Standard Annex Signage Dispute Resolved with Conditional Approval by Local Commission
The local commission has unanimously approved the application IV-23-08-010 for a new acrylic sign at 1088 N. High St., with strict adherence to aesthetic and building codes, including opacity and non-illumination stipulations.
The signage at 1088 N. High St., known as Standard Annex, has been the subject of recent controversy due to a code violation. The application for the new sign, identified as IV-23-08-010, was approved with conditions by the local commission.
The approved design stipulates that the existing vinyl graphics must be replaced with a stud-mounted sign made from 1" thick cut white acrylic. The dimensions of the new sign are specified to be 29" x 80". It will be situated on the West elevation of the building. In accordance with the conditions set by the commission, the acrylic sign must be opaque and not internally illuminated to comply with local signage regulations.
Cheryl Frizzell, the applicant for the signage at 1088 N. High St., has been instructed to provide detailed section drawing information regarding the sign's mounting and connecting points on the wall. These points are required to be installed via mortar joints, ensuring the sign's secure attachment to the building's exterior.
Furthermore, the commission has requested a scaled and measured elevation drawing that clearly shows the sign's size and placement on the West elevation. This is to ensure that the signage is in proportion to the building and does not detract from the surrounding area's aesthetic.
In a related matter, a separate Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application must be submitted for the graffiti graphic signage on the South elevation of 1100 N. High St. The commissioners have expressed their support for this graphic graffiti sign, favoring it as text lettering instead of a banner, which is often a temporary signage solution.
The motion for the approval of the signage at 1088 N. High St. was passed unanimously with a vote of 4-0-0 by Commissioners Kaplansky and Trott, among others. The decision reflects the commission's commitment to maintaining the area's visual standards while allowing for business identification.
Representatives from Standard Annex, the owner of the property at 1088 N. High St., were involved in the application process. However, no further details or commentary from the applicant or the commissioners were provided at the time of reporting. The approval with conditions indicates a move towards resolving the signage dispute while adhering to local building and aesthetic codes.
