Approved with conditions
See case notes below
TTCDA
Sign Permit
8-B-24-TOS
See case notes below
Details
Request
Property Info
Case Notes
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.
1) Meeting all relevant requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance, as appropriate.
Applicant Request
− +Variances
N/A
Property Information
− +Location
Size
Place Type Designation
515 Omni Ln.
South of Lexington Dr, west side of Omni Ln, east side of Simmons Rd
Commission District 3
Size
1.40 acres
Place Type Designation
BP (Business Park)
Currently on the Property
Industrial
Case Notes
− +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.
Staff Recommendation
Based on the application and plans as submitted, 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.
This is a request to add a new building sign to a building located at 515 Omni Lane, south of Lexington Drive and west of Omni Lane. The proposed building sign is for BAM, Inc, the sole occupant of the building. The sign will be placed in the upper right corner of the rear building façade, facing I-40/I-75. The surrounding area largely consists of industrial, commercial, and office uses.
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 area of the proposed sign is approximately 86.28 sq ft. This is within the 87-ft allowable square footage, based on the building's linear frontage of 87 ft.
2. The proposed sign is a rectangular, non-illuminated sign that features the company name. It will be composed of an aluminum face painted white, with blue and black vinyl graphics and a matte finish. The sign will be directly mounted onto the building façade and will not protrude above the building. The placement, composition, and design of the sign comply with all policies highlighted under section 4.4 of the TTCDA guidelines.
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.
Applicant
