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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 323310 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 3233 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SIGN CODE EXCEPTION 93-004, A REQUEST TO ALLOW THE LOCATION OF SECONDARY BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION WALL OR CANOPY SIGNS ON LEVEL II SPANNERS LOCATED AT 14501 RED HILL AVENUE, TUSTIN The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows: A® Be That a proper application, Sign Code Exception 93- 004, has been filed by Robert Fiscus and Associates on behalf of Chevron U.S.A., Inc. requesting a Sign Code Exception from the City of Tustin Sign Code to allow the location of secondary business identification wall or canopy signs on Level II Spanners. Pursuant to City of Tustin Sign Code Section 9204C, the request to locate secondary business identification wall or canopy signs on Level II Spanners can be supported by the following findings: · Siqn size and placement restrictions of the $iqn Code shall be followed as closely as practicable; in that the total sign area of the proposed signs totals 35.8 square feet and is significantly less than that allowed by the Sign Code. The proposal includes one (1) 32 square foot monument sign and two (2) 1.9 square foot spanner decals. Given that wall and canopy signs cannot be accommodated by the architecture of the service station, the proposed spanners provide a spacious and visible location for the proposed decals which total approximately 1/30 the size of the 125 square feet of primary and secondary business identification wall or canopy signs allo~ed for the service station. · 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 sign changes would maintain the City's appearance by avoiding sign clutter, effectively identifying the service station, and maintaining the visibility and effectiveness of on-premises signs, while limiting the number and area of signs. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. 3233 Page 2 · There are special circumstances unique to the property to justify the Exception; in that the service station cannot accommodate any wall or canopy signs, and the nonconforming pole signs would be removed upon installation of the decals and monument sign. · Grantinq of the Exception will not have a neqative impact on surroundin~ properties; in that the exception would allow the installation of spanner decals which are smaller than the existing light box decals. A condition of approval has been included which prohibits the illumination of the new Level II Spanners, thereby reducing the possibility for negative impacts on surrounding properties. · The sign application promotes the public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the community and that the grantinq of the exception meets the findinqs and intent of this chapter (Sign Code); in that the proposed sign changes would effectively reduce the total square footage of sign copy at the service station. 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 locate the secondary business identification wall or canopy signs on Level II Spanners at the service station located at 14501 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin, subject to conditions contained in Exhibit A, attached hereto. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular Planning Commission meeting on the 14th day of February, 1994. Secretary KATH ~/'~~E i' Chairperson 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. 3233 Page 3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) I, KATHLEEN CLANCY, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Recording Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 3233 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 14th day of February, 1994. Recording Secretary SR:br EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION 3233 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SIGN CODE EXCEPTION 93-004 GENERAL (1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform to submitted plans date stamped February 14, 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. (1) 1.4 Approval of Sign Code Exception 93-004 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 developer 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 93-004 Resolution No. 3233 Page 2 (4) 1.7 Ail portable signs and banners in violation of the Tustin Sign Code shall be removed. (4) 1.S The reference to "food mart" on the monument sign shall not be included on the plans submitted for plan check/design review. The operation of a food mart at the subject location shall be prohibited unless a conditional use permit for a convenience market is approved by the Planning Commission. (4) 1.9 Ail damaged corner landscaping shall be replaced upon installation of the monument sign and maintained in a healthy condition. (4) 1.~0 Internal illumination of the Level II spanners shall be permitted provided no complaints are received. In the event the City receives complaints, the Community Development Department, at their discretion, shall require the applicant to either reduce the wattage of said spanners or require the use of opaque non- illuminated spanners only, as needed to adequately eliminate complaints and light impacts on adjacent properties. If the applicant fails to comply within 30 days of a request by the Community Development Department, the applicant shall reimburse the City for all costs incurred for city staff time related to enforcement activities, including the City Attorney fees needed to gain compliance. (4) ~.~ The existing double faced illuminated Chevron logo pole sign, the double faced illuminated Chevron pricing sign, the two (2) pole mounted metal pricing signs and the four (4) light box decals shall be removed prior to final inspection of the spanners and monument sign by the Community Development Department. PLAN SUBMITTAL (3) Z.~ 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. Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Sign Code Exception 93-004 Resolution No. 3233 Page 3 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. SR: br