Architectural Review Board approves multiple design and signage requests; several items cleared by voice vote

The Village of Wellington Architectural Review Board on Aug. 27 approved a set of design- and signage-related requests, including revised elevations and materials for Farrell Wellington Estates and permit-related design exceptions for residential pergolas, a large commercial wall sign at Wellington Green Mall, a roof enclosure at the former Cheddar's site and primary wall signage for a daycare building in the Lotus Wellington 2 development.

The approvals came by motion and voice vote; minutes record that board members called for the ayes and that the chair declared the motions carried. The meeting record does not include a roll-call or numeric vote tally for the items listed below.

Why it matters: The board’s approvals clear development and tenant improvement steps that allow construction or final permitting to proceed on a range of private projects across Wellington — from single-family model homes to a multi-tenant mall space and a medical-office retrofit — and set conditions for screening and building-code inspections in several cases.

Most significant actions - Farrell Wellington Estates (pet. 2025-0007-ARB): The board approved revised elevations, colors and materials for lots in the Farrell Wellington Estates subdivision within the Wellington PUD, following presentation by the applicant’s agent. Staff told the board the revised models meet the village comprehensive plan and land development regulation design criteria. The motion to approve was made and seconded; the chair declared the motion carried.

- 11667 Manatee Bay Lane (pet. 2025-0016-ARB): The board approved an alternative-design permit for a 14-by-24-foot detached aluminum pergola at a home in Isles of Wellington, subject to conditions including installation and maintenance of hedging for screening. The homeowner provided an HOA approval letter and said hedges would be maintained to 6–8 feet; the board approved the proposal per staff’s recommendation.

- 1789 Pierside Circle (pet. 2025-0018-ARB): The board approved an alternative roof material for an existing pergola at this Wellington Lakes property. The owner had installed a transparent corrugated roof without a final permit; she provided engineered drawings and the board approved the roof material contingent on the building-permit process and inspections.

- Arcade Time at Wellington Green (pet. 2025-0013-ARB): The board approved a primary wall sign with a 54-inch height deviation for Arcade Time USA LLC at the Mall at Wellington Green. The applicant said larger letters were needed for visibility across the mall’s large parking area; staff recommended approval and the board carried the motion.

- LA Medical (Irizo/Cheddar’s site, pet. 2025-0015-ARB): The board approved adding a permanent covered roof structure over an existing patio at the former Cheddar’s building, with the board endorsing staff’s recommendation that the new roof be metal to match other metal roof elements on the building; the applicant and owner representatives said they preferred tile but would comply with the board’s direction.

- Kids Are Kids, Lotus Wellington 2 daycare (pet. 2025-0017-ARB): The board approved two principal/secondary wall signs that deviate from the standard sizing rules so the east and north facades each can display 85-square-foot signs (5 feet by 17 feet). Staff supported the request after the operator changed brand standards and the proposed placement increases visibility along the development drives.

How the board recorded votes: For each motion the minutes show a motion, a second and a voice vote with the chair stating “motion carries” or “hearing none motion carries.” No roll-call tallies or named vote records were included in the transcript for these items.

Conditions and follow-up noted in the record: Several approvals were conditioned on obtaining required permits and passing final inspections (including structural or engineered requirements for pergola footings), and on plantings or hedging to provide the screening specified in staff reports. The Arcade Time approval requires a sign permit and compliance with the approved cabinet/push-through letter details.

What the board did not change: No member moved to delay any of the approved items for additional study; the record shows limited debate on most items and that staff recommendations were accepted.

Votes at a glance (items approved by motion/voice vote) - ARB 3-56 / pet. 2025-0007-ARB — Farrell Wellington Estates: Approve elevations, colors and materials (outcome: approved; motion per staff recommendation; voice vote; conditions as in staff report). - ARB 3-65 / pet. 2025-0016-ARB — 11667 Manatee Bay Lane (Isles of Wellington): Approve alternative design for 14'x24' aluminum pergola with hedging requirement (outcome: approved; voice vote). - ARB 3-67 / pet. 2025-0018-ARB — 1789 Pierside Circle: Approve alternative roof material for existing pergola (8'x25'x5' cover referenced in staff report); final permit and inspections required (outcome: approved; voice vote). - ARB 3-66 / pet. 2025-0013-ARB — Arcade Time USA LLC (Mall at Wellington Green): Approve wall sign height deviation (54 inches over standard) for combined tenant wall sign; sign permit required prior to installation (outcome: approved; voice vote). - ARB 3-61 / pet. 2025-0015-ARB — LA Medical (Irizo/Cheddar’s site): Approve covered roof structure over patio; board supported metal roof per staff recommendation to match existing metal elements (outcome: approved; voice vote). - ARB 3-62 / pet. 2025-0017-ARB — Kids Are Kids (Lotus Wellington 2 daycare): Approve two principal/secondary wall signs (85 sq ft each) per staff recommendation (outcome: approved; voice vote).

Board and applicant speakers (excerpted): Kelly (staff member, Planning & Zoning), Michael Sanchez (agent, developer), John Sandoval (planner, Village of Wellington), Jonathan Sandoval (planner/presenter on other items), Ashwin Prudator (homeowner), Frisia/Frisia Caban (homeowner), Jonathan Demar (Arcade Time representative), Troy Holloway (agent/architect for LA Medical), Mike Lee (representative for LA Medical), Rich Casor (Lotus Group representative), Chair (unnamed), and multiple board members who made motions and seconds (not consistently named in the transcript).

Ending: The board concluded its meeting after taking the approvals above and discussing upcoming meeting dates; staff noted potential schedule adjustments for fall and winter meetings.