TO: Chair and Members of the Design Review Committee
THRU: Anna Pehoushek, Assistant Community Development Director
FROM: Michael O'Toole, Assistant Planner
1. SUBJECT
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A request to install new wall signage at 845 E. Chapman Avenue (Design Review No. 5149-24).
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2. SUMMARY
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The applicant proposes new wall-mounted signage for a medical office at 845 E. Chapman Avenue. The property is not a contributor to the Old Towne Historic District.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approval by the Design Review Committee.
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4. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Applicant: Freehand Sign Company
Owner: Donald Law Trust
Property Location: 845 E. Chapman Avenue
General Plan Designation: Old Towne Mixed Use 15S (OTMIX-15S)
Zoning Classification: Old Towne Mixed Use Spoke Street (OTMU-15S)
Existing Development: Contemporary post-war development medical office building
Associated Application: None
Previous DRC Project Review: None
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project consists of:
* Installation of two illuminated halo-lit channel letter signs. One located on the south elevation, and the other located on the east elevation. Each sign is 22.8 square feet in size.
* Installation of one non-illuminated channel letter sign on the north elevation. The sign size is 22.8 square feet.
* Removal of an exsting monument sign along Chapman Avenue.
The lettering style and color reflect the medical corporation's branding. The sign lettering on the south and east elevations will be fabricated of aluminum with three inch returns and 3000K white LED halo lighting to illuminate the letters. The sign lettering on the north elevation will be fabricated of aluminum with one and a half inch returns and will not feature illumination.
There is existing goose neck lighting on the south and east elevations of the building. Although it is not indicated on the plans, the applicant has advised that the goose neck lighting is to be removed. Staff has added a condition of approval...
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