HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation, possible action and discussion on proposed
signage for Chase Bank, located at 301 College Main in Northgate (JR 05-500229).
Staff Planner Jennifer Reeves presented the staff report to the Board stating that
the applicant was proposing two new attached signs to replace the existing
signage. The proposed signs would be approximately twenty-two square feet
each, for a total of forty four square feet. Ms. Reeves also stated that the signs
would be well within the allowable area requirement and that the same colors
(blue and white) were being proposed. The existing Bank One recently merged
with JP Morgan Chase and the new signage will be replacing the existing
signage.
Mr. King asked if the colors presented were within the guidelines for the color
palette for the Northgate District. Ms. Reeves explained that there was no
adopted color palette for the Northgate District, but that the Board considers what
currently exists or what will fit into the area. Mr. Rayburn asked about the size of
the temporary signs that currently exist in comparison with what was being
proposed. Mr. Richardson responded that the signs that currently covered the
Bank One signs was eleven feet and four inches and that there would be an
additional four inches with the new signs. Mr. Richardson explained that there
will be enhancement with the new sign, stating that it will be an open-cased sign
and will appear to be less intrusive. Ms. Reeves and Mr. Richardson further
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explained that the sign letters will be internally illuminated. Mr. King asked how
the internally lit signs fit within the guidelines. There was discussion regarding
previous signage and lighting issues that have been approved or denied in the
past along with examples of signage in Northgate.
Mr. Goodwin motioned to approve the sign proposal which consisted of race way
channel letters with the colors that were presented at the meeting and that were
sympathetic to the Northgate District, allowing it to be illuminated within. However, he
wanted it to be clear that his recommendation would not set a precedent for future signs
and that future cases will be individually considered by the Design Review Board taking
into consideration the guidelines set forth by the Northgate Design Guidelines. Ms.
Sawtelle seconded the motion, which passed (4-1) with Mr. King opposing the motion.
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