Wynwood design panel approves multiple storefront signs, sets conditions on illumination and materials

The Wynwood Design Review Committee on an item-by-item vote approved multiple commercial signage requests for storefronts in Wynwood, granting one application “as presented” and approving others with conditions that limit internal acrylic illumination, require reverse (halo) backlighting and mandate concealed conduits or shallow mounting plates.

Committee members approved a non-illuminated, surface‑lit three‑dimensional letter sign for the tenant at 217 Northwest 20th Street as presented. Gil, a representative of Signorama West Palm Beach, told the committee the letters are “a standard aluminum… welded up letter with stud mounting” and that the plaza’s downlighting would illuminate the sign at night. The committee motion to approve that item passed unanimously.

The committee approved a storefront sign for Insomnia Cookies at 180 Northwest 20th Street with conditions intended to reduce visible penetrations and improve nighttime appearance. George Quintero, the applicant’s representative, said the storefront…