Architectural Review Board Meeting

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AGENDA

BRADENTON ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING

12:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2024

101 OLD MAIN STREET

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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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ROLL CALL

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APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

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Planning & Community Development :

Architectural Review Board meeting minutes of June 24, 2024.

Meeting Minutes - 06/24/2024 (DRAFT).pdf

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ELECTION OF OFFICERS

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Planning & Community Development :

Election of Officers

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PUBLIC COMMENTS

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SWEARING IN OF THOSE GIVING TESTIMONY

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DISCUSSION ITEMS

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AGENDA ITEMS

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Planning & Community Development :

Architectural Review Application, Final Order 24.3080, Case ARB.24.3080

Request for approval to allow for a vertical digital LED EMC sign measuring 48 square feet on a Historically designated building within the Historic District.

Application - Final Order 24.3080, Case ARB.24.3080.pdf

Staff Report - ARB.24.3080.pdf

Final Order 24.3080 (Approval).pdf

Final Order 24.3080 (Denial).pdf

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AGENDA BRADENTON ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING 12:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2024 101 OLD MAIN STREET 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES a) Planning & Community Development: Architectural Review Board meeting minutes of June 24, 2024. Meeting Minutes - 06/24/2024 (DRAFT).pdf 5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS a) Planning & Community Development: Election of Officers 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS 7. SWEARING IN OF THOSE GIVING TESTIMONY 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS 9. AGENDA ITEMS a) Planning & Community Development: Architectural Review Application, Final Order 24.3080, Case ARB.24.3080 Request for approval to allow for a vertical digital LED EMC sign measuring 48 square feet on a Historically designated building within the Historic District. Application - Final Order 24.3080, Case ARB.24.3080.pdf Staff Report - ARB.24.3080.pdf Final Order 24.3080 (Approval).pdf Final Order 24.3080 (Denial).pdf 1

10. ADJOURN Please place cell phones on silent mode. All interested persons and parties may appear either in person and be heard or submit written comments regarding the above matter to the Planning and Community Development Director and they will be heard and considered. The hearing may be continued from time to time as necessary. Copies of the application or further information may be obtained from the Department of Planning and Community Development, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida, 34205, or by calling (941) 932-9407. Non-Discrimination Statement: The City of Bradenton prohibits discrimination in all of its services, programs or activities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, national origin, religion, genetic information or marital status. Persons with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in, or who require assistance or an alternative means for communication of program information such as Braille, large print, etc., should contact: City of Bradenton ADA/Title VI Coordinator 101 Old Main Street Bradenton, FL 34205 ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com 941-932-9470 TTY: 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771 La ciudad de Bradenton proveera servicio de interprete a las personas quienes su primer lenguage no es el ingles. Si necesita estos servicios, usted o su representante puede comunicar al ADA/Title VI Coordinator, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205. Tambien puede llamar al (941) 9329470 o enviar correo electronico a ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com. 2

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.a Item Cover Page DATE: September 12, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Greg DeLong, Planning & Community Development ITEM TYPE: Minutes AGENDA SECTION: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES SUBJECT: Architectural Review Board meeting minutes of June 24, 2024. SUGGESTED ACTION: Motion to approve the Architectural Review Board meeting from the June 24, 2024, as submitted. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: Review and approval of the meeting minutes from the June 24, 2024, City of Bradenton Architectural Review Board meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Meeting Minutes - 06/24/2024 (DRAFT).pdf 3

