Title
ZV2025-0019 - 0022, Memorial FSER, 801 S Douglas Road, variance requests. (Cole) (District 1)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Ferrin Signs, agent, is requesting five sign variances for Memorial Manor & FSER located at 801 South Douglas Road and 777 South Douglas Road. The applicant is specifically requesting the following:
· To allow a maximum 60.5 square foot monument sign instead of the required maximum of 24 square feet for outparcel and freestanding building monument signs for both buildings
· To allow a maximum of 180 total square feet of signage instead of the required maximum 120 total square feet of signage.
· To allow 88 square feet of signage on the primary façade instead of the required maximum of 60 square feet of signage on the primary façade.
· To allow a maximum of 2 square feet per directional and informational sign panel instead of the required maximum of 1.5 square feet for directional and informational sign panels.
Memorial Manor was approved in 1988 through site plan SP88-12. In 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the new Memorial FSER through site plan SP2023-0003. One (1) monument, 5 directional and 3 wall signs meeting code requirements were approved as part of the application. The current proposal reflects an update to the previously approved plan.
Should the variances be approved, the applicant must obtain all applicable building permits.
VARIANCE REQUEST DETAILS:
The applicant is requesting five sign variances for Memorial Manor & FSER. The applicant has submitted a justification statement that outlines the need for signage variances to ensure visibility and safe wayfinding for emergency responders, patients, and visitors. The specific variance requests are as follows:
· ZV2025-0018: To allow a maximum 60.5 square foot monument sign instead of the required maximum of 24 square feet for outparcel and freestanding building monument signs....
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