LEGAL APPROVAL
MEMORANDUM
August 16, 1990
TO: Don Jaeger, Building & zoning Director
FROM: Michael E. Haag, Zoning & Site Development Administrator
RE: SIGN VARIANCE - SHOPPES OF WOOLBRIGHT
This sign variance has been submitted by Mr. Robert Gomez,
Project Engineer for Tradewinds Group. Each sign identified in
this memo is part of the Shoppes of Woolbright sign program.
Relief from the code is sought for the pylon signs with respect
to the size, copy and height of the signs. Relief is also sought
for the size of the Home Depot tenant signage.
Following is a breakdown of the proposed signage and required
code data related to the sign variance.
A. Both pylon signs exceed the maximum allowable size of 80
square feet (section 21-14 M 4 b). pylon sign "A" exceeds
the allowable area by 68.75 square feet and pylon sign "B"
exceeds the allowable area by 75 square feet.
B. Both pylon signs are identifying advertising copy other than
the name of the project title or one main use as required by
the definition of a free-standing sign (section 21-3).
C. The 50 foot pylon sign "B" exceeds the allowable sign height
by 20 feet (section 21-14 M 4 b).
D. The Home Depot tenant signage exceeds the maximum allowable
tenant sign area of 64 square feet by 656 square feet
(section 21-14 M 4 c).
Additional information: The present location of pylon sign "B"
is in conflict with a water main (see attached memo from the
Utility Department). A minor relocation of the sign (to keep the
sign in the same general area and to avoid the existing water
main and drainage easement) would require the placement of the
sign to be in violation of the minimum required setback of 10
feet (section 21-14 M 4 b).
In summary, the sign variance is requesting that pylon sign "A"
identify the project title and other tenants located at the site
on a sign face that has a combined square feet area that exceeds
the allowable sign area by 68.75 square feet. Pylon sign "B" is
also identifying the project title and other tenants and exceeds
the allowable sign area by 75 square feet. In addition, pylon
sign "B" exceeds the total allowable sign height by 20 feet and
is presently located near a water main. The sign Code states
that the maximum wall sign area for individual tenants be 64
square feet. The total square foot area of the tenant signage
for Home Depot is 720 square feet. See attached sign variance
form and graphic examples of the proposed signage.
My recommendations are:
1. Eliminate pylon sign "B".
2. Relocate pylon sign "A" to the east to centrally locate the
sign in front of the proposed retail buildings and allow 150
square feet of signage with the owner given the discretion
of choosing the advertising matter.
3. Allow the tenant wall signage to remain as requested and
establish 720 square feet as the maximum wall signage
allowed f~r the Home Depot building.
xc: Dick Olbrych
Attachment
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MEMORANDUM
August 16, 1990
TO: Don Jaeger, Building & Zoning Director
FROM: Michael E. Haag, Zoning & Site Development Administrator
RE: SIGN VARIANCE - SHOPPES OF WOOLBRIGHT
This sign variance has been submitted by Mr. Robert Gomez,
Project Engineer for Tradewinds Group. Each sign identified in
this memo is part of the Shoppes of Woolbright sign program.
Relief from the code is sought for the pylon signs with respect
to the size, copy and height of the signs. Relief is also sought
for the size of the Home Depot tenant signage.
Following is a breakdown of the proposed signage and required
code data related to the sign variance.
A. Both pylon signs exceed the maximum allowable size of 80
square feet (section 21-14 M 4 b). Pylon sign "A" exceeds
the allowable area by 68.75 square feet and pylon sign liB"
exceeds the allowable area by 75 square feet.
B. Both pylon signs are identifying advertising copy other than
the name of the project title or one main use as required by
the definition of a free-standing sign (section 21-3).
C. The 50 foot pylon sign "B" exceeds the allowable sign height
by 20 feet (section 21-14 M 4 b).
D. The Home Depot tenant signage exceeds the maximum allowable
tenant sign area of 64 square feet by 656 square feet
(section 21-14 M 4 c).
Additional information: The present location of pylon sign liB"
is in conflict with a water main (see attached memo from the
utility Department). A minor relocation of the sign (to keep the
sign in the same general area and to avoid the existing water
main and drainage easement) would require the placement of the
sign to be in violation of the minimum required setback of 10
feet (section 21-14 M 4 b).
In summary, the sign variance is requesting that pylon sign "A"
identify the project title and other tenants located at the site
on a sign face that has a combined square feet area that exceeds
the allowable sign area by 68.75 square feet. Pylon sign "B" is
also identifying the project title and other tenants and exceeds
the allowable sign area by 75 square feet. In addition, pylon
sign "B" exceeds the total allowable sign height by 20 feet and
is presently located near a water main. The Sign Code states
that the maximum wall sign area for individual tenants be 64
square feet. The total square foot area of the tenant signage
for Home Depot is 720 square feet. See attached sign variance
form and graphic examples of the proposed signage.
My recommendation is to eliminate pylon sign liB" and the two
entrance wall signs, lower the height of pylon sign "A" to 25 feet
and allow the project owner to advertise by his choice,
maintaining the total sign face area at the code required 80
square feet. I would also recommend that they limit the maximum
area of wall signage for Home Depot to 1.5 square feet for each 1
lineal foot of tenant space frontage (west elevation of the
building) with the location of the signage to be determined by
the owner/tenant, which would allow a maximum of 645 square feet
of tenant wall signage for Home Depot.
If I can be of further assistance, please advise.
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xc: Dick Olbrych
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MEMO
AUGUST 16, 1990
TO: Michael E. Haag
Zoning & Site Development Administrator
FROM: Dick olbrych
sign/Site Inspector
RE: Sign variance- Shoppes of woolbright
This sign Variance has been submitted by Mr. Robert Gomez,
project Engineer for Tradewinds Group. Relief is sought for the
Home Depot store to have larger, taller and more numerous signs
than allowed by code.
1. Both pylon signs proposed exceed the maximum square footage
allowed by code. (Sign A - 68.75 Square Feet, Sign B -Square
Feet) These signs are advertising more than the planned
Commercial District allows, as per sign ordinance No.
21-14-M-4-B.
2. proposed Pylon Sign "B" will be 50 feet in height, that is 20
feet beyond what code allows. (21-14-M-4-B)
3. Home Depot is requesting 720 square feet of wall signs. Code
sets maximum amount at 64 square feet. (21-14-M-4-C)
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