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Conclusion: With regard to the extension of the upper wall signage above the roofline and <br /> extension of the projecting sign beyond the permitted distance,the proposed signs should not <br /> obstruct or interfere with other signs or natural views. <br /> 4. Whether the proposed plan is aesthetically superior to what could be installed under <br /> existing criteria in this section. <br /> Findings: Sign Category C of the zoning code allows for one wall sign per facade at a <br /> maximum of 60 square feet of wall signage, or the option of a projecting sign. The B-3 zone <br /> allows for upper story wall signage in addition to other compliant signs. The proposal <br /> includes a 184 square foot lower wall sign(Sign#3), a 102 square foot lower wall sign(Sign <br /> #2),two upper wall signs (Signs#2.1 and#2.2) 83 square feet each,a projecting sign(Sign <br /> #1)at 34.67 feet in height and 256 square feet projecting 7.5 feet from the building, and a <br /> mascot sculpture.All wall signs are proposed to be internally illuminated. The mascot <br /> sculpture sign will be illuminated indirectly with lights shining on the sculpture. The <br /> projecting sign,Sign#1,includes a rotating crown logo,with blinking lights within <br /> individual letters and a neon illuminating effect along the edge of the sign.No signage is to <br /> be placed on the west or south facades of the building. <br /> Conclusion: The proposal meets code for Sign#1 neon illumination(19.22.020.F.1)and <br /> size, clearance, and height(19.22.020.F.4); Signs#2 and#3 design,height,and mounting <br /> requirements (19.22.020.F.3); and Signs#2.1 and#2.2 use, size, content,and lighting <br /> (19.22.020.F.6). However, Sign#2.1 and#2.2 deviate from code by extending above the <br /> roofline(19.22.020.F.6), Sign#1 deviates from the number of signs allowed per façade and <br /> projection depth(19.22.020.F.4),and the excess of lower wall signage deviates from size <br /> (19.22.020.F.3).While the proposal displays aesthetic superiority by upholding the <br /> aforementioned code and standards provided within the Certificate of Appropriateness, <br /> removing one wall sign(at the corner of Wetmore Avenue and California Street)would <br /> reduce and further support this intent by limiting the total sign area and quantity of wall signs <br /> for the façade facing Wetmore Avenue <br /> Decision: The Planning Director APPROVES the proposed plan and determined it meets the <br /> criteria listed in Subsection 36.210.A of the Zoning Code with the following conditions. <br /> The following conditions shall apply: <br /> 1. Signs#2.1 and 2.2 are approved as proposed in the submitted plans. <br /> 2. Sign#1 is approved, with the understanding that instead of projecting at a 90 degree angle <br /> from the north building façade, it will project at a 45 degree angle so it is visible from both <br /> California Street and Wetmore Avenue. This includes the rotating crown on the top of the <br /> sign,and the lights within the individual letters that blink in order to "have a random <br /> scintillating effect." <br /> 3. Sign#3 is approved as proposed in the submitted plans. <br /> 4. Sign#4 and the mascot sculpture proposed on the corner of Wetmore and California cannot <br /> both be approved and meet the evaluation crite ' for the Comprehensive design plan permit. <br /> 3/s <br /> REVI 16-012 <br /> c <br /> Comprehensive Sign Design Plan for Funko <br />