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Planning Departa
100 South Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Telephone: 727-562-4567
Fax: 727-562-4865
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CASE#: ~GN ;).00-0 _ 0E500~
DATE RECEIVED: 5 \ ;;2.. 'I O-'?
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RECEIVED BY (staff initials):
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SUBMIT ORIGINAL SIGNED AND NOTARIZED APPLICATION
ATLAS PAGE #:
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SUBMIT ONE (1) COPY OF THE FOLDED PLANS (see C and D below)
ZONING DISTRICT:
LAND USE
CLASSIFICATION:
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SUBMIT APPLICATION FEE $ 300.00
COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM APPLICATION
(Revised 05/30/02)
-PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT-
GENERAL PRINCIPLES: The intent of the Comprehensive Sign Program is to provide private property owners and businesses with flexibility to
develop innovative, creative and effective sign age and to improve the aesthetics of the City of Clearwater. This program provides an altemative to
minimum standard signage subject to flexibility criteria which ensure that sign age wil/ not have an adverse impact on the aesthetics, community
character and quality of life of the City of Clearwater.
A. APPLICANT, PROPERTY OWNER AND AGENT INFORMATION: (Code Section 4-1001)
PROJECT ADDRESS: 24825 US Hiqhwav 19 North
APPLICANT NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:
Charlie Deal
205 Tower Drive, Oldsmar, FL 34677
PHONE NUMBER:
813-309-1192
FAX NUMBER: 813-855-3351i
PROPERTY OWNER(S): Kimeo Au to Fund
(Must include ALL owners)
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AGENT NAME: (Contact Person)
Charlie Deal
MAILING ADDRESS:
205 Tower Drive~ Oldsmar, FL 34677
PHONE NUMBER:
813-309-1192
FAX NUMBER:
813-855-3351
Check if AGENT is Contractor
~SignContractorName: Charl;p Dp.::ol
State License Number: F.~ n n n n 1 1 n
B. PROOF OF OWNERSHIP: (Code Section 4-202.A.5)
CJ SUBMIT A COPY OF THE TITLE INSURANCE POLICY, DEED OR AFFIDAVIT ATTESTING TO THE OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY
included herein in subsection F
C. SIGN PLAN AND ELEVATION PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Code Sections 4-1001 and 4-202.A.23)
*' SIGN PLAN with the following information (not to exceed 24" x 36"):
X- All dimensions;
X Bar scale and date prepared;
X- Detailed, colored drawing(s) of all proposed signs including: height, area, text/copy, materials and colors;
2L.. Calculations used to determine area and height of all signs;
X- Details of all existing signs on parcel (indicate if existing signs are to remain with this proposal) including height, dimensions and area;
X- Illumination details including type, placement, intensity and hours of illumination, and area of signs to be illuminated.
ia BUILDING ELEVATION DRAWINGS - all sides of buildings with proposed and existing attached signage including fa9ade direction, height
dimensions, colors and materials.
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.r D. SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL REWREMENTS: (Code Section 4-1001 & se.n 202)
SITE PLAN with the following information (not to exceed 24- x 36"): -
All dimensions;
North arrow;
Engineering bar scale (minimum scale one inch equals 50 feet), and date prepared;
Location map;
Footprint and size of all buildings and structures;
All required five foot setbacks as measured from property line;
All existing and proposed points of access;
All required sight triangles;
Location of all public and private easements;
Location of all street rights-of-way within and adjacent to the site;
Location of all existing and proposed sidewalks;
Lot frontage on all street rights-of-way;
Location of all freestanding (including directional) signs proposed and existing (indicate whether to be removed);
Location of all attached signs, proposed and existing (indicate whether to be removed).
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DATA TABLE for existinq, permitted, and proposed signs and development, in written/tabular form:
Land area in square feet and acres;
Lot frontage on all street rights-of-way;
Square-footage of building facades facing adjacent street rights-of-way;
Number and area of attached signs on parcel;
Number and area of freestanding signs on parcel.
E. WRITTEN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (Code Section 3-1807.C)
Sign;;Jge proposed as part of a Comprehensive Sign Program may deviate from the minimum sign standards in terms of numbers of signs per
business or parcel of land, maximum area of sign face per parcel of land and the total area of sign faces per business or parcel of land,
subject to compliance with the flexibility criteria outlined below. Monument signs, pursuant to Sections 3-1806.B.1.g and 3-1806B.2 shall not
be eligible for this program. As part of the program, all sign types (freestanding, attached, windows, interior site directional, etc.) shall be
reviewed for the business and/or the development parcel to achieve compliance in so far as possible with these current regulations. A master
sign program for shopping centers, including all out parcels, and office complexes shall include all types of signs for all tenants/uses within
the development parcel. These will be reviewed as a Comprehensive Sign Program application.
