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CORRESPONDENCE The City of Boynton Beach DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISON 100 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard P.O. Box 310 Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310 TEL. 561.742.6260 FAX: 561.742.6259 www.boynton-beach.org September 9,2003 Mr. Celso Pessotti 4331 NW 1st Place Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442 Re: First Impressions Academy MMSP 03-073 Dear Mr. Pessotti: In response to your request dated August 29, 2003 for the administrative review and approval of the modifications proposed to the above-referenced approved site plan, depicting the following : . Installation of a double-sided monument sign with associated landscaping(as depicted on the attached drawing) . please be informed that the proposed changes on the revised plan date stamped 08/29/03 are "minor" as defined within the Land Development Regulations, Chapter 4- Site Plan Review. This project may continue to be processed by the Building Division as a permit application, subject to the following conditions: I. The sign be reduced in size to four (4) foot tall by six (6) foot in width, with a pedestal not exceeding two (2) foot in height. 2. The numerical address (3520) be placed in the top quadrant of the sign face, for ease of motorist identification. 3. The sign be placed no closer than ten (10) feet to the north property line and that it not be placed in the sight angles associated with the driveway. 4. That landscaping approved by the City Forester be planted around the base of the sign, irrigated and screening any appurtenances not screened by the skirting of the pedestal. 5. The former "A Little Dude Ranch" wooden sign, currently covered with a banner for the new business, be removed. . Page 2 Be advised that the proposed changes may the building permit. Please contact me at additional questions. Sincerely, Ed Breese, Principal Planner Cc: Karen Main, Plan Review Analyst Docl.lmeml September 9, 2003 require a modification to (561) 742-6260 if you have Community Design Plan B. Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation. I. Separate vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems on a site are encouraged. 2. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems on adjacent properties shall be linked to encourage cross-access. 3. Parking lots and other vehicular use areas shall be integrated with surrounding structures and with the building, or group of buildings, that they serve. 4. Design emphasis shall be given to the entrances and exits to parking areas, through use of landscaping. C. Service Areas. 1. Unloading and loading areas shall be screened from streets and public view by a buffer wall or continuous vegetative buffer. Vegetative buffers shall be comprised of shrub and tree species having dense foliage and of a size and spacing to form a continuous screen of plant material as required by the Landscape Code. 2. All dumpsters and recycling receptacles shall be located on site so that they are easily accessible for pickup. No trash receptacles shall be located in a parking space. 3. All dumpsters, recycling receptacles and lift stations shall be screened from public view with a six foot high, concrete block stuccoed wall. Such enclosure openings shall have gates. 4. Exterior utility boxes, meters, transformers, etc. shall be screened from public view by a buffer wall or continuous vegetative buffer as required by the Landscape Code. E. Walls, fences, enclosures, and similar incidental site structures shall resemble, with respect to color and materials, the design of the principal buildings and shall be integrated with other site elements. F. Exterior Lighting. 1997 S-5 3 I. Lighting fIXture height, style, design and illumination level shall be compatible with the building design and height and shall consider safety, function and aesthetic value. 2. Lighting shall not be of an intensity that produces glare on adjacent properties. 3. Feature lighting emphasizing plants, trees, barriers, entrances, and exits is encouraged. 4. Lighting may be used to illuminate a building and its grounds for safety purposes and to enhance its beauty. However, the visual effect shall be subtle. 5. Lighting shall not be used as a form of advertising in a manner that draws more attention to the building or grounds at night than in the day. 6. Lighting attached to the form of the exterior of the building or part of the building exterior or visible from the exterior of the building shall not be permitted if it is contrary to the architectural style of the building. H. Sculptures, fountains, gardens, pools, trellises and benches shall be encouraged within the site design. I. Signs. I. Signs shall be designed and treated as part of the architecture of a building and shall be reviewed at time of site plan review. 2. A single sign style (such as cabinet, channel, reverse channel) shall be used for wall signage on all buildings on a site. 3. Sign colors shall be complementary to the colors of the structure on which it is located. The number of colors used for tenant signage for multiple tenant buildings and their outbuildings and outparcels shall be limited to two, in addition to white and black. Colors of nationally registered copy of tenants within the building shall be included in this limitation. 