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Home My WebLink AboutR-2001-241 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-241 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, APPROVING THE SIGN ADJUSTMENT REQUEST SUBMITTED BY COZY COVE MARINA INC., FROM CHAPTER 28, ZONING, ARTICLE 28, SIGNS, SECTION SIGN REGULATIONS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Dania Beach Code of Ordinances Chapter 28 Zoning, Article 28, Signs, sets the signage criteria for specific zoning districts within the City of Dania Beach; and WHEREAS, John Skinner, owner Cozy Cove Marina, Inc./Dockers Cafe, has applied for a sign adjustment(SA-50-01)to allow for signage which is in excess of the allowed regulations in the Downtown Redevelopment District for property located at 300 North Federal Hwy., Dania Beach; and WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Board on November 28, 2001, recommended that the City Commission grant the sign adjustment request SA-50-01 based upon the criteria set forth in Article 28, Section 28.200. "Relief from requirements; Sign Adjustment; Variances", of Chapter 28, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dania Beach; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. That that certain application SA-50-01, for a sign adjustment from Chapter 28 Zoning, Article 28, Signage, Section Sign Regulations, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A" is approved subject to: (a) Applicant removing all other existing projecting wall signs within 90 days of City Commission approval; (b) Applicant completing attached cosmetic improvements within 90 days of City Commission approval. Section 2 . That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 3. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. 1 RESOLUTION NO.2001-241 PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11T" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2001. MAYOR- COMMISSIONER UARLENE ST: ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONER BERTINO-YES J HN ON COMMISSIONER MIKES-YES CITY CLERK COMMISSIONER McELYEA-OUT OF THE ROOM VICE-MAYOR CHUNN-YES MAYOR FLURY-YES APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: By: . 4dA THO S ,1,�AF, 13R6 CITY ATTORNEY 2 RESOLUTION NO.2001-241 APPLICATION NUMBER: CITY OF DANIA BEACH to stam SA- SG - 0 100 WEST DANIA BEACH BOULEVARD )EP 3 ^U01 DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA 33004 (954) 924-3645 APPLICATION FOR SIGN ADJUSTMENT The undersigned petitions the Planning and Zoning Board and the City Corn1mission of the City of Dania Beach, Florida to consider a sign adjustment upon the parcel(s) of land described in this application. NAME OF APPLICANT: Cozy Cove Marina, Inc . ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: 300 N. Federal Highway Dania Beach, Florida 33004 PHONE:, 954- 921-8800 PROPERTY INTEREST OF APPLICANT: Fee Simple NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROPERTY OWNER (IF NOT THE APPLICANT): Same ADDRESS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: 300 N . Federal Highway Dania Beach, Florida 33004 Plat: Cozy Cove Marina 71-49 B Marina ZONING CLASSIFICATION: C-3 LOT SIZE. 4+ Acres AREA: PRESENT USE: Marina PRESENT SIGNAGE: Two Signs - Dockers Pole S i qn / I'1ari na changabl e copy sign DESCRIPTION OF THE SIGN ADJUSTMENT REQUESTED (INCLUDING SPECIFIC CODE SECTION REFERENCE): Addition of Cozy Cove Marina on building face; retention of Cozy Cove changable copy sign as is ,in size and location ; retention of Dockers pole sign modified as per plans . LIST THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ANY EXPERTS (PLANNER, ARCHITECT, ATTORNEY, ETC., IF ANY): Harold Tuttle of Marc Wiener AlA 33 S.E. 4th St. Suite 101 Boca Raton, Florida 33432 PLEASE COMPLETE THIS PORTION OF THE APPLICATION CAREFULLY. EACH REQUEST FOR A SIGN ADJUSTMENT MUST STAND ON ITS OWN MERITS WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY OTHER PROPERTY. The following questions pertain to the criteria upon which the City Commission and Planning and Zoning Board will consider this application: 1. Describe how the sign will still maintain the basic intent and aesthetic improvement purposes of the sign-regulations, particularly as it affects the appearance and compatibility with properties in the surrounding areas. SEE ATTACHED 2. Describe how the signs permitted under this code cannot be adequately viewed due to physical site distinctions other than those imposed by City ordinances or created by the applicant. SEE ATTACHED 3. Describe how the architectural design of a structure or the site plan pose unique and extenuating characteristics which are not compatible with the requirements of the sign article. CFF ATTArHFn 4. Describe how the structure or site configuration are unique, which causes the signage permitted by this article to be ineffective in identifying a use or structure that would otherwise be entitled to a sign. SEE ATTACHED 5. If the sign is an existing sign, describe the age of the sign and the extent to which the sign deviates from the existing code requirements, in addition to the criteria above. CFF ATTACHFO C'azx 6.7v� Ikz"rlm� , r" • `- `��;�< <;u�4:�aba SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT d7 !on (M M1361 STATE OF FLORIDA L74V k-%MM COUNTY OF BROWARD � i RM&A vivo AticnO+> G&.Lnz The forgoing instrument was acknowledged before me on SEPT. 28 2001 by John Skinner as(title] Ares i dent for(name of entity] C o z y ove ari na nC. a Florida Corporation, who is_personally known to me, or produced as identification. My Commission Expires: 5/15/03 NOTARY PUBLIC FOR USE WHEN APPLICANT IS NOT OWNER OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I AM THE OWNER OF THE SUBJECT LANDS DESCRIBED ABOVE IN THE APPLICATION FOR SIGN ADJUSTMENT AND THAT I HAVE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE AND FILE THE AFORESAID APPLICATION FOR A SIGN ADJUSTMENT. SIGNATURE OF OWNER STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF BROWARD The forgoing instrument was acknowledged before me on 2001 by , as(title] for(name of entity] a Florida Corporation,who is_personally known to me,or produced as identification. My Commission Expires: NOTARY PUBLIC Cozy Cove Marina • Application for Sign Adjustment 1. The three sign adjustments we are requesting will be similar in nature to other signs in the downtown area. Cozy Cove will be improving the appearance of the property. Also, the signs will not be obtrusive since there is over 300' of highway frontage and the large buildings are set back from the highway. The changes will help the signs blend in with the structures. 