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Home My WebLink AboutPC RES 3754 RESOLUTION NO. 3754 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-020 TO 3 ESTABLISH A MASTER SIGN PLAN FOR THE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 13522 NEWPORT AVENUE 4 The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows: The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows: ~ A. That a proper application, Conditional Use Permit 00-020, was filed by P.S. Services on behalf of Sycamore Commercial Development, requesting 9 authorization of Conditional Use Permit 00-020 to establish a Master Sign Plan for the professional office building located at 13522 Newport Avenue. 10 n B. That the Master Sign Plan is less restrictive than the requirements of the Sign Code pursuant to Tustin City Code Section 9403(H)(2)(e) for 12 properties of one (1) acre in size with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. ]3 ~4 C. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and held for said application on October 23 and November 14, 2000 by the Planning Commission. ]5 ~6 D. As conditioned, the proposed use will not be detrimental to health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare of the persons residing in or working in ~? the neighborhood in that: · As conditioned, the existing monument sign would be repaired, maintained on a regular basis, and replaced with a conforming sign once the current lease agreement with Western Medical Family Health Center is terminated; · The number, size, and design of the signs in the Master Sign Plan, as 22 conditioned, would be compatible with the scale of the building; 23 · The number, size, and location of the wall signs would be consistent 24 with surrounding commercial uses; 25 · The number, size, and location of the signs would provide adequate 26 visibility for clients traveling along Newport and Bryan Avenues, however, the proposed signs relate to human scale and are directed 27 toward pedestrian as well as motorists; and, 28 · Implementation of the Master Sign Plan will improve the signage by 29 removing the dilapidated signs and replacing them with consistent signage throughout the site. ~esolution No. 3754 sage 2 4 5 E. That this project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Class 11, Section 15311 of the California Environmental Quality Act. ? The Planning Commission hereby approves CUP 00-020 establishing a Master Sign Plan for the professional office building located at 13522 Newport Avenue, s subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit A, attached hereto. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, at a regular "neeting on the 14th day of November, 2000. ~3 ~t~l~ E KOZAK Chair~m~l~l V. ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Planning Commission Secretary STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ~9 COUNTY OF ORANGE ) 20 CITY OF TUSTIN ) 2! i I ELIZABET; A. BINSACK the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning 22 Commission Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, California; that ResOlution No. 3754 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustln 23 Pla nin~ 2;o mission, held on the 14th day of November, 2000. ' ' 25 26 Planning Commission Secretary 28 EXHIBIT A - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 00-020 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESOLUTION NO. 3754 GENERAL (1) 1.t All signs shall substantially conform with the Master Sign Plan date stamped November 14, 2000 on file with the Community Development . Department, except 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 minor modifications to Master Sign Program during plan check if such modifications are to be consistent with the provisions of the Tustin City Code and other applicable codes. (1) 1.2 Unless otherwise specified, the conditions contained in this Exhibit shall be complied with as specified, subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department. (1) 1.3 Approval of Conditional Use Permit 00-020 is contingent upon the applicant and property owner signing and returning an "Agreement to Conditions Imposed" form as established by the Director of Community Development. (1) 1.4 The applicant shall hold harmless and defend the City of Tustin from all claims and liabilities arising out of a challenge of the City's approval for this project. SIGNS *** 2.1 The monument sign at the southeast corner of Bryan Avenue and Newport Avenue shall be removed or converted to a conforming sign within thirty (30) days of the termination of the current lease agreement with the tenant (Western Medical Family Health Center). A copy of the lease shall be provided within thirty (30) days from the date of this Exhibit and prior to the issuance of sign permits for any signs within the subject project. The sign may be converted to or replaced with a Tenant Directory Building Identification Sign in accordance with the Tustin Sign Code upon approval of a sign permit. *** 2.2 Within thirty (30) days from the date of this Exhibit, the existing monument sign shall be repaired, and repainted and comply with the most current Uniform Building Code and the National Electrical Code, as locally amended, provided that the sign is not structurally altered and repairs do not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the valuation of the sign. SOURCE CODES (1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY (2) CEQA MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS (3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODEIS (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES (4) DESIGN REVIBN (7) PC/CC POLICY "~ EXCEPTIONS Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Resolution 3754 Cup 00-020 Page 2 (5) 2.3 All signs, including 'any change of copy, require review and approval by the Community Development Department prior to installation. All proposed signs shall comply with the approved Master Sign Plan. (5) 2.4 All signs shall conform to the City of Tustin Sign Code including window signs which shall not exceed 25% of the glass area upon which the sign is located. (5) 2.5 All signs and their supporting structures shall be enclosed, structurally safe, and maintained in good condition and shall comply with the most current Uniform Building Code, and the National Electrical Code as locally amended. *** 2.6 A deed restriction shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval of the City Attorney and recorded within thirty (30) of the date of approval to ensure that existing monument sign is removed or replaced with a conforming sign upon termination of the current lease with Western Medical Family Health Center. Additionally, a wdtten, notarized document from the property owner authorizing the City to remove the sign stated above shall be submitted to the Community Development Department. (1) 2.7 Flickering bulbs, burned out bulbs, and/or broken I'ights shall be repaired in a period not to exceed 48 hours from the time it is noticed. The entire sign shall not be illuminated until all repairs have been made. (1) 2.8 All conduit, raceways, crossovers, wiring, ballast boxes, transformers, and other necessary equipment for signs shall be concealed. FEES (1) 3.1 Prior to issuance of any building permits or sign permits payment shall be made of all applicable fees, including but not limited to the following. Payment shall be required based upon those rates in effect at the time of payment and are subject to change. A. Building plan check and permit fees to the Community Development Department based on the most current schedule. *** 3.2 To ensure implementation of condition 2.1, a refundable bond to cover the costs associated with the removal or conversion of the existing monument sign shall be deposited with the Community Development Department within 30 days from the date of this Exhibit. Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Resolution 3754 Cup 00-020 Page 3 (1) 3.3 Within forty-eight (48) hours of approval of the subject project, the applicant shall deliver to the Community Development Department; a cashier's check i!::: payable to the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of $43.00 (forty-three ,:!~ dollars) to enable the City to file the appropriate environmental : documentation for the project. If within such forty-eight (48) hour period that applicant has not delivered to the Community Development Department the above-noted check, the statute of limitations for any interested party to challenge the environmental determination under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act could be significantly lengthened.