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56 <br /> Kimley>>>Horn Page 13 <br /> 24 freestanding signs(1 for each separate parcel)totaling 1,728 sq.ft. of allowable sign <br /> area; and <br /> 24 wall signs(presuming 1 sign for a single building on the 24 separate parcels)totaling <br /> 1,536 sq.ft. of sign area. <br /> The Narrative would have to 'demonstrate' how the proposed signage for the Project would be <br /> consistent with the overall development potential of this 104 acres of O/R M zoned property if <br /> you were dealing with multiple, individual parcels. <br /> As a general observation staff is concerned over the proposed 100 ft. free standing sign for in <br /> Development Area 1 (i.e. Buc-ee's Travel center) and recommends a maximum height limit of <br /> 60 ft. for the proposed sign. This recommendation takes into consideration this site is higher <br /> elevation than surrounding properties and the Interstate. <br /> With respect to flags, staff recommends a maximum of 3 flags be allowed per individual <br /> development area, with a size limit of 24 sq.ft. per flag, consistent with Section 6.12.12 (A) of <br /> the UDO. Staff is not comfortable with the proposal to allow 2 flags each development area <br /> comply with the provision(s) of your proposal as articulated on page 29 of The Narrative. Staff <br /> is not comfortable recommending approval of the proposed standard, specifically each <br /> individual building being allowed to have 2 flags, as this is inconsistent with the spirit and intent <br /> of Section. <br /> Response: The sign standards have been revised within Section 2-5.F of the Narrative. <br /> The narrative reflects the argument made here that total signage is consistent with that <br /> permitted if the site is developed on a piecemeal basis. The height limit has been <br /> reduced to eighty (80)feet.Please see Exhibit D.1. Flags have been removed as signage <br /> option. <br /> Q. LIGHTING: Staff has the following comment(s)/recommendation(s): <br /> i. An audit of current lighting levels should be completed and made part of the Narrative. This <br /> audit will establish the baseline of existing illumination in and around the Property, most notably <br /> along the Interstate service road, allowing for a determination as to how much light already <br /> exists in the area. Once the results of this audit are available, staff would have no problem <br /> recommending a condition for Development Area 1 (i.e. Buc-ee's Travel center)that there shall <br /> be no net increase in existing foot-candle/lumen levels along the southern property line <br /> adjacent to the Interstate service road with development in Development Area 1 of the Project. <br /> Response: A study has been completed to determine existing light levels. Please see <br /> Exhibit J. This standard has been addressed in Section 2-5.G of the Narrative. <br /> ii. Staff has no concerns over the proposed maximum pole height of 36 ft. <br /> Response: Comment noted. <br /> iii. Staff agrees with the recommended condition that all fixtures shall be full-cut off design <br /> consistent with Section 6.11.6 of the LIDO. <br /> Response: Comment noted. <br /> iv. If the location of outdoor lighting fixtures is known, a formal lighting plan is required to be <br /> submitted as part of the MPD-CZ application (refer to Section 6.11.5 (B) of the LIDO). If not, <br /> please add language indicating same within the Narrative. <br /> 00 Morris Street, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27701 . .: <br />