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AGENDA DOCUMENTS MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING \ BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MAY 16, 1995 program to include signage for Family Dollar. Mayor Pro Tem Matson seconded the motion which carried 4-0. (Commissioner Rosen was away from the dais.) . 1l-f\{tP tJt..,--oof/ Ace Hardware _____ r J V. i -, H. D. Hatch 510 East Boynton Beach Boulevard Request for approval of signage in connection with Western Auto's conversion to A~~ Hardware B. Project Name: Owner: Location: Description: Dale Hatch, 1211 SW 1 Street, said he is trying to improve the location of his shop. He is changing from Western Auto to Ace Hardware. The proposed sign is a national logo sign. The colors cannot be changed. Ms. Heyden advised that the CBD colors are limited. There is a color known as Pantone Brown which is a crimson shade. The sign requested does not comply with the CBD guidelines in that it is a cabinet sign. The guidelines recommend a reverse-channel letter. In addition, the CBD guidelines do not allow the color red. Staff recommends that the sign cabinet be changed to a reverse-channel letter or a channel letter, and that the color red be changed to Pantone Brown. Vice Mayor Bradley requested an explanation of the letter styles. Ms. Heyden explained that reverse-channel lettering is illuminated from behind with each letter attached to the building. A cabinet-style sign is plastic with a Plexiglas face and the letters are applied on top of the cabinet. Vice Mayor Bradley also requested an explanation of the problem with the free-standing sign. Ms. Heyden said the existing sign has red letters and it is a nonconforming sign. This sign is required to become conforming in March of 1996. Mayor Taylor pointed out that if he stands facing Western Auto and turns 900, Family Dollar and Rose Auto Stores are evident. He questioned whether or not those stores are located in the CBD. Ms. Heyden responded affirmatively. City Manager Parker advised that the Community Redevelopment Advisory Board unanimously approved the wall sign in red and black and the cabinet signage, as recommended. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Matson's question, Ms. Heyden advised that staff's recommendation for Family Dollar was heavily weighted by what had occurred in 1992. Mayor Pro Tem Matson said her concern is for consistency and the fact that this request is also for a registered logo. 33 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MAY 16, 1995 Motion Mayor Pro Tem Matson made a motion to approve the signage for the installation of a vv,all sign and one free-standing sign for Ace Hardware in the colors red and black as proposed. Commissioner Jaskiewicz seconded the motion. Commissioner Rosen pointed out that the City Commission was firm with Checkers and made them comply; thereby resulting in a much more attractive building. Mayor Pro Tem Matson advised that Checkers brought in new elevations when the City Commission turned down the red, black and white color scheme. They had u'sed the new elevations in other cities; therefore, they had an alternative to their proposal. Vice Mayor Bradley questioned what will happen with the free-standing sign which is nonconforming. Ms. Heyden advised that whatever the Commission approves in terms of colors will be allowed for the free-standing sign when it comes in. The motion carried 4-1. (Commissioner Rosen cast the dissenting vote.) ............. RECONVEN.e, AS CITY COMMISSION IX. A. Items for . cussion requested by Ma r Pro Tem Lynne Matson 1. This item was deleted earlier in the B. Request from Rev. Albury, Hom ess No More, for Code Change Regarding distance Require ents for Secondha hrift Stores Pastor Albury advised tha for the past five years, Ho eless No More has been working to alleviate some of the suffe ng of the homeless of Palm Beac County. They would like to open a thrift store to sell clot ing and distribute items to the needy. They located a store in the right area, but when they ~Iied for a license, they learned that there as a distance problem. They are requesting a vari~nce of less than 800 feet in order to put this pr ram in operation. They are not seeking to ch<}t1ge the Code. They are in possession of 200 p titions of support for this I. operation. 1 34 MINUTES - COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING BOYNTON BEACH. FLORIDA MAY 8. 1995 Mot ion Ms. Winters moved to approve the sign for the Family Dollar store in the Boynton Beach Plaza. Mr. Showalter seconded the motion which carried 4-0. Bruce Gay, who works for Family Dollar and who is a resident of Boynton Beach, stated that he appreciates what the City has done for Federal Highway. He stated that it is a whole lot better than it was when he moved here in 1988. Susanne Wildner stated that Family Dollar's true logo color is yellow. However, they conceded to red to match the Rose Auto store. B. Project Name: Owner: Location: Description: Ace Hardware H. D. Hatch 510 East Boynton Beach Boulevard Request for approval of signage in connection with Western Auto.s conversion to Ace Hardware. ~ -- '.--- Mr. Haag advised that Mr. Hatch, the owner of the Ace Hardware store located in the Central Business District, is requesting relief from the Design Guidelines. He is asking for relief from the colors and letter style. There is presently a freestanding sign on the northeast corner of the site, which is very close to the property line. There is also a wall sign on the building which is painted right on the facade of the building. Both of these signs are nonconforming. At this pOint in the meeting, Mr. Rosenthal arrived. He apologized for being tardy; however, the door to the building ~as locked and he could not get in. Mr. Haag stated that wall signs are not permitted, and freestanding signs must be set back ten feet. He advised that these nonconforming signs are grand- fathered in until 1996. Then they will have to comply, unless the ordinance is changed. Mr. Haag advised that Mr. Hatch would like to add an "Ace Hardware" sign. The colors of the proposed sign (red and black} are the standard logos for Ace Ha rdwa re. Mr. Haag advised that the Design Guidel ines specify reverse channel, backl ight. The colors specified in the Design Gui~eli~es are brown, tan, green, blue or \;/hite. Mr. Haag stated that staff is forced to recciimend staying within the guidelines. F.erefcre, staff recorrmends that the acolicant change his signage so that it ::~~;~es ~ith :he Design Guidelines wi:~ re~ard to color and letter style. ~:'fie'"er, staff rec:rnmends allowing the letters to ce channel letters, which ~s s~~i:ar to what is on the Rose Auto stJre and the new Family Dollar. /i:e Chairman Richter pointed cut tha: ~:e ~ar~ware is only atJut 300 the Rose Auto stereo ;.....,...~ IC:::..... ~........--- I I _, .