate. He agrees with the concept of improving the overall appearance of the City and thinks the only people who will be affected by the national logo - 16 - ~--.. MINUTES - REGULAR C--v COMMISSION ~ETI~. BOYNTON BEACH, FLORl~ DECEMBER 21, 1993 Motion Commissioner Katz moved that we go along with whatever the Acting Planning Director is comfortable with except #3 of Mr. Goins letter of December 17, 1993, where we eliminate any multi-colored symbol logos. Mayor Pro Tem Matson seconded the motion. Mr. Goins stated that the Commission is decreasing his ability to attract tenants and he did not feel this was fair. He did not feel the COlnmission was compromising. Mayor Pro Tem Matson explained to Mr. Goins that the Commission had compromised by a1:owing the change of letter style, allowing two colors, allowing the logo lettering and taking away the Terra-Sand. Attorney Cherof requested the motion be clarified by Commissioner Katz. Ms. Heyden clarified that she would be comfortable with the following: For in-line Tenants, anchors and any tenant with a logo or trademark, the symbols or pictures are limited to 20 percent, with symbols. limited to red and white. The trademarks must be nationally registered. Lettering style can be red or white and any type of lettering is penmitted. Anchors will be tenants who occupy 10,000 square feet or more. Walgreen's is penmitted to have the 5" margins, but all others must have 12" margins. The colors on the symbol logos must be red or white, or red and white. Outparce1s will be handled as specified in Mr. Goins letter to Mr. Haag dated December 17, 1993. Mr. Goins requested penmission to use colors on the logo symbols and offered to limit the number of colors to five in order to allow flexibility in dealing with national chains. Mr. Jalile stated he was perplexed at why this issue was so difficult since these logos stand as they are throughout the county. Mr. Goins agreed with that statement and felt this discussion was unbelievable. Ms. Heyden agreed that if the symbols are to be allowed, .they should be the colors that are associated with the symbol. After discussion, Mayor Hanmening confinmed that there was a consensus of the Commission that as long as the symbol is only 20 percent of the sign logo, the colors will be limited to five. The tenants may use a copyrighted script. Commissioner Katz withdrew his motion and Mayor Pro Tem Matson withdrew her second. Motion Mayor Pro Tem Matson moved to approve what is in Mr. Goins' letter with regard to #1, #2 and #3 with the change that 20 percent of their sign space be limited to five colors. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion. - 18 - - .-. MINUTES - REGULAR CI COMMISSION ~:ETING' BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIbA DECEMBER 21, 1993 Mr. Goins requested that all colors be penmitted on the 20 percent of the sign space. Mayor Pro Tern Matson and Commissioner Katz agreed to the change. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Heyden asked if these proceedings are an indication of how the Commission would like the sign program handled in the future. Mayor Pro Tem Matson suggested eliminating the Community Design Plan and addressing criteria everyone can live with. Boynton Nu series PUD Roger G. Sa erson "\ '. "\ oynton Nur ries ~\ awrence Roa at L.W.D. . L-21 northwest' c rner \ T E EXTENSIO Request for a one year time ext~n- I si to concur ncy exemp ion and t filing a pre- \ 1 im nary plat Ms. Hey n made the resentation. This projec was appr ved in 19 0 for 400 nits. is is a req est for a third one-year\~ime extension to tHe expiration f their ncurrency r traffic, d~~inage and neighborhood parks, PUO zoning a d master lane The rrent extens\on expires on March 5, 1994, unless the pr 1iminary lat application has been\filed by that date. The applicant wishes \ to xtend th s until March 5, 1995. The Planning and Development Board recom- men d approv 1 of a six-month extension. . Project: Agent: Owner: Location: Even hough the time extension would exempt them from traffic, drainage and neigh~ rhood parks, when the proposal came through, drainage and neighborhood parks et the current level of service. Ms. Heyden contacted the County to see what ro dway links might be impacted if they were subject to current traffic levels and they indicated that Gateway Boulevard and Hypoluxo Road would be impacted .' Roger Saberson said a contract currently exists with Pu1te Homes. Unfortunately, Boynton Nurseries is not a developer. Under the contract, Pulte will do a number of studies and tests prior to expending the funds to prepare and file the preliminary plat. The engineering fees for the preliminary plat could amount to $150,000 to $170,000 for the project. The problem for Boynton Nurseries is that as Pulte moves forward, if they do not wish to proceed with the project near the end of the six months, Boynton Nurseries will need the additional six months to get another developer on board. Motion Commissioner Walshak moved to approve the request in VIII-B.2. Mayor Pro Tem Matson seconded the motion. Commissioner Katz pointed out that a six month extension would actually provide nine months because it expires on March 5, 1994. Mr. Saberson feels that amount of time would be necessary to secure the services of another developer. The motion carried 3-1. (Commissioner Katz cast the dissenting vote.) - 19 - 3IGN PROGRAM BOYNTON LAKES PLAZA Lettering Returns Trh-rl cap Logo symbol - Any style and color - Not to exceed the tallest the Winn Dixie wall sign - Channel - Any type w I no limitation on percentage of size, style or number of colors TENANT WALL SIGNAGE - IN-LINE TENANT WITH NATIONAL REGISTEF.ED TRADEHARK (TENANT SPACE AREA LESS THAN 10,000 SQ. FT.) Lettering Letter height Lettering signage Returns Trim Cap Logo Symbol - A.ny style