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MSC 2020-01, SPG - Agave Bandido, 14531 SW 145 Terrace, miscellaneous façade and/or signage approval, miscellaneous application. (Cole)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Matthew Baum, owner, is requesting approval of modifications to the tenant bay including the windows and doors, paint to include a mural, outdoor dining, lighting and signage to the Agave Bandido tenant bay (FKA: Jason’s Deli) at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens site, generally located south of Pines Boulevard and west of Southwest 145 Avenue (building 5000).
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 made to the tenant bay in 2007 (MSC 2007-61, Jason’s Deli). In 2008 zoning appeal (ZA 2008-01), was approved which determined the colored oval behind the letters is an architectural feature, and not part of the sign. The approval was for Jason’s Deli only and is now null and void as a result of the tenant vacating the space.
BUILDINGS / STRUCTURES:
The following modifications are proposed as a result of the new tenant.
Structural and Façade:
• Removal of the south elevation windows and doors. The storefront will be replaced with a single entrance, glass windows and a gray metal roll down window.
• Removal of the east elevation windows and doors. The storefront will be replaced with 3 gray metal roll down windows to accommodate the new outdoor dining/bar area.
• Removal of existing fabric awnings to be replaced with rust finish aluminum awnings.
External Colors and Finishes:
• The following colors are proposed as a base coat for the building façades.
o 100B-7 (Hot Pink)
o P100-7 (Sultana)
o MQ4-21 (Caicos Turquoise)
o N500-5 (Magnetic Gray)
o MQ4-22 (Key Largo)
o N510-1 (Silver Shadow)
• In addition to the base coat, the applicant proposes a mural to be painted on the south and east elevations. The owner of the building has commissioned a renowned artist to create these murals. The master sign plan for Pembroke Gardens, allows tenants to have murals on any elevation, however murals cannot exceed 80% of the total façade area on which they are placed. Both murals meet this requirement. The following colors will be incorporated into the mural:
o MQ1-10 (Red My Mind)
o M290-6 (Plantain Chips)
o PPU3-19 (Moroccan Henna)
o Behr Black
Lighting:
• Removal of exterior wall lighting to be replaced with bronze wall sconces on the south and east elevation. The lighting shall not exceed 4,000k.
Outdoor Dining:
• A 577 square foot outdoor waiting area containing patio chairs and coffee tables. The area will be enclosed by 18” tall tan landscape planters. This area will be utilized for waiting customers with no service being provided. Additionally, string lighting will be hung in the area. The lighting will be suspended from the building façade to 3 black 7’ tall poles at the south end of the waiting area.
• A 380 square foot outdoor dining area adjacent to east elevation of the building. The area will have fixed barstool and be enclosed by a 48” tall black railing.
• The proposed barriers for both areas will ensure that at minimum a 5’ walkway is maintained.
SIGNAGE:
The applicant proposes a 61.31 square foot LED internally illuminated day/night channel letter sign to read “AGAVE BANDIDO” with a boarder in black copy on the south elevation. Additionally, a sign is proposed on the east elevation. The LED internally illuminated day/night channel letter sign will be 9.53 square feet and read “AGAVE” in black copy.
No blade sign or canopy signage is proposed as part of this application.
LANDSCAPE:
In order to accommodate the outdoor dining and waiting area, 3 palms, 3 hardwood trees and shrubs will be removed. The landscaping shall be either relocated or replaced elsewhere on site.
OTHER SITE FEATURES:
The tenant will be bordered by a neutral pier element (MSC 2007-07) as approved by the Planning and Zoning Board at its February 8, 2007 meeting.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Staff notes that the architectural design of the façade is atypical to The Shops at Pembroke Gardens as the use of coloring and artistic inspired design is unique in comparison to the facades within this center.
Shops at Pembroke Gardens Planned Commercial Development (PCD) design guidelines allow for tenant façade designs which achieve the following goals / objectives:
“…to provide sufficient flexibility to each retailer to bring forth its unique image and identity, resulting in a true downtown shopping experience.” (Page 1-1)
“…intended to create a downtown shopping environment whereby retailers are allowed to create their individual identities and bring forth their brand merchandising strategies in a manner consistent or compatible with, or complementary to, general design guidelines.” (Page 5-1)
City Code section § 32.020 establishes The Planning and Zoning Board as the architectural review board for the City. In this role, the board shall review the architectural plans for all buildings proposed to insure that buildings are aesthetically compatible with the surrounding area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed the proposed changes and finds that the proposal meets the technical standards set forth within the Shops at Pembroke Gardens PCD Guidelines. Staff therefore recommends approval of this application subject to the Board’s approval of the overall façade design in their role as the Architectural Review Board and general interpretation of the underlying goals and objectives of the PCD design guidelines.