Title
MSC2024-0021, SPG - Anthropologie, 14551 SW 5 Street, minor façade and signage changes, miscellaneous request. (Julia) (District 4)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Sara O’Daniel, agent, is requesting approval for facade and sign modifications to the new Anthropologie retail store (formerly Z Gallerie) at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens site, generally located south of Pines Boulevard and west of Southwest 145 Avenue. Anthropologie will be located at the southwest corner of building 4,000 of the lifestyle center within one of the four designated “main tower” features as designated in the Planned Commercial Development (PCD) guidelines.
The Shops at Pembroke Gardens was approved through SP 2005-36. An amendment was made to the site plan in 2006 (SP 2006-27, Architectural changes). Architectural modifications were last made to the tenant bay in 2007 (MSC 2007-102).
BUILDINGS / STRUCTURES:
The applicant is proposing the following colors and materials for the storefront building:
• The following colors are proposed for the tenant bay:
o Main Body and Brick Base: BM OC-55 (Paper White) and BM 465 (Antique Jade).
• Existing stone base to be removed and replaced with new brick base.
• Extension of the brick base to be 24” taller than the existing stone base.
• Remove existing light fixtures and replace with four new internally illuminated shadow box light fixtures. The shadow box is black and encased in glass with a tartan plaid pattern engraved to mimic linen.
• Replace existing awning fabric with new charcoal grey fabric with no signage.
SIGNAGE:
The following signage is proposed for the tenant bay:
• One, 54.44 square foot illuminated cabinet sign reading, “Anthropologie” in dark bronze copy and white background on the west elevation.
• One, 3.75 square foot internally illuminated aluminum blade sign reading “Anthropologie” in white copy with a dark bronze background on the west elevation.
The tenant will be bordered by two neutral pier elements (MSC 2007-07) as approved by the Planning and Zoning Board at its February 8, 2007, meeting. Staff has reviewed the proposed changes by the applicant and found them to follow the approved PCD guidelines.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed the proposed changes and finds that the proposal meets code requirements. Staff therefore recommends approval of this application.