ABBREVIATED MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD June 24, 2024 The City of Bradenton Architectural Review Board met in regular session on June 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida. ATTENDANCE Architectural Review Board Members Present: Vice Chair-Darin Autrey, John Moody, Eugene Bay Staff members present: Robin Singer-Director, Planning and Community Development, Greg DeLong-Assistant Director, Planning and Community Development, Monica Friedl-City Planner, Lori Brunner-PCD Administrative Assistant REGULAR MEETING • Meeting was called to order at 10:15 a.m.by Vice Chair Darin Autrey • Pledge of Allegiance • Motion to approve minutes from October 24, 2022 made by Eugene Bay and seconded by John Moody. • Swearing in of all Public wishing to speak. • Election of Officers – tabled to next meeting. NEW BUSINESS Case ARB.23.2826: Request to install a wall mural on the west facade of a new multi-family building located at 1003 14th Street West (Parcel ID 4362200000), in the T4-O (General Urban Open - Transect District). Application filed by Nathan Cassidy (agent) for H4ME Capital I, LLC/Ali Sadr. Robin Singer spoke on behalf of the City and presented the case and explained the qualifications based on the Form Based Code. Nathan Cassidy, agent for H4ME Capital I, presented his case and explained the design and the artist, as well as the colors. He has also met with the Public Art Advisory Board. Ms. Singer went over the Form Based Code criteria (concerning public art) and discussed what was in the Staff Report. Jean Farmer, Public Art Coordinator, stated that the CRA will allow the developer to apply for a public art grant. The board discussed the building and the colors, as well as the architecture. PUBLIC COMMENT Vice Chair Autrey opened the Public Hearing. 4

Architectural Review Board Minutes June 24, 2024 Page 2 No one came forward in favor or in opposition. Public Hearing was closed. Ms. Singer broke down the different options for the applicant; with other alternatives such as colors. He can also speak with the CRA concerning funding. MOTION: Mr. Bay motioned to approve as presented to include North and West façade. Mr. Autrey seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Case ARB.24.2149: Request to install a vinyl mural on the eastern façade of a drive-through restaurant located at 5140 Cortez Road West (Parcel ID 5111100854) in the SCC (Suburban Commercial Corridor) zoning district. Application filed by Murthy Ravikanti (owner). Monica Friedl spoke on behalf of the City. The City has received the application and Ms. Friedl went over the Staff Report. She discussed where the mural would be placed. The criteria appears to be met. PUBLIC COMMENT Vice Chair Autrey opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward in favor or in opposition. Public Hearing was closed. MOTION: Mr. Bay motioned to approve. Mr. Autrey seconded. Motion passed unanimously. STAFF COMMENTS Ms. Singer stated that there are more items ahead for this board. She encourages more applications for this board. Greg DeLong said there will probably be more applications for redevelopment projects downtown which are in the historic district, therefore demolitions have to come before this board. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Autrey adjourned the meeting at 11:05. __________________________ Darin Autrey, Vice Chair Date Note: This is not a verbatim record. A recorded disc is available upon request. 5

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.a Item Cover Page DATE: September 12, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Greg DeLong, Planning & Community Development ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: ELECTION OF OFFICERS SUBJECT: Election of Officers SUGGESTED ACTION: ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: 1. Election of a Chairperson 2. Election of a Vice-Chairperson ATTACHMENTS: 6

AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.a Item Cover Page DATE: September 12, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Greg DeLong, Planning & Community Development ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEMS SUBJECT: Architectural Review Application, Final Order 24.3080, Case ARB.24.3080 Request for approval to allow for a vertical digital LED EMC sign measuring 48 square feet on a Historically designated building within the Historic District. SUGGESTED ACTION: Motion to either approve or deny Final Order 24.3080 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: The applicant is requesting approval to update an older sign that has been removed with a slightly smaller and vertical digital LED EMC wall sign that is 8' tall x 6' wide, totaling 48 square feet. Per the applicant, the intent of the sign is to offer flexible signage for tenants within the building and will not be used in a billboard advertising fashion for outside properties. ATTACHMENTS: Application - Final Order 24.3080, Case ARB.24.3080.pdf Staff Report - ARB.24.3080.pdf Final Order 24.3080 (Approval).pdf Final Order 24.3080 (Denial).pdf 7

