HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 32721 RESOLUTION NO. 3272
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SIGN CODE EXCEPTION 94-002,
A REQUEST TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SQUARE
FOOTAGE OF TENANT IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE ON A TENANT
DIRECTORY MONUMENT SIGN LOCATED AT 17662 SEVENTEENTH
STREET, TUSTIN
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve
as follows:
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The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
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That a proper application, Sign Code Exception 94-002,
has been filed by John McKinney, on behalf of The Vons
Companies requesting a Sign Code Exception from the City
of Tustin Sign Code to permit a tenant identification
sign to be 15 square feet in size, rather than the
maximum of 6 square feet permitted for a tenant directory
on a monument sign.
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Pursuant to City of Tustin Sign Code Section 9204C, the
request can be supported by the following findings:
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~iqn..size .and placement restrictions of the Siqn
Code shall be followed as closely as practicable;
The total size of the monument sign is 39 square
feet, 48% less than the maximum permitted by the
Sign Code. The size of tenant copy, size, location
and placement of the sign are as close as practical
to the code requirements. The monument sign is
proposed to be 6 feet.in height and there will be a
minimum of 150 feet of separation from the two
existing monument signs within the center. The
Sign Code requires a minimum of 50 feet of
separation, and a maximum height of 6 feet. The
two other tenant identification signs proposed for
this directory sign meet the Sign Code limit of 6
square feet in size. The proposed 15 square foot
Vons sign is 38% of the total sign area of the
proposed monument sign and follows the sign Code
requirements as close as practical.
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The intent and purpose of the sign regulations of
the land use zone in which the sign is located
shall be followed as closely as practicable;
The size, number, location and type of sign meet
the intent and purpose of the sign regulations as
closely as practical. The proposed sign would
maintain the City's appearance by avoiding sign
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clutter, effectively identifying the business
names, and maintain the visibility and
effectiveness of on-premise signs, while limiting
the number and area of signs.
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There are special circumstances unique to the
property which justify the Exception;
There are special circumstances unique to the
property which justify the request to deviate from
the size limitation on one of the tenant
identification signs. The placement of the main
building on the site at approximately 246 feet from
Seventeenth Street reduces the visibility of the
existing Vons wall sign. The location of two large
pad buildings adjacent to Seventeenth Street and
the mature trees within the front landscaped area
further limits visibility of the tenant. Since
Vons is the largest tenant (31,000 square feet)
within the center, the proposed 15 square foot sign
is proportionate to their use. This will not set a
precedent due to these unique circumstances.
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Grantinq of the Exception will not have a negative
Limpact on surrounding properties;
Granting of a Sign Code Exception to exceed the
size limitation for a tenant identification sign on
a monument.sign will not have a negative impact on
the surrounding properties. The exception would
allow the installation of a tenant sign that is
readily visible and easily readable. The monument
sign is well below the maximum of 75 square feet
sign area limit of the Sign Code. The sign is in
scale with the center, identification monument sign
and proportionate to the size of the tenant space.
The tenant sign is appropriate to the type of
activity on the site and will not contribute to
sign clutter.
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The si~n application promotes the public health,
safety, welfare and aesthetics of the community and
that the granting of the exception meets the
findinqs and intent of this chapter (Sign Code),
The proposed Sign Code Exceptions from the size
limit for tenant identification signage on a center
monument sign promotes the public health, safety,
welfare and aesthetics of the community. The
proposed monument sign is less than the maximum
size permitted by Code. In addition, the monument
sign could include more than three tenant
identification signs, which would be more cluttered
looking and less aesthetically pleasing. The
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overall appearance would minimize sign clutter and
thus increase the effectiveness of signage for not
only this business but also adjacent businesses.
By having less text on this center monument sign,
the copy will be more readable and less intrusive
to the surroundings.
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 exceed
the permitted signage for Vons identification on the center
monument sign located at 17662 Seventeenth Street, Tustin,
subject to conditions contained in Exhibit A, attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular Planning Commission meeting on the
13th day of June, 1994.
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Secretary
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
KATHY ~
Chairperson
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. 3272 was duly passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission,
held on the 13th day of June, 1994. --
Recording Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION 3272
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SIGN CODE EXCEPTION 94-002
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform to
submitted plans date stamped June 13, 1994, 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 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 sign permits and all construction is completed
within twelve (12) months of the date of this exhibit.
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1.4 Approval of Sign Code Exception 94-002 is contingent upon
the applicant signing and returning an "Agreement to
Conditions Imposed" form as established by the Director
of Community Development.
(1) 1.5 The applicant shall hold and defend the City of Tustin
harmless for all claims and liabilities out of City's
approval of the entitlement process for this project.
(4) 1.6 Ail signs not covered by this action shall conform to the
City of Tustin Sign Code .including window signs which
shall not exceed 25% of glass area upon which the sign is
located.
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 94-001
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PLAN SUBMITTAL
(3) 2.1 At Building Plan Check/Sign Design Review, please submit
three (3) sets of construction plans and two (2) sets of
structural calculations. Provide continuous foundation
under masonry wall of the monument sign and provide
structural calculations for the foundation/footing
design.
FEES
(1) 3.1 Prior to issuance of any building permits, payment
(3) shall be made of all applicable sign design review,
environmental notice of exemption and building plan check
and permit fees to the Community Development Department.
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