Title
MSC2026-0008, 1300 N University Drive Plaza, 1300 N University Drive, Uniform Sign Plan, miscellaneous request. (Cole) (District 2)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Zahoor Karim, agent, requests approval of a new uniform sign plan for the existing shopping center located at 1300 N University Drive.
The existing building was constructed in the 1970s and comprises of two tenant bays. In 2025, zoning variances ZV2025-0001 (minimum parking required) and ZV2025-0006 (Interior parking island width) were approved to allow for the site to come into compliance with engineering and fire prevention standards and accommodate the proposed restaurant tenant. Since the approvals, a dentist has proposed to take over the second tenant bay.
Land Development Code Section 155.698 requires a uniform sign plan to be in place prior to the issuance of any sign permits. Should this item be approved tonight it will enable the tenant to obtain sign permits through the building permit process.
SIGNAGE:
The applicant proposes the following sign standards for the shopping center:
• Font: Helvetica
• Face Color: White
• Trim Cap/ Return: White / Matching face
• Type: Channel Letters on Raceway
No other modifications are proposed at this time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed the proposed changes and finds that the proposal meets code requirements. Staff therefore recommends approval of this application.