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File #: AHBR 24-1224    Version: 1 Name:
Type: AHBR Application Status: New Business
File created: 11/6/2024 In control: Architectural & Historic Board of Review
On agenda: 11/13/2024 Final action:
Title: 94 First Street (The Spice & Tea Exchange) Sign (Wall & Projecting) Submitted by Marie Cipolletta, Signarama a) Staff notes the applicant is proposing a wall and projecting signs. b) The Architectural Design Standards state signs shall have a matte finish. Revise plans to depict a matte finish. c) Question if the signs will be illuminated. Staff notes internal illumination is prohibited per the Land Development Code. d) The Architectural Design Standards state "Storefronts with common architectural elements should have signs that share continuity of design so that the placement and design of individual signs contribute to the cohesive appearance created by the common architectural elements. Elements of the sign should create an overall cohesive design, reflect simplicity, avoid visual clutter and ensure legibility." Staff suggests the projecting sign to depict raised letters and a raised boarder in order to create a more cohesive design with neighboring storefronts.
Sponsors: Board of Zoning & Building Appeals
Attachments: 1. 94 First St. AHBR Packet
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94 First Street (The Spice & Tea Exchange)

Sign (Wall & Projecting)

Submitted by Marie Cipolletta, Signarama

a)                     Staff notes the applicant is proposing a wall and projecting signs.

b)                     The Architectural Design Standards state signs shall have a matte finish. Revise plans to depict a matte finish.

c)                     Question if the signs will be illuminated. Staff notes internal illumination is prohibited per the Land Development Code.

d)                     The Architectural Design Standards state “Storefronts with common architectural elements should have signs that share continuity of design so that the placement and design of individual signs contribute to the cohesive appearance created by the common architectural elements. Elements of the sign should create an overall cohesive design, reflect simplicity, avoid visual clutter and ensure legibility.” Staff suggests the projecting sign to depict raised letters and a raised boarder in order to create a more cohesive design with neighboring storefronts.