HomeMy WebLinkAbout01212014FSLMinutesFACADE, SIGN AND LANDSCAPING GRANT REVIEW
COMMITTEE MINUTES
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
12:00 NOON
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 PM.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Tom Haynes Donna Keys
Warren Dill Mickey Capp
Excused Absence: Lisanne Robinson
Staff present: Jan King, Senior Planner
Dorri Bosworth, Planner/Secretary
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
5. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Review tabled applications and make recommendation to CRA Board:
Rella's Bistro -1550 Indian River Drive - Robert Giambanco - WITHDRAWN
River Park Plaza - 480-484 US Highway #1 - Jay Dick/Joe Cataldo - Fagade Lighting
River Plark Plaza Businesses - Fagade signs:
o The Italian Cousin - 480 US Highway #1 - Gus Rivera
o Debbie's Hair Pampering - 484 US #1 - Debra Poli
o Tiki Sandals -484 US #1 - Richard Reppa
o Seaside Vapors - 482 US #1 - Linda Stursberg
(Rella's Bistro withdrew their application on Wednesday, January 15�", 20141
Mr. Joe Cataldo, representing River Park Plaza, stated he did not have new drawings. After meeting
with their contractor, they calculated they would need 76 goose -neck lamps for all the units, and
based on the low height of the parapet and the number of light fixtures, they felt the previously
suggested "Trattoria" design would not compliment the buildings. He gave examples of other sites in
the county that used the lamps only for decoration but still used internally lit signs. After looking at
computer models, they felt adding that many lights would take away from the look of the buildings.
Ms. Keys stated she was reluctant to reconsider the previously submitted channel -letter signs and re -
voiced her concerns on the city paying for signs that couldn't be used again if the business went
under. Mr. Dill re -stated his concerns that he didn't feel the previous signs met the intent of the Old
Fishing Village theme or were consistent with the grant requirements. The existing "coffin"
[rectangular] signs were discussed. Mr. Cataldo stated it would be disappointing to have to leave
them up and be the master sign plan, and that he would be willing to reimburse the channel -letter
signs if a business left. He also discussed the idea of a "contoured" box sign
Mr. Haynes agreed with Mr. Dill and wasn't too fond of the channel letters, but liked the contour idea
because the panel could be replaced for a new business. Mr. Cataldo showed examples to the
Commission.
Mr. Dill suggested tabling the decision again for a few weeks or 30 days, so the applicant could work
on additional designs. Ms. Keys suggested the tenants could put up temporary signs over the existing
signs until the design issues were resolved.
Ms. Lori Reilly, Art -Kraft Signs, reviewed with the Commission the type of signs they were looking for,
and went over replacement costs, material information, and illumination issues with sign design in
general. Mr. Haynes discussed contour sign designs with Ms. Reilly. Ms. Bosworth stated there was
scroll work on the approved monument sign and suggested that be incorporated into the tenant signs.
The Commission discussed visibility issues with Ms. Reilly if hand -carved, externally lit signs were
used for businesses open after dark.
Michele Rivera, representing The Italian Cousin, noted that new signs installed to the south of the
property were internally -lit channel letters, and there did not seem to be conformity within the area.
MOTION by Dill/Haynes to "table the applications for The Italian Cousin, Debbie's Hair Pampering,
Tiki Sandals, and Seaside Vapors for 30 days to allow the applicant time to come back with new
concept drawings that better comply with the guidelines".
Motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.
Dates for the re -review were discussed, and the meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, February 18'"
at 5 pm.
6. NEW BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:36 PM.
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