Title
MSC 2020-12, Public Storage, 1611 S Douglas Road, re-imaging signage and color change to existing storage facility, miscellaneous request. (Joseph)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Mark Brenchley is requesting approval of for color and sign modifications to the Public Storage building at 1611 South Douglas Road. On June 15, 2020, Public Storage Inc., was cited by Code compliance for modifying the exterior elevation of the building without Planning and Zoning Board approval (Citation #119742). Passage of this application will bring the Public Storage property into compliance.
The City Commission at its January 15, 2003 meeting approved the underlying URI Commercial site plan (SP 2002-44), consisting of a self storage facility, gas station, and two grassed areas for future development. The following other applications of significance were processed on the site:
• SP 2003-39 - Sidewalk relocation.
• SN 2006-11 - Public storage sign
On August 14, 2008, the Planning and Zoning Board approved a similar color change application (SP 2008-16) as part of the rebranding of the storage building to Public Storage. The color change was approved by the Board subject to the northern elevation being painted all Cobblestone (Tan).
BUILDINGS / STRUCTURES:
The applicant is proposing the following color change to the self storage bay:
• Main Body - MP#27794 “Winter Mood”
• Trim / Accent Bands - MP#83460 “Roller Coaster”
• Parapet/Loading Area Canopy, Standing Seam Metal Roof, South and West Elevation Sign Band and Architectural Medallions - BRP1501 “Orange”
SIGNAGE:
The following signs are proposed for the Public Storage as a result of this application:
Attached building Signs:
West Elevation - A 52.3 square foot illuminated channel letter sign displaying, “Public Storage” in white letters on an orange raceway. A 2.7 square foot non-illuminated acrylic sign displaying, “Rental Office”
South Elevation - A 52.3 square foot illuminated channel letter sign displaying the Business Name in white letters on an orange raceway.
East Elevation - A 7.5 square foot non-illuminated acrylic sign displaying, “Loading” on the loading dock canopy.
Ground Directional Signs:
A 1.5 square foot directional sign to be located at the Douglas Road entry to the site. The sign background and base will be dark gray with orange and white copy.
A 1.5 square foot directional sign to be located in a parking island to the south and east of the existing storage building. The sign background and base will be dark gray with orange and white copy.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed the proposed changes and finds that the plan meets code requirements. Staff therefore recommends approval of this application.