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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NORTHGATE STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Jennifer Prochazka, Staff Planner Report Date: April 15, 2005 Email: jprochazka@cstx.gov Meeting Date: April 22, 2005 For CITIBANK SIGNAGE (05-50) Zoning District: NG-2 Commercial Northgate Location: 711 University Drive East, previously First American Bank Applicant: Grant Barnby, Wakefield Signs, Agent for Citibank, property owner Item Summary: The applicant is proposing to replace the face and repaint the supports Its of the existing freestanding sign. This sign has metal supports and is an internally lit io,y,,,.. (1Th L1-V plastic sign. —?----- 0 CO The applicant is also proposing to replace the attached signage on the building. The proposed total area of these signs is 80.4 square feet, well within the size allowed by ,Sra-7i 1,� Section 7.4 of the UDO. The primary sign, on the front of the building, is 72 square feet v `� kin area and is an internally lit plastic sign. Because this site is located within the NG-2 district and meets other C-1 General Commercial requirements, this site is governed under the C-1 General Commercial sign ().00-,,,, t! regulations. The Bo rdJtill has discretion over materials, colors, placement, and 3 esign of these signs. fhrer( new directional signs, one per curb cut, are proposed n site, as allowed by the UDO. The applicant is also requesting to replace the L-monument sign currently located at the rear of the building. Because this sign is non- conforming, if it is in any way structurallyaltered, as proposed, the sign will have to be P P troy, removed and will not be permitted to be replaced. Therefore, the proposed sign is not 114 permitted. Color and material samples for the signage will be available at the meeting. Administrative Recommendation: The Design Guidelines recommend that signs be wood or metal and be externally illuminated. Issues/Items for Review: / (61c_) CD f_ rj . 1. Signage — Co Lour eO(-12--S 0S1( X) • Type _ fie. ( cb(oss) • Design C�o� • Placement X --t ��-) CD 0.*- d — C - ` ru1a-5 coCc k-) 3 — �A0 . coL�s , pCau rem. N1C-11) --6-(SL-66Y) ,,/‘N I va.r. L ka Y) lkt,vku w tk -Ca.K-0 to ` �S P • Lighting Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Sign Package 4. Color and Material Samples will be available at the meeting DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NORTHGATE STAFF REPORT Project Manager: Jennifer Prochazka, Staff Planner Report Date: April 15, 2005 Email: jprochazka@cstx.gov Meeting Date: April 22, 2005 For CITIBANK SIGNAGE (05-50) Zoning District: NG-2 Commercial Northgate Location: 711 University Drive East, previously First American Bank Applicant: Grant Barnby, Wakefield Signs, Agent for Citibank, property owner Item Summary: The applicant is proposing to replace the face and repaint the supports of the existing freestanding sign. This sign has metal supports and is an internally lit plastic sign. The applicant is also proposing to replace the attached signage on the building. The proposed total area of these signs is 80.4 square feet, well within the size allowed by Section 7.4 of the UDO. The primary sign, on the front of the building, is 72 square feet in area and is an internally lit plastic sign. Because this site is located within the NG-2 district and meets other C-1 General Commercial requirements, this site is governed under the C-1 General Commercial sign regulations. The Board still has discretion over materials, colors, placement, and design of these signs. Three (3) new directional signs, one per curb cut, are proposed on site, as allowed by the UDO. The applicant is also requesting to replace the monument sign currently located at the rear of the building. Because this sign is non- conforming, if it is in any way structurally altered, as proposed, the sign will have to be removed and will not be permitted to be replaced. Therefore, the proposed sign is not permitted. Color and material samples for the signage will be available at the meeting. Administrative Recommendation: The Design Guidelines recommend that signs be wood or metal and be externally illuminated. Issues/Items for Review: 1. Signage • Type • Design • Placement • Lighting Supporting Materials: 1. Location Map 2. Application 3. Sign Package 4. Color and Material Samples will be available at the meeting