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CITY OF DOVER PLANNING COMMISSION
November 19, 2012
The Regular Meeting of the City of Dover Planning Commission was held on Monday, November
19, 2012 at 7:00 PM with Vice-Chairman Tolbert presiding. Members present were Mr. Shomo,
Mr. Tolbert, Mr. Holt, Mr. Ambruso, Mrs. Still, Mr. Holden, Mr. Baldwin and Dr. Bobby Jones
(Newly Appointed Member to replace Francis Nichols). Colonel Welsh was absent.
Staff members present were Mrs. Townshend, Ms. Cornwell, Mrs. Duca, and Ms. Metsch. Also
present were Mr. David Braun, Mr. Nicholas Alessandro, Mr. Steven Turner, Mr. Brett Alexander,
and Mr. Chris Nowalk. Speaking from the public was Councilman William Hare and Mr. Leroy
Steadey.
Staff would note that Item #1: S-12-20 Rear Plaza Improvements at 22-24 West Loockerman Street
under New Development Applications will be postponed until the next meeting due to the fact that
the Historic District Commission has not reviewed the application.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Baldwin moved to approve the agenda as submitted, seconded by Mr. Shomo and the motion
was unanimously carried 8-0 with Colonel Welsh absent.
Mrs. Still moved to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Dr. Bobby Jones and the motion
unanimously carried 8-0 with Colonel Welsh absent.
APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER
15, 2012
Mrs. Still moved to approve the Planning Commission minutes of October 15, 2012, seconded by
Dr. Bobby Jones and the motion unanimously carried 8-0 with Colonel Welsh absent.
COMMUNICATIONS & REPORTS
Mrs. Townshend stated that the Planning Commission Quarterly Workshop scheduled for tomorrow
November 20, 2012 has been cancelled. Staff will work with Colonel Welsh to come up with a
training agenda to use the Quarterly Workshops as an opportunity for training and would hope to
implement that early in the next calendar year. The next Planning Commission regular meeting is
scheduled for Monday, December 17, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Mrs. Townshend provided an update on the regular City Council and Legislative and Finance
Committee meetings held on November 13, 2012 (Due to Holiday held on a Tuesday).
OPENING REMARKS CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Mrs. Townshend presented the audience information on policies and procedures for the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
C-12-06 Dover First Christian School at 647 Wyoming Avenue – Public Hearing and Continuation
of the Review of a Conditional Use Site Plan to allow for the construction of a 4,000 SF school
building and associated site improvements. The application also includes a Conditional Use to allow
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for the temporary use of the existing hall within the church as the school. The property is zoned R-8
(One Family Residence Zone). The property is located on the north side of Wyoming Avenue east of
New Burton Road and west of Woodford Drive. The owner of record is Seventh Day Adventist
Church. Address: 647 Wyoming Avenue. Tax Parcel: ED-05-76.20-01-78.00-000. Council District
2. Waiver Requests: Elimination of Sidewalk along New Burton Road, Elimination of Sidewalk along
Konschak Avenue, Elimination of Upright Curbing, Reduction in Parking. At the meeting of September
17, 2012, the Planning Commission referred the application to the Architectural Review Oversight
Subcommittee and tabled the application until the October meeting. At the meeting of October 15,
2012 after hearing the Architectural Review Oversight Subcommittee Report, the Planning
Commission set a Public Hearing on the application for November 19, 2012.
Representatives: Mr. David C. Braun, Braun Engineering and Surveying; and Mr. Nicholas
Alessandro, Diamond State Pole Buildings.
Mrs. Townshend stated that this is the third meeting where you have discussed this application. In
September, the Planning Commission reviewed the application and held a public hearing. The
architecture of the building was referred to the Architectural Review Oversight Sub-Committee. A
report was received from that Committee at the last meeting on October 16, 2012. In front of you this
evening is a revised architecture that depicts a brick building which is consistent with the request of
the Architectural Review Oversight Sub-Committee.
Mrs. Townshend further stated that last month, you will recall, the public hearing had been closed so
there was no public testimony given on the application; however, there were a number of the members
of the public who were there that were interested in speaking. At that time, after the discussion
between the Planning Commission and the applicant, the Planning Commission voted to schedule a
public hearing for this evening where the public would be able to have some say over the application
and express their comments. This was advertised in accordance with our normal procedures with the
property being posted for this evening.