All existing and proposed signs must be architecturally integrated into the design of the building and/or site using similar and coordinated
design and style features, materials and colors. etc. Attached signs shall be horizontally and vertically proportionately located on each
fa9ade with no protrusions above roof lines. over windows. trim. cornices or other building features.
o Provide complete responses to the COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM CRITERIA including how the criteria are met:
1. Architectural Theme. The design, character, location and/or materials of all freestandinq and attached signs proposed
in a comprehensive sign program shall be demonstrably more attractive than signs otherwise permitted on the parcel
proposed for development under the minimum signs standards. All signs must be architecturally integrated into/with the
design of the building and/or site using similar and coordinated design features, materials and colors, etc.
Proposed siqns are new, attractive, Rimil~r in de~ign fQ~tYres,
materials, & colors that are intpgr~ted in b11ilding architecture
and existing siqnaqe.
2. Height. The height of all freestanding signs proposed through the Comprehensive Sign Program shall relate to the
design of the sign and shall not exceed 14 feet in height.
All proposed free standingsigns shall not exceed 14 feet in
hpight
3. Lighting. Any lighting proposed as a part of a Comprehensive Sign Program is automatically controlled so that the
lighting is turned off when the business is closed.
All proposed signage will he ~lltnm~tirally rnntrnllp~ whprp~R
allsign lighting will.he off whpn thiR hllRinPRR iR r.lnRP~
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4. Total Area of Sign Faces. Height. Area, Number and Location of Signs. The height, area, number and location of
siQns permitted through the comprehe..' Sign Program shall be determined by Icommunity Development
Coordinator based on the follo~~n~. crite .ove.rall size of site,. relati~nship betwe~n . uild.ing setback and sign
location, frontage, access and vIsibility to tJie site, Intended traffic circulation pattern, hlerarc y of slgnage, scale and use
of the project, and submittal of a master sign plan for the development parcel/project. Additionally, the maximum
permitted sign area shall be based on the following formula when evaluated against the above criteria:
i. Attached signs - The maximum area permitted for attached signage shall range from one percent up to a maximum
of six percent of the building fa9ade to which the sign is to be attached.
ii. Freestanding signs - The maximum permitted area of all freestanding signs on a site shall not exceed the range of
sign area permitted by the street frontage or building fa9ade calculation methods set forth in Section 1806.B.1.c.i.
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Af~ I~etached& attached existing & proposed do not exceed range
of sign area permitted by street frontage and building facade
calculation methods set forth in section 180~.B.1.C.1. & 11
5. Community Character. The signage proposed in the Comprehensive Sign Program shall not have an adverse impact on
the community character of the City of Clearwater.
Existing & proposed signaqe will not have an adverse impact on
the communi tv cha~ch:>r R, wi 11 pnhr:lncF> tnI=' cnmmllni ty wi tn nl='lA7 r:lnn
attractive siqnaqe.
6. Property Values. The signage proposed in the Comprehensive Sign Program will not have an adverse impact on the
value of the property in the immediate vicinity of the parcel proposed for development.
Existinq& ~roposed siqnr:lgp will I='nnr:ln~1=' property ua"les in
area with new, attrr:lctivl=' ~ign~g~
7. Elimination of Unattractive Signage. The signageproposed in a Comprehensive Sign Program will result in the
elimination of existing unattractive signage or will result in an improvement to the appearance of th,e parcel proposed for
development in comparison to signs otherwise permitted under the minimum sign standards.
New proposed signaqe will replace old signage and improve
appearance of parcel.
8. Special Area or Scenic Corridor Plan. The signage proposed in the Comprehensive Sign Program is consistent with
any special area or scenic corridor plan which the City of Clearwater has prepared and adopted for the area in which the
parcel proposed for development is located.
Signage proposed is consistent with other areas of city that has
been prepared & adopted.