4. Non-word depictions on signs shall be limited to 20% of the area of the sign erected. Color 4 Boynton Beach Code limitations shall not apply to non-word depictions on signs. 5. Freestanding directory signs, internally located within the site are encouraged rather than multiple tenant listings on freestanding identification signs. 6. Sign lettering shall be easy to read and in scale with the building or tenant space on which it is located. 7. Small lettering on freestanding identification signs located close to entrances shall not be allowed. Lettering size shall take into consideration the traveling speed of the adjacent street. 8. The number of different lettering styles on tenant signage on multiple tenant buildings and their outbuildings and outparcels shall be limited to one in addition to the lettering styles of the nationally registered copy of all tenants located within the building and its outbuildings and outparcels. (Ord. No. 95-04, ~ 1,3-21-95; Ord. No. 96-59, ~ 2, 1-21-97) Sec. 11. Exterior Building Design. A. Building design approval shall be based on the use of the structure, its relationship to the site, and its compatibility with the surrounding natural and built environment. B. When a distinct development or architectural pattern exists within a surrounding two block area, consistency with that pattern shall be required, unless the pattern of development is in a dilapidated condition. This provision shall not require buildings to be exact copies of each other. C. Buildings or structures which are perceived as part of a present or future group of buildings shall exhibit similar, unifying design elements. D. When the area involved forms an integral part of, or is immediately adjacent to, or otherwise clearly affects the future of any established section of 1997 S-5 the city, the design, scale and location on the site shall enhance rather than detract from the character, value, and attractiveness of that section of the city. \ E. Rooftops will be treated as part of the building elevation. All rooftop equipment must be completely screened from view at a minimum distance of 600 feet. F. All building designs shall achieve a sense of human scale through use of insets, balconies, window projections and other building elements in the design of a structure. G. Buildings, which are of symbolic design for reasons of advertising, unless otherwise consistent with the criteria herein, shall not be allowed. Symbols attached to buildings shall not be allowed, unless they are secondary in appearance to the building and landscape and are an aesthetic asset to the building. H. Drive-up or walk-up windows for commercial uses shall not be located on a building facade that faces a public or private street, unless the following requirements are met: C,' 1. The building facade shall have windows that occupy no less than 25 % of the facade and that are located at the pedestrian level. A maximum of 10% of this 25% may be simulated windows. 2. The building facade shall be modulated and divided into smaller identifiable pieces to articulate the plane of the facade. 3. The building facade shall have at least one offset having a pitched roof. t' Chapter 21 Art. I. In General Art. II. Variances/Exemptions and Prohibitions Art. III. Special Conditions Art. IV. Signs Allowed ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL Sec. 1. Short title. This chapter shall hereafter be known and cited as "The Boynton Beach Sign Ordinance." (Ord. No. 00-78, ~ 2, 1-2-01; Ord. No. 01-50, ~ 3, 12-4-01) Sec. 2. Dermitions. Sign. Includes any letter, figure, character, mark, plane, point, marquee sign, design, poster, pictorial, picture, banner, stroke, stripe, line, trademark or reading material which shall be constructed, placed, attached, painted, erected, fastened, manufactured or displayed in any manner whatsoever for the purpose of informing of or advertising about the nature, type or quality of goods, services or activities available; or to advertise the name of any firm, corporation business or any other enterprise, or its nature, type or quality of goods, services or activities; or to attract to or identify any of the aforementioned or by its nature, act to draw attention to a business. Every sign shall be classified and shall conform to the requirements set forth in this chapter. (Ord. No. 01-50, ~ 3, 12-4-01) Sec. 3. Purpose. The purpose of this article is to create the framework for a comprehensive and balanced system of sign control. It recognizes the need for a well 2002 S-17 SIGNS maintained and attractive appearance in a community and the need for adequate commercial and non- commercial site identification, advertising and communication. It is the intent of this chapter to promote the health, safety, convenience, aesthetics and general welfare by controlling signs which are intended to communicate to the public and to authorize the use of signs which are: A. Compatible with their surroundings. B. Designed, constructed, installed and maintained in such a manner that they do not endanger public safety nor contribute to vehicular visual distraction. C. Efficient in transfer of information. D. Aesthetically pleasing, and do not cause a visual distraction to pedestrians. E. A safeguard and an enhancement to property values within the community. F. Designed to preserve the beauty and unique character of the city. Any sign containing noncommercial copy shall be deemed an on-premises sign, and any sign authorized in this chapter is allowed to contain noncommercial copy in lieu of any other copy. (Ord. No. 00-78, ~ 2, 1-2-01; Ord. No. 01-50, ~ 3, 12-4-01) Sec. 4. Penalties; enforcement. