PZC Packet 090688STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
September 6, 1988
Lot A, Avon Center
Cynthia Jordan
Jordan's Boutique and Gifts
Sign Application for a New Business
INTRODUCTION
Cynthia Jordan of Jordan's Boutique and Gifts is requesting
approval for a new business sign located on the metal ribbed
fascia on the north side of the Avon Center building above
the interior mall entry.
The "Jordan's" portion of the sign is 11.78 square feet, in
conformance with the Avon Center sign program and is under
the allowable 12 square feet per ground floor tenant. The
"boutique and gifts" portion of the sign is 8.12 square feet.
The style of lettering is not in conformance with the
existing sign program and the additional sign square footage
puts it over the allowable size.
The Jordan's portion of the sign is lit, the lower portion is
not, per Cynthia Jordan.
STAFF COMMEN
The following should be considered in determining action to
be taken:
Chapter 15.28.080 - B. Multiple Business Lot Signs
2. In addition to building or project
identification signs, each individual ground level business
shall be Permitted four square feet of sign area in
pedestrian oriented locations, or twelve square feet of sign
area in vehicular oriented locations. The planning and
zoning commission shall make the determination with regard to
orientation and location.
3. Total sign allowance for a multiple business
lot Project may be increased and/or reapportioned by a sign
program approved by the Planning and zoning commission.
Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
September 6, 1988
Page 2 of 2
Lot A Avon Center
Cynthia Jordan
Jordan's Boutique and Gifts
Sign Application for a New Business
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval for this sign is recommended, contingent upon it
being scaled down to comply with the 12 square feet per
ground floor business.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce Project;
2. Presentation by Applicant;
3. Commiesion Review of Application;
4. Act on Application.
Resp tfully submitted,
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Di ector of Co unity Development
PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION
Approved as Submitted (V ) Approved with Recommended
Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions ( )
Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( )
Date U �L� Denise Hill, Secretary 1i dd fl
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the application as
submitted.
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STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
September 6, 1988
Swift Gulch Annexation
Section 36, Inc.
Real Estate Sign Proposal
Variance Request
Thomas Backhus, Slifer & Co.
INTRODUCTION
Thomas Backhus of Slifer & Co. Realtors, on behalf of the
owners, Section 369 Inc., of Swift Gulch Annexation is
requesting a final approval of a real estate sign that would
advertise the entire Swift Gulch Annexation parcel as for
sale.
Real estate signs less than 6 square feet are allowed without
review. Signs larger than 6 square feet shall be considered
as Development Signs which are limited to 16 square feet of
display area and 8 feet in height.
The proposed display area of this sign is 32 square feet.
Development Signs are limited to a two year approval period.
The applicant is requesting approval through February 1,
1989, or 5 months.
The size of the parcel being advertised is about half the
size of Nottingham Park.
STAFF COMMENTS
In light of the size of the parcel being advertised and the
vehicle oriented nature of the proposed sign, the increased
size seems a reasonable request, although it will require a
variance. The following should be taken into account when
considering a variance request:
Chapter 15.28.090 - B. Variances.
1. Purpose. The Planning and Zoning Commission
shall have the authority to grant variances from this
regulation to prevent or lessen such practical difficulties
and unnecessary physical hardships, inconsistent with the
objectives of this title, as would result from strict or
literal interpretation and enforcement.
2. Approval Criteria. Before acting on a variance
request, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider
the following factors:
Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
September 6, 1988
Page 2 of 3
Swift Gulch Annexation
Section 36, Inc.
Real Estate Sign Proposal
Variance Request
Thomas Backhus, Slifer & Co.
a. The relationship of the requested
variance to existing and potential uses and structures in the
vicinity;
b. The degree to which relief from the
strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of a
specified regulation is necessary to achieve compatibility
and uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicinity;
C. Such other factors and criteria as
the Commission deems applicable to the requested variance.
