HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2011-041 - Approving variance request submitted by Wilson Hollywood Showroom, LLC for property located at 1901 Tigertail Boulevard RESOLUTION NO. 2011-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH,FLORIDA,APPROVING THE VARIANCE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY
WILSON HOLLYWOOD SHOWROOM, LLC FROM SECTION 505-140,
UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1901
TIGERTAIL BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the Dania Beach Unified Land Development Code,Part 5,Article 510, Section
505-140, outlines special signage regulations by location or type of use; and
WHEREAS,the applicant,Wilson Hollywood Showroom,LLC,has applied for a variance
(VA-09-11) as follows:
1. to allow for a sign area of 171.75 square feet (ULDC Section 505-140 allows a
maximum area of 48 square feet); and
2. to allow for identification of nine(9)tenants per sign face (ULDC 505-140 restricts
copy to permit name and nature of the complex only),
for property located at 1901 Tigertail Boulevard in the City Dania Beach; and
WHEREAS,the Community Development staff reviewed this request and recommend that
the City Commission grant it;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That that certain application VA-09-11 for the variances described above from
requirements in the Dania Beach Unified Land Development Code,Part 5,Article 510, Section 505-
140, a copy of which application is attached and made a part of this Resolution as Exhibit "A", is
approved.
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repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 full force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on May 10, 2011.
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LOUISE STILSON, CMC
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APPROVED AS TO FO AND CORRECTNESS:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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❑ Administrative Variance iEi�
❑ Assignment of Flex/Reserve UnitsLJ Land #
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❑ Plat Delegation Request
❑ Rezoning Date Rec'd:
❑ Site Plan
LJ Special Exception Petition No.:'
❑ Trafficway Waiver
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❑ Roadway Vacation
❑ Other
THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNTIL IT IS COMPLETE AND SUBMITTED WITH
ALL NECESARRY DOCUMENTS. Refer to the application type at the top of this form and "Required
Documentation"checklist to determine the supplemental documents required with each application.
For after the fact applications, the responsible contractor of record shall be present at the board hearing.
Their failure to attend may impact upon the disposition of your application. As always, the applicant or their
authorized legal agent must be present at all meetings. All projects must also obtain a building permit from
the City's Building Department. For more information please reference the Dania Beach Land
Development Code Part 6,Development Review Procedures and Requirements.
Location Address: 1901 Tigertail Boulevard
Lot(s): Block: Subdivision:
Recorded Plat Name: Designer's Place at Dania(Plat Book 129,Page 33)
Folio Number(s): 5042-3342-0010 Legal Description:
(E>nsultantll-egal Representative(circle one) Applicant is Property Owner,see below
Address of Applicant:
Business Telephone: Home: Fax:
Name of Property Owner: Wilson Hollywood Showroom LLC
Address of Property Owner: 5555 Anglers Avenue, Suite 8,Dania Beach,FL 33312
Business Telephone: 954-894-5501 _ Home: Fax: 954-894-5017
Explanation of Request: Sign variance request for pylon sign.Please see attached Justification Statement for more details.
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Prop. Net Acreage: Gross Acreage: +1-4.58 Existing Building Square Footage: +/-93,446
Existing Use: 2 industrial warehouse buildings Proposed Use: same
Is property owned Individually, by a mi-poration, or a,joint venture? Limited Liability Company(LLC)
� underst.�ind that all approval,, automatically expire within 12 months of City
Cnmxmnission approval, or pursuant to the expiration tivnefranne listed in Part 6 of the
Land 0eve>oprnmntCode.
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Statement of interest in Propqqy AnO Authorization to File Petitions
Wilson Hollywood Showrooms. L.L.C. certifies that it is the Owner of the subject
property and authorizes SIEGLI- LIPMAN, DUNAY, SHEPARD, &MISKEL, LLP,as
agent, to submit and process any and all development applications, including but not
limited to variances,text amendments, site plans,etc.to the City of Dania Beach and
represent Owner at any public hearings necessary for the approval and development of
the proposed development.
