HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 7 SIGN CODE EXCEP 09-02-86TO:
FROM:
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WILLIAH A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
COHHUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTHENT
SIGN CODE EXCEPTION FOR TUSTIN PAVILION CAFE
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
REQUEST:
~R. BARRY WATKINS
gATKINS COH~ERCIAL PROPERTIES
17251 E. SEVENTEENTH STREET
TUSTIN, CA 92680
17245 E. SEVENTEENTH STREET
AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL ONE I~LL HOUNTED BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
SIGN.
RECO~ENDATION:
That the City Council approve a sign code exception for the Tustin Pavilion Cafe
permitting an additional wall sign for building identification by minute order.
SUI~ARY:
On August 11, 1986 the Tusttn Planning Commission approved a master sign program
for the Tustin Pavilion Cafe building. This sign package includes the use of
tenant identification signs and the proposed building identification sign.
The building identification sign is not authorized without a sign code
exception. This sign conforms with the master sign plan of the building and
meets the allowance of a sign code exception. Staff is recommending approval.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSZS:
The approved master sign plan allows each of the three proposed tenants one
primary sign, and up to three secondary signs, depending upon the tenant
location within the building. Primary sign size is based upon 15% of the store
Cit,y Council Report,
Wat,kins
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front area and seconndary signs are sized at 5~ of the store front area. Staff
has con, ut,ed the total square footage of signs as 405 square feet for all
tenants combined.
Section 9470(a)3 allows a sign code exception for one sign which is no larger
than 15~ of the total sign area allowed. This would allow one sign at a maximum
of 60.75 square feet (15% of 405 square feet).
The applicant is requesting authorization for a building identification sign.
As proposed, the sign will contain the words "Tustin's Pavilion Cafe, Since
1986". The approved Master Sign Plan authorizes the use of exposed neon tubing
signs for all signs on the building, including this building identification
sign.
CONCLUSXONS:
The Sign Code allows the City Council to approve signs which are not within the
standards and criteria for this building. This request must meet certain
circumstances prior to approval. In this case, an exception may be granted as
long as the proposed signing does not exceed more than one in number and no more
than 15~ in area of the aggregate size of signs authorized by the code.
The.sign code requirements have been met and the sign is also in conformance
with the master sign plan approved by the Planning Commission. Therefore, staff
recommends that the City Council approve this sign code exception by minute
order.
ROBERI'W. BALEN, '
Planning Consultant
LP:do
DR86-22
attach:
sign plan elevation
Community Development Department