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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 3123 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ~3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 3123 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, FOR SIGN CODE EXCEPTION 92-007 .APPROVING THE REQUEST TO PERMIT THE INCREASE OF THE MAXIMUM SIGN SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE TENANT SIGN AREA FROM SIX (6) SQUARE FEET TO A MAXIMUM OF 10.25 SQUARE FEET IN CONJUNCTION WITH A TENANT DIRECTORY MONUMENT SIGN LOCATED AT 12821 NEWPORT 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® That a proper application, Sign Code Exception 92-007, has been filed by Tarbell, Realtors on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. James London, the property owners, requesting a Sign Code Exception from the City of Tustin Sign Code to permit the increase of the maximum sign square footage of the tenant sign area from six (6) square feet to a maximum of 10.25 square feet in conjunction with' a tenant directory monument sign. Be Pursuant to City of Tustin Sign Code Section 9204C, the request can be supported ~y the following findings: · Sign size and placement restrictions of the Siqn Code will be followed as closely as practicable in that the proposed monument sign's overall sign area, height and location are as prescribed in the Sign Code. While the exception would permit the individual tenant sign areas to exceed what is permitted in the Sign Code, the proposed design of the monument limits the number of tenant signs that may be disPlayed to three promoting the intent of the Sign Code to reduce sign clutter. · The intent and purpose of the siqn requlations have been followed as closely as practicable in that with an increase in tenant sign area, the individual office buildings within the complex are provided the opportunity for effective identification while at the same time meeting the remaining sign regulations. 1 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 17 19 23 24 25 27 Resolution No. 3123 Page 2 · · , There are special circumstances unique to the property which ~ustifies the Exception in that the existing office buildings are multi-tenant in design. The designation of a major tenant for each building will limit the number of tenant signs to be located on the proposed tenant directory monument sign. There are special circumstances unique to the property which justifies the Exception in that the site plan of the existing office buildings limits, the visibility of permitted signs of the rear building. Granting of the Exception will not have a negative impact on surroundinq, properties in that the proposed monument sign complies to Section 9402h Review Criteria in that the sign incorporates architectural design elements and materials from the existing office buildings. The location of the proposed monument is appropriate in that it is central to the site. The 'tenant directory monument sign as proposed will not have a negative impact on the surrounding properties as the overall sign area is less than that permitted by the Sign Code and the design and placement of the proposed signs are to be integrated into the canopy structures and will not present a "cluttered" facade. The proposed monument sign will not be illuminated and therefore will not have additional glare on surrounding residential districts. The sign application promotes the public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the community and that the grantinq of the Exception meets the findings and intent of the sign Code in that the monument sign is located outside of the visual clearance area and will not restrict the views of traffic entering and exiting the site. The removal of the two (2) existing nonconforming sign promotes the intent of the Sign Code to reduce sign clutter on facades. 1 2 3 4 5 6 I 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19: 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 I 1 Resolution No. 3123 Page 3 .... ~' .- .. ~.~. Ce This project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15311 (Class 1~). II. The Planning Commission hereby approves the request to permit the increase of the maximum sign square footage of the tenant sign area from six (6) square feet to a maximum of 10.25 square feet in conjunction with a tenant directory monument sign. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular Planning Commission meeting on the 8th day of March, 1993. Secretary STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) Chai. r~erson 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. 3123 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 8th day of March, 1993. KATHLEEN CLANC~ / Recording Secretary JP:br EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION NO. 3123 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SIGN CODE EXCEPTION 92-007 GENERAL *** 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform to (1) submitted plans date stamped March 8, 1993, 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 92-007 is contingent upon the applicant signing and returning an "Agreement to Conditions Imposed" form as established by the Director of Community Development. (4) 1.5 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. (1) 1.6 The developer shall hold and defend the City of Tustin harmless for all claims and liabilities out of the 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 93-007 Resolution No. 3123 Page 2 PLAN SUBMITTAL (3) 2.1 At sign permit and building plan check, three (3) sets of construction plans and two (2) sets of structural calculations shall be submitted. (4) 2.2 At sign permit and building plan check, the applicant **** shall submit three (3) sets of site plans, showing the dimensioned location of the monument sign. The monument sign shall be a minimum of one (1) foot from the back of sidewalk as shown on Parcel Map 92-23. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (1) 3.1 Any damage done to existing street and landscape (6) improvements shall be replaced or repaired prior to release of refundable security bond. (1) 3.2 Prior to any work in the public right-of-way, an Encroachment Permit must be obtained from and applicable fees paid to the Public Works Department. USE RESTRICTIONS (4) 4.1 The two (2) existing "Tarbell Realtors" wall signs shall be removed and the sign locations on the building facade repaired and repainted within 30 days of the completion of the proposed monument sign. (4) 4.2 The subject site shall be limited to one (1) tenant directory monument sign~ This sign shall display a maximum of three (3) major tenant sign faces. Prior to the issuance of building permits and the installation of any sign face change, the building owner shall provide to the Community Development Department, a letter designating the tenant as a "major tenant" and approving the proposed sign text. (4) 4.3 The colors for the tenant directory monument sign and tenant sign faces shall be limited to not more than three (3) colors, excluding black and white. Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Sign Code Exception 93-007 Resolution No. 3123 Page 3 (4) 4.4 A document shall be recorded, which will provide guidelines for the use and maintenance of the tenant directory monument sign. This document may be recorded individually or may be a part of any Code, Covenants and Restrictions (CC&R's) recorded on the property. A copy of the final document shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval. A conformed copy of the document shall be submitted to the Community Development Department FEES (1) 5.1 Prior to issuance of any building permits, payment shall (3) be made of all applicable building plan check and permit fees to the Community Development Department. (4) 5.2 Prior to issuanc~ of any building permits, the applicant shall post with the Community Development Department a refundable security bond in the amount of 1.5 times the estimated cost of the removal of the two (2) existing "Tarbell Realtors" signs, repair and repainting of the building facade. The amount and acceptable security for the bond shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official. JP:br