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PC 2017-12-19_ 8a PSP 17-001 Arco Signage MEMORANDUM TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: TERESA McCLISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR BY: SAM ANDERSON, PLANNING TECHNICIAN SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 17-001; RE-FACE OF EXISTING MONUMENT SIGN AND DISPENSERS AND INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) NEW FUEL CANOPY WALL SIGNS; LOCATION – 100 EL CAMINO REAL; APPLICANT – TESORO REFINING, LLC DATE: DECEMBER 19, 2017 SUMMARY OF ACTION: Approval will result in additional signage at the existing gas station. IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES: None. RECOMMENDATION: The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) recommends that the Planning Commission (PC) approve Planned Sign Program 17-001. BACKGROUND: Project Description An existing ARCO automobile service station located at 100 El Camino Real (Attachment 1) has applied for a Planned Sign Program in order to install new signage. The property is zoned Highway Mixed Use and was originally developed in 1993. AGMC Table 16.60.040-A.B.12 requires approval of a Planned Sign Program for automotive service station signage. The applicant proposes to install three (3) new wall signs, re-face the south west wall, and re-face the existing ground price sign and gas dispensers. The existing site currently has two (2) wall signs advertising AM/PM, one (1) ground price sign, and one (1) forty five foot (45’) tall pole sign. All existing signs were legally permitted by Planned Sign Program 92 -107 (Attachment 2). In order to amend an existing Planned Sign Program for an increase of more than ten percent (10%) of existing signage, the amendment must also be processed as a Planned Sign Program. Architectural Review Committee The project was reviewed by the ARC on October 2, 2017 (Attachment 3). At the meeting, the ARC was not in support of the project and recommended denial to the Planning Commission due to excessive lighting and concerns regarding the total PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 17-001 DECEMBER 19, 2017 PAGE 2 amount of signage being proposed. On October 31, 2017, the applicant resubmitted plans with an unchanged amount of signage but complete removal of all associated lighting. On November 20, 2017, the ARC reviewed the revised project and recommended approval of PSP 17-001 as submitted due to the aforementioned removal of proposed sign illumination (Attachment 4). ANALYSIS OF ISSUES: The proposed signage is designed as follows: Southeast & Northwest Fascia Signs Materials: White ACM siding as a background, with 15” bullnose 3D blue decal in front. Letters are 20” aluminum channel letters. The ARCO spark is a polycarbonate face. Message: ARCO. Size: 39.42 square feet. Colors: Background Siding: Arco Pearl Bullnose Decal: Arco Blue Lettering: White Arco Spark: Arco Blue and Arco Red Location: Along southeast and northwest fasciae of the existing shade structure. Illumination: N/A Northeast Fascia Sign Materials: White ACM siding as a background, with 15” bullnose 3D blue decal in front. The ARCO spark is a polycarbonate face. Message: ARCO spark logo. No lettering. Size: .55 square feet. Colors: Background Siding: Arco Pearl Bullnose Decal: Arco Blue Arco Spark: Arco Blue and Arco Red Location: Along northeast fascia of the existing shade structure. Illumination: N/A The existing ground sign and dispensers are not proposed to be modified in terms of size or illumination. Colors and design are to be brought into consist ency with the proposed wall signs. No lighting is proposed for the proposed signage. PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 17-001 DECEMBER 19, 2017 PAGE 3 In total, the property is proposed to contain: Sign Type Amount Square Footage Status Pole 1 134.13 Existing Ground 1 43.63 Existing AM/PM Wall 2 16.63 Existing Arco and Spark Fasciae 2 78.84 Proposed Spark Fascia 1 10.55 Proposed Total 7 283.38 The proposed signage exceeds the total amount of permitted signage – four (4) wall signs and one (1) ground sign, and will increase the previously permitted amount of 194.39 square feet by forty six percent (46%). Under a Planned Sign Program, strict adherence to the AGMC may be waived; the purpose of a Planned Sign Program is to provide flexibility for uses with unique design elements and needs such as an automobile service station. Although the