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Architectural Review Board Application Department of Planning & Community Development 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205 Ph: (941) 932-9400 Fax: (941) 932-9534 www.cityofbradenton.com ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PROCEDURE: If a request for an Adjustment exceeds the authority of the PCD Director (defined in 1.10.2.a), then the request shall be referred to the ARB or Planning Commission for initial consideration. In either event, the ARB or Planning Commission shall conduct a de novo public hearing which shall be advertised and conducted in accord with Section 2.3 of the City of Bradenton LURs. The Architectural review Board allows the AR members to make limited modifications to the application of Form-Based Code regulations and Land Use regulations. The ARB provides moderate flexibility of development standards for unique situations, while still providing certainty and rapid processing for land use applications. The ARB is established for the purpose of protecting and furthering the public interest and welfare of the city relating to historic and architectural preservation and enhancement, design compatibility and place making, and the aesthetic and physical improvement of the public realm for greater community benefit. City of Bradenton, Florida Page 2 of 3 Architectural Review Board Application ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PROCEDURE 9

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902 Manatee Avenue East Page 1 of 10 City of Bradenton Planning and Community Development Department Architectural Review Board Public Hearing August 19, 2024 Staff Report Case Number: ARB.24.3080 Applicant: Chris Chilton Address: 902 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton Parcel ID: 3226700159 Zoning: T5 (Urban Center) Future Land Use: UV (Urban Village) Flood Zone: X Surrounding Zoning: North: T5 (Urban Center) West: T5 (Urban Center) South: T4-O (General Urban Open) East: T4-O (General Urban Open) Surrounding Future Land Use: North: UV (Urban Village) West: UCBD (Urban Central Business District) South: UCC (Urban Commercial Corridor) East: UV (Urban Village) SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The applicant is proposing a digital LED EMC sign that is 8’ tall x 6’ wide, totaling 48 sf to replace the previous lit sign cabinet that was slightly larger measuring 10’ tall x 6’ wide, totaling 60 sf. The proposed sign is proposed in a vertical fashion, shown as Exhibit 4. It is also noted per the applicant, the intent of the sign is to offer flexible signage for tenants within the building and will not be used in a billboard advertising fashion for outside properties. This building is designated as historic with it being listed on the Florida Master Site File; identified as the Central Hotel Building. In addition, the building/property is located within the Old Manatee Historic Overlay District. The subject property is approximately .65 acres in size, equivalent to about 28,401 square feet and the existing building occupies about 17,700 sf. LAND USE REGULATIONS: 13

902 Manatee Avenue East Page 2 of 10 2.1.4 Architectural Review Board There is hereby established an architectural review board (ARB) for the purpose of protecting and furthering the public interest and welfare of the city relating to historic and architectural preservation and enhancement, design compatibility and placemaking, and the aesthetic and physical improvement of the public realm for greater community benefit. 2.2.15 Certificate of Appropriateness A certificate of appropriateness (herein referred to as certificate) is required for all new construction, exterior alteration, demolition, and relocation of buildings and structures located inside a locally designated historic district as described in the historic element in the City of Bradenton Comprehensive Plan, as may be amended from time to time. A certificate is generally not required for: a. Identical replacement of parts or materials b. Signs and other accessories if they comply with the "Historic District Guidelines for Signs and General Design." c. Painting that matches the approved historic district color palette. 2.3 Approvals Required for Land Use Requests Certificate of Appropriateness 2.4 Appeals 14

902 Manatee Avenue East Page 3 of 10 An appeal of a decision or interpretation by the PCD director pursuant to these LURs shall follow the procedure outlined below. Appeal of a decision by the tree and land preservation board or architectural review board shall be heard by the city council. Appeal of a decision of the planning commission regarding a variance decision, or a decision by the city council shall be filed with the circuit court within 30 days of the decision. 3.4.2 Historic District There are two historic districts and scattered historic buildings located outside of these historic districts listed on the Florida Master Site File that are subject to additional review and standards. Proposed construction, uses, and other activities are reviewed by the PCD director and may require a certificate of appropriateness related to their compatibility with, and impact upon these historic districts, buildings, and resources. Applications for a certificate of appropriateness shall require approval by the PCD director, as follows: 3.4.2.1 Review and Approval The PCD director shall determine, through a written report, if the application is consistent with the "Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings", issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior. If an application does not appear to be consistent with the guidelines, the PCD director shall not approve the application, and no work may begin. The applicant may then appeal the decision to the architectural review board. Historic District- Bylaws and Guidelines for Signs and General Design By the City of Bradenton’s Architectural Review Board The following are design guidelines for Bradenton’s Historic Districts. Included within this document and noted below are specific regulations for signs. Applicants meeting these guidelines and regulations may be approved administratively. Applicants not meeting these guidelines for a sign must have approval on their structure or property from the Architectural Review Board in accordance with the City of Bradenton's Land Use and Regulations. The Architectural Review Board has adopted the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. These standards shall be used in conjunction with these design guidelines, and are available in the Planning Department. 15

