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Board debates signage and lighting on CarMax plans; trees and buffer also raised
Summary
Architect testimony described building materials, ADA compliance and proposed signage. Board planner Michael Kelly said the blue sign background should count toward sign area; residents asked about buffer/tree removal and requested the lighting plan.
Architect David Howell presented the submitted plans and described exterior materials, ADA accessibility and sprinklering. He testified the primary building height would be 18 feet with peaks at 28 feet and said proposed signage would not exceed 18 feet. Howell agreed to provide lighting timing and to coordinate hydrant locations with fire officials.
Board planner Michael Kelly questioned whether the blue background on the CarMax sign should be included in sign‑area calculations; Kelly said he would view the blue background as part of the signage area and that the applicant could either remove other signage or request a variance. Nearby residents also asked how the site entrance would affect the existing buffer and how many trees would be removed; the board said the applicant’s engineer would address tree removal and buffer sizing.