proposed signage does not conform to AGMC standards, the proposed total signage would not be out of character for an automobile service station located near the Highway 101; nearby automobile service stations have similar amounts of signage both in terms of total amount and square footage. The proposed signage will additionally improve the visual aesthetic of the structure. The existing shade structure over the fuel dispensers is a large, monotone grey structure. The automobile service station will attain a more modern appearance, and improve the existing façade of the shade structure. The removal of all originally proposed lighting will mitigate the visual impact of the proposed signage. General Plan LU8-1 states “permit the continuation of gasoline stations and supporting automotive service facilities in appropriate locations adjoining freeway access or at strategic major arterial street intersections provided that their design and operation are compatible with adjacent uses. Require that expansions or modifications of existing facilities be designed to convey a high quality architectural and landscape character, consistent with the overall character of the City.” The proposed improvements , as stated previously, will be a visual improvement and will convey a much higher quality architectural character in comparison to the existing site. PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 17-001 DECEMBER 19, 2017 PAGE 4 ALTERNATIVES: The following alternatives are presented for PC consideration: 1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving Planned Sign Program 17-001; 2. Modify and adopt the attached Resolution approving Planned Sign Program 17-001; 3. Do not adopt the attached Resolution, provide specific findings, and direct staff to return with a Resolution denying Planned Sign Program 17 -001; or 4. Provide direction to staff. ADVANTAGES: The proposed signage would improve the visual aesthetic of the existin g grey concrete shade structure and would permit an amount of signage not unusual in comparison to other existing automobile service stations nearby. DISADVANTAGES: Approval of the proposed project would increase the amount of signage for an automobile service station beyond the permissible amount identified in the AGMC. However, Planned Sign Programs allow for this when proposed signage is compatible and consistent within a development and not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project was reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined to be categorically exempt per Section 15311(a) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding new construction of an on premise sign. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS: A notice of public hearing was mailed to all property owners within 300’ of the site, was published in the Tribune, and was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website on Friday, December 8, 2017. The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2. Correspondence was previously received when the proposed signage was intended to be lit. ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Map 2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 93-1414 3. Minutes from the October 2, 2017 Architectural Review Committee meeting 4. Draft Minutes from the November 20, 2017 Architectural Review Committee meeting 5. Correspondence 6. Project Plans RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 17-001; LOCATED AT 100 EL CAMINO REAL; APPLIED FOR BY TESORO REFINING, LLC WHEREAS, the applicant has filed a Planned Sign Program application to allow for the addition of three (3) new fuel canopy wall signs and re-facing of an existing monument sign and fuel dispensers; and WHEREAS, the project site is located at 100 El Camino Real and is part of the Highway Mixed-Use (HMU) zoning district; and WHEREAS, additional signage for an automobile service station is permitted with the approval of a Planned Sign Program; and WHEREAS, approval of the Planned Sign Program will permit the addition of three (3) new wall signs; and WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Committee has reviewed the project and has recommended approval to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Arroyo Grande Rules and Procedures for Implementation of CEQA and has determined that the project is exempt per Section 15311(a) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding new construction of an on premise