Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-18-12-165 — GREGORY DAVIS FOR THOMAS SIGN & AWNING CO.

Request: Variance in the P-D zoning district to allow a cumulative total of 256 sq. ft. of wall signage in lieu of 192 sq. ft.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff explained that the subject P-D was too small, and did not have sufficient road frontage to have a Master Sign Plan (MSP), as an MSP would allow them to have more sign copy area than permitted by the sign ordinance. Staff displayed photos of the site chowing that due to businesses on out-parcels on John Young Parkway and site landscaping, there was no clear visibility into the site. The applicant noted that the additional signage would help people recognize the store brand, and to inform perspective patrons of some of the products sold there. They noted that the difference between the size of the signs noted in the cover letter versus the drawings submitted was due to the background panel. It has no color or illumination, however, since it is how the County calculates sign area, they could simply affix channel lettering directly to t he building façade and achieve the proper sing area. There being no one in attendance to speak for or against the request, the public hearing was closed. The BZA concluded that the increase in signage was minor, and that the new signage would provided a service to the patrons of the shopping center. A motion to recommend approval passed unanimously by all voting members, with one abstention.