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Designer's Place Pole Sign Variance
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Sign Variance Justification Statement
Wilson Hollywood Showroom, LLC ("Petitioner") owns the +/- 4.68 acre property located at 1901
Ti8ertai| Boulevard ("Property"), as shown on the attached location map. The Property is currently
developed with two (2) industrial warehouse buildings totaling +/- 93,446 square feet and is known as
the Designer's Place. As indicated by the name of this industrial complex, it is comprised of several
interior design showroom retail/wholesale tenants.The very nature of this type of commercial industrial
use both requires and attracts a larger customer base than typical industrial uses. The Property is
isolated, as it is located on a dead end road with a +/' 1,2OO foot setback from the nearest intersection
and abuts Interstate 95 (+/- 65 feet from right-of-way). This isolation and compromised visibility
diminishes retail activity from general passersby and prevents customers from easily identifying the
location of the industrial complex. Proper siQnage will improve both the complex's visibility and
customer identification to ensure the continued economic viability ofthe complex and its tenants. As
such, Petitioner is requesting relief from Section 505'240(8) and its subsections (1)(a) and (b) of the
City's Land Development Regulations ("Code") to permit double-faced pole sign that: 1\ )s4Ufeet in
height measured from grade;2)has 171.75 total square feet of sign area per side(overall sign area total
mf343 square feet); and 3) identifies both the name of the industrial complex and up to 9 tenants per
side. A survey and sign package identifying the specific location of the proposed pole sign and the sign
specifications are included with this sign variance request.
As discussed in greater detail below,the sign variance request is consistent with Code Section 505-190.
Specifically,the sign variance request demonstrates that the: 1)basic intent and aesthetic improvement
purposes of the sign regulations will be maintained, particularly as it affects the appearance and
compatibility with properties in the surrounding areas; 2) signs permitted under this Code cannot be
adequately viewed due to physical site distinctions; 3) Petitioner's hardship is not self-created urbased
solely on the inability to comply with the Code; 4) architectural design of the existing structures or the
site plan pose unique and extenuating characteristics which are not compatible with the requirements
of this article; and 5\ existing structures and site configuration are unique, which cause the dgnaQe
permitted by this article to be ineffective in identifying e use or structure that would otherwise be
entitled toasign.
Pole Sign Variance Justification:cesignm's Place(/mvngenuxBoulevard)
1. The sign, after the granting of a variance, 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.
The proposed pole sign maintains the basic intent and aesthetic improvement purposes of
the sign regulations and is compatible with surrounding development. The proposed pole
sign has a warm neutral color scheme that is consistent with the industrial complex as well
as surrounding development. In addition, the slanted architectural feature on the building
fa4ades is mimicked on the requested pole sign. Adjacent development generally consists of
industrial and warehouse type development ranging in height from one to two stories. The
proposed pole sign height is 40 feet measured from grade with an 84 inch concrete base and
will be located along the portion of the Property abutting Interstate 95.The proposed sign is
double-faced with signage facing Interstate 95 and Tigertail Boulevard.The location, height
and double-face of the proposed sign are needed to ensure visibility and assist in identifying
the physical location of the industrial complex from both the highway and Tigertail
Boulevard, especially considering the compromised visibility and isolation of the Property,
which is about 1,200 feet from the nearest intersection and located at the end of a dead end
road abutting Interstate 95.Additionally,locating the proposed sign adjacent to the highway
mitigates any impacts associated with the sign height that may otherwise affect adjacent
development.
2. The signs permitted under this Code cannot be adequately viewed due to physical site distinctions.
The signs permitted under this Code do not provide adequate visibility to the Property, as
the Property is uniquely situated at the terminal end of a dead end road (Tigertail
Boulevard) and abuts Interstate 95 (+/- 55 feet from right-of-way). In addition,the Property
is more than 1,200 feet from the nearest main intersection of Tigertail Boulevard and
Anglers Avenue, the street signage of which is in need of repair/replacement, thereby
imparting another obstacle to locating the complex. Further to this,the eastward vista from
this intersection is skewed by the peak of the railroad tracks intersecting Tigertail Boulevard.
The presence of the railroad tracks combined with the hill-like peak of said tracks proffers
the feeling of heavy industrial and freight type uses. In fact the foregoing comprises the
majority of uses in the vicinity, as the commercial industrial use of the Property along with
the property to the immediate south is an anomaly within this industrial area. Considering
the foregoing physical site constraints that effectively eliminate the visibility of the Property,
the Code permitted pole sign height and maximum sign area does not provide adequate
visibility or identification of the Property and its use for vehicles traveling at highway speeds
or average roadway speeds,especially from a distance of 1,200 feet with poor street signage
and obstructions. As such, Petitioner is proposing a double-faced pole sign that will be
above the elevation of the abutting Interstate 95,for a total height of 47 feet, including the
7 foot base height of the sign, and a sign area of 171.75 square feet per side that includes
the name of the complex,Designer's Place, and 9 tenant panels on each side.The maximum
sign area and letter size height for "Designer's Place" is 17.25 square feet and 15.5°,
Pole Sign Variance Justification:Designer's Place(1901 Tigertail Boulevard)
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respectively. The total tenant sign area is 154.5 square feet, with 8 tenant panels at
approximately 15.45 square feet and 1 tenant panel at approximately 30.9 square feet.
