Title
MSC2025-0016, SPG - Blue Mercury., 421 SW 145 Terrace, minor façade and signage changes, miscellaneous request. (Julia) (District 4)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Julia Rojas, agent, is requesting approval for facade and sign modifications to the new Blue Mercury retail store (formerly Salt Life) at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens site, generally located south of Pines Boulevard and west of Southwest 145 Avenue. Blue Mercury will be located within building 4000.
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 2022 (MSC 2022-15).
BUILDINGS / STRUCTURES:
The applicant is proposing the following colors and materials for the storefront building:
• Painted Brick Façade to match PMS 7546 C.
• Replacement of the existing awning with Fabric Awning - Sunbrella (Color - Capri #6075).
• Four new exterior lights- AFX BMW521 Textured Bronze exterior Sconce with integrated LED 24 W.
SIGNAGE:
The following signage is proposed for the tenant bay:
• One, 29.83 square foot edge lit individual channel letter sign reading, “Blue Mercury” in Mercurial Blue copy.
• One, 0.261 square foot awning sign displaying the store logo in deep blue.
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.