902 Manatee Avenue East Page 4 of 10 Lighting 1. Use low intensity lights to highlight architectural elements 2. Signs shall not be internally illuminated 3. Neon lights, electronics message signs, flashing lights and animated signs are prohibited 4. External Prohibited Signs 1. Portable signs 2. Ground or freestanding signs 3. Roof signs 4. Temporary signs in place longer than 28 days 5. Menu boards outside of restaurant 6. Internally illuminated 7. Animated signs 8. Electronic message signs 9. Changeable copy (except for theatres) FORM BASED CODE 4.12 Signage Standards 4.12.1 General to zones T3, T4-R,l T4-O, T5, T6 • There shall be no signage permitted additional to that specified in this section. • The address number, no more than 6 inches measured vertically, shall be attached to the building in proximity to the Principal Entrance or at a mailbox. 4.12.3 Specific to zones T4-R, T4-O, T5, T6: • Externally illuminated signage must be shielded to prevent glare or nuisance beyond the property line. Backlighting (or haloing) with light-emitting diodes (LED) for signs that use singular opaque characters is allowed. • Where allowed, internally illuminated signage must be lit using light-emitting diodes (LED) or fluorescent light sources exclusively. 4.12.5 Specific to zones T4-O, T5: 16

902 Manatee Avenue East Page 5 of 10 • Projecting signs, not to exceed 6 square ft. for each separate business entrance, may be attached to and should be perpendicular to the Facade, and shall clear 9 feet above the Sidewalk. • A single external permanent sign band, or two parallel, horizontal expression lines that run the length of the Facade and that define an upper and lower frame for signs may be applied to the Facade of each building, providing that such sign not exceed 3 feet in height • Wall Signs, maximum of 1 per Façade visible from common travel ways with maximum area of 2 square feet per linear foot of the side of the building on which the sign is to be placed, not to exceed 60 square feet and 3 feet in height. • Electronic Message Signs may be allowed in conjunction with permitted signs only in office, commercial, or institutional areas upon administrative approval by the PCD Director in regard to location, size, and compatibility. The following standards shall apply to all Electronic Message Signs i. Maximum one (1) electronic message sign ii. Messages or information shall not be changed more than one time in a fifteen (15) second period iii. Signs shall have an automatic dimmer and a photo cell sensor to adjust the illumination intensity of the sign as to not cause glare or impair the vision of the motorist. iv. Signs shall not exceed a maximum illumination of 7,500 nits (candelas per square meter) during daylight hours and a maximum illumination of 500 nits between dusk and dawn measured from the signs face at maximum brightness. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The City’s Comprehensive Plan emphasizes measures to accomplish the ensuring preservation and appropriateness for the protection of natural and historic features. Per the plans Historic Preservation Element, the city is looking to preserve the historic resources, including historically, architecturally, and archaeologically significant sites. Since the implementation of the Historic Element in 1986, the City has accomplished much to increase awareness of the city’s historical resources through identification, evaluation and protection. 17

902 Manatee Avenue East Page 6 of 10 PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS: Compatibility is critical to maintaining the character and integrity of an established neighborhood and the surrounding districts. As the Architectural Review Board considers the subject request, the Board should take into consideration the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Regulations, and the Bylaws and Guidelines for Signs and General Design; and determine whether the proposed request alters the character of the neighborhood. The Architectural Review Board is also encouraged to evaluate the request based on the provided criteria, as well as input from Staff, the applicant and the public. However, Staff finds this request does not meet the intent of the criteria necessary for the granting of a Certificate of Appropriateness and for the proposed request. Respectfully submitted, City Planner City of Bradenton ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: Location Map Exhibit 2: Future Land use map Exhibit 3: Zoning Map Exhibit 4: Signage Rendering 18

