PC R 95-1510RTSOLUTION NO. 95-1510
A RTSOLUTION Or THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THC CITY OF ARROYO GRAND� RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 95-
115, APPLI�D TOR BY OTTS� INC. TO THE CITY
COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of tl�e City of Arroyo Grande has considered an
application by Ottse Inc., for a Planned Sign Program for lot sales in the Rancho Grande
j Planned Development; and �
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that tl�is planned sign program is
consistent with the General Plan and the Environmental Documents associated therewith; and
WHER�AS, tfie Planning Commission has reviewed this project in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project is
categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15311(a); and
WH�R�AS, tl�e Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public
hearing, the following circumstances exist:
1. The proposed signs are consistent witli the goals, objectives, policies and programs of
the Arroyo Grande General Plan. The proposed signs balance the need for identification
of businesses with tl�e rural small town cl�aracter of the community.
2. The proposed signs conform to applicaUle development standards and provisions of the
Development Code except as approved by Variance Case No. 95-189 and will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. �
3. The physical location or place►nent of tl�e signs are compatible with the surrounding
neighborliood and do not pose a safety risk.
NOW, TH�R�I'ORE, B� IT RFSOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City
of Arroyo Grande hereby recommends approval of said Planned Sign Program to the City
Council, subject to tlle following conditions of approval:
General Conditions
1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all State, County and City requirements
as are applicable to tl�is project.
2. This application st�all automatically expire on , 1997 unless a building permit
is issued and substantial construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward
completion, or a final inspection is conducted. Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration
of the approval, the applicant may apply to the City Council for an extension of one (1)
year from the original date of expiration.
3. Development sl�all occur in substantial conformance witl� the plans presented to fhe City
Council at the meeting of , 1995 and marked "Exhibit A".
Resolution No. 95-1510
Planned Sign Progr�in C�se No. 95-115
Ottse, Inc.
June 6, 1995
Page Two
4. The applicant shall agree to defend at his/her sole expense any action brought against the
City, its agents, officers, or employees because of the issuance of said approval, or in
the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its
agents, officers, or employers, for any court costs and attorney's fee's which the City,
its agents, officers or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such
action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense
of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his/her obligations
under this condition. �
5. All signs shall be removed within 30 days of expiration of Conditional Use Permit Case
No. 93-512 for the Rancho Grande sales office. Extensions of tMe conditional use permit
shall automatically extend tl�is planned sign program.
6. If approved, flags shall be replaced when they become torn or faded.
Planning Department Condit.ions
7. All existing signs designated to be removed shall be removed after permanent signs have
been installed, but prior to final inspection of the signs.
8. No sign may be installed within the public right-of-way.
Building Department Conditions
9. The applicant shall apply for and be granted permits for the signs; shall pay necessary
fees; and call for necessary inspections.
On motion by Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Commissioner Deviny, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NO�S:
ABS�NT:
Commissioners Tappan, Soto, Carr, Deviny, Ileck and Chairperson Keen
None
Commissioner Hatchett
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 6th day of June, 1995.
ATTEST:
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