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SPAB approves Wells Fargo color changes at two branches after prior denials were reconsidered
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Summary
The Site Plan Review & Appearance Board approved level-1 site-plan color changes for two Wells Fargo branches (Linton and Military locations) after staff elevated both applications for board review; the board noted a prior denial for a darker gray and approved a softer neutral palette for both sites.
The Site Plan Review & Appearance Board on Jan. 28 approved two separate level-1 site-plan color changes for Wells Fargo branches after staff elevated previously denied requests for board review.
Susie Rodriguez, senior planner, entered files PZ000291-2025 (Linton Boulevard) and PZ000295-2025 (Military location) into the record and said both requests were elevated to the board because an earlier request (07/23/2025) for a darker gray was denied. Staff recommended the modified palettes for both locations and explained that had the applicant filed the current color choices originally, staff would have handled the reviews administratively.
Pascal Chisante of Franklin Contractor, representing Wells Fargo, said the Linton branch proposal uses Sherwin-Williams "Dorian Gray," "Original White," "Cocoa Whip" for the facade and "Black Magic" for window/door mullions; he described the Military location proposal as similar, with gray removed entirely in the revised proposal. "It's gonna be black" for mullions/frames, he said when describing the palette for one branch.
Board members asked whether signage or the brand red would change (staff confirmed signage requires separate approval and the red logo/awning would remain), and questioned prior denial reasons (the darker gray was considered visually heavy on the larger building). One member asked whether the color change was part of a nationwide Wells Fargo update; Chisante confirmed the palette is being adopted broadly.
After brief Q&A, the board approved both level-1 site-plan color-change requests by roll-call votes. Staff and the applicant were advised that any signage changes would require separate applications or administrative sign permits.
Motion language: each motion found that the proposed neutral palettes are consistent with the comprehensive plan and meet criteria in the land development regulations. The board’s approvals were recorded by roll call and passed with the members present.
Next steps: applicant proceeds to normal permitting; signage changes (if any) will be reviewed separately.
