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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11232010FSLFA9ADE, SIGN AND LANDSCAPING GRANT REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES Tuesday, November 23, 2010 5:00 PM 1. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Donna Keys Tom Collins Warren Dill Lisanne Robinson Excused: N/A Staff present: Rebecca Grohall, Growth Management Director. Prior to Old Business, the Committee discussed making a recommendation to City council that the landscaping codes be enforced, this was agreed upon concensus. 4. Old Business Island Smoothie Discussion was held concerning the sign for Island Smoothie. The committee agreed that he preferred course of action was to have the two palm trees to the south of the sign removed. Additionally, they would consider raising the sign two feet and suggested the applicant present cost information on this for their review. Ms. Grohall indicated that an application had been received for a new signage from the applicant. Tom Collins made the motion, second by Lisanne Robinson to "to have the two trees removed to the south of sign and not fund additional signage through the program at this time The committee did agree to consider funding that sign to be elevated slightly, if the applicant wishes to bring cost information to the committee for their review. Motion was approved 4 -0. 5. New Business Angler Inn 805 Indian River Drive The committee voted to not fund the application at this time, viewing the application being work that changes the use and not necessarily "facade" categorical work. It was noted that the building already was a "florida vernacular" style and the work being proposed did not further enhance the architectural style. The committee did mention that they would be interested in seeing proposals from the applicant to re- landscape and culvert the front ditch pipe, as well as possibly providing any signage for future ventures. 1 Lisanne Robinson made the motion, seconded by Warren Dill to not fund the application at this time. Motion approved 4 -0. Earl's Hideaway Lounge 1405 Indian River Drive The committee discussed the application and submitted designs and agreed that the general design of the sign from Art Kraft is good. The committee would like to see light brown within the "flame" design rather than the orange /red. Also the committee prefers the sign with the bamboo base, and on the sides utilizing a lighter brown /tan shade on the sides without the "flame" type design. This sign replaces a pole sign that does not conform to the sign regulations. Lisanne Robinson made the motion, seconded by Tom Collins to approve the sign, with the modifications above, in the amount of 80% of actual costs, $7,500. Motion approved 4 -0. Fountain Plaza 245 Sebastian Boulevard The committee discussed the application and submitted designs and agreed that the general design of the sign from Sign Access. This sign replaces a pole sign that does not conform to the sign regulations. Warren Dill made the motion, seconded by Tom Collins to approve the sign, in the amount of 80% of actual costs, $7,500. Motion approved 4 -0. H.A.L.O. 712 Jackson Street The committee agreed this application needed some additional "tweaking" with the addition of landscaping material like areca palms located near the fence. Lisanne Robinson made the motion, seconded by Tom Collins to award up to $5,000 for landscaping pending submittal of additional information regarding the proposal. Motion approved 4 -0. Island Smoothie Cafe 1400 US Highway #1 As discussed under a new business, a second sign is not being supported by the grant committee at this time. Kim Ellis Insurance /David Haeseler 990 US Highway #1 The committee discussed the sign proposals and a motion was made to approve the grant subject to design modification to the specifications similar to those proposed for the River Grille Restaurant from ArtKraft signs. It was also noted that a "bumpout" existed in front of this business. This sign replaces a pole sign that does not conform to the sign regulations. Tom Collins made the motion, seconded by Donna Keys, pending some design modifications and receiving some additional landscaping information, in the amount of 80% of actual costs, $.7.710t7. Motion approved 4 -0. OP 2 Philipson /920 Plaza 920 US Highway #1 Motion to approve the sign from Art Kraft as shown, with the application. Lisanne Monier made the motion, seconded by Tom Collins to approve the sign, in the amount of 80% of actual costs, in an estimated amount of $6,700. The motion included a statement that the colors utilized in the graphics for the individual tenants must be compatible and uniform. Motion approved 4 -0. Professional Title 1546 US Highway #1 The committee reached concensus on funding a new monument sign and the awning for the building, but requested a few more design options from Art Kraft signs. To consider funding of landscaping, a landscape plan needs to be submitted and applicant should indicate if the site has irrigation. Lisanne Monier made the motion, seconded by Warren Dill to approve the sign, in the amount of 80% of actual costs, in an estimated amount of $6,000, and consider costs for new landscaping when the information is received. Motion approved 4 -0. Riverfront Chill Grill 1401 Indian River Drive Approval of signs from Curt Oxford as indicated on attachment labeled "B" and "C and not signs "A "D" and "E Discussion included funding the landscaping pending clarification on some of the items. Tom Collins made the motion, seconded by Warren Dill to approve signs "B" and "C in the amount of 80% of actual costs, in an estimated amount of $5,500, and consider costs for new landscaping when the information is received. Motion approved 4 -0. River Grille 480 US Highway #1 Approval of sign with colors compatible to the building pending finalized drawings showing several color options of the sign design from Art Kraft. Tom Collins made the motion, seconded by Lisanne Robinson to approve the sign, in the amount of 80% of actual costs, in an estimated amount of $3,500 Motion approved 4 -0. Squidly's Books 717 Coolidge Street Discussed the proposal and improvements that are proposed, the committee agreed to fund the front sign (Coolidge) and the facade sign as shown by Art Kraft, as well as landscaping improvements. Tom Collins made the motion, seconded by Lisanne Robinson to approve the sign, in the amount of 80% of actual costs, in an estimated amount of $5,500 Motion approved 4 -0. Washington Plaza 1108 -1140 US Highway #1 Given the competitive nature of the funds and amount of applications received, the committee declined to fund this application as the facade improvements being proposed were not "riverfront" Florida vernacular improvements. 3 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM on a motion from Tom Collins, seconded by Donna Keys. The next meeting has not been scheduled. Approved 4..QtQ 0 .t Z Regular Meeting b 0 14 1 V4 lijz-cd/ukk NO`If 4 irman, FSL Grant Review Com.