sign; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the project at a duly noticed public hearing on December 19, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, that the following circumstances exist and findings can be made: Planned Sign Program Findings: 1. The proposed sign is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and programs of the Arroyo Grande general plan, specific plan, and any applicable design guidelines or approvals; The project is consistent goal LU 8-3 due to the signage supporting an automobile service facility in an appropriate location and being designed to convey a high quality architectural character. RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 2 2. The proposed sign conforms to applicable development standards and provisions of this title and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare; The purpose of the Planned Sign Program is to provide flexibility for uses with unique design elements and needs. The proposed signage supports an automobile service facility with unique design elements and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare due to conditions placed upon the project. 3. The physical location or placement of the sign is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and does not pose a safety risk. The proposed signage is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood due to similarity in design and square footage when compared to similar uses. The signage is to be located on an existing structure and will not pose a safety risk due to the signage being constructed and installed in conformance with the California Building Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby denies approves Planned Sign Program 17-001 as set forth in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, with the above findings and subject to the conditions as set forth in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. On motion by Commissioner , seconded by Commissioner , and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 19th day of December 2017. RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 3 _______________________________ GLENN MARTIN CHAIR ATTEST: _______________________________ DEBBIE WEICHINGER SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION AS TO CONTENT: _______________________________ TERESA McCLISH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 4 EXHIBIT “A” CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 17-001 100 EL CAMINO REAL This approval authorizes the addition of three (3) new canopy fuel wall signs to an existing structure and the re-facing of an existing monument sign and existing fuel dispensers. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all State, County and City requirements as are applicable to this project. 2. The project shall substantially conform to the plans on file in the Community Development Department, dated October 31, 2017. 3. The applicant shall agree to indemnify and 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 employees, for any court costs and attorney’s fees 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 the applicant of his/her obligations under this condition. 4. The permit shall expire on December 19, 2019 unless a building permit is issued for the project. BUILDING DIVISION 5. The applicant shall comply with the current California codes including the specifically adopted City of Arroyo Grande provisions. 6. Prior to any additional work being done onsite, the applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Building and Life Safety Division. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE 7. The applicant shall comply with all landscaping provisions of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code, including the prohibition on tree-topping. E GRAND AVEEL CAMINO REAL EXISTING AM/ PMSTORE BUILDINGEXISTING PLANTEREXISTING PLANTEREXISTING PLANTEREXISTIN G P L A N T E R EXISTING DRIVEWAY EXISTINGDRIVEWAYEXISTING SIDEWALKEXISTING SIDEWALK EXISTING PLANTER EXISTING PLANTEREXISTING PLANTERDRAWNDATECHECKEDSHEET TITLEJOB NUMBERSHEETATTN: RETAIL SUPPORT SERVICES19100 RIDGEWOOD PARKWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78259PHONE #: (210) 626-6224A & S ENGINEERING INC.PLANS PREPARED BY:PLANNING ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTTesoro Refining & Marketing Co.28405 SAND CANYON ROAD, SUITE BCANYON COUNTRY, CA 91387PHONE #: (661) 250-9300; FAX #: (661) 