Mrs. Townshend further stated that as a reminder, this is a Conditional Use application for a school at
the Seventh Day Adventist Church that is a pre-school and kindergarten program. They have
requested in addition to the Conditional Use a partial elimination of sidewalk along New Burton Road,
a partial elimination of sidewalk along Konshack Avenue, combined parking spaces under the notion
that you are not going to have people using the church and the school at the same time so they are
looking to have combined spaces, and the elimination of curbing.
Mr. Braun stated that he would like to go over the sidewalk on New Burton Road and in order to do
that he has some pictures that he would like to pass out at this time. (Photo copies to each Planning
Commissioner; see application file). The Zoning Ordinance includes four (4) possible criteria for
considering the waiver of installation of sidewalk along a road in conjunction with a development
application. This site meets three (3) of those four (4) criterias. The first is that the property is isolated
with respect to sidewalks primarily along New Burton Road as there is no other sidewalk in the area
that this would connect to. The second is that the proposed use would not generate or attract additional
pedestrian trips. Everyone anticipated to come to this site would be in vehicles. You typically do not
have children walking to a pre-school type of facility of this nature from the neighborhood. The third
and the reason for handing out the pictures is that the physical characteristics of the property make it
difficult and impractical to install sidewalks. If you look at these pictures looking from the
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intersection of Wyoming Avenue and New Burton Road looking up New Burton Road, a typical
sidewalk would be a nominal distance of three (3) to five (5) feet off of the edge of the pavement and
five (5) feet wide going up along the edge of the road. In this instance, there is a six (6) to eight (8)
foot shoulder depending on the area on New Burton Road next to the travel lane and immediately after
the edge of pavement for the shoulder there starts a ditch and the ditch is roughly eight (8) feet wide
from top to top. At the top of the ditch, there is a pole line that runs down through the property where
there are about four (4) more poles near the top of the ditch and in the middle of the property there are
three (3) existing trees immediately behind that pole line. With the possibility of having to install
sidewalk in this area, they would have to install culvert in this ditch, fill it in, and put the sidewalk over
the culvert. Another possibility would be if you want to keep it closer to the road would be to take
those trees out and move the other trees that have been shown on the Plan further back into the site.
The most likely scenario in doing it would actually be to put the sidewalk back behind the trees which
puts the sidewalk twenty-five (25) feet or more onto the property in the area of these trees. He is
unsure if this would require an easement to the City or how it would be done; however, as a public
sidewalk there would need to be something done in order to provide that path through the property.
There were no questions raised from any Planning Commission members at this time.
Mr. Alessandro stated that he would like to reiterate that the Planning Commission members have the
drawings of the proposed exterior as being brick and asphalt roof to match the existing church. He
would like to bring up one more point as there seems to be a lot of new faces here. The church felt so
strongly about building the school that they are doing everything they can to have an attractive
addition to the residential neighborhood. They are a part of the neighborhood and not excluded from it
and a lot of the people that attend the church care very much about the neighborhood that they are in.
It is very important for them to blend in and have an attractive addition.
Mr. Tolbert opened a public hearing.
Mr. William Hare – 23 Woodburn Circle and City Council Representative for the 2nd District –
Stated that he was here on behalf of numerous residents (9 people stood in the audience). A copy of
our correspondence was sent earlier and there are a few questions that he would like to address. As
was stated, there is a concern regarding the traffic on New Burton Road and Wyoming Avenue. If
something can be done about this because it is already a major hazard not just with this development
adding more traffic; however, currently with everyone in this district in that area it is a problem. It
was stated earlier that it is a problem or hardship for the children to be bused an hour to school when
this already happens with a lot a local districts. When they get out of kindergarten, what is going to
happen next, is this going to be something that is going to come back asking for first grade, second
grade or third grade or will they then go back to being bused somewhere else? Also, what is the
maximum number of students that would be allowed? Is it thirty-seven (37), fifty (50) or one hundred
(100)? Is there a limit of how many can be in this size of a structure? One of the concerns is the
buffer between the neighborhood and the church and the school. After hearing Mr. Braun’s
presentation, he thinks that everyone understands the New Burton Road sidewalk and does not think
that it is a problem. There was a stand of trees and shrubs between the church and property on
Konshack Avenue. They went in and tore out all the shrubs and trees on the property that is not
deeded to them. It was a very nice buffer that prevented noise and wind barrier. If there is going to be
new shrubs and buffer put in until that issue is resolved as it is currently in litigation, how do you
know where that buffer needs to be until you find out where the property line is? It has also been
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mentioned regarding the building itself and if this going to be approved we hope that the Architectural
Review Oversight Sub-Committee recommendations are followed. Also, that the safety issues
regarding the traffic will be looked into and that if nothing else, it is approved on condition of this
litigation and who owns what property there is cleared up and taken care of because until that happens,
you do not know the property line. There was complete removal of trees and shrubs off of property
that did not belong to the church.
