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September 21, 2023 PZ2023-10 "promote positive conditions for sign communication enabling the identification of residences and business but limiting the size and number of signs and sign messages to a minimum reasonably necessary while, at the same time, avoiding nuisances to nearby properties and promoting an attractive environment and lessening visual clutter." The City's sign ordinance establishes a maximum wall sign area of 35 square feet per each wall sign. The subject property does not have a special condition or circumstance to justify an increased wall sign size above the 35 square foot maximum. A literal enforcement of the provisions of the sign ordinance would allow the sales center to have two wall signs, but both at a size of 35 square feet each, or 70 square feet total. The proposed variance to increase the total size of the wall signs to 101 square feet conflicts with the purpose and intent of lessening visual clutter. Staff has compiled the relevant facts of the requested site plan modification and sign ordinance variance and recommends the application be presented to City Commission for consideration. VI. CONDITIONS If the City approves the site plan modification, it will be subject to the following conditions set forth in Section VI. The plans reviewed are entitled "St. Regis Sales Center Sign" prepared by Emerald Designs, stamped received July 7, 2023, consisting of four (4) sheets and a survey entitled "La Playa Sunny Isles Beach" prepared by Fortin, Leavy, Skiles, Inc. stamped received July 7, 2023, consisting of one (1) sheet. Plans are subject to revisions -based comments provided by zoning staff of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. 2. Upon the submittal of an application for a building permit, the plans submitted shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning Department and be consistent with the specific site plan approved by the City Commission. Plans shall include all the required elements of the site plan pursuant to the City's Land Development Regulations and recommendations. Should compliance with recommendations result in a change that would not be considered "minor" in accordance with Section 265-18 of the City Code; the Applicant shall be required to obtain another approval of the City Commission. 3. That the Applicant shall pay all fees related to the review of the application described herein and shall have paid all other fees due to the City. 4. That the approved site plan shall remain valid for a period of 24 -months from the date of the site plan modification approval. If no building permit is issued within the 24 -month time period, the site plan shall be considered null and void and of no force and effect. 5. That the Applicant complies with all City Ordinances, County, State and Federal Laws and Regulations applicable to development and permit approvals. Page 6 of 8 18