TO: Chair and Members of the Design Review Committee
THRU: Hayden Beckman, Planning Manager
FROM: Anna Eichelberger, Planning Technician
1. SUBJECT
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A request to install a new neon wall sign and re-face an existing blade sign on a building located in the Old Towne Historic District at 116 E. Chapman Avenue. (Design Review No. 25-0014).
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2. SUMMARY
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The applicant proposes to install a new neon wall-mounted sign and re-face an existing blade sign for The Kickin' Crab located at 116 E. Chapman Avenue. This property is located in the Old Towne Historic District and is designated as a contributing property.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve Design Review No. 25-0014.
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4. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Applicant/Owner: Khoa Tran
Owner: Chapman and Orange LLC
Property Location: 116 E. Chapman Avenue
General Plan Designation: Old Towne Mixed Use-15, 6-15 du/ac (OTMIX15)
Zoning Classification: Old Towne Mixed Use-15 (OTMU-15)
Existing Development: Commercial building constructed in 1900
Associated Application: None
Previous DRC Project Review: None
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project includes:
* Installation of a new 40-square-foot neon wall sign. The dimensions will be 2 feet tall and 20 feet long. The neon wall sign is composed of aluminum backing and 15 mm neon illumination. The sign will be attached on a stucco and wood wall.
* Reface of a non-illuminated blade sign with and aluminum face. The blade sign dimensions are 15 inches tall, 60 inches long, and 6.5 square feet.
6. EXISTING SITE
The subject site is currently developed as a two-story commercial building, originally constructed in 1900. The building materials are masonry, wood, and stucco. There are currently no existing wall signs and one existing blade sign.
7. EXISTING AREA CONTEXT
The building is located at the southwest corner of the intersection at South Orange Street and East Chapman Avenue. The property is within the Old Towne Plaza District, and the surroundin...
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