APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes of the regular meeting of December 03, 2018 were presented for approval. RON REIM (RR) – MOTION TO APPROVE

RICHARD LINTZ (RL) – MOTION SECONDED

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD (MINUS WILLIAM LIEBERMAN, CRAIG OWENS, AND CAROLYN GAIDIS)

2 NEW BUSINESS

8025 BONHOMME AVENUE – ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD - SIGNAGE

Director Susan M. Istenes summarizes the following staff report: “The subject property is located at the northeast corner of the intersection between South Brentwood Boulevard and Bonhomme Avenue. The property is zoned PUD Planned Unit Development and contains office, restaurant and apartment uses. The restaurant tenant will be replacing the previous restaurant located in the tenant space along South Brentwood Boulevard.

The previous restaurant had a wall sign located at the north end of the space and window signs. The new restaurant is proposing to remove the existing signs and install a perpendicular sign located at the south end of the tenant space. The proposed sign is double faced and measures approximately 21 square feet per face or a total of 42 square feet.

The City’s Sign Regulations state that wall signs shall “project no more than eighteen (18) inches and face a fronting street.” The sign code allows for a perpendicular sign that measures six inches by twenty-four inches. The applicant is proposing a perpendicular sign that extends 72 inches from the wall face (more if the mounting bracket is included). The proposed sign type requires a sign modification.

The restaurant tenant space is allowed, “One (1) wall sign fifteen (15) square feet or five percent (5%) of the front wall area up to a maximum area of fifty (50) square feet.” Based on the front wall area, the maximum 50 square foot sign would be allowed. The amount of signage proposed conforms to the sign regulations; however, the sign type does not.

Staff is of the opinion that the proposed perpendicular sign is compatible with the building scale. The sign projects from the wall, but the front wall of the building is setback from the property line by a landscaped area. The proposed sign would not project into the public right of way area. Large perpendicular signs are not common within the City. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed sign aligns with City goals to focus signage toward pedestrians and not vehicles. The front façade design does not leave a logical wall sign location near the proposed restaurant entrance. Staff is of the opinion that the sign design and size is compatible with the building and street character.

The upper portion of the proposed sign is constructed of a silver cabinet with channel letters. The black channel letters will have a white center that is internally illuminated. The sign will also be halo lit. The lower portion of the sign is proposed as a black curved panel with red neon letters. The proposed sign is constructed of high quality materials and will be compatible with the building façade.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO APPROVE AS SUBMITTED.”

STEVE FLINN (SF) – REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE SIGN COMPANY AARON TEITELBAUM (AT) – OWNER

SF and AT – Addresses Board to answer questions but has nothing to add to the staff report.

CHAIRMAN LICHTENFELD – WE HAVE A STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AS SUBMITTED

STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO APPROVE AS SUBMITTED.”

STEVE FLINN (SF) – REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE SIGN COMPANY AARON TEITELBAUM (AT) – OWNER

SF and AT – Addresses Board to answer questions but has nothing to add to the staff report. CHAIRMAN LICHTENFELD – WE HAVE A STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AS SUBMITTED

3 RON REIM – MOTION TO APPROVE AS SUBMITTED

CRAIG OWENS – SECOND

BOARD – UNANIMOUS YAY (MINUS CAROLYN GAIDIS)

88 ARUNDEL PLACE– ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD – ALTERATION/EXTERIOR RENOVATION

Director Susan M. Istenes summarizes the following staff report: “The subject property is located on the south side of Arundel Place between Dartford Avenue and University Lane. The property has a zoning designation of R-2 Single Family Dwelling District. The project consists of the replacement of the front walk and steps and enlargement of the front porch. The proposed porch and walk are concrete clad in flagstone with brick pillars and a decorative metal railing.

The proposed porch will extend further north, toward the street. Uncovered porches are allowed to encroach up to ten feet into a front yard setback and the proposed porch only extends eight feet from the front of the house. The proposed walk will require some minor re-grading. Currently, the walkway includes steps that are spaced out across the front yard. The applicant is proposing to move the steps to the front of the yard, closer to the street, allowing for a flatter walk in the middle of the front yard. The applicant is also proposing two brick pillars to frame the front stairs.

Section 405.1900 of the Zoning Regulations requires that all walls located in the front yard in single-family zoning districts be approved by the Architectural Review Board prior to installation.

“Front yard masonry garden walls, planting boxes, retaining walls, plantings or ornamental or decorative fences may be erected as part of new construction, up to four (4) feet above the grade level in the front yard, provided such structure is an integral part of the architectural feature of the principal structure, is in compliance with sight distance standards and is approved by the Architectural Review Board.”

The proposed front porch extension and the flagstone material proposed are compatible with the existing house and neighborhood character. The two brick pillars will complement the traditional style of the house and the decorative railing is consistent with other railings in the neighborhood. Staff is of the opinion that the design and materials are compatible with the existing house and character of the neighborhood.

In the R-2 Zoning District front yard impervious coverage is limited to 45 percent. The proposed front yard coverage is 17.5 percent.

An “option” is noted on the site plan to replace the walkway strip located in the tree lawn with same flagstone material. The tree lawn is part of the public right of way and this option would require a permit from the Public Works Department prior to installation.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO APPROVE AS SUBMITTED.”

JACOB BAKER (JB) – APPLICANT AND OWNER

JB – Addresses Board to answer questions but has nothing to add to the staff report.