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Neighbors and planners spar over Bank of the West signs at 2299 Market Street

San Francisco Planning Commission · August 15, 2013
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Summary

Neighbors told the Planning Commission that Bank of the West’s proposed signage at 2299 Market Street still reads like a billboard despite reductions; project sponsors say lettering has been reduced and will include plaques and limited illumination. Commissioners discussed code work on neighborhood signage and asked sponsor to continue outreach.

Commission staff presented a revised signage package for Bank of the West at 2299 Market Street that reduces letter heights from about 24 inches to 15 inches on the primary frontage and to 18 inches on a secondary facade. Michael Smith, Planning Department staff, told the commission the sponsor had reduced the proposed lettering and that the revised design is smaller than what was initially approved.

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