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11-04-2002 Regular Meeting (2)Minutes Urban Design Commission (UDC) Monday, November 4, 2002, 6:30 p.m., Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall Attendees: Doug Stoner Chris Miller Jim Pitts Scott Cochran C. J. Fouts Susan D. Hiott Hubert Black A. Max Bacon Eric Cash Charlie Phillips Community Development Director Chris Miller explained that the Smyrna Deli is seeking to expand the copy area of the existing freestanding sign along Atlanta Road. The Smyrna Deli is proposing to add a sign cabinet to the top of the existing sign with a total copy area of 17 square feet. Mr. Miller distributed a memo and picture of the proposed signage (Memorandum from Christopher S. Miller, AICP, Director dated October 28, 2002 attached). Discussion followed. Motion: Doug Stoner moved to approve the expansion of the copy area of the existing freestanding sign along Atlanta Road. Dr. Pitts seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Minutes Urban Design Commission (UDC) Monday, November 4, 2002, 6:30 p.m., Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall Attendees: Doug Stoner Chris Miller Jim Pitts Scott Cochran C. J. Fouts Susan D. Hiott Hubert Black A. Max Bacon Eric Cash Charlie Phillips Community Development Director Chris Miller explained that the Smyrna Deli is seeking to expand the copy area of the existing freestanding sign along Atlanta Road. The Smyrna Deli is proposing to add a sign cabinet to the top of the existing sign with a total copy area of 17 square feet. Mr. Miller distributed a memo and picture of the proposed signage (Memorandum from Christopher S. Miller, AICP, Director dated October 28, 2002 attached). Discussion followed. Motion: Doug Stoner moved to approve the expansion of the copy area of the existing freestanding sign along Atlanta Road. Dr. Pitts seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. CITY OF SMYRNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -,DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM, To: Downtown .Development Authority — Urban Design Commission From:, Christopher S. Miller, AICP, Director Date: October 28, 2002 CC: Mayor and Council Wayne P. Wright — City Administrator RE: Village Pavilion — Smyrna Deli BACKROUND The Village Pavilion is located in Downtown Design District One (DDD-1) of the Urban Design District. All developments in this portion of the City must be reviewed and approved by the Urban Design Commission of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The Smyrna Deli is seeking to expand the copy area of the existing free-standing sign along Atlanta Road. Although the expanded sign will not exceed the maximum area permitted by the Sign Ordinance, it still must -be reviewed and approved by the Urban Design Commission. ANALYSIS The Village Pavilion site encompasses approximately three acres. According to Table 1 of the City's Sign Ordinance, the existing free-standing sign for this development is permitted to have a maximum copy area of 120 square feet. The sign currently contains 73.5 square feet of copy area. The Smyrna Deli is proposing to add sign cabinet to the top of the existing sign with a total copy area of 17 square feet (see Figure 1). Based upon a letter dated October 15, 2002, Thomas Enterprises, Inc. has authorized the Smyrna Deli to apply for the expansion of the sign. STAFF COMMENTS - The combined area of the existing sign with a new sign panel will measure approximately 90.5 square feet which is in accord with the Sign Ordinance. Approval of the additional sign panel will help to provide adequate advertising for Smyrna Deli without adding a new free-standing sign. Staff recommends approval the additional sign cabinet provided the final design matches the plans submitted. 12 �il �Sms�rna �eli C171cl -fee e-vecunm NEXILL ice cream and Deli Ott Co., 0- VI I 77 MEETING NOTICE City of Smyrna Urban Design Commission DATE: Monday, November 4 TIME: 6:30 p.m. LOCATION: 2"d Floor Conference Room, at Smyrna City Hall, 2800 King Street AGENDA: Review of sign plan submitted by Smyrna Deli CITY OF SMYRNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 11EMORANDUM To: Downtown Development Authority — Urban Design Commission From: Christopher S. Miller, AICP, Director Date: October 28, 2002 CC: Mayor and Council Wayne P. Wright — City Administrator RE: Village Pavilion — Smyrna Deli The Village Pavilion is located in Downtown Design District One (DDD-1) of the Urban Design District. All developments in this portion of the City must be reviewed and approved by the Urban Design Commission of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The