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F. AFFIDAVIT TO AUTHORIZE AGEN, TTESTING TO OWNERSHIP: (Code S . n 4-202.1)
Kimco Auto Funn
(Names of all property owners)
,. That (I am/we are) the owner(s) and record title holder(s) of the following described property (address or general location):
24825 u.s. Highway 19 North rlp~rw~tpr.Florida 33763
2. That this property constitutes the property for which a request for a: (describe request)
Comprehensive Siqn Program
3.- --Th'at-the undersigned-(hasfhave)-appointed and (does/do}appofnt.
Charlie DeCil
as (his/their) agent(s) to execute any petitions or other documents necessary to affect such petition;
4. That this affidavit has been executed to induce the City of Clearwater, Florida to consider and act on the above described property;
5. That site visits to the property are necessary by City representatives in order to process this application and the owner authorizes City
representatives to visit and photograph the property described in this application;
6. That (lIwe), the undersigned authority, hereby certify that the foregoing is rue
STATE OF FLORIDA,
COUNTY OF PINaLAS
~B fore me the undersigned, an officer duly commissioned by the laws of the State of Florida, on this I~ ~ day of
_~ ,t::i?(}~ personally appeared t!4-r//v /!IC.Mjl/p who having been first duly sworn
eposes and says that he/she fully understands the contents of tlfe affidavit that he/she s~/ <
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R~.t\. Kosten L. DeMlllion ' Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ; ~~ ; My Commission 00166122
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City of Clearwater
Development Services Department
1 00 South Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FI. 33756
Freedom Ford @24825 US HWY 19 is upgrading their signage to come into compliance
with the new corporate sign program. We propose to remove both detached and
attached signage and replace with new signage with the new Ford corporate criteria.
New sign square footage will be less than existing sign square footage. There are three
(3) primary buildings on the property that we would like to install attached signage. US
HWY 19 is the primary frontage that we will calculate for the detached and attached
signage. The three (3) buildings that we will use to calculate square footage for signage
are: (I) Showroom, sales, with service department attached; (2) Used Car Sales Building;
(3) Collision Center Building.
(I) Showroom Building is 23'2" in height and 120' in length: 2,760 square feet.
Service Department is 24'3" in height by 136' in length: 3,298 square feet.
(2) Used Car Building is 24' high by 63' on front elevation: 1,512 square feet
Side street elevation is 24' high by 93' in length : 2,232 square feet.
(3) Collision Center is 23'9" high by 80' in length: 1,900 square feet.
Total of the (3) buildings square footage proposed for signage: 11,702 square feet.
Using the maximum square footage allowed with the comprehen-
sive sign program, we would be allowed signage totaling..... ....... 702 square feet.
The total square footage for all proposed and existing signage..... .. 594 square feet.
We propose to replace all the detached signs with new signs. There are three (3) existing
detached signs.
(I) Main identification sign is 6' high x 19' wide totaling: 114 square feet. We would
like to remove the cabinet and install a new oval cabinet totaling 100 square feet.
A new pole cover and base cover would be installed on this detached sign. The
copy will be "FORD"
(2) Pre-Owned detached sign is 6' high x 12' wide totaling 72 square feet. We
propose to remove total sign and support and install new "Pre-Owned" sign
including footer.Square footage of this sign is 60 square feet. This sign will be
located directly adjacent the existing sign.
(3) "Ford Trucks" sign is 4' high x 8' wide totaling 32 square feet. We propose to
remove this sign completely. We propose to install new monument detached sign
reading "Ford Trucks" on north end of property.
The proposed attached signage and existing attached signage to remain and the
buildings the signage are attached to are as follows.
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(I) Main Showroom, and Sales Building: There is (I) set of existing letters reading
"Freedom Ford" that will remain. Size is: 3' high x 40' long: 120 square feet.
Available square footage with Compo Sign @ 6%: 165 square feet. Adjoining
Service Department. There is (I) set of existing letters reading" Quick Lane":
size is 3'x25': 75 SQ.FT; (I) existing wall sign reading "Ford, Fast Lube,
Alignment, Brakes, Tires, Shocks, Struts, Exhaust, Ford". Size: 9"x40': 30 sq.ft.
We propose to remove an existing sign reading: "Body Shop, Service, Parts" and
install in their place (I) new wall sign reading" Parts and Service": Size: 3'x7'6":
22.5 sq. ft. Available sq. ft. allowed with Compo Sign Program: 197 sq. ft.
Proposed new and existing:: 127.5 sq. ft.