250-9333ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420S1-SITE PLAN06/07/2017RYPROFIT CENTER #: 42416ADDRESS: 100 BARNETT ST--H:\ARCO\VICINITY MAPSCOPE OF WORKDIRECTIONAL ARROW/ GRAPHIC SCALEMAIN ID SIGN:EXISTING HIGH RISE SIGN TO REMAIN.EXISTING MONUMENT SIGN TO REFACE.1.12.12.23.12.32.42.54.1NSWEBUILDING:EXISTING BUILDING TO REMAIN THE SAME.OTHER:CHECK, REPLACE AND REPAIR EXISTINGBALLAST & LIGHTS AS NEEDED.CANOPY:INSTALL NEW CANOPY FASCIA.INSTALL NEW SIGNAGE & GRAPHICS PERATTACHED SIGN PROGRAM.RE-SKIN EXISTING DISPENSERS PER ARCOSTANDARD.REPLACE EXISTING PUMP VALANCES.PAINT COLUMNS, ISLANDS & BOLLARDS PERARCO STANDARD.GRAPHIC SCALE: 1"=20'6040201002.5TYP.2.3TYP.2.42.12.22.21.21.11.22.23.1LNIOENARIRRENTAESESSROFPAGHVILDADERTCIREGISTIEXP. 6-30-18 NO. 36475DCALIFOFEOE N G INEE AR EXHIBIT "B" SCALE: N.T.S.CANOPY ELEVATION (EXISTING) A11.1SCALE: N.T.S.EXISTING DISPENSERA11.3DRAWNDATECHECKEDSHEET TITLEJOB NUMBERSHEETATTN: RETAIL SUPPORT SERVICES19100 RIDGEWOOD PARKWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78259PHONE #: (210) 626-6224A & S ENGINEERING INC.PLANS PREPARED BY:PLANNING ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTTesoro Refining & Marketing Co.28405 SAND CANYON ROAD, SUITE BCANYON COUNTRY, CA 91387PHONE #: (661) 250-9300; FAX #: (661) 250-9333ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420A1-CANOPYELEVATIONS06/07/2017RYPROFIT CENTER #: 42416ADDRESS: 100 BARNETT ST--H:\ARCO\SCALE: 1'=20'-0"CANOPY SIGN PLAN (PROPOSED)A12.0REPLACE EXISTINGVALANCE (SEECOMPLIANCE GUIDE).RE-SKIN EXISTINGDISPENSERS (SEECOMPLIANCE GUIDE).PAINT COLUMN, ISLAND &BOLLARD PER ARCOSTANDARD.EXISTING 24 1/2"HIGH FASCIASCALE: N.T.S.BUILDING ELEVATION (EXISTING TO REMAIN)A11.2SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"CANOPY NORTH EAST ELEVATION (PROPOSED)A12.214'EXISTING HEIGHT3'1'-3"56'FIELD VERIFYNEW 36"ØNON-ILLUMINATEDSPARK LOGONEW 44"ØPEARL DISC3'3'-8"EXISTING ROOF TOREMAINNEW 36" HIGHWHITE ACMFASCIANEW 15" 3DBULLNOSEDECAL14'EXISTING HEIGHT3'1'-3"56'FIELD VERIFYEXISTING ROOF TOREMAINNEW 36" HIGHWHITE ACMFASCIASCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"CANOPY SOUTH WEST ELEVATION (PROPOSED)A12.1EXISTING AM/ PMSTORE BUILDINGLNIOENARIRRENTAESESSROFPAGHVILDADERTCIREGISTIEXP. 6-30-18 NO. 36475DCALIFOFEOE N G INEE AR DRAWNDATECHECKEDSHEET TITLEJOB NUMBERSHEETATTN: RETAIL SUPPORT SERVICES19100 RIDGEWOOD PARKWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78259PHONE #: (210) 626-6224A & S ENGINEERING INC.PLANS PREPARED BY:PLANNING ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTTesoro Refining & Marketing Co.28405 SAND CANYON ROAD, SUITE BCANYON COUNTRY, CA 91387PHONE #: (661) 250-9300; FAX #: (661) 250-9333ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420A2-CANOPYELEVATIONS06/07/2017RYPROFIT CENTER #: 42416ADDRESS: 100 BARNETT ST--H:\ARCO\SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"CANOPY NORTH WEST ELEVATION (PROPOSED)A21.1SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"CANOPY SOUTH EAST ELEVATION (PROPOSED)A21.06'1'-8"1'-1"1012"NEW 36"ØNON-ILLUMINATEDSPARK LOGONEW 44"ØPEARL DISC3'3'-8"NEW 20" HIGHALUMINUMCHANNELLETTERS(NON-ILLUMINATED)6'1'-8"1'-1"1012"NEW 36"ØNON- ILLUMINATEDSPARK LOGONEW 44"ØPEARL DISC3'3'-8"NEW 20" HIGHALUMINUMCHANNELLETTERS(NON-ILLUMINATED)14'EXISTING HEIGHT3'1'-3"59'FIELD VERIFY14'EXISTING HEIGHT3'1'-3"59'FIELD VERIFYEXISTING ROOF TOREMAINEXISTING ROOF TOREMAINNEW 36" HIGHWHITE ACMFASCIANEW 36" HIGHWHITE ACMFASCIANEW 15" 3DBULLNOSEDECALNEW 15" 3DBULLNOSEDECALLNIOENARIRRENTAESESSROFPAGHVILDADERTCIREGISTIEXP. 6-30-18 NO. 36475DCALIFOFEOE N G INEE AR PROPOSED FASCIA DETAILSCALE: N.T.S.REMOVE EXISTINGFASCIA & INSTALLNEW ACM FASCIAOVER EXISTINGASSEMBLY BRACKETSNEW (2) #14 TEK SCREW WITHNEOPRENE WASHER AT 24"O.C.LAP NEW ACM(6" MINIMUM)& LAY DOWNIN MASTIC,WATER TIGHTNEW (1) #12 TEK SCREWAT 12" O/C.36"EXISTING ASSEMBLYBRACKETS (L-3X3X16 &C3X2X16 GAUGE) AT 32"O.C. TO REMAIN THE SAMEEXISTING CONTINUOUSMETAL CAP CHANNEL(LEDGER) TO REMAINTHE SAMEEXISTING CONT.METAL "C" CHANNEL(LEDGER) TO REMAINTHE SAMEEXISTING CONT. METALFLASHING TO REMAINTHE SAMEEXISTING 3"X16"INTERLOCKINGMETAL PANELSAT 16" O.C. TOREMAIN THESAMEDRAWNDATECHECKEDSHEET TITLEJOB NUMBERSHEETATTN: RETAIL SUPPORT SERVICES19100 RIDGEWOOD PARKWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78259PHONE #: (210) 626-6224A & S ENGINEERING INC.PLANS PREPARED BY:PLANNING ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTTesoro Refining & Marketing Co.28405 SAND CANYON ROAD, SUITE BCANYON COUNTRY, CA 91387PHONE #: (661) 250-9300; FAX #: (661) 250-9333ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420A2.2-CANOPYDETAILS06/07/2017RYPROFIT CENTER #: 42416ADDRESS: 100 BARNETT ST--H:\ARCO\SPARK LOGO15"15"15"15"LNIOENARIRRENTAESESSROFPAGHVILDADERTCIREGISTIEXP. 