Smyrna Deli is seeking to expand the copy area of the existing free-standing sign along Atlanta Road. Although the expanded sign will not exceed the maximum area permitted by the Sign Ordinance, it still must be reviewed and approved by the Urban Design Commission. ANALYSIS The Village Pavilion site encompasses approximately three acres. According to Table I of the City's Sign Ordinance, the existing free-standing sign for this development is permitted to have a maximum copy area of 120 square feet. The sign currently contains 73.5 square feet of copy area. The Smyrna Deli is proposing to add sign cabinet to the top of the existing sign with a total copy area of 17 square feet (see Figure 1). Based upon a letter dated October 15, 2002, Thomas Enterprises, Inc. has authorized the Smyrna Deli to apply for the expansion of the sign. STAFF COMMENTS The combined area of the existing sign with a new sign panel will measure approximately 90.5 square feet which is in accord with the Sign Ordinance. Approval of the additional sign panel will help to provide adequate advertising for Smyrna Deli without adding a new free-standing sign. Staff recommends approval the additional sign cabinet provided the final design matches the plans submitted. �'�m.�rna Deli and Ice Creurn Ice Cream and D A CITY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM To: Downtown Development Authority — Urban Design Commission From: Christopher S. Miller, AICP, Director 6 Date: October 28, 2002 CC: Mayor and Council Wayne P. Wright — City Administrator RE: Village Pavilion — Smyrna Deli BACKROUND The Village Pavilion is located in Downtown Design District One (DDD-1) of the Urban Design District. All developments in this portion of the City must be reviewed and approved by the Urban Design Commission of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The Smyrna Deli is seeking to expand the copy area of the existing free-standing sign along Atlanta Road. Although the expanded sign will not exceed the maximum area permitted by the Sign Ordinance, it still must be reviewed and approved by the Urban Design Commission. The Village Pavilion site encompasses approximately three acres. According to Table 1 of the City's Sign Ordinance, the existing free-standing sign for this development is permitted to have a maximum copy area of 120 square feet. The sign currently contains 73.5 square feet of copy area. The Smyrna Deli is proposing to add sign cabinet to the top of the existing sign with a total copy area of 17 square feet (see Figure 1). Based upon a letter dated October 15, 2002, Thomas Enterprises, Inc. has authorized the Smyrna Deli to apply for the expansion of the sign. STAFF COMMENTS The combined area of the existing sign with a new sign panel will measure approximately 90.5 square feet which is in accord with the Sign Ordinance. Approval of the additional sign panel will help to provide adequate advertising for Smyrna Deli without adding a new free-standing sign. Staff recommends approval the additional sign cabinet provided the final design matches the plans submitted. Smyrnac "eli CL71cl Toe evoctilm NE)M eaM and D ice cr e I Y'I c C).:Tt , I r. 737 71.�rl I 4F � :.......... GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Mike Beatty December 18, 2003 Mr. A. Max Bacon, Mayor Downtown, Deveh,-pr ent Authority of Smyrna Post Office Office Box 1226 Smyrna, Georgia 30081 Dear Mr. Bacon: Sonny Perdue GOVERNOR This letter certifies that the Downtown Development Authority of Smyrna has met the registration requirements for calendar year 2004, as outlined in the Local Government Authorities Registration Act. This certification letter should be kept on file to document the authority's 2004 registration status. To maintain a current registration status, the authority must register annually with the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) prior to January 1 of each year. We plan to mail out the 2005 registration forms in October of 2004. However, if your authority does not receive the 2005 registration form, it is the authority's responsibility to contact DCA to request a copy. This letter does not certify that the Downtown Development Authority of Smyrna was legally constituted or is currently active. If you have any questions, or if you do not receive a 2005 registration form by November 1, 2004, please contact Brian DiNapoli at (404) 679-3147. Sincerely, 1 Michael G. Bush, Director Office of Research EQUAL HOUSINGe/'--T 60 Executive Park South, N.E. • Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231 • (404) 679-4940 � OPPORTUNITY ■ www.dca.State.ga.uS Recycled Paper •— An Equal Opportunity Employer