and the color shall be # red or #" white - 30 inch maximum - Channel - Bronze - Bronze or the same color as the sign face - Any type wi maximum size 20% of the total allowed wall signage and no limitation on style or number of colors TENANT WALL SIGNAGE - IN-LINE TENANT WITHOUT NATIONAL REGISTERED TRADEMARK (TENANT SPACE AREA LESS THAN 10,000 SQ. FT.) LettE:ring Letter height Lettering signage Returns Trim cap Logo symbol - pritz Quadrata and the color shall be # red or # white - 30 inch maximum Channel - Bronze - Bronze or the same color as the sign face - Any type w/ maximum si~e not to exceed 20 % of the total allowed wall signage and no limitation on style, however! the color shall be # red or # \.'lhite /6;)- ~ ~-. , . page 2 Sign Program Boym:on Beach Plaza NOTES: 1) Wall slgnage shall not be placed on the tower structures located O:il the main :JuildL.'1g. 2) wall signage shall not be placed on the east and south 1,~'a:1s oi tht ma::.n buildin.g. 3) See 'lttached drawmg of the building fascia that depicts t.aE: iocation and SIZe ::1 .sign baHc.. 4) Wall sig-nage shall be centered within the width cf the t.E:IF,Y} t spac,? S) The overall size of the wall signage shall not exceed the size .3pecificatlons listed ill tl1'~ sign Cede. 6) pJl 5ig'n req:lirements and specifications listed in the Slqn :::orh: are :'lpplicaD~e unless .}therwise noted. "7) The .:olor: styl::::, shcpe and size ::.,f [he free stans.ing signage and sign structure depictE:d on tbe permit d:.-awings associted with permit ::; anc. ;:; 'ire consIdered part of the sign progra.'1l. ;3) 1-\11 hardware that is i~xposed and used to attach the signag;~ to the sign band and/or material used to screen tii2 ilarG.wan~ from vievl ,;ha11 l1av.,; a. f.. exterior 2cl:::r that n3tc:.s :::i::c col.x oI ~he 3ign band. g) '1'hr'; p,~rimeter of a logo symbol and/or lettering shall not -.J,.,; C ,OSE:r t11;.;n 5" to thE: ~op ,)r bottom of th2 :3ign band. F ~ T;:0 landkrcl shall ngn3t'lre approve ,ill request..:; for sigL r:er::nit.'=' . The lanc~k:r0 approval shall not change the th8 :=peclficatio:1s Df the approved 31';Jli progr,::El. l~,) In .Jrder :for signage to be considered as a. Nabenal registered trademark there shall be verification that the ?rOpOEi:-G s::.qna':JE: is used out.3l.de tt.8 state of Florida. - page 2 Sign Program Boynton Beach Plaza NOTES: 1) \vall signage shall not be placed on the tower structures located on the main building. 2) Wall signage shall not be placed on the east and .south walls of the main building. 3) See attached drawing of the building fascia that depicts L'1e location and size of sign band. 4) Wall signage shall be centered within the width of the tenan t space. 5) The overall size of the wall sign age shall not exceed the size specifications listed in the Sign Code. 5 ) All sign requirement3 and specifications listed in the Sign Code are applicable unless otherwise noted. 7) The color, style, shape and size of the free standing signage and sign structure depicted on the permit drawings associted with permit #: and # are consid 3red part or the sign program. 8) All hardware that is exposed and used to attach the signage to the sign band and/or material used to screen the hardware from view shall have an exterior color that matc~s the color of the sign band. 9) The perimeter of a logo symbol and/or lettering shall net be closer than :,n to the top or bottom of the sign band. J6:J- Sec. 21-19. Signs not to constitute traffic hazard. -- .-. No sign or Jther advertising structur~ as regulated by this ordinance shall be erected at the intersection of any streets in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location where, by reason of the position, shape or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device. Sec. 21-20. Obscene matter/Misleading advertising prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to display upon any sign or other advertising structure any obscene, indecent or immoral matter. It shall be unlawful for a person to display false or misleading statements upon signs, calculated to mislead the pUblic as to anything sold, any services to be performed or information disseminated. The fact that any sign or display shall contain words or language sufficient to mislead a reasonable and prudent person in reading same, shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section by the person displaying the sign or permitting same to be displayed. Sec. 21-21. Aesthetic qualifications. The aesthetic quali ty of a building or an entire neighborhood is materially affected by achieving visual harmony of the signs on or about a structure as it relates to the arc hi tecture of the building or the adj acent surroundings. In addition to the mechanical limitations on signs imposed by this section, there are certain aesthetic considerations which must be met and are therefore subject to review by the Community Appearance Board when required. (a) The scale of the sign must be consistent with the scale of the building on which it is to be placed or painted and the neighborhood in which it is located. However, in no case shall it exceed the size provided for in other sections of this chapter. (b) The overall effect of the configuration or coloring of the sign shall be consistent with the Community Design Guidelines. The conf iguration and colors shall be complementary with other signs already on the building and on adjacent properties. All freestanding signs shall be landscaped in an attractive manner, appropriate to the specific location, with a minimum dimension of the landscaped area not less than two ( 2 ) feet. Landscaping shall be protected from vehicular encroachment. Sec. 21-22. Interpretation. Where a question arises regarding the interpretation of this chapter, the most restrictive interpretation shall prevail. 14