Title
MSC2024-0019, Turbo Shot Coffee and Beverages, 8579 Pines Boulevard, minor façade changes including paint, outdoor seating, and signage, miscellaneous request. (Julia) (District 2)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Angel Pinero, agent, is requesting approval for exterior architectural and signage modifications to Turbo Shot Coffee Shop (formerly Checkers Restaurant) located at 8759 Pines Boulevard. The existing building was approved through SP 92-34. There will be no changes to the existing building footprint, parking and traffic circulation from the previously approved site plan.
This item was scheduled for the October 10, 2024 Planning and Zoning Board meeting which was canceled because of the closure of city hall due to Hurricane Milton.
BUILDINGS / STRUCTURES:
The applicant proposes the following modifications:
• The following colors and materials are proposed for the building:
o Main Body: SW 6141 (Softer Tan)
o Upper Façade: SW 7020 (Pure White)
o Lower Façade: Beldon Brick (Downing Black Velour)
o Accent: SW 6258 (Tricorn Black), #F06035 (Ceylon)
o Columns: Nichiha Vintagewood Siding (Redwood)
o Dumpster Enclosure: SW 6141 (Softer Tan)
• The existing parapet will be raised to a maximum height of 18’ and squared off.
• Installation of two canopy structures on front (south) and rear (north) building façade.
• Existing drive-thru clearance bars to be repainted SW 6258 (Tricorn Black).
• New bicycle parking rack on east side of property to accommodate up to 3 bicycles.
• Existing 660 square feet of outdoor dining area on east side of building to remain and be repaved. A total of 10 sets of ADA accessible tables and chairs are proposed.
SIGNAGE:
The applicant proposes the following signage:
• One 4’ tall, 35 square foot internally illuminated cloud sign mounted on the southern façade to read “Turbo Shot Coffee and Beverages”. The sign will have white and yellow letters, orange logo and blue painted cabinet.
• Re- facing of an existing monument sign located at the southeast corner of the property with a 12 square foot acrylic face displaying Turbo Shot multi- colored logo as shown in the attached plans.
• Installation of two 20 square foot double pane menu boards with overhead canopy at entrance to each drive-thru lane.
LANDSCAPING:
In addition to the existing, the following landscape is being proposed for this site:
• Installation of 4 trees, 2 palms, 72 shrubs, and 31 groundcovers. Primary species of trees include: Conocarpus erectus - Green buttonwood, Conocarpus erectus 'sericeus' - Silver buttonwood, and Tabebuia heterophylla - Pink tabebuia trees. Primary species of palms include: Sabal palmetto - Cabbage palmetto. Primary species of shrubs include: Rhaphiolepis indica - Indian hawthorne, Podocarpus marcophyllus - Yew podocarpus, Viburnum suspensum - Sandankwa viburnum. Primary species of groundcovers include: Ilex vomitoria 'Nana' - dwarf yaupon holly and Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Minima' - dwarf confederate jasmine.
• Trees that will remain on site include Quercus virginiana - Live oak, tabebuia heterophylla - pink tabebuia, and Adonidia merrllii - Adonidia palms. The Adonidia merrllii - Adonidia palm is the only palm that will be relocated.
OTHER SITE FEATURES:
ADA improvements including striping, ramps and signage are being proposed to bring site up to current code standards as required by the Engineering Division.
No other site modifications are being proposed at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed the proposed changes and find that the proposed changes meet code requirements. Staff therefore recommends approval of this application.