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine not exceeding five hundred ($500) dollars. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder. 1 , ~ 6 Boynton Beach Code , Q. Unauthorized signs on property owned by or under control of the City of Boynton Beach. R. Banners unless approved pursuant to this chapter. S. Off premises signs, except those permitted under Chapter 21, Article III, Section 6 (Special Signs) or Chapter 22, Article II, Section 7, Paragraph o (Neighborhood Identification Signs). T. Electrical or illuminated signs in residential zoning districts, except that in a development where models are being demonstrated, an illuminated sign, meeting the other requirements of this chapter, may be used provided no illumination is shown between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the following day. U. Billboards. V. Non-geometric signs shaped to depict figures or demonstrative shapes used to attract attention to the business activity with which the sign is associated. W. Painted Wall Signs. (Ord. No. 96-61, ~ 2, 1-21-97; Am. Ord. 98-01, ~ 3, 1-20-98; Ord. No. 00-78, ~ 2, 1-2-01; Ord. No. 01-50, ~ 3, 12-4-01) ARTICLE III. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Sec. 1. Traffic hazards. No sign or structure supporting a sign regulated by this chapter 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. (Ord. No. 00-78, ~ 2, 1-2-01; Ord. No. 01-50, ~ 3, 12-4-01) 2002 S-17 Sec. 2. Obscene matter/misleading advertising. '"' t. It shall be unlawful for any person to display upon any sign or other advertising structure any obscene or indecent 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. (Ord. No. 00-78, ~ 2, 1-2-01; Ord. No. 01-50, ~ 3, 12-4-01) Sec. 3. Aesthetics. The aesthetic quality of a building or an entire neighborhood is materially affected by achieving visual harmony of the signs on or about a structure supporting a sign as it relates to the architecture of the building or the adjacent 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 Planning and Development 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 configuration 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, { '- I < ! ! l I ! 01 ~I Z. 0\ ~l 6 CDl 01 -ll 01 J ; I I knuth road /r--=EAO~ ~' ~ ~/ I '~5 l ! I , I ; I ; ; I I I! . , · i I L I , ; , ,,~--r- r. }........ r-hh"Tf I 1 ~l 1 \ I~l I \. ."r_. \.... BUS PA KING SPACE <-":::I otE WAY " -..-...J!'- " I ! ~ ; ~ I 1 <::=J c.:.) ~ [1 ~ "'-7 ~ 2!1 ~ , ;.... ! i I ~l 1 I- I I ! ! - I ! \ ~ ! ~ i....-...../ 0i'<E WAY August 29 of 2003 City of Boynton Beach Planing and Zoning Mr. Ed Breese The proposed sign for First Impressions Academy, located at 3520 Old Boynton Road, is a double sided monument sign, illuminated with 6' feet fluorescent lamps as per engineered drawing, painted light brown to match building colors. The cabinet box is 6 feet high, 8 feet wide, and 1 foot deep. It is going to be 3 feet above ground and held by a steel pole, as per engineer drawing. The pole is going to be covered by an aluminum skirt 3 feet high, 6 feet wide, and 10 inches deep. Numerous bushes and flowers will be installed in a 2 feet radius around the signs. bushes will be 2 feet high. The sign will be located 10 feet south of the sidewalk. The sign faces will be yellow background, blue lettering, and brown bear as per artwork, to match company's logo. f;:i ,-r;: '-, ( !! '" r;: G' \ SEP ? l ~ l?~1J g!<{; 227& {) 'i" --?'3 1-::7 I CZ' cJ Q cJ 6- 5' c:1CJ Ie) - PROJECT NAME: First lmpressions Academy LOCATION: 3520 Old Boynton Road PCN: 08-43-45-19-05-053-0010 I FILE NO.: MMSP 03-073 II TYPE OF APPLICATION: I AGENT/CONTACT PERSON: OWNER: Celso Pessotti PHONE: PHONE: 954-818-2276 FAX: FAX: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: 433INW 1st Place Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 Date of submittal/Proiected meetinl! dates: SUBMITTAL / RESUBMITTAL 9/2/03 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS DUE: N/A PUBLIC NOTICE: N/A TRC MEETING: N/A PROJECTED RESUBMITTAL DATE: N/A ACTUAL RESUBMITTAL DATE: N/A 2ND REVIEW COMMENTS DUE: N/A LAND DEVELOPMENT SIGNS POSTED N/A (SITE PLANS): PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD N/A MEETING: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT N/A AGENCY BOARD CITY COMMISSION MEETING: N/A COMMENTS: S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\First Impressions Academy\MMSP 03-073\2003 PROJECT TRACKING INFO.doc