L33 B1 BMBC SGN (2)Town of Avon
Final Design Staff ortRep
June 18, 1996 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
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Introduction
June 14, 1996
Wall Sign
Lot 33, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Subdivision - Mountain View Building Specialties, Inc.
Industrial Commercial (IC)
0780 Nottingham Road
The applicants request design approval for an existing sign (installed without approval) over the
entrance of their new business location. The sign is on Metex board, twenty square feet in area
and is black lettering on a white field.
Design Review Considerations
According to the Town of Avon's Sign Code, Section 15.28.070 Design Review Criteria, the
Planning & Zoning Commission shall consider the following items in reviewing proposed
designs:
1. The suitability of the improvement, including materials with which the sign is to be
constructed and the site upon it is to be located.
The Metex board and paint are appropriate sign materials. The sign is placed over the
entrance to Mountain View Specialties, Inc.'s new location in the east end of the Barshop
Building. The sign's location as viewed from both the site and from Nottingham Road
appears suitable for the business.
2. The nature of adjacent and neighboring improvements.
This lot is located in the Metcalf Road Light Industrial District. Adjacent businesses and
others in the district are of similar uses and have similar signage.
3. The quality of the materials to be utilized in any proposed improvement.
Though the Metex board is not specifically mentioned in the sign code as one of the
encouraged materials, it is consistent with neighboring business signs and others in the
district.
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4. The visual impact of any proposed improvement, as viewed from any adjacent or
neighboring property.
Because the proposed sign is similar to signage on this building and throughout the district,
negative visual impact on adjacent or neighboring properties will be minimal.
5. The objective that no improvement will be so similar or dissimilar to other signs in the
vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic, will be impaired.
For the aforementioned reasons, this sign should not negatively affect either the monetary or
aesthetic values of other properties in the area.
6. Whether the type, height, size, and/or quality of signs generally complies with the sign
code, and are appropriate for the project.
The maximum possible based on the building's linear frontage is thirty-seven (37) square
feet. The actual sign measures twenty (20) square feet, and is harmonious with the building's
scale and architecture. No lighting is proposed.
7. Whether the sign is primarily oriented to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and whether
the sign is appropriate for the determined orientation
The sign is primarily oriented to vehicular traffic traveling along Nottingham Road. The
placement, size and colors of the sign all appear appropriate for this orientation.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this wall sign as submitted.
If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at
949-4280 (extension 139), or stop by the Community Development Department.
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
2� Approved as submitted
❑ Denied
❑ Approved with conditions (noted below)
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn by applicant
Conditions of approval, reasons for tabling or withdrawal of application, or basis for denial (refer
to code or guidelines by number):
Date Z
Jack Hun air
Attest-/
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Sue Railton, Secretary
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