(2) Used Car building existing signage to remain: (I) set of letters reading "Pre-
Owned Sales" Size: 18"high x 24' wide: 36 sq. ft. We propose to remove (I) wall
sign on side wall reading "Fleet Dept." size 2'x8' and install in this sign's location
(I) new wall sign reading "Commercial Sales" Size: 4'3" high x 7'8" wide: 32.58
sq. ft. Total existing and proposed attached signage:68.58 sq. ft. Availablesq. ft.
allowed with Compo Sign Program is: 90.72 sq. ft. on front elevation and 197.88
sq. ft. on side street elevation.
(3) Collision Center building: Existing wall sign reading" Collision Center" to be
removed and in it's place, install (I) new set of letters reading "Collision Center"
size: 26" x 40': 86.66 sq. ft. Available sq. ft. allowed with Compo Sign Program is:
114 sq. ft.
For identification purposes on site plans, photographs, and sign renderings; the
following is list of existing signs that will remain and all proposed signage.
E-I: Existing attached sign letters reading "Freedom Ford", size: 3' x 40': 120 sq. ft.
E-2: Existing attached sign letters reading "Quick Lane" 3'x25': 75 sq.ft. and wall sign
reading "Ford, Fast Lube, Alignment, Brakes, Tires, Shocks, Struts, Exhaust,
Size: 9"x40': 30 sq. ft.
E-3: Existing attached sign letters reading: "Pre-Owned Sales" size: 18" x 24': 36
square feet.
P-I: Proposed detached pole sign reading "Ford Pre-Owned Vehicles" size: 5'9" x
10'5": 59.89 sq. ft.
P-2: Proposed detached pole sign reading "Ford"; size: 7'3" x 17'5": 100 sq. ft.
P-3 Proposed detached monument sign reading "Ford Trucks"; size 4'3" x 7'8"
32 square feet.
P-4: Proposed attached sign reading "Collision Center"; size 2'2"x40': 86.66 sq.ft.
P-5: Proposed attached sign reading "Parts & Service"; size 3'x7'6": 22.50 sq.ft.
P-6: Proposed attached sign reading "Ford Commercial Sales" 4'3"x7'8":
32.58 square feet.
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Conditions Associated With
SGN2003-05003
24825 US HIGHWAY 19 N
ENGINEERING CONDTION Don Melone 562-4798
05/12/2003 1) Need site plan...may be within the right-of-way easement.
Not Met
NEED SURVEY
05/16/2003 Need survey to verify location of sign and to determine the lot width(s).
Not Met
NEED LANDSCAPE PLAN
Need landscape plan.
Not Met
ZONING CONDITION
Compo Sign Program required.
Not Met
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CON[ Bennett Elbo
05/13/2003 1) Need site plan.
562-4775
Not Met
Print Date: 05/16/2003
CaseConditons
Conditions Associated With
SGN2003-05005
1600 N MYRTLE AVE
NEED SURVEY
05/16/2003 Need survey to verify location of sign and to determine the lot width(s).
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SIGNS, COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM
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Application submitted to Development Services counter for data entry.
Application is routed to Zoning for review.
Zoning determines application information completeness.
Modify data as needed in the computer. Add "Reviews" in "Activities".
Determine if CSP fees have been collected. If check is attached, take the
payment to Development Services cashier and obtain receipt.
Build Case File.
Review all application material.
Send FAX notification of any incomplete items to applicant.
Place "Hold" in zoning (see conditions).
In Conditions in Permit Plan, enter zoning or other conditions. Example:
"CSP Approval Required".
Check numbers for accuracy and percentages as allowed by CSP code.
Look at how the sign looks aesthetically (does it fit specs?). Are the signs
proportionate to the building face?
Prepare a draft recommendation for approval, if acceptable.
Bring sign proposal to the weekly staff meeting (Tuesday) for input.
Inform staff of intent to recommend approval. Seek any changes or
recommendations from the staff at this meeting.
Draft D.O. for Development Review Manager's signature.
Attach (enter) D.O. in Permit Plan.
Make three copies of the D.O. for - Sign Inspector, address file, and case
file.
Mail original D.O. wI sign permit application and stamped plans (two
sets) to applicant (stamped with zoning approved).
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City of Clewwater
Development Services Department
100 South Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone (727) 562-4567 Fax (727) 562-4576
SGN }003-D5033
SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
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SIGN PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Site Plan with the following items:
(a) Location of the sign in relation to property lines, public rights-of-way, easements, buildings, and other signs on the property including dimensions.
