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Home My WebLink AboutPC RES 33511 RESOLUTION NO. 3351 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SIGN CODE EXCEPTION 95-002, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY TO ALLON A THIRD PROJECT IDENTIFICATION MONUMENT SIGN AND SEVEN (7) POLE-MOUNTED AUTO DIRECTIONAL SIGNS AT THE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED AT 12771 ROBINSON DRIVE, TUSTIN The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: I · The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows: a o That a proper application, Sign Code Exception 95-002, has been filed by Gannon Design, requesting a Sign Code Exception from the City of Tustin Sign Code to amend the master sign plan for the property to allow a third project identification monument sign and seven (7) pole- mounted auto directional signs. , Pursuant to City of Tustin Sign Code Section 9405C, the request to amend the master sign plan for the property to allow a third project identification monument sign and seven (7) pole- mounted auto directional signs can be supported by the following findings: Sign size and placement restrictions of the Sign Code shall be followed as closely as practicable in that the ten (10) square feet of lettering on the monument sign and the six square foot size of each of the seven (7) directional signs are all within the maximum sizes established in the City's sign regulations for these types of signs. The proposed third project identification monument sign has been designed to be in proportion with the project's entry wall and has been placed at the project entry gates to reinforce project identity. The directional signs are proposed to be installed on the light poles to improve visibility for guests and delivery and emergency personnel. The number of signs has been limited to key areas for directional purposes only. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 i, 26 27 28 Resolution No. 3351 Page 2 The intent and purpose of the siqn regulations of the land use zone in which the siqn is located shall be followed as · . closely as practicable in that the proposed signage would maintain the City's appearance by their inclusion in a strict master sign plan, effectively identifying the residential complex, and maintaining the visibility and effectiveness of on-premises signs. There are special circumstances unique to the property which justify the Exception in that the residential complex contains entry gates which are setback from the street entrance to the complex and would otherwise lack identifying signage; and in that unlike other Tustin Ranch developments, the interior streets have been designed to a width which will accommodate on street parking which could obscure the visibility of ground-mounted auto directional signs, thereby creating the need for exceptions from the criteria contained in the Sign Code. Grantinq of the Exception will not have a negative impact on surroundinq properties in that the exception would allow the installation of a third project identification monument sign and seven (7) pole-mounted directional signs which are within the sizes permitted by the City's Sign Code for such signage and would be minimally or not visible from areas outside the complex. All of the directional signs will be oriented toward the interior of the complex and the third monument sign would be located approximately 172 feet within from the property line. The ten (10) inch letter height would be minimally visible from Robinson Drive. The siqn application promotes the public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the community and that the qrantinq of the exception meets the findinqs and intent of this chapter (Sign Code) in that the proposed signs would be incorporated into the master sign plan for the complex to ensure coordinated and quality sign design and would have a copy area which is less 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24J, Resolution No. 3351 Page 3 than the area of sign copy allowed for such signs, thereby promoting the welfare of the community and meeting the findings and intent of the Sign Code. Ce This project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15311 (Class 11). II. The Planning Commission hereby approves the request to amend a master sign plan for the property to allow a third project identification monument sign and seven (7) pole-mounted auto directional signs located at 12771 Robinson Drive, Tustin, subject to conditions contained in Exhibit A, attached hereto. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular Planning Commission meeting on the 24th day of April, 1995. BARBARA REYES Secretary Chairman STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) I, BARBARA REYES, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Recording Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 3351 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 24th day of April, 1995. /' BARBARA REYE~ Recording Secretary EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 3351 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SIGN CODE EXCEPTION 95-002 GENERAL (1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform to submitted plans date stamped April 24, 1995, on file with the Community Development Department as herein modified or as modified by the Director of Community Development. In accordance with this Exhibit, the Director of Community Development may also approve subsequent minor modifications to plans during sign design review/plan check if such modifications are determined consistent with the approved plans. (1) 1.2 Unless otherwise specified, all conditions in this exhibit shall be complied with prior to issuance of any building permits for the project, subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department. (1) 1.3 Sign Code Exception approval shall become null and void unless a sign permit and building permit are issued for the monument sign and construction of the monument sign is completed within twelve (12) months of the date of this exhibit. Time extensions may be granted by the Director of Community Development 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 95-002 is contingent upon the applicant and property owner signing and returning an "Agreement to Conditions Imposed" form as established by the Director of Community Development. (1) 1.5 The developer shall hold and defend the City of Tustin harmless for a~! claims and liabilities out of City's approval of the entitlement process for this project. SOURCE CODES (1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT (2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES (3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S (7) PC/CC POLICY (4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTION Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Sign Code Exception 95-002 Resolution No. 3351 Page 2 SIGN RESTRICTIONS (4) 2.1 Landscaping to completely surround the monument sign shall be planted upon installation of the monument sign in accordance with the approved landscape plans for the project and all landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy condition, subject to final approval of the Community Development Department. (4) 2.2 Any changes to the individual locations of each of the seven (7) auto directional signs would be subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department. PLAN SUBMITTAL (3) 3.1 At Building Plan Check/Sign Design Review, three (3) sets of construction plans and two (2) sets of structural calculations shall be submitted. Structural calculations for the foundation/footing design of the monument sign shall also be provided. FEES (1) 4.1 Prior to issuance of any building permits, payment (3) shall be made of all applicable building plan check and permit fees to the Community Development Department. (1) 4.2 Within forty-eight (48) hours of approval of the subject project, the appiican~ shall deliver to the Community Development Department, a cashier's check payable to the County Clerk, in the amount of $25.00 (twenty-five dollars) to enable the City to file with the County Clerk, the appropriate environmental documentation pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. If within such forty eight (48) hour period, the applicant has not delivered to the Community Development Department the above noted check, the approval for the project granted herein shall be considered automatically null and void. Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Sign Code Exception 95-002 Resolution No. 335]. Page 3 In addition, should the Department of Fish and Game reject the Certificate of Fee Exemption filed with the environmental determination and require payment of fees, the applicant shall deliver to the Community Development Department within forty eight (48) hours of notification, a cashier's check payable to the County Clerk in the amount of $850.00 (eight hundred fifty dollars) if an EIR was prepared or $1,250 (twelve hundred fifty dollars) if a Negative Declaration was prepared. If this fee is imposed, the subject project shall not be operative, vested or final unless and until the fee is paid. SR:br