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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 3620RESOLUTION NO. 3620 l0 20 22 24 ~? A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN APPROVING SIGN CODE EXEPTION 98-004 AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION, SUPPLEMENTAL AND DIRECTIONAL WALL SIGNS ON THE RETAIL BUILDING AND PUMP ISLAND AND DENYING INSTALLATION OF A TWENTY-FOUR (24) FOOT POLE SIGN AT 17241 SEVENTEENTH STREET The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows: The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows: Ao That a proper application for Sign Code Exception 98-004 was filed by Chevron Products Company to request authorization to install new business identification, supplemental and directional wall signs on the retail building and pump island and re-install an existing, non-conforming pole sign in conjunction with the demolition of an existing full-service gasoline station and reconstruction of a self-service gasoline station, 2,011 square foot retail building, and an (8) position fuel pump island on property located at 17241 Seventeenth Street, also described as Assessor's Parcel No. 395-311-01. B. That a public hearing was' duly called, noticed and held on said application on October 12, 1998, by the Planning Commission. C, Pursuant to Section 9405(c) of the Tustin City Code, the Planning Commission has the authority to grant or conditionally grant exceptions to the Sign Code subject to the following: 1) Sign size and placement restrictions shall be followed as closely as practicable; 2) The intent and purpose of the sign regulations of the and use zone in which the sign is to be located shall be followed as closely as practicable; 3) There are special circumstances unique to the property which justify the exception; 4) Granting the exception will not have a negative impact on surrounding properties; and, 5) The request promotes the public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the community and that the granting of the exception meets the findings and intent of the Tustin Sign Code. . With respect to the retail building wall signs and fuel pump island signs, a derision to approve this request is supported by the following findings: a, Granting an exception for the retail building wall signs and pump island signs follows the intent of the size restrictions of the Tustin Sign Code in that, with the exception of the wall signs on the west elevation of the retail building, the total square footage of all signs on each elevation is less than the maximum square footage that would be allowed for pdmary and secondary wall signs. Although the wall signs on the west elevation would exceed the total allowable area of a secondary sign by nine (9) square feet, the proposed signs will appear in scale with the project. Resolution No. 3620 Page 2 bo Granting an exception for larger supplemental wall signs on the retail building follows the intent of the Tustin Sign Code in that the signs will be subordinate to the business identification signs and will not have a negative impact on surrounding properties; C, do Granting an exception for wall and pump island directional signs follows the intent of the Tustin Sign Code in that the signs will be located in areas that will provide guidance to customers using the various on-site services and will not have a negative impact on surrounding properties; Granting an exception for business identification signs on the pump island canopy follows the intent of the Tustin Sign Code in that the canopy structure is more visible from the public-right-of-way than the retail building and functions in the same manner as primary and secondary walls. The size and location of these signs will not have a negative impact on surrounding properties; ]5 . With respect to the pole sign, a decision to deny; this request is supported by the following findings: a, The Sign Code prohibits pole signs for auto related uses that are not located directly adjacent the freeway right-of- way. 20 be Granting an exception for. the pole sign would be inconsistent with the intent and purpose of the regulations for business identification signs in Commercial districts..The intent of the Sign Code is to replace outdated pole signs with monument or wall signs to create a uniformity of sign types. 22 23 24 Co There are no special circumstances unique to the site plan that would justify allowing a pole sign. There is ample area within the landscape planter to provide a monument sign with sufficient visibility to motorists along and Seventeenth Street and Carroll Way. In comparison to the proposed pole sign, a monument sign could provide improved clarity and visibility of sign text given the increased sign area that would be permitted. d. Granting an exception for the pole sign would have a negative impact on surrounding properties and the immediate vicinity in that the aesthetic trend and requirement within the community is to replace pole signs with monument signs. An outdated sign type such as pole sign in combination with a facility that has been redeveloped would present an inconsistent and awkward l0 Resolution No. 3620 Page 3 II. appearance and detract from the streetscape along Seventeenth Street and Carroll Way. eo There is an existing, off-site pole sign located immediately north of Mimi's Caf6 which provides business identification for Chevron and indicates the general location of the project site. The Planning Commission hereby approves installation of business identification, supplemental and directional wall signs on the retail building and pump island and denies installation of a pole sign, consistent with the application for Sign Code Exception 98-004, in conjunction with the construction of a self-service gasoline station with eight (8) fuel pump stations and 2,011 square foot convenience market at 17241 Seventeenth Street, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit A, attached hereto. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, at a regular meeting on the 12th day of October, 1998. LESLIE PONTIOUS ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Planning Commission Secretary Chairperson · ]0 ]7 ]$ 20 24 28 i Resolution No. 3620 Page 4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) I, ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 3620 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 12th day of October,' 1998. ~IELIZABETH A. B'INSACK Planning Commission Secretary EXHIBIT A SIGN CODE EXCEPTION 98-004 RESOLUTION NO. 3620 GENERAL (1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans for the project date stamped October 12, 1998, on file with the Community Development Department, as herein modified by Resolution No. 3620, or as modified by the Community Development Director in accordance with Resolution No.. 3620 and this Exhibit. The Director may also approve subsequent minor modifications to plans during plan check if such modifications are consistent with provisions of the Tustin City Code or other applicable regulations. (1) 1.2 Unless otherwise specified, the conditions contained in this Exhibit shall be complied with prior to the issuance of any building permits for the project, subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department. 1.3 The subject project approval shall become null and void unless permits for the proposed project are issued and substantial construction is underway within eighteen (18) months of the date of this Exhibit. Time extensions may be considered if a written request is received by the Community Development Department within thirty (30) days prior to expiration. (1) 1.4 Approval of Sign Code Exception 98-004 is contingent upon the applicant and property owner signing and retuming an "Agreement to Conditions Imposed" form as established by the Community Development Department. (1) 1.5 The applicant shall hold harmless and defend the City of Tustin from all claims and'liabilities arising out of a challenge of the City's approval of this project. PLAN SUBMITTAL (1) 2.1 All signs, including any change of copy, require review and approval by the Community Development Department prior to installation. Four sets of sign plans shall be submitted for review. Plans shall include a site plan indicating the location of all proposed signs, sign dimensions, building and pump island dimensions, material and fabrication details, copy, and illumination details. (1) 2.2 All signs shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Uniform Building Code and the National Electrical Code as adopted by the City (including UL approvals). (1) 2.3 Window signs shall conform to the Tustin Sign Code and shall not exceed 25% of the glass area upon which the sign is located. Exhibit A Resolution No. 3620 Page 2 (1) 2.4 (1) 2.5 FEES 2.6 (1) 3.1 No signs, including window signs, advertising alcoholic beverages may be visible from the exterior of the building. All signs and their supporting structures shall be structurally safe and maintained in good condition and shall comply with the most current Uniform Building Codes, as locally amended. Sign 11 on the convenience building shall be eliminated from the plans. Prior to issuance of any building permits, payment shall be made of all applicable fees, including but not limited to the following. Payment shall be required based upon those rates in effect at the time of payment and are subject to change. Ao Building plan check and permit fees to the Community Development Department based on the most current schedule.