Mr. Leo Steadey – 42 Konschack Avenue – Stated that he has resided in the Sherwood subdivision
for thirty-five (35) years plus as well as most of the residents. The resident that borders the property
has been there longer than he has been there which speaks for a lot for the community. We maintain
this property and have been well supported by the City and we in response return to them what they
give to us. We keep the place well maintained with our houses in good condition with the property in
excellent condition. If in the event this program that is being presented is accepted by this
Commission, he would request two (2) things. That the church, whatever they decide to put there,
stays in the context of what their Sherwood subdivision has right now. He does not want a pole
building. He knows what they are as he has built some before. He has been in them and has used
them and it does not leave much to be desired. On the commercial side it would be okay; however, for
residential he does not think so. If they are going to have that then at least meet the standards that we
have, something that lives with us propertywise, setup-wise, and facilitywise. He does not have any
problems with the church; they have been good neighbors to him and he has never had a problem with
anyone over there. He has known for years about them cutting down the line of trees. With traffic at
the intersection, he is glad he does not have to go down this way anymore in the morning as he is
retired and does not have to go out onto the roadways. New Burton Road and Wyoming Avenue have
had fatalities and numerous accidents. There is a congestion problem in that area as there is no control
whatsoever for traffic inbounding north to Dover from south of them and people coming off of New
Burton Road are shoving out onto this road. Safety should be taken into consideration for this
situation. For the kids, if they are not going to go there then they are going to commute and will put
more people in the area with more vehicles in the morning. If you do not live in this area, you want to
go down there some morning and watch these guys try to get out it is extremely frustrating. Tempers
get short as people do not want to be late for work and it just escalates from there.
Mr. Tolbert closed the public hearing after seeing no one else wishing to speak.
Mr. Ambruso questioned Mr. Hare since he is basically the spokesperson for the group, would you say
that subsequent to the changes that the church has been willing to make, do most people feel
comfortable with this in their neighborhood? Responding to Mr. Ambruso, Mr. Hare stated that the
first thing is that they don’t want it there. However, putting that aside if it is going to be approved and
is following the Architecture Review Oversight Sub-Committee’s recommendations and the issue of
the property line and the shrub and tree buffer that is supposed to go in is resolved before anything is
done, they could live with that. The sidewalks along Konschack Avenue that is an issue; however, the
ones on Woodford would still be required and a nice tree and bush buffer between everything along
with the Architecture Review Oversight Sub-Committee recommendations. The traffic issue is going
to always be there; however, this is just going to make it worse.
Mr. Ambruso questioned what the realistic figure as to how many children will be enrolled here and its
maximum capacity. Responding to Mr. Ambruso, Mr. Braun stated that the maximum would be fifty
(50) children.
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Mr. Ambruso further questioned if they were happy with fifty (50) as a capacity? Responding to Mr.
Ambruso, Mr. Braun stated that yes, that is why the building was sized the way that it is.
Mrs. Still questioned regarding the property line that is in contention, is that where the line of trees is
depicted on the Plan? Responding to Mrs. Still, Mr. Braun stated that the land that is in contention is
the triangle piece shown on the Plan from taking that line straight across and the triangle piece that
goes next to the house to the north.
Mr. Tolbert questioned the ownership of the land, do you own the land that is in question and is it
deeded to the church? Responding to Mr. Tolbert, Mr. Braun stated that the church feels that it is and
has been questioned by others of whether it is or not.
Mr. Tolbert further questioned if this issue would be resolved? Responding to Mr. Tolbert, Mr. Braun
stated that this matter is currently in litigation. He would ask because of the timing of what the church
is trying to do with the school that if the Commission wants to put a condition of putting up some form
of buffer along wherever the property line is, that the church would agree to do that once it is finalized
as to where the line is by litigation rather than holding up the approval of the Conditional Use.
