Recommendation
Staff recommends denial of Certificate 6-E-25-HZ.
Applicant Request
Signs- Removal of existing channel letter wall sign located on the architrave. Installation of new 13.5' wide by 7.5' tall (101.25 sq. ft.) channel letter wall sign on the fan in the tympanum, beginning approximately 27.5' feet from the ground.
- The installation of two tenant panel signs also included in this application was approved administratively on May 22.
Knollwood Individual Landmark H
- Style: Neoclassical, c.1851 with modifications dating to 1890s and 1920s
- Primary structure on the property is Knollwood; work is proposed on a non-historic, Neoclassical style bank building.
- Style: Neoclassical, c.1851 with modifications dating to 1890s and 1920s
Applicable Guidelines
Knollwood Design Guidelines
See Guidelines- Maintain the prominence of the historic building on the site.
- The design of new buildings constructed on site must be sympathetic in materials and construction to Knollwood.
- New signage and lighting should respect the historic character of Knollwood and its site.
- Signage will be a necessary part of site development for Knollwood. Signs should be divided into four categories: 1) directional/informational signs appearing within the development; 2) a directory of information sign which fronts on Kingston Pike and directs users into the site; 3) wall signs or banners on building walls; and 4) awnings or marquees that also contain signs.
- - A wall sign or banner may be allowed for each building wall or articulated wall plane that faces into the site. It may not exceed a vertical height of 5 feet or a maximum area of 40 square feet. Buildings fronting on Kingston Pike may display an internally lit wall sign for each building that faces Kingston Pike, not to exceed a vertical height of 5 feet or a maximum area of 40 square feet.