902 Manatee Avenue East Page 7 of 10 EXHIBIT 1: LOCATION MAP 19

902 Manatee Avenue East Page 8 of 10 EXHIBIT 2: FUTURE LAND USE MAP 20

902 Manatee Avenue East Page 9 of 10 EXHIBIT 3: ZONING MAP 21

902 Manatee Avenue East Page 10 of 10 EXHIBIT 4: SIGNAGE RENDERING 22

ARB.24.3080 902 Manatee Ave E Page 1 of 5 FINAL ORDER ARB.24.3080 A FINAL ORDER OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON APPROVING THE REQUEST FOR A VERTICAL DIGITAL LED EMC SIGN MEASURING 48 SQUARE FEET TO BE PLACED ON THE EAST FAÇADE OF A HISTORICALLY DESIGNATED BUILDING WITHIN THE OLD MANATEE HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT; LOCATED AT 901 MANATEE AVENUE EAST, BRADENTON, FLORIDA WHEREAS, Christopher McKenna, (the “Property Owner”), owns property located at 902 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, Florida (the “Property); and WHEREAS, the City of Bradenton Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map designates the Property as Urban Village; and WHEREAS, the City of Bradenton Official Zoning Map classifies the Property under the T5 (Urban Center) designation within the Form Based Code Area; and WHEREAS, the City of Bradenton Form Based Code, Section 4.12 identifies regulations associated with signage within the Form Based Code area subject to the review criteria; and WHEREAS, the City of Bradenton Historic District Bylaws and Guidelines for Signs and General Design By the City of Bradenton’s Architectural Review Board identifies permitted and prohibited signage specifically within the Historic District for a Historically designated building; and WHEREAS, the City of Bradenton Land Use Regulations, Section 2.2.15 identifies the requirements associated with a Certificate of Appropriateness; and WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Board held a noticed public hearing on August 19, 2024, at which the Board received testimony and evidence from the applicant and City Planning staff; and NOW, THEREFORE, the Architectural Review Board makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and issues the Final Order as follows: Section 1. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. After considering the evidence on the record and that presented at public hearing, including the staff report, the Architectural Review Board hereby makes the following Findings of Fact: a. The Whereas clauses contained herein are hereby adopted as Findings of Fact. 23

ARB.24.3080 902 Manatee Ave E Page 2 of 5 b. The applicant is requesting approval of a vertical digital LED EMC sign for a historically designated building within the Historic District, as described and shown attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and “B.” c. The proposed signage meets the review standards within the Historic District- Bylaws and Guidelines for Signs and General Design By the City of Bradenton’s Architectural Review Board. d. The proposed signage meets the review standards within the Form Based Code. e. The City’s professional staff provided information to the Architectural Review Board detailing the proposed projects relationship with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulations. f. The Architectural Review Board, which is designated as one of the local reviewing agencies for projects relating to historic and architectural preservation and enhancement, design compatibility and placemaking, and the aesthetic and physical improvement of the public realm for greater community benefit, determined that the project as proposed is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Form Based Code and City of Bradenton Historic District Bylaws and Guidelines for Signs and General Design By the City of Bradenton’s Architectural Review Board and does meet the criteria for approval. Section 2. Order. Based upon the foregoing, the proposed request is hereby approved for the Property, to allow for a vertical digital LED EMC sign measuring 48 sf as described and shown hereto as Exhibit “A” and “B.” Section 3. State and Federal Permits. Issuance of this development permit by the City does not in any way create any right on the part of the applicant to obtain a permit from a state or federal agency and does not create any liability on the part of the City for issuance of the permit if the applicant fails to obtain requisite approvals or fulfill the obligations imposed by a state or federal agency or undertakes actions that result in a violation of state or federal law. The applicant must obtain all applicable state and federal permits before commencing development or use. Section 4. Severability. In the event that any portion or section of this Order is determined to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decisions shall in no manner affect the remaining portions or sections of the Variance which shall remain in full force and effect. 24

ARB.24.3080 902 Manatee Ave E Page 3 of 5 Section 5. Effective