6-30-18 NO. 36475DCALIFOFEOE N G INEE AR DRAWNDATECHECKEDSHEET TITLEJOB NUMBERSHEETATTN: RETAIL SUPPORT SERVICES19100 RIDGEWOOD PARKWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78259PHONE #: (210) 626-6224A & S ENGINEERING INC.PLANS PREPARED BY:PLANNING ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTTesoro Refining & Marketing Co.28405 SAND CANYON ROAD, SUITE BCANYON COUNTRY, CA 91387PHONE #: (661) 250-9300; FAX #: (661) 250-9333ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420SP1-SIGNPROGRAM06/07/2017RYPROFIT CENTER #: 42416ADDRESS: 100 BARNETT ST--H:\ARCO\LNIOENARIRRENTAESESSROFPAGHVILDADERTCIREGISTIEXP. 6-30-18 NO. 36475DCALIFOFEOE N G I NEE AR S I T E P L A NSCALE: 1"=20-0"E GRAND AVEEL CAMINO REAL EXISTING AM/ PMSTORE BUILDINGEXISTING PLANTEREXISTING PLANTEREXISTING PLANTEREXISTIN G P L A N T E R EXISTING DRIVEWAY EXISTINGDRIVEWAYEXISTING SIDEWALKEXISTING SIDEWALK EXISTING PLANTER EXISTING PLANTEREXISTING PLANTER1.21.13.13.13.23.23.2TOTAL AREA OF SIGNS (SQUARE FEET):1.1SIZE OF SIGNNO. EACHSQ. FTSIGN INFORMATIONQTY.REMARKSTOTAL (SQ. FT.)EXISTINGTOTAL (SQ. FT.)NEW41.22NEW10.02220.043 6'-0 X 1'-8"3.2NAME OF SIGNCANOPY SIGN (ARCO)3.1CANOPY SIGN (SPARK LOGO)1NEW21.187.063.1416 x (1'-6")²EXISTING TO REMAINHIGH RISE SIGN14.70EXISTING TO REFACE1.21MONUMENT SIGNINSTALL NEW CANOPY SIGNSSCALE: 1/2"=1'-0"3.13.23ARCO SIGN: 6'-0 x 1'-8" = 10.02 SQ.FT.SPARK LOGO (TYP. OF 3): 3.1416 X (1'-6")² = 3.1416 x 2.25 = 7.06 SQ.FT.3'-0"6'-0"1'-8"1.1SCALE: N.T.S.EXISTING HIGH RISE SIGN TO REMAIN LIKE FORLIKEREMOVE EC(TYP.)1.2SCALE: N.T.S.EXISTING MONUMENT SIGN TO REFACE 100 El Camino Real I I '•< RESOLUTION NO. 93 -1414 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 92-107 FOR SIGNS ASSOCIATED WITH A GAS STATION AND MINI-MART AND VARIANCE NO. 92-170 TO ALLOW MORE SIGNS AND A TALLER, LARGER FREESTANDING SIGN THAN OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY THE DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100 BARNETT STREET, ARCO PRODUCTS, APPLICANT. WHEREAS, ARCO Products has applied for a Planned Sign Program for property located at 100 Barnett in the HC (Highway Commercial) zoning district; and WHEREAS, ARCO Products has also applied for a Va1iance to allow seven signs when four are usually allowed; to allow a pole sign that exceeds the 15 foot height limit and exceeds maximum area of 70 square feet; and to allow aggregate sign area in excessive of the usual amount for this size site; and WHEREAS, the Architectural Advisory Committee reviewed saidrequest on November 9, 1992, and recommended that the Planning Commission approve the sign program and valiance subject to various conditions; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed puhlic healing on Ap1il 6, 1993 continued to May 4, 1993 on this matter; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and has by separate resolution approved a negative declaration with mitigations for this project; and WHEREAS, based on the application matelials including the videotape illustrating the proposed sign at different heights, the various oral and written staff reports, the expanded Initial Study, testimony at the public meetings and hearings, recommendations from the Architectural Advisory Committee, and wriuen correspondence finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the following circumstances exist: l. That the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the regulations would result in practical or unnecessary hardship not otherwise shared by others within the su1T0t111ding area for the following reasons: a. A survey of other uses in the vicinity which are oliented toward the freeway have signs which also exceed the usual sign standards in ways that are similar to the valiance requested by this applicant; and b. The development code requires the building to be oriented with its front toward the center of the property; therefore, three of the requested signs (the ones in excess of the usual limit) will not generally be visible from the public right-of-ways but only to customers on the site; thus, the intent of the limitation on the number of signs is practically met. 2. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties classified in the same zone, namely: a. That while most sites adjacent to the freeway and designated for highway-01iented uses enjoy visibility from the freeway, this site is difficult to see because of its sloping topography, surrounding existing trees and the fact that the site is significantly lower than the freeway grade; and b. As noted above, the development code requires this kind of use to orient its entrance toward the interior of the site rather than toward the streets, thus necessitating additional signage for onsite customers. 3. That the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties classified in the same zone because other similar uses oriented toward the freeway generally enjoy signage which exceeds the usual standards. 4. That, therefore, the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on the other properties classified in the same zone. '3 1 8 Resolution No. 1414 Sign Program 92-107, Variance 92-170 ARCO Products May 4, 1993 Page Two 5. That the granting of the variance as conditioned will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious t properties or improvemenL<; in the vicinity. 6. That the granting of a variance, as conditioned, is consistent with objectives and policies of the General Plan and the intent of the development code which are to encourage economic vitality and business activity, protect investments while preserving the environment and character of the City because said signs are important to the success of this and similar businesses oriented toward a freeway clientele but as conditioned are not out of scale or character with other signs in this zone and this vicinity. 7. That the physical location or placement of the signs are compatible with the smTounding neighborhood and do not pose a safety risk. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby approves Planned Sign Program 92-107 and Variance 92-170, subject to the conditions of approval listed in Attachment A which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. On motion of Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Reilly, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: A YES: Commissioners Carr, Reilly, Tappan and Chairman Soto NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Hatchett ABSTAIN: Commissioner Deviny the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 4th day of May, 1993. ATfEST: "J\C>.!f>c '?5~~ Nancy Brown, Planning Commission Clerk John Soto, Chairman I I I I Attachment A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 92-107 AND VARIANCE 92-170 FOR 100 BARNETT STREET General Conditions l. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all state, county, and city requirements as are applicable to this project. 2. 3. This approval shall automatically expire two years from the effective date of this approval unless a building permit is issued. Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the approval of this entitlement, the applicant may apply for an extension of one (1) year from the original date of expiration. 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 this approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers or employees for any court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of this 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 the applicant of his/her obligations under this condition. 4. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans and exhibits approved by the Planning Commission at its meeting of May 4, 1993, and on file with the Planning Department, except as otherwise modified by these conditions of approval. Planning Department Conditions 5. The maximum height of the freestanding (pole) sign shall be 45 feet. 6. The maximum area of the freestanding (pole) sign shall be 270 square feet. 7. The freestanding (pole) sign shall be designed so that the text "AM/PM" is located beneath the text "ARCO"; said sign text shall also be surrounded with a wood or woodlike cladding. 8. All wall signs shall be surrounded by a wood or woodlike trim. 9. The wall signs with text "24 Hours" shall be eliminated from both the west and east elevations. 10. The revised sign program shall be subject to review and approval by the Architectural Advisory Committee prior to issue of a building permit. 