3. Findings Required. The Planning and Zoning
Commission shall make the following findings before granting
a variance:
a. That the granting of the variance
will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent
with the limitations on other properties in the vicinity;
b. That the variance is warranted for
one or more of the following reasons:
i. The strict or literal
interpretation and enforcement of the regulation would result
in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship
inconsistent with the objectives of this title,
ii. There are exceptional or
extraordinary circumstances of conditions applicable to the
site of the variance that do not apply generally to other
properties in the vicinity,
iii. The strict or literal
interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation
would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the
owners of other properties in the vicinity.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
If the Planning and Zoning Commission has adequate findings
that the granting of the variance is warranted, approval is
recommended with the following conditions:
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Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
September 6, 1988
Page 3 of 3
Swift Gulch Annexation
Section 36, Inc.
Real Estate Sign Proposal
Variance Request
Thomas Backhus, Slifer & Co.
The sign is designed to Uniform Building
Requirements for lateral loads, proper footing
depth and other applicable standards.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce Project;
2. Presentation by Applicant;
3. Commission Review of Application;
4. Consideration of Criteria and Findings
5.. Act on Application.
Res �tfu u fitted,
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Director of Community Development
PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION
Approved as Submitted (V/)
Approved with Recommended
Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions ( )
Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( )
DateqJ(gtbO-_Denise Hill, Secretary--& Wier, 14U
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Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
September 6, 1988
Addendum
Swift Gulch Annexation
Section 36, Inc.
Real Estate Sign Proposal
Variance Request
Thomas Backhus, Slifer S Co.
The Commission approved the variance citing Section 3 Findings required:
(a) That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special
privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in the vicinity.
(b) That the variance is warranted for the following reasons; (i) The strict
or literal interpretation and enforcement of the regulation would result in
practical difficulty or unnecessary ohvsical hardship inconsistent with the
objectives of this title• (ii) There are exceptional or extraordinary circum-
stances of conditions applicable to the site of the variance that do not apply
generally to other properties in the vicinity' (iii) The strict or literal
interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the
applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the vicinity.
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STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
September 6, 1988
Lot 69, Block 25 Benchmark at Beaver Creek
51 Beaver Creek Place Shopping Center
Bruce Allen/Morter Architects
Revised Building Elevations
INTRODUCTION
Morter Architects, on behalf of the applicant Bruce Allen, is
proposing several modifications to the exterior treatment
from the previously approved design. The changes do not
include any alterations to the building massing or the site
layout.
The proposed changes include:
Substituting the stuccoed areas with a painted
surface that has a change in the mortar joint.
Round louvered intake exhaust vents are now square.
Ornamental window treatment has been deleted.
The changes are primarily cost saving measures per Michael
Hazard of Morter Architects.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1. Staff recommends discussing with the applicant a more
distinctive surface change than painting if the stucco
is to be substituted. The Avon Market Center, for
instance, uses a combination of "split face" block and
a color change to create distinctive visual elements.
2. The window treatment should not be abandoned entirely.
A more simplified version could be designed.
3. The rooflines of this project, the variety of materials
and attention to detail move it away from being "a ware-
house" looking building. Other design alternatives in
regards to No. 1 and No. 2 should be studied in order to
preserve the quality of the building image.
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Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
September 6, 1988
Page 2 of 2
Lot 69, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
51 Beaver Creek Place Shopping Center
Bruce Allen/Morter Architects
Revised Building Elevations
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce Project;
2. Presentation by Applicant;
3. Commission Review of Application;
4. Act on Application.
Respectfully submit ,
L0L ritzlen
Director of Co unity Development
PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION
Approved as Submitted (/) Approved with Recommended
Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions ( )
Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn
Date cj Denise Hill, Secretary'12G�n✓AH��
The Commission granted approval of the changes that the round louvered
intake exhaust vents are now square and the ornamental window treatments
have been deleted. The Commission also granted approval for a sign base
as proposed by the drawing submitted at this meeting for 51 Beaver Creek
Place, titled Proposed Signage. However, this is not approval of a
sign program, only approval for a base for the identification sign.
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