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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC RES 2747(b) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 2747(b) A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, AUTHORIZING A 24 FOOT HIGH, 50 SQUARE FOOT POLE SIGN WITH "DRIVE-THRU" IDENTIFICATION VERBIAGE ON THE FACE OF THE SIGN AT 14041 NEWPORT AVENUE AT THE I-5 FREEWAY. The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows: ae That a proper application for Use Permit 90-1 and variance 90-7, has been filed by Carl Karcher Enterprises to request authorization to install a 24 foot high, 50 square foot identification pole sign, with "Drive-Thru" identification on the face of the sign, at 14041 Newport Avenue. Be That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and held for. said application on April 9, 1990. Ce That establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use applied for will not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, in that: · The site is located in a PC-Comm. - Planned Community Commercial Zoning district, and the proposed sign advertises a use allowed in the PC-Comm. - Planned Community Commercial Zoning District. · The use applied for is in conformance with the Tustin Sign Code {Section 9481 (f)}. · That the proposed sign is architecturally compatible with the design of the Tustin Freeway Shopping Center where the sign is to be located. · The height and area of the sign are reflective of the goals of the Scenic Highway Element of the General Plan. · Comparable type signs in similar zoning districts allow for a maximum area of 50 square feet. De That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use applied for will not be injurious or detrimental to the property and improvements in the 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. 2747(b) April 9, 1990 Page 2 neighborhood of the subject property, nor to the general welfare of the City of Tustin in that the Planning Commission has limited the height and size of the sign below the original applicants request to minimize impact on adjacent properties and improvements. E, That granting of the Variance for "Drive-Thru" identification will not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with other properties in the vicinity and commercially zoned properties in that there are other 20-25 foot high signs in the vicinity. Fe These are special circumstances applicable to the property that deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity under similar circumstances in that over 40% of the business revenues associated with the Carl's Jr. use are a result of drive-thru business. There are other drive thru businesses in commercial districts in the City that have large drive-thru signage. The project site is also located immediately adjacent to the freeway which allows for drive-thru capacities not realized by other businesses along Newport Avenue due to the freeway market and unique visibility vantage point. G, Proposed development shall be in accordance with the development policies adopted by the City Council, Uniform Building Codes as administered by the Building Official, Fire Code as administered by the Orange County Fire Marshal and street improvement requirements as administered by the City Engineer. Ho This project is categorically exempt (Class 3) from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. I · Final development plans shall require the review and approval of the Community Development Department. II. The Planning Commission hereby approves Conditional Use Permit 90-1 and Variance 90-7 to authorize a 24 foot high, 50 square foot pole sign, with "Drive-Thru" identification verbiage, at 14041 Newport Avenue subject to the following conditions: A· The sign shall be constructed and installed pursuant to the submitted plans as herein modified showing 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. 2747(b) April 9, 1990 Page 3 a 24 foot high, 50 square foot, pole sign. Any modifications to these plans shall require the approval of the Community Development Director and/or Planning Commission as determined by the Director. S. Conditions contained in this Resolution shall be complied with prior to issuance of any Building permits for the sign subject to review and approval of the Community Development Department. C. The sign area shall be reduced to 50 square feet. D. Construction plans and structural calculations shall be submitted to insure requirements of the Uniform Building Codes, State Handicap and Energy Requirements are complied with as approved by the Building Official. Plans should reflect architectural details and elevations for the project subject to final approval by the Department of Community Development. E. The subject Use Permit and Variance are valid only for the Carl's Jr. use. In the event said use is terminated, the pole sign in its entirety shall be removed from the site within thirty (30) days from the date said use terminates. F. Conditional Use Permit and Variance approval shall become null and void unless building permits are issued within twelve (12) months of the date of this Exhibit and substantial construction is underway. G. Prior to the issuance of building permit, payment shall be made of any and all required fees. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 9th day of April, 1990. DONALD LE JEUNE Chairman ~ENNI FO,I~-'~ Secretar'~/