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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFW Sign Code RevisionsAnthony, More items from Ms. Rezanka. Todd Todd Morley Community & Economic Development Director City of Cape Canaveral 7510 N. Atlantic Ave. P.O. Box 326 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 (321) 868-1222 x14 (321) 868-1247 (fax) t.morley@cityofcapecanaveral.org <mailto:t.morley@cityofcapecanaveral.org> www.cityofcapecanaveral.org <http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/> “If it is to be, it is up to me” From: Kim Rezanka [mailto:KRezanka@deanmead.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 10:21 AM To: Todd Morley; Mosh Cc: Kate Latorre; Barry Brown Subject: RE: Sign Code Revisions Todd, These minor changes do not resolve our original concerns as to the ambiguity of these proposed changes, or the fact that the City is attempting to prevent usage of windows that have been approved by the City and are soon to be installed, if they have not been already. Also, our “proposed revisions” you cite do not contain the changes we initially suggested. Without marking your email up entirely, I make the following comments to the items as you have numbered them. 1. What does “near a window” mean? I understood from our conversation that “perimeter” was the key to this definition. Now we are back to the whole window. 2. We still object to the 10 feet height limitation and the every 25 feet of building length restriction. Under the current 94-4(6), window signs could be placed in windows above 10 feet. (However, there is confusing language about “total signage copy area for the building” which I am unsure how that is currently applied.) Also, we still prefer our “combined” language to your “need not be separated” – why use so many negatives in Ordinances? It becomes confusing. 3. We still object to the 75% language – in fact that whole sentence - but your deletion of the language “into and through the structure” is appreciated. However, the “eligible area of window glass” we cannot agree to, especially as it still limits use of windows to those within 12 feet of the pedestrian grade. Further, do you intend to remove the introductory language of Sec. 94-4 of “without a permit”, or clarify that other window signs can be obtained with a permit? Finally, I have researched other City and County Codes, and most exclude “merchandise” from the definition of a “window sign”. I have not found any that define “showcase display window”. Please provide any sample codes the City utilized in creating “showcase window display”. We may want to schedule a conference call to discuss. Thank you, Kim Rezanka <http://www.deanmead.com/> Kimberly Bonder Rezanka Shareholder KRezanka@deanmead.com <mailto:KRezanka@deanmead.com> Dean Mead 8240 Devereux Drive, Suite 100 Viera, Florida 32940 321-259-8900 . 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While preparing comments for Kate and summarizing where we left off Thursday afternoon, I have three more discussion points I’d like to run by you: 1. You proposed to revise the following definition (red): Perimeter window lighting means any source of illumination intended to illuminate or draw attention to any display that is part of a window sign surrounding a window pane, regardless whether the pane is used as a window sign. This does not apply to signs that are illuminated as part of their primary function and used as window signage. This does not apply to showcase display windows as defined in this chapter. I propose (blue): Perimeter window lighting means any source of illumination located at, on or near a window, regardless whether it is used as a window sign. This does not apply to signs that are illuminated as part of their primary function and used as window signage. This does not apply to showcase display windows as defined in this chapter. 2. You proposed to revise the following definition (red): Showcase display window means a window designated for the purpose of interior display of real merchandise or goods available on the premises. One showcase display window shall be allowed per commercial storefront area and one additional showcase display window shall be allowed for every 25 feet of building length beyond the first 25 feet of building length; and such showcase display window shall not exceed 10 feet in width and 10 feet in height as measured from pedestrian grade level. A showcase display window shall not be considered a window sign as defined in this section. Showcase display windows may be combined, provided the maximum height of 10 feet is not exceeded. I propose (blue): Showcase display window means a window designated for the purpose of interior display of real merchandise or goods available on the premises. One showcase display window shall be allowed per commercial storefront area and one additional showcase display window shall be allowed for every 25 feet of building length beyond the first 25 feet of building length; and such showcase display window shall not exceed 10 feet in width and 10 feet in height as measured from pedestrian grade level. A showcase display window shall not be considered a window sign as defined in this section. Showcase display windows need not be separated, provided the maximum height of 10 feet is not exceeded. 3. You proposed to revise the following exemption (red): (6) Window signs that do not exceed 25 percent of the total each pane of window glass for each every side of the building or unit thereof and are placed in the upper or lower half of the window glass area. In addition, the total square footage of the window signs located above ten feet from grade, when added to the total existing signage for the building or unit thereof, does not cause the total signage copy area for the building or unit thereof to exceed the maximum total signage copy area allowed for the particular building or unit thereof.. Seventy-five percent (75%) of each pane of the eligible total window glass for every side of the building or unit thereof shall remain clear and visible into and through the structure, free from signs, obstructions and displays of all types.. Further, all sales transaction areas, as well as any other areas that may be deemed as necessary for viewing for safety purposes by a law enforcement agency, shall not be obstructed from view from the outside of the building by a window sign.; and Window signs shall not be permitted above the first story of any occupied commercial tenancy. This prohibition does not apply to designated showcase windows, as defined in this chapter. I propose (blue): (6) Window signs that do not exceed 25 percent of the total eligible area each pane of window glass for each every side of the building or unit thereof and are placed in the upper or lower half of the window glass area. In addition, the total square footage of the window signs located above ten feet from grade, when added to the total existing signage for the building or unit thereof, does not cause the total signage copy area for the building or unit thereof to exceed the maximum total signage copy area allowed for the particular building or unit thereof.. Seventy-five percent (75%) of each pane of the eligible area of window glass for every side of the building or unit thereof shall remain clear and visible into and through the structure, free from signs, obstructions and displays of all types.. Further, all sales transaction areas, as well as any other areas that may be deemed as necessary for viewing for safety purposes by a law enforcement agency, shall not be obstructed from view from the outside of the building by a window sign.; and Window signs shall not be permitted above the first story of any occupied commercial tenancy. This prohibition does not apply to designated showcase windows, as defined in this chapter. And then add a definition for: Eligible Area of Window Glass means, for purposes of calculating the allowable area of window signage, the remaining area of glass windows located on the first story of a building, after deductions have been made for Showcase Display Windows. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks, Todd Todd Morley Community & Economic Development Director City of Cape Canaveral 7510 N. Atlantic Ave. P.O. Box 326 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 (321) 868-1222 x14 (321) 868-1247 (fax) t.morley@cityofcapecanaveral.org <mailto:t.morley@cityofcapecanaveral.org> www.cityofcapecanaveral.org <http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/> “If it is to be, it is up to me” Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the public and/or media upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office by phone or in writing. Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the public and/or media upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office by phone or in writing. rcial storefront area and one additional showcase display window shall be allowed for every 25 feet of building length beyond the first 25 feet of building length; and such showcase display window shall not exceed 10 feet in width and 10 feet in height as measured from pedestrian grade level. A showcase display window shall not be considered a window sign as defined in this section. Showcase display windows need not be separated, provided the maximum height of 10 feet is not exceeded. 3. You proposed to revise the following exemption (red): (6) Window signs that do not exceed 25 percent of the total each pane of window glass for each every side of the building or unit thereof and are placed in the upper or lower half of the window glass area. In addition, the total square footage of the window signs located above ten feet from grade, when added to the total existing signage for the building or unit thereof, does not cause the total signage copy area for the building or unit thereof to exceed the maximum total signage copy area allowed for the particular building or unit thereof.. Seventy-five percent (75%) of each pane of the eligible total window glass for every side of the building or unit thereof shall remain clear and visible into and through the structure, free from signs, obstructions and displays of all types.. Further, all sales transaction areas, as well as any other areas that may be deemed as necessary for viewing for safety purposes by a law enforcement agency, shall not be obstructed from view from the outside of the building by a window sign.; and Window signs shall not be permitted above the first story of any occupied commercial tenancy. This prohibition does not apply to designated showcase windows, as defined in this chapter. I propose (blue): (6) Window signs that do not exceed 25 percent of the total eligible area each pane of window glass for each every side of the building or unit thereof and are placed in the upper or lower half of the window glass area. In addition, the total square footage of the window signs located above ten feet from grade, when added to the total existing signage for the building or unit thereof, does not cause the total signage copy area for the building or unit thereof to exceed the maximum total signage copy area allowed for the particular building or unit thereof.. Seventy-five percent (75%) of each pane of the eligible area of window glass for every side of the building or unit thereof shall remain clear and visible into and through the structure, free from signs, obstructions and displays of all types.. Further, all sales transaction areas, as well as any other areas that may be deemed as necessary for viewing for safety purposes by a law enforcement agency, shall not be obstructed from view from the outside of the building by a window sign.; and Window signs shall not be permitted above the first story of any occupied commercial tenancy. This prohibition does not apply to designated showcase windows, as defined in this chapter. And then add a definition for: Eligible Area of Window Glass means, for purposes of calculating the allowable area of window signage, the remaining area of glass windows located on the first story of a building, after deductions have been made for Showcase Display Windows. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks, Todd Todd Morley Community & Economic Development Director City of Cape Canaveral 7510 N. Atlantic Ave. P.O. Box 326 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 (321) 868-1222 x14 (321) 868-1247 (fax) t.morley@cityofcapecanaveral.org <mailto:t.morley@cityofcapecanaveral.org> www.cityofcapecanaveral.org <http://www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/> “If it is to be, it is up to me” Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the public and/or media upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office by phone or in writing. Florida has a very broad public records law. As a result, any written communication created or received by the City of Cape Canaveral officials and employees will be made available to the public and/or media upon request, unless otherwise exempt. Under Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic email to this entity. Instead, contact our office by phone or in writing.