Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Sign Permit, for the proposed building sign, with the following condition:

1) Meeting all relevant requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, as appropriate.

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Details of Action

Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Sign Permit, for the proposed building sign, with the following condition:

1) Meeting all relevant requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, as appropriate.

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Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Sign Permit, for the proposed building sign, with the following condition:

1) Meeting all relevant requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, as appropriate.

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This is a request to replace an existing building sign for an office building in the Pellissippi Corporate Center. The proposed sign is for Everon.

PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 4 OF THE TTCDA ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND PROCEDURES, THE DECISION OF THE TTCDA TO APPROVE A SIGN MUST BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

A. CONFORMITY OF THE SIGN PROPOSAL WITH THE DESIGN GUIDELINES.
1. The existing signage was installed above the main entrance of the building on the east side. It has an area of 18 sq ft and consists of an aluminum panel directly mounted onto the building façade. The applicant intends to utilize the existing aluminum paneling by attaching a new aluminum sign face with VHB tape and silicone adhesive, both of which are weather-resistant. The sign materials are substantial and permanent in nature. The size and placement of the signage comply with Section 4.4 of the design guidelines.
2. The proposed signage will have a white background featuring the company name in dark and light blue vinyl lettering with a flat finish. It will not be illuminated.

B. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PROPOSED SIGNAGE TO SIGNAGE ON NEARBY PROPERTIES, IN TERMS OF SIZE, LOCATION, MATERIALS, AND COLOR
1. The proposed sign is in proportion with signs in the vicinity.