Design Review Board

Level 1: Sign

9-C-22-DT

Revision to sign proposal. Applicant is now proposing a non-illuminated projecting sign, measuring 48" wide by 16" tall (5.3 sq ft). The sign will be located above the door, with the bottom of the sign located 8'-4" above the ground level. The proposed sign will replace the existing projecting sign, and the existing projecting sign (Colby Photos & Videos) will be installed below the Fairway sign. COA revised to show non-illuminated sign 1.3.23.


Location
503 Clinch Ave.

Owner
Wren Properties LLC

Applicant Request
Revision to sign proposal. Applicant is now proposing a non-illuminated projecting sign, measuring 48" wide by 16" tall (5.3 sq ft). The sign will be located above the door, with the bottom of the sign located 8'-4" above the ground level. The proposed sign will replace the existing projecting sign, and the existing projecting sign (Colby Photos & Videos) will be installed below the Fairway sign. COA revised to show non-illuminated sign 1.3.23.

Staff Comments
While 503 Clinch Avenue is a historic building, it does not have formal designation, so the Historic Resources section of the guidelines does not apply. The applicant has revised the initial wall sign to be a smaller projecting sign. The proposed sign meets the design guidelines as a projecting sign of modest size (under 9 square feet). Projecting signs with one business's sign above another are commonly approved in Market Square, especially when they are 4 to 6 sq ft. The sign installation should avoid drilling into the historic brick exterior and installing mounting bolts into masonry joints or existing holes if possible. Internal illumination should be limited to the letters and logo on the sign. Any electrical equipment related to the sign's illumination should be housed inside the sign or color-clad to match the mounting bar.

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