2. Cozy Cove Marina is a large parcel almost 5 acres and the businesses within are either set back from the highway or are not visible from the highway. Buildings to the south of Cozy Cove are located directly next to the sidewalk just feet from the highway and obstruct visibility from the south. 3. There are four items which make our site unique: 1. Property has been lost due to the widening of U.S. 1 through the years, this has placed a hardship on the property to provide adequate parking, traffic flow and landscaping. Changing the location of the signs would place further constraints on traffic flow and parking. 2. The location of the handicap parking at Dockers, does not allow for changing the setback of the Dockers sign as it would impede access for the handicapped. 3. The backflow preventer for Dockers is located directly underneath and between the poles of the Dockers sign. The Dockers sign base protects this device and the water pipes from being damaged and hides this ugly thing from public view. Moving the backflow preventer or the sign would be an aesthetic mistake exposing it to the public and would be an unnecessary financial hardship. 4. The location of the Dockers sign prohibits the use of a monument sign in that location because the structure would obstruct the view of vehicles and trucks attempting to exit the parking lot. • i - 4. The Cozy Cove Marina site has several tenants and uses. Placing a monument sign on the only available location at the southwest corner of the property would be ineffective because it is blocked from view to the south by buildings and because it would be the southernmost location it would not be adequately visible to the north to give drivers time to react to safely turn into the property. Cozy Cove Marina, Dockers and the other tenants receive a traffic flow of approximately 400 to 600 cars and trucks per day. These drivers need sufficient time to maneuver this busy intersection and highway. Providing clear and visible signage will help to prevent many traffic accidents. The uses on this site include three major dealerships Jupiter Boats, Phoenix Boats and Yamaha Outboard Service. It also includes boat repair, used boat sales, dockage and yacht brokerage all of which would receive no identification or advertising under the current code. This places a great economic hardship and loss of income when you consider the extremely high property taxes and fire assessments placed on this site along with the additional expense of other advertising needed to ® compensate for the loss of advertising exposure on U.S. 1 afforded to businesses in other cities along US 1. 5. The pole sign at Dockers is 35 years old and is not set back ten feet from the lot line. The Changeable copy sign at Cozy Cove is 20 years old and extends more than 18 inches from the building face. Broward, FL 2001-2002-50-42-34-39-0010, Sheet: 1 of 0 o T = 9 LEI o i� z 7C ril Np N e �0 it `\'1 " .. - I N il!H! 0 7rv. m y✓` 0. I v 00 Go �z 'A .•N \ 3. 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ATTACHED EXHIBITS AND ADDITIONAL BACKUP MATERIALS (PLEASE LIST): Staff Report Resolution Application Location Map Sign Site Plans 6. FOR PURCHASING REQUESTS ONLY: Dept: Amount: $ 7. REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR ADDITION ON AGENDA: Planning and Zoning Advisory Board recommended approval of this request at their November 28, 2001 regular meeting. Submitted by: Laurence G. Leeds,AICP, Director Date December 4, 2001 Growth Management Department City Manager Date • CITY OF DANIA BEACH GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT TO: Ivan Pato, City Manager G� FROM: Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Growth Management Department DATE: December 11, 2001 SUBJECT: SA-50-01 — Request by the Cozy Cove Marina and Dockers Cafe (300 North Federal Highway) for the following sign adjustments: a) Sign Adjustment to allow a "projecting wall sign" (6' x 8') containing 48 square feet. (The sign code does not permit a projecting wall sign at this location). b) Sign Adjustment to retain an existing pole sign in present location, said sign measuring approximately 4' x 6', containing approximately 24 square feet in area, approximately 13 feet high, and setback approximately 1.5 feet from the front lot line (The sign code permits a 25 square foot monument sign, up to seven feet in height, with a five foot setback). • Sign Adjustment (a) would allow the applicant to retain an existing "projecting wall sign" that extends out perpendicular to the marina building. Please note that the "flat wall sign"mounted flush with the marine building does not require a variance. Siqn Adjustment (b) would allow the applicant to retain their existing pole sign with cosmetic improvements. The existing pole sign, because it provides some visibility between 2 and 6 feet above the parking lot, provides more visibility than a monument sign built to current code requirements. PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION Sign Adjustment (a): Approval pursuant to Section 28.200 (1) (a) and (b) of the Sign Code. The projecting wall sign is appropriate based on the building (marina) architecture, setback, parcel size, and parcel configuration. This approval is subject to applicant removing all other existing projecting wall signs within 90 days of commission approval. Sign Adjustment (b): Approval pursuant to Section 28.200 (1) (a) and (b) of the Sign Code. The existing pole sign is appropriate based on the parcel size, parcel configuration, and proposed cosmetic improvements (see attached drawing). This approval is subject to applicant completing attached cosmetic improvements within 90 days of City Commission approval. DOCKERS SIGN VARIANCES CC 12-11-01.doc