HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6732-A Staff AnalysisAugust 26, 2002
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.: Z -6732-A
Owner: Moses, Nosari, Tucker Real Estate
Address: 201 East Markham Street
Description: Southeast corner of East Markham and
Scott Streets
Zoned: UU
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the sign
provisions of Section 36-553 and the
development provisions of Section 36-
342.1 to allow two (2) projecting signs
which extend into the public right-of-way.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Office/Commercial
Proposed Use of Property: Office/Commercial
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
The signs encroach on the public rights-of-way of Markham and Scott
Streets. Obtain Franchise Agreement with Public Works.
B. Start Analvsis:
The U zoned property at 201 East Markham Street contains an existing
multi-level building, which is being utilized for office and commercial uses. -
The tenant (Scoops, Bread and Java, Co.) who is located in the ground
floor of the building is requesting variances to allow two (2) projecting
signs which extend over the property lines and into the public rights-of-
way. The building at this location sits on the property lines along East
Markham and Scott Streets. One (1) sign is proposed along the East
Markham Street frontage, with one (1) sign proposed along the Scott
Street frontage.
August 26, 2002
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The two (2) projecting signs will each have an area of 10.55 square feet,
with a minimum clearance of eleven (11) feet above the sidewalk. The
signs will be perpendicular to the building and the streets. The signs will
have a circular shape, contain the wording "Scoop, Bread and Java, Co."
and be internally lighted.
According to Section 36-342.1(c)(9)a. (UU District Development Criteria),
"objects shall not project from the building facade over the public right-of-
way except for awnings and balconies. In addition, Section 36-
342.1(c)(11) permits signage in the UU district as allowed in Section 36-
553, signs permitted in institutional and office zones. Section 36-553
allows one (1) projecting sign per occupancy, not to exceed 12 square
feet in area, with a minimum setback of five (5) feet from property lines.
The sign is required to have a minimum clearance of nine (9) feet over
sidewalks. In summary, the applicant is requesting a variance from
Section 36-342.1(c)(9)a. to allow two (2) signs which project from the
building into the right-of-way, and a variances from Section 36-553 to
allow two (2) projecting signs for this occupancy and the projecting signs
to have no setback from property lines.
Staff believes that the requested variances are reasonable and supports
the application. The proposed projecting signs should aid in the
identification and location of the business, and would not be out of
character with other signs in the general area. Staff feels that the
projecting signs will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties. If
the Board approves the variances associated with the signs, the applicant
must receive a franchise agreement from the Public Works Department.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance for the proposed
projecting signs, subject to the following conditions:
1. A franchise must be obtained for the signs.
2. Sign permits must be obtained for the signs.
3. The signs will have a maximum area of 12 square feet.
4. The signs must maintain a minimum nine (9) foot clearance above the
sidewalk.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (AUGUST 26, 2002)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval.
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August 26, 2002
Item No.: 5 (Cont.)
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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