Mrs. Townshend stated that the question is what kind of impact would it have on the approvals and she
believes that the setbacks of the building are nowhere near where the dispute is and if it is determined
that they need to plant the buffer along this property line or wherever that property line is determined
to be, those issues would be resolved during the Final Plan review.
Mr. Holden stated that there has been a lot of discussion over the exterior architecture of the building
and we have received a new schematic. He is curious as to the source or who put together the all brick
with asphalt shingles and is this now the position of the church that this is their proposal to build?
Responding to Mr. Holden, Mr. Alessandro stated that yes it is, brick exterior with an asphalt roof that
is the closest match to what the church has.
Mr. Holden further questioned if this followed the Architectural Review Oversight Sub-Committee’s
recommendations? Responding to Mr. Holden, Mr. Alessandro stated that there were just a few minor
small details nothing of consequence.
Mr. Holden further questioned if the church was interested in making a request on any future changes
to the number of students or grades that the school would entertain? Responding to Mr. Holden, Mr.
Alessandro stated no.
Mr. Holt moved to approve C-12-06 Dover First Christian School located at 647 Wyoming Avenue
with the Architectural Review Oversight Sub-Committee’s new plans on architecture and to include
that a tree buffer be placed between the school and New Burton Road along the north property line to
also include all the waiver of requests and the DAC comments of record, seconded by Mr. Shomo.
Mr. Holden questioned if the motion followed Staff recommendations regarding the waivers or does it
approve all the waiver requests? Responding to Mr. Holden, Mrs. Townshend stated that the motion
was to approve the waivers.
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Mr. Ambruso questioned the sidewalk along Konschak Avenue, how many feet is that? Responding to
Mr. Ambruso, Mrs. Townshend stated that with the sidewalk along Konschak Avenue Staff
recommend that the sidewalk be waived because it does not provide any meaningful purpose. They
have proposed along Woodford Drive to provide sidewalk there that is not part of the waiver request.
Mr. Holden noted that the Staff recommendation was for denial of the waiver request for the sidewalk
along New Burton Road. He recognizes the challenges there are and that it is an area where there is no
sidewalk adjacent to. He recognizes the challenge of creating a sidewalk and entrance pathway in
areas where there are none; however, there has to be someone who goes that way first. What is the
path for potential reconsideration to include Staff’s recommendation versus approving the waiver?
Responding to Mr. Holden, Mrs. Townshend stated that if you would want to not approve the sidewalk
waiver along New Burton Road you would need to make a motion to amend the motion on the floor.
Mr. Holden moved to amend the motion on the floor to include the Staff recommendation to deny the
sidewalk waiver along New Burton Road, seconded by Mr. Shomo.
Mr. Holt questioned if they would be agreeing to try and put the sidewalk on New Burton Road?
Responding to Mr. Holt, Mr. Tolbert stated that the first motion was for approval of all the waivers
which would allow them to not construct the sidewalk on New Burton Road. Mr. Holden has made an
amendment to require the sidewalk be constructed.
Mr. Ambruso stated that we are basically talking about constructing a sidewalk that goes nowhere.
Mrs. Townshend stated that Mr. Holden’s motion would require the sidewalk. First, you vote on Mr.
Holden’s motion to amend and then you vote on the motion either as amended or the initial motion.
Mr. Ambruso stated that he thinks it is derelict to draw attention or promote sidewalks to have people
walking in this area as it is such a dangerous area.
Mr. Holt stated that from looking at the pictures, the sidewalk would be impractical to construct along
the roadway. It would be difficult to put in and would be expensive and the question would be where
to put it as there are not many options there.
Mrs. Townshend stated that currently, you are on the motion to amend the initial motion. At this time
a roll call was taken.
Nay (5), Yes (1), and there were two abstentions, Dr. Bobby Jones and Mr. Baldwin and Colonel
Welsh absent.
Mrs. Townshend stated that the motion to amend failed so you are now back to the original motion.
The original motion carried 6-0 with Dr. Jones and Mr. Baldwin abstaining and Colonel Welsh
absent.
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment to Architectural Review Oversight Subcommittee.
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Mrs. Townshend stated that Mr. Nichols was serving on that committee and has now left the
Planning Commission that now leaves a vacancy.
