Title
Appl. #PL2017-171 - SIGN APPLICATION - Summit View Farms, 2900 and 2901 SW Arthur Dr.; Lorax Design Group, applicant
Body
Issue/Request:
The applicant requests approval for a 7-foot tall approximately 370 square foot landscape wall sign that is very curvilinear, contains an architectural feature that is approximately 15 feet tall, and comprises a subdivision entry monument with a sign area of 56 square feet. The landscape wall sign is located at the southeast corner of SW Hook Road and SW Arthur Drive, within Tract A and Lot 1; also proposed is a 17-foot tall entry marker with no signage at the southwest corner of this same intersection. An additional easement shall be recorded to cover those portions of the proposed landscape wall sign that extend out beyond Tract A into Lot 1.
The maximum height allowed for a monument sign in the R-1 (Single-Family Residential) district is 6 feet. The maximum sign area and structure area allowed in the R-1 district is 32 square feet and 72 square feet, respectively. The UDO grants the Planning Commission the authority to consider applications for signs that exceed the maximum allowed size standards. Staff supports the increased height, sign and structure areas.
Recommendation
Recommendation: Staff recommends APPROVAL of the sign application, subject to the following:
1. A 17-foot tall entry pylon with no signage shall be allowed at the southwest corner of SW Hook Road and SW Arthur Drive; and
2. A 7-foot tall approximately 370 square foot landscape wall sign shall be allowed at the southeast corner of SW Hook and SW Arthur Drive; and
3. A recorded copy of the monument easement shall be provided to the City prior to the approval of a sign permit for the landscape wall sign on Tract A and Lot 1.
4. A sign permit shall be applied for and approved by City staff with the following items: A) a revised plan showing any changes that have been made as a result of staff comments. It shall show all easements and any ...
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