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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
for
Spirit Halloween
13-00900185
REQUEST: Provide temporary attached signage for business
SCALE: 2.14 acres
LOCATION: 410 Harvey Road
ZONING DISTRICT: WPC Wolf Pen Creek
APPLICANTS: Boo 2 You, LLC
PROJECT MANAGER: Morgan Hester, Staff Planner
mhester@cstx.gov
RECOMMENDATION: Based on the review criteria, it is Staffs opinion that the proposed
sign does not meet the color requirement for WPC Wolf Pen
Creek zoning, but due to its temporary, seasonal use and that a
banner would not be appropriate due to the time and size
limitation, Staff recommends approval of the proposed attached
sign with the condition that it is removed by November 10, 2013.
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ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting to provide an attached building sign. The
applicant does not wish to resubmit a banner application every two -weeks and already
possesses the lettering for the attached sign. This sign is intended to be removed on
November 10, 2013, as the nature of the business is seasonal.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The applicant has proposed an attached sign for consideration. The
sign reads "Spirit Halloween" in an orange color (S-G-220 Sweet Mandarin) with black outline
and includes graphic elements consisting of small stars within the word "Spirit". This color is
not comparable with the approved color palette in the City of College Station's Site Design
Standards. The proposed location of the sign is to be attached where "Office Ma>,'' was for the
prior tenant.
The proposed area for the attached signage is 120 square feet. The allowable sign area is 470
square feet, based on the linear frontage of the main entry fagade. All proposed signs meet the
requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance Section 7.5 'Signs' as it relates to
allowable sign area.
All signs reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board will require the submittal of a sign
permit application to the Planning & Development Department in order to receive an approved
sign permit prior to installation of any signs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the review criteria, it is Staffs opinion that the proposed sign does not meet the color
requirement for WPC Wolf Pen Creek zoning, but due to its temporary, seasonal use and that a
banner would not be appropriate due to the time and size limitation, Staff recommends approval
of the proposed attached sign with the condition that it is removed by November 10, 2013.
ISSUES / ITEMS FOR REVIEW:
The Design Review Board shall evaluate all proposed signage according to the following
criteria:
1. Every sign shall be designed as an integral architectural element of the building and site
to which it principally relates.
2. Every sign shall have good scale and proportion in its design and in its visual
relationship to the buildings and surroundings.
3. The color, materials, and lighting of every sign shall be restrained and harmonious with
the building and surroundings.
4. The number of graphics on a signs shall be held to the minimum needed to convey the
sign's major message and shall be composed in proportion to the area of the sign face.
5. Each sign shall be compatible with signs on adjoining premises and shall not compete
for attention.
6. Identification signs of a prototype design and corporation logos shall conform to the
criteria for all other signs.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
1. Application
2. Sign details (provided in packet)
3. Color (provided at the meeting)
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