(Freestanding signs must be a minimum of five (5) feet from any property line.)
(b) Lot frontage on all street rights-of-way.
ADDITIONAL SIGN PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
(c) Inventory of all existinq siems on the same property and/or building on which the sign is to be located, indicating the number, type, use e.g. property
identification, business identification, etc.) location and surface area. (If "none", so indicate); .
(d) Maximum and minimum height of the sign, as measured from finished grade; hlJi~'Y .. ? 2003
(e) Dimensions of the sign's supporting members;
(f) For illuminated signs, the type, placement, intensity and hours of illumination. (Not more than five (5) foot-candles of light intensity for commercial signs.);
(g) Dimensions and elevations (including the message and color(s)) of the sign; and
(h) Construction and electrical specifications, for the purpose of enabling determination that the sign meets all. applicable structural and electrical requirements
of the Building and National Electric Codes. (Indicate if UL rated.) ..
"All applications for signs shall include detail drawings showing how the sign is to be constructed and secured. All signs greater than
32 square feet in size shall have structural drawing signed and sealed by licensed Florida engineer or architect.
ALSO, please note that wind load requirements should conform to the 1997 edition of the Southern Standard Building Code.
I PROJECT ADDRESS, 2. 'f 'i1.z5 (/5;-fw I 9
TYPE OF SIGN(S) EXISTING: (check box and include number of each type of sign)
(include all existing signage)
,~--.1... Attached sign (s) I;J 0 Sq. ft. /05
(include all existing signage)
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Sq. ft. 3(P Sq. ft. Sq. ft.
Sq. ft. Sq. ft. Sq. ft.
Sq. ft. Sq. ft. Sq. ft.
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(include all existing signage)
Sq. ft.
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Monument sign (s)
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C. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT INF.ATION: (Code Section 4-1001) .
o SPECIAL PLANNING AREA (if applicable) :
STREET ADDRESS: .:l t.f Bt5lS US II"V l.( 19
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
PARCEL NUMBER: . 3~ - ~ 8 - J~ ... 4--&.;2 79 - to 61 - cO 0/0
PARCEL SIZE: ;;2 9 << 3 a L{. :l- if SQ. PI. LOT FRONTAGE (along street right-of-way): 5'? ~
, (acres, square feet)
'yI Corner Lot LOT FRONTAGE (along second street right-of-way): ,5/.2. 7' ft.
BUILDING FACADE FACING STREET: Height: ~ tf ft. X Width: .::S <1 q
Corner Lot: (bldg. fa~ade facing second street) Height:;:2 4-
ft. = q, '5 7"
ft. X Width: 9 3
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TYPE OF SIGN(S) PROPOSED: (check box and include number of each type of sign)
Electrical permit required
~ Attached sign (s) rero. Co to Sq. ft. ~5
::lA' 50 Sq. ft.
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Freestanding/Pole sign (s) .59. 89 Sq. ft. /00 Sq. ft.
Monument sign (s) 3;).. Sq. ft. Sq. ft.
TOTAL VALUE OF ALL NEW SIGNAGE: $ IA O~D. CO
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Statement of Authorization - Any application form which is signed by an individual other than the property owner shall be accompanied by a notarized
statement of authorization consenting to the sign placement or, if the property or building upon which the sign is to be located is leased, a copy of the executed
lease shall accompany the application form. In the event the building or property is leased and the application form is signed by an individual other than the
lessor, the application shall be accompanied by a notarized statement of authorization signed by the lessor consenting to the sign placement. (Not required for
portable signs/face changes or signs approved by variances.)
CERTIFICATION
I certify that all information submitted on this application and attachments thereto are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
I understand that any inaccurate information may result in revocation of the sign permit and removal of any sign erected pursuant to such
permit. I will be responsible for the installation of the subject sign in accordance with the sign regulations of the City of Clearwater.
I acknowledge that all nonconforming signs are subject to the amortization provisions contained in Section 44.55 of the City of Clearwater
Code of Ordi~ances and must be brought into compliance before October 13, 1992. Furthermore, I understand that any investment made in
or to a nonconforming sign during the amortization period, including but not limited to message changes, shall not constitute grounds for
noncompliance or compliance later than October 13,1992.
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Atlas Page
Zoning District
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Comprehensive Sign Program Approval
Signage Permitted by Code
o Comprehensive Sign Program Required
o $300 Application Fee
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