1994-022CITY OF ENCINITAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
505 So. Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024
(619) 633-2710
NOTICE OF DECISION
DCD-94-022
April 15, 1994
This letter is to inform you that the Director of Community
Development has approved your application for:
94-040 SIGN (John Howenstine - Town & Country Center) Sign
Review for a revised sign program for the commercial center
located at 479 Encinitas Blvd. (a.p.n. 2'.r9"0'fr2~-i-5-) .
2,58-~~z-4D
Project Discussion:
The applicant proposes a uniform sign program for the
commercial center, consisting of individual interior
illuminated can signs, individual pedestrian oriented hanging
signs, and an (existing) monument sign.
Proposed is a replacement of all existing wood wall signs with
channel-letter signs, as detailed in the associated sign
program. The applicant intends to change-over all wall signs
upon approval of this application.
Design Review - Signs
1. The project design assures that the size and shape of the sign
is in scale with the building with which it is associated.
Conclusion: The project site has one monument sign,
being located along the Encinitas Blvd. street frontage.
This sign is legal-non conforming (exceeding 8 ft.) and
may remain so long as the sign is not modified. Changes
of sign copy are permitted.
The wall signs are proposed at a maximum ratio of 75% of
the store frontage. These signs shall conform to
Municipal Code standards, allowing wall signs at a ratio
of 1 sq. ft. of signage for each linear ft. of store
frontage, as conditioned in this document.
2. The building site provides for adequate space and locations on
the building, in harmony with the architectural design, for
the display of signs.
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Conclusion: The project site has one monument sign,
being located along the Encinitas Blvd. street frontage.
This sign is legal-non conforming (exceeding 8 ft.) and
may remain so long as the sign is not modified.
The wall signs would be located on the fascia portion of
the building and would be in scale with the building and
the lease spaces. Adequate and appropriate space is also
provided for the pedestrian oriented hanging signs, to be
located under the canopy which fronts the stores.
3. The project sign relates well to the building on the project
site and to the neighborhood in general in terms of size,
shape, color, texture, materials and lighting intensity,
creating a visually compatible appearance.
Conclusion: The proposed wall signs, channel letters
with white faces and alabaster returns, will present a
visually pleasing and uniform message.
4. The project signing shows subtlety, is unobtrusive and conveys
the message legibly and clearly.
Conclusion: The proposed signs will have colors and copy
which present a clear message.
5. The proposed signing is weather resistant and durable.
Conclusion: The signs will be of durable construction,
being of acrylic and metal construction.
This approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. The approved signs shall conform to the plans sign program
submitted to the City and dated received on April 13, 1994,
and shall not be modified without prior City approval.
2. The wall signs are limited in size to a maximum ratio of one
sq. ft. of signage per linear foot of lease space frontage.
In accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, this
decision may be appealed to the City Council within fifteen (15)
calendar days of the date of this determination. This notice
constitutes a decision of the Community Development Department
only. Additional permits, including Building Permits, may be
required by the Building Department or other City Departments. It
is the property owner or applicant's responsibility to obtain all
necessary permits required for the type of project proposed.
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If you have any questions regarding this determination, please
contact Jim Kennedy at the Community Development Department by
telephoning (619) 633-2715.
Patrick S. Mu phy
Community Developme Director
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