Maximum letter height for the tenant panels will be prescribed by the foregoing panel sizes.
The proposed pole sign will allow vehicles traveling along the highway and Tigertail
Boulevard to safely navigate and easily identify the location of the industrial complex.
Visibility and identification of the industrial complex is essential for the economic viability of
the complex and its tenants, as well as for the convenience of the customers, especially
considering the commercial industrial type use of interior design showrooms,the nature of
which requires a substantial customer base to sustain itself in comparison to typical
industrial uses. The isolated location of the complex presents challenges for both tenants
and would-be customers as it is effectivelyhidden from view. However, the proposed pole
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sign will not only provide adequate visibility and identification of the Property for vehicles
thereby ensuring safe traffic movement but also for customers, deliveries and other typical
business activities.
3. The applicant's hardship shall not be self-created or based solely on inability to comply with the
Code.
Petitioner's hardship is not self created, as the Property's isolated location at the end of a
dead end road combined with its distance from a cross road and adjacency to Interstate 95,
approximately 1,200 feet and 55 feet, respectively, present genuine visibility challenges.
Additionally, the poor quality street signage identifying the intersection (of Tigertail
Boulevard/Anglers Avenue) along with the railroad tracks obstructing the view from the
intersection to the Property and the general character of adjacent uses as heavy
freight/industrial type uses combine to create significant identification obstacles that are
well out of the Petitioner's control. That being said, the economic health of the industrial
complex is inextricably connected to its visibility and ease of identification by customers,
especially considering that the complex's commercial industrial use is an anomaly within this
area. Although the proposed pole sign exceeds that permitted by Code, it is the minimum
height and sign area that will effectively mitigate the physical site constraints that have
compromised the Property's visibility.
4. The architectural design of a structure or the site plan pose unique and extenuating characteristics
which are not compatible with the requirements of this article.
Although the Property's uniquely isolated location requires exception to the pole signage
allowed by the Code, the building height of the two existing warehouse structures and the
site plan layout are both conducive to accommodate the requested pole sign, as it is
proposed to be located in the southern most landscaped parking island along the east
property line.This sign location optimizes visibility from the adjacent highway(interstate 95)
and the building height provides visibility from Tigertail Boulevard. The proposed sign
location also ensures that the requested pole sign will not impact surrounding development.
Considering the isolated location of the Property,the requested pole sign is the only signage
Pole Sign Variance Justification:Designer's Place(1901 Tigertatl Boulevard)
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that will provide adequate visibility and identification, as wall signs and monument signs
alone cannot adequately identify a commercially based industrial property boxed-in by a
highway and a dead end road that is further compromised by its distance from the nearest
intersection and other visual obstructions including poor street signage and railroad tracks.
5. 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.
The uniquely isolated location of the Property causes the pole signage permitted by the
Code to be ineffective, whereas the site configuration and structure accommodate the
requested pole sign. The Property is situated at the terminal end of a dead end road
(Tigertail Boulevard), is located more than 1,200 feet from the main intersection of Tigertail
Boulevard and Anglers Avenue and abuts Interstate 95(+/-55 feet from right-of-way).These
constraints are exacerbated by the inadequate street signs of the intersection and the hill-
like peak of the railroad tracks that interrupts the vista and intensifies the heavy
freight/industrial character of the area. These combined physical site constraints not only
effectively eliminate the visibility of the Property but also render the pole signage permitted
under this Code ineffective. Petitioner is requesting a pole sign that will adequately identify
the use and location of the industrial complex,as the increased sign height and sign area will
allow vehicles to identify the Property from both the highway and Tigertail Boulevard.
Adequate identification and visibility are crucial to the economic viability of the industrial
complex, especially considering the current depressed market conditions and the
commercial nature of the industrial complex.
Pole Sign Variance Justification:Designer's place e1901 Tigertail Boulevard)
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