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University District board approves sign package and variances for Bloom on 16th
Summary
The University District Design Review Board approved a graphics package and related sign variances for the Bloom on Sixteenth building, accepting reductions to a projecting blade sign and approving new lighting fixtures and address numerals.
The University District Design Review Board voted to approve the graphics package and sign variances for the Bloom on Sixteenth project at East 16th Avenue at its meeting; staff recommended approval and the board carried the motion.
Staff told the board the submission included an internally mounted aluminum projecting blade (previously larger), an internally illuminated wall sign, non-illuminated metal address numbers, and four new exterior light fixtures. The originally proposed blade had been reduced substantially from the prior submittal so it now fits within the revised size constraints, and staff said the proposed lighting fixtures minimize uplighting and light spill.
Why it matters: the proposal required variances from the city sign code because the blade will be closer to building…
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