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#03-2889 ................... April 18,2003 Page 11 Sionage Proposed plans for signage are attached as Exhibit C (Sheet A1.3). The subject property is allowed 190 s.f. of signage, based on the Code standards: “Aggregate square footage of sign space per lot shall not exceed the sum of one square foot for each front foot of building, plus one square foot for each front foot of lot not occupied by a building". I'he front footage of the site is 190' along Highway 12, so the interpretation is that the site is allowed 190 s.f. of signage. No individual sign may exceed fifty square feet. The applicants have provided signage plans for a monument style sign of 10’ X 6 ’ to be located along Highway 12. The proposed sign location is not apparent from the site plans, but it must be set back at least 10' from the right-of-way line. The proposed sign deducted from the total allotment of 190 s.f. leaves 130 s.f. for individual businesses to identify them on the buildings. A total of 130 s.f. divided by 15 units = 8.7 s.f. per unit, leaving approximately a 2’ x 4’ identification sign for each individual unit. In visiting the Fembrook and Forestview sites it was noted that each unit was provided a standard identification sign of approximately 2' x 2’, and a few units had additional individual small signs, but in general signage was minimal and not obtrusive. Ll2hting Proposed plans for lighting are attached as Exhibit C(Sheet A1.4). The applicants have provided lighting for the parking area. The applicants should address how or whether the individual buildings, entryways or walkways will be illuminated . The walkways behind the building on the east portion of the property are of particular concern. Building Quality and Materials Sheets A2.1 thru A2.11 depict the floor plans and elevations for the proposed buildings. The facades most visible from ofT-site contain substantial architectural features to enhance their appearance and break up the visual length of the buildings. The applicants have provided a design that is sensitive to the surrounding properties; for instance, the long facades facing the senior housing building, while being the functional rear of those offices, have stonework, colunms, bays, and styled windows. The 6/12 pitched roofs will have asphalt “shangles ” for a textured look. Siding is Hardie Plank or equivalent for low maintenance and good appearance. Stonework is a cultured “river rock" and its use on the walkout level columns greatly enhances the appearance of those higher facades. The B-6 standards do not specify a percentage of the facade that must be brick: the proposed 2’ high cultured stone base along the entire perimeter of each building is also a critical enhancement. The middle units (2/5,1/3) of each building have a 6 ’ deep proposed deck on the first story level on the walkout side. These decks add to the residential character of the buildings. The arched eyebrow and curved window feature of the second story portions of the buildings also is a critical design element that enhees the quality of these units. Staff is satisfied that the building design is of a quality appropriate for the proposed use, and should be a good fit with the senior housing to the east.