Dr. Jones recommended Mr. Holden be appointed to the Architectural Review Oversight Sub-
Committee, seconded by Mr. Holt and the motion was unanimously carried 8-0 with Colonel Welsh
absent.
NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
SB-12-02 Lands of First National Bank of Wyoming at 219 Beiser Boulevard – Public Hearing and
Review of a Minor Subdivision to create two (2) parcels of land from the existing 3.78 acre ± parcel.
The parcel will be subdivided into a 1.39 acre ± parcel and a 2.39 acre ± parcel. The property is zoned
IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing Zone). The property is located in the Enterprise Business Park and
is on the west side of Beiser Boulevard. The owner of record is First National Bank of Wyoming.
Address: 219-229 Beiser Boulevard. Tax Parcel: ED-05-076.15-01-03.08-000. Council District 1. The
previous Site Plan S-07-23 Office Buildings at Enterprise Business Park Lot 2 has expired.
Representatives – Mr. Steven Turner, Atlantic Group, Surveying Company for the Subdivision.
Mrs. Harvey stated that the area of land to be subdivided into two (2) parcels zoned IPM in an area
of that consists of commercial and administrative offices. The applicant has submitted a minor
revision on the location of the property line which is still in compliance with the code. The revision
request will not have any effects on the DAC Comments of record. The previous Site Plan
application for the construction of two (2) office buildings that was granted conditional approval by
the Planning Commission in May of 2007 has expired and the buildings have not been constructed.
At this time, there are no other plans that have been submitted to the Planning Office for
construction.
Mr. Turner stated that they have changed the new line of division slightly and wanted to make sure
that this was approved before they went forward with it and it sounds like it was.
Mr. Holden questioned with regards to the existing water and sewer lines through the parcels that
have easements, you are not aware of any issues with the proposed plans for the lines that pose an
issue there? Responding to Mr. Holden, Mr. Turner stated not at this point, there were some plans
submitted in the past so that the building and structures would have to stay outside of those areas
which are the reason that we changed the line to accommodate the building.
Mr. Tolbert opened a public hearing and after seeing no one wishing to speak closed the public
hearing.
Mr. Ambruso moved to approve SB-12-02 Lands of First National Bank of Wyoming located at 219
Beiser Boulevard to include all DAC Comments of record, seconded by Mr. Holt and the motion
unanimously carried 8-0 with Colonel Welsh absent.
US-12-01 Dover Mall at 1365 North DuPont Highway: Comprehensive Signage Plan – Public
Hearing and Review of a Unified Comprehensive Signage Plan application to permit the construction
and implementation of signage for the Mall consisting of a pylon sign, wall signs for the anchor
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tenants, and directional signage. The property is zoned SC-3 (Regional Shopping Center Zone) and is
subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) Tier 3 - Excellent Recharge Area. The
property is located on the east side of North DuPont Highway south of Rustic Lane. The owner of
record is Dover Mall, LLC. Address: 1365 North DuPont Highway. Tax Parcels: ED-05-057.00-01-
14.00-000, ED-05-057.00-01-13.01-000, ED-05-057.00-01-13.02-000, ED-05-057.00-01-13.03-000,
and ED-05-057.00-01-14.03-000. Council District 3.
Representative – Mr. Brett Alexander, Simon Property Group, Representative for Dover Mall.
Ms. Cornwell stated that the Dover Mall originally came in with a Comprehensive Sign Plan in 2001.
Based on the last Site Plan Application for Dick’s Sporting Goods, Staff recommended that they
update the Plan to address additional signage needs for Dick’s Sporting Goods and other changes to
the Mall. The intent of the Plan is to address signage for the large complex. The Mall is proposing
one (1) free standing pylon sign, eleven (11) existing directional signs, and multiple wall signs for the
mall entrance and the large tenant spaces. There is currently one pylon sign that they are looking to
update at the same location. Staff is proposing that they keep the same location with the sign area
increasing slightly (for the pylon sign).
