HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6524-B Staff AnalysisNovember 25, 2002
ITEM NO.: A
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
.. Z -6524-B
Julia May Porbeck Larrison Revocable
Trust
509 President Clinton Avenue
South side of President Clinton Avenue,
between Commerce and Sherman Streets
UU
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the sign
provisions of Section 36-353 and the
awning provisions of Section 36-357 to
allow an awning and awning sign which do
not conform to the River Market Design
Overlay District standards.
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Commercial/Office
Commercial/Office
The sign encroaches on the public right-of-way. Obtain Franchise
Agreement with Public Works.
B. Staff Analysis:
The UU zoned property at 509 President Clinton Avenue is occupied by a
two-story commercial building. There is a paved parking area on the west
side of the building, with another commercial building further west. The
second floor tenant, Big Impressions, recently installed an awning (blue in
color) on front of the building between two (2) existing awnings (green) for
The Flying Fish restaurant. Additionally, a sign was screen printed on the
front face of the awning. The applicant is requesting two (2) variances
associated with the awning and awning sign.
November 25, 2002
Item No.: A (C
The first variance request is from Section 36-357(a)(2) of the City's Zoning
Ordinance. This section states that awnings shall relate to the shape of
the building opening. The transom over the building's doorway is
rectangular -shaped. The awning which was installed over the doorway is
barrel-shaped at the top. Therefore, the shape of the awning is not
consistent with the building's opening.
The second variance request is from Section 36-353(a)(2)d. of the Zoning
Ordinance. This section allows awning signs in the River Market District
to have a maximum area of six (6) square feet. The sign which was
screen printed on the awningface is approximately 17 square feet in area.
Staff is not supportive of the requested variances. The River Market
Design Review Committee (DRC) recently reviewed (August 13, 2002) the
awning and awning sign and voted to recommend denial of this
application to the Board of Adjustment. The general consensus of the
committee was that the awning and awning sign needed to be redesigned.
Staff agrees with the DRC and feels that the awning sign is too large and
out of character with other awning signage within the River Market District.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends denial of the requested variances, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(AUGUST 26, 2002)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant requested that this application be
deferred to the September 30, 2002 agenda. Staff supported the deferral
request.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the September 30,
2002 agenda by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(SEPTEMBER 30, 2002)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant requested that this application be
deferred to the October 28, 2002 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the October 28,
2002 agenda by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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November 25, 2002
Item No.: A (Cont.
STAFF UPDATE:
On August 19, 2002 the River Market Design Review Committee met and
reconsidered its vote of August 13, 2002. After further review, the DRC voted to
approve the awning and sign as installed by the- applicant. The DRC
recommends a two-year review to assure the proper maintenance of the sign
and awning. Therefore, staff will revise its recommendation as follows:
Staff recommends approval of the sign and awning variances, subject to the
following conditions:
1. A franchise must be obtained for the awning and sign.
2. A sign permit must be obtained.
3. A reinspection will be conducted by staff every two (2) years to assure
proper maintenance of the sign and awning.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (OCTOBER 28, 2002)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant requested that this application be
deferred to the November 25, 2002 agenda. Staff supported the deferral
request.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the November 25,
2002 agenda by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 25, 2002)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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