HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-21-22 - CDC MinutesDUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 — 5:15 p.m.
5555 Perimeter Drive
Mr. Reiner called the June 21, 2022 Community Development Committee meeting to
order at 5:15 p.m.
Minutes of the ADril 18, 2022 Meeting
Mr. Keeler moved to approve the minutes of the April 18, 2022 CDC meeting,
Ms. Amorose Groomes seconded the motion.
Vote: Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Mr. Keeler, yes; Mr. Reiner, YEM
Park EntU Sign
Mr. Earman stated that the topic of park entry signs was brought before City Council
who referred it to the Communi%j DeveloAment Committee for further 4�—�*IWWE
is looking for direction going forward. Mr. Earman shared images of current park signs
and noted that there is a great deal of variation in existing park signs. There is variation
in materials, font size, capitalization, address listing, as well as general branding
variances. The Committee was asked to consider the following questions:
1. Does the Committee support continuing to use the existing sign aesthetic?
2. Should the community parks have special entryway signage, different from
neighborhood parks?
a. If so, does the Committee support using the new design featured in
Coffman Park as a guide for the signage at the other community parks?
3. Should all parks, including the small neighborhood is have signs?
4. Does the Committee prefer staff continue to research a new sign design with
various mounting alternatives?
Mr. Reiner asked about expense. Mr. Earman responded that it would cost $1 million to
replace existing signs and $1.24 million to sign all parks. Mr. Keeler stated that one way
of doing this is don"t; He is in favor of the sign shown with the green background, white
border, white posts, white City of Dublin logo, with clover leaf and address. He prefers
including the address for security reasons. In response the question of whether the
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Committee supports the existing sign aesthetic, he suggested the City change the
signage a little bit at a time using this aesthetic.
Ms. Amorose Groomes agreed. She would like to see staff use the address including
the street name. A park is a natural setting. She likes the green background with whit
posts, trim and font. She likes the address with street name and the City of Dublin log
with a simple shamrock. She is inclined to support a 2 -color sign as 3 -color is not
supported by the sign code. She would like to see sign standards so every time a sign
replaced or added, there are standards to follow and signage remains consistent. Mr.
Keeler stated if someone is calling from cell phone, the exact location is probably
registering with 9-1-1 but the full address would be nice. Ms. Amorose Groomes
suggested staff reduce the font size to include the street name, develop a standard,
and implement it over time. She asked about prioritization of sign replacement. Mr.
Earman stated that some signs do appear to be farther from the standard so those will
probably be fixed. Ms. Amorose Groomes suggested painting some of the existing sign
that have natural materials. Mr. Reiner agreed with the Committee members. He
suggested the signs be put within a landscape context. He also thinks the address is
nice for deliveries or people meeting at parks.
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composite would make more sense as it can look be molded to look exactly like the
existing signs. Mr. Earman stated that staff would look into that. Mr. Ranc stated that
some of the existing signs may currently be composite. Dublin City Schools uses
composite. Mr. Ranc stated that staff will also double check with planning regarding a
necessary approvals. Ms. Amorose Groomes stated that the development texts for the
parks would have sign standards. Mr. Earman stated staff will make sure that text
reflects updated standards.
Mr. Keeler asked about next steps. Mr. Earman stated that staff will take inventory of
signs and determine those in most disrepair or most inconsistent and bring that list as
part of the budget process.
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