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MSC2026-0004, SPG - William & Sonoma, 14567 SW 5 Street, minor façade and signage changes, miscellaneous request. (Julia) (District 4)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Connie Habermehl, agent, is requesting approval for facade and sign modifications to the new Williams & Sonoma retail store (formerly Hollister) at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens site, generally located south of Pines Boulevard and west of Southwest 145 Avenue. Williams Sonoma will be located within building 13000.
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). On August 6, 2025, the City Commission approved ZC2024-0002, amending the zoning designation from PCD (Planned Commercial Development) to MXD (Mixed Use Development). At the same hearing, the Commission also approved ZC2024-0003, amending the Planned District Guidelines.
Architectural modifications were last made to the tenant bay in 2008 (MSC 2008-20).
BUILDINGS / STRUCTURES:
The applicant is proposing the following colors and materials for the storefront building:
• Main Body: Benjamin Moore Alabaster (BM 876)
• Aluminum storefront: Kawneer Hartford Green
• Stone Base in Washington Basalt with flamed finish
• Dark stained wood corbel and cornice
• Metal louvres over storefront doors and windows to match Kawneer Hartford Green
• Metal awnings over storefront doors and windows to match Kawneer Hartford Green
SIGNAGE:
The following signage is proposed for the tenant bay:
• One, 47.43 square foot halo- illuminated reverse channel letter sign reading “Williams Sonoma” in matte black finish.
• One, 5.43 square foot internally illuminated blade sign. The proposed sign will be matte black with white copy reading “Williams Sonoma”.
• Two, 0.6 square foot window signs reading “Williams Sonoma” in white copy.
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 MXD guidelines.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed the proposed changes and finds that the proposal meets code requirements. Staff therefore recommends approval of this application.