Ms. Cornwell further stated that the Plan includes eight (8) existing wall signs for Boscov’s, two (2)
existing wall signs for the cinema, four (4) existing, and one proposed wall sign for the JC Penney’s,
three (3) existing and one proposed wall sign for the mall entrance, two (2) proposed wall signs for the
proposed Dick’s Sporting Goods, eight (8) existing wall signs for Sears, six (6) existing and one
proposed wall sign for Macy’s, and one existing sign for the Old Navy Store. The Plan also includes
the new pylon sign at the existing height which is forty-four (44) feet six (6) inches with a sign area
increasing to three hundred fifty-eight (358) feet. The Plan also includes the ability for any future
tenants with an exterior mall entrance to have one wall sign at seventy-five (75) square feet. This is in
keeping with the wall sign that the Old Navy would have with the same sign area.
Ms. Cornwell further stated that Staff has made a number of recommendations which include that
landscaping be provided at the base of the pylon sign and that the pylon sign be allowed to have more
than three (3) tenant spaces on the sign. The other agencies reviewing this application have provided
their comments.
Mr. Alexander stated that they agree with all Staff DAC Comments of record.
There were no questions raised from any Planning Commission members at this time.
Mr. Tolbert opened a public hearing and after seeing no one wishing to speak closed the public
hearing.
Mrs. Still moved to approve US-12-01 Dover Mall located at 1365 North DuPont Highway:
Comprehensive Signage Plan to include all of the DAC Comments of record, seconded by Mr. Holt
and the motion was unanimously carried 8-0 with Colonel Welsh absent.
US-12-02 Redevelopment of Former Wal-Mart Site at 1574 North DuPont Highway:
Comprehensive Signage Plan – Public Hearing and Review of a Unified Comprehensive Signage
Plan application to permit the construction and implementation of signage for the proposed
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redevelopment of the former Wal-Mart building consisting of two pylon signs and wall signs for the
future tenants. The property is zoned C-4 (Highway Commercial Zone). The property is located on
the west side of North DuPont Highway, north of Rustic Lane. The owner of the property is Onix
Dover, LLC. Address: 1574 North DuPont Highway. Tax Parcel: ED-05-057.00-01-05.01-000.
Council District 4.
Representative – Mr. Christopher Nowalk, Goldleaf Associates on behalf of the Property Owner,
Onix Dover, LLC.
Ms. Cornwell stated that this site qualifies for a Unified Sign Plan as it has more than four hundred
(400) feet of frontage on an Urban Principal Arterial which is North DuPont Highway. The Plan
includes two free standing pylon signs and multiple wall signs for potential tenants. The first pylon
sign is the south pylon sign proposed at 440 square feet in sign area. This would replace the existing
pylon sign in almost the exact location which is at the intersection of North DuPont Highway and the
access road leading into the site. This sign also includes the existing Sam’s Club sign. They have an
agreement to share signage as Sam’s Club does not have actual frontage on North DuPont Highway.
Staff is recommending that the pylon sign be narrowed from its proposed twenty feet in width to
sixteen feet. This would reduce the sign area to 352 square feet which is more in keeping with the
surrounding pylon signs.
Ms. Cornwell further stated that the second proposed pylon sign is the north pylon sign that would be
224 square feet in sign area and twenty-four (24) feet in height located in the middle of the property
closer north when travelling on North DuPont Highway. Staff recommends that this pylon sign not be
constructed until signage is needed for more than three (3) tenants on this site and that no tenant shall
have signage on both of the pylon signs and that the maximum sign area for one tenant on the north
pylon sign be set at 64 square feet.
Ms. Cornwell further stated that the wall signs proposed are for the first largest tenant to have four (4)
wall signs with each additional tenant being permitted to have up to three (3) wall signs. Staff would
request that there be a maximum of sixteen (16) wall signs to be placed on the building that would
allow for multiple tenants.
Ms. Cornwell further stated that Staff is recommending that landscaping be provided at the bottom of
the pylon sign and to allow for more than three (3) tenant spaces to be located on the pylon sign. The
other agencies reviewing this application have provided their comments.
Mr. Nowalk stated that they agree with all the DAC Comments of record and have no objections.
Mr. Tolbert opened a public hearing and after seeing no one wishing to speak closed the public
hearing.
Mr. Holden moved to approve US-12-02 Redevelopment of Former Wal-Mart Site located at 1574
North DuPont Highway: Comprehensive Signage Plan to include all Staff and DAC Comments of
record, seconded by Mrs. Still and the motion was unanimously carried 8-0 with Colonel Welsh
absent.
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Meeting Adjourned at 8:01 PM
Sincerely,
Diane Metsch
Secretary
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