3'1 9 ACTION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017 ARROYO GRANDE CITY HALL, 300 EAST BRANCH STREET ARROYO GRANDE, CA 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Warren Hoag called the Regular Architectural Review Committee meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL ARC Members: Chair Warren Hoag, Vice Chair Bruce Berlin, and Committee Members Keith Storton and Coleen Kubel were present for roll call. Committee Member Mary Hertel was absent. City Staff Present: Planning Manager Matt Downing and Planning Technician Sam Anderson were present. 3. FLAG SALUTE Committee Member Kubel led the Flag Salute. 4. AGENDA REVIEW None. 5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS None. 6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Committee Member Storton made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Kubel, to approve the September 18, 2017 minutes as submitted. The motion passed on a 4-0 voice vote. Committee Member Hertel was absent. 8. PROJECTS 8.a. CONSIDERATION OF PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 17-001; RE-FACE OF EXISTING MONUMENT SIGN AND DISPENSERS AND INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) NEW FUEL WALL SIGNS; LOCATION – 100 EL CAMINO REAL; APPLICANT – TESORO REFINING, LLC (Anderson) Planning Technician Anderson presented the staff report and responded to questions regarding the original Planned Sign Program for the automobile service station, the amount of existing signage, illumination of dispensers and new wall signs, screening of proposed signage, and the proposed LED laser line. Minutes: ARC PAGE 2 Monday, October 2, 2017 The Committee provided comments in opposition to the project regarding the proposed sign illumination and proposed location of signage. The Committee discussed possible paths towards a recommendation for approval, including removal of proposed LED laser line and reduction of proposed sign lighting, as well as a reduction of the amount of proposed signage. Committee Member Storton made a motion, seconded by Vice Chair Bruce Berlin, to recommend denial of the project to the Planning Commission. The motion passed on a 4-0 voice vote. Committee Member Hertel was absent. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS None. 10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS Committee Member Storton informed the Committee that he had attended his first East Grand Avenue Master Plan Stakeholder meeting, and remarked that the new bathroom at Heritage Square Park had turned out nicely. Chair Hoag informed the Committee that he will be absent from the December 4, 2017 meeting. Committee Member Kubel informed the Committee that she will be absent from the December 18, 2017 meeting. 11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Planning Manager Downing updated the Committee on the status of the Camp Arroyo Grande and associated Memorandum of Understanding. Planning Manager Downing informed the Committee about the Public Art Panel, and requested a Committee representative to sit on the panel. Vice Chair Berlin offered to sit on the panel. . 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:27 p.m. to a meeting on October 16, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. _____________________________ _____________________________ SAM ANDERSON WARREN HOAG PLANNING TECHNICIAN CHAIR (Approved at ARC Meeting ) ACTION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2017 ARROYO GRANDE CITY HALL, 300 EAST BRANCH STREET ARROYO GRANDE, CA 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Warren Hoag called the Regular Architectural Review Committee meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL ARC Members: Chair Warren Hoag, Vice Chair Bruce Berlin, and Committee Members Mary Hertel, Keith Storton and Colleen Kubel were present. City Staff Present: Planning Manager Matt Downing and Planning Technician Sam Anderson were present. 3. FLAG SALUTE Vice Chair Berlin led the Flag Salute. 4. AGENDA REVIEW None. 5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS None. 6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Committee Member Storton made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Hertel, to approve the November 6, 2017 minutes as submitted. The motion passed on the following voice vote: AYES: Berlin, Hertel, Hoag, Storton NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: Kubel 8. PROJECTS 8.a. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 17-001; RE-FACE OF EXISTING MONUMENT SIGN AND DISPENSERS AND INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) NEW FUEL WALL SIGNS; LOCATION 100 EL CAMINO REAL; APPLICANT – TESORO REFINING, LLC (Anderson) Planning Technician Anderson presented the staff report and responded to questions regarding sign square footage calculations, sign identification clarifications, previous conditions of approval, and the re-facing of the ground sign. Minutes: ARC PAGE 2 Monday, November 20, 2017 The Committee spoke in support of the project, and appreciated that the applicant had responded to previous concerns regarding the excessive lighting of the project. The Committee expressed concerns regarding the practice of tree topping illegally occurring on site, and requested staff speak with the property owner in order to halt the practice. Vice Chair Berlin made a motion, seconded by Committee Member Storton, to recommend approval of the sign program to the Planning Commission as submitted. The motion passed on the following voice vote: AYES: Berlin, Hertel, Hoag, Kubel, Storton NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS 9.a. TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY, 2018 (Downing) Planning Manager Downing updated the Committee on upcoming meeting dates impacted by holidays. Committee Members discussed their availability for the upcoming dates to ensure a quorum is available. 10. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS Committee Member Kubel reminded the Committee she would absent from the December 18, 2017 meeting. Vice Chair Berlin informed the Committee that he may miss the January 8, 2017 special meeting due to jury duty. 11. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Planning Manager Downing updated the Committee on the East Grand Avenue Master Plan project and the Public Art proposal. 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:09 p.m. to a meeting on December 4, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. _____________________________ _____________________________ SAM ANDERSON WARREN HOAG PLANNING TECHNICIAN CHAIR (Approved at ARC Meeting ) 1 Matt Downing From:pc Sent:Wednesday, September 27, 2017 3:43 PM To:Matt Downing Subject:Arco signs ARC meeting Hi Matt, I am opposed to the signage that is proposed for the Arco station and want to be on record as such. This signage is 46% larger than you offer other businesses, that is huge. I personally don't think with todays technology you need big ugly signs all over the place to draw people in. Most of us use our phones or auto GPS to get places. Why do we have codes if we are just going to change things time and time again? We need more consistency with signage not less. I still don't like that Figuero Mtn got away with their big ugly signs. Patty Welsh E GRAND AVEEL CAMINO REALEXISTING AM/ PM STORE BUILDING EXISTING PLANTER EXISTING PLANTER EXISTING PLANTER EXISTING PLANTER EXISTINGDRIVEWAY EXISTING DRIVEWAY EXISTING SIDEWALKEXISTING SIDEWALKEXISTING PLANTEREXISTING PLANTEREXISTING PLANTER DRAWN DATE CHECKED SHEET TITLE JOB NUMBER SHEETATTN: RETAIL SUPPORT SERVICES19100 RIDGEWOOD PARKWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78259PHONE #: (210) 626-6224A & S ENGINEERING INC.PLANS PREPARED BY:PLANNING ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTTesoro Refining & Marketing Co.28405 SAND CANYON ROAD, SUITE BCANYON COUNTRY, CA 91387PHONE #: (661) 250-9300; FAX #: (661) 250-9333ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420S1 - SITE PLAN 06/07/2017 RY PROFIT CENTER #: 42416ADDRESS: 100 BARNETT ST--H:\ARCO\VICINITY MAP SCOPE OF WORK DIRECTIONAL ARROW/ GRAPHIC SCALE MAIN ID SIGN: EXISTING HIGH RISE SIGN TO REMAIN. EXISTING MONUMENT SIGN TO REFACE. 1.1 2.1 2.2 3.1 2.3 2.4 2.5 4.1 N S W E BUILDING: EXISTING BUILDING TO REMAIN THE SAME. OTHER: CHECK, REPLACE AND REPAIR EXISTING BALLAST & LIGHTS AS NEEDED. CANOPY: INSTALL NEW CANOPY FASCIA. INSTALL NEW SIGNAGE & GRAPHICS PER ATTACHED SIGN PROGRAM. RE-SKIN EXISTING DISPENSERS PER ARCO STANDARD. REPLACE EXISTING PUMP VALANCES. PAINT COLUMNS, ISLANDS & BOLLARDS PER ARCO STANDARD. GRAPHIC SCALE: 1"=20' 604020100 2.5 TYP. 2.3TYP.2.4 2.1 2.2 2.2 1.2 1.1 1.2 2.2 3.1 L N IO E N A RI RRENTAESESSROFP AGH V I L D ADER T CIREGIST I EXP. 6-30-18 NO. 36475 D CAL I FOF E O ENGINEEAR SCALE: N.T.S. CANOPY ELEVATION (EXISTING) A1 1.1 SCALE: N.T.S. EXISTING DISPENSER A1 1.3 DRAWN DATE CHECKED SHEET TITLE JOB NUMBER SHEETATTN: RETAIL SUPPORT SERVICES19100 RIDGEWOOD PARKWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78259PHONE #: (210) 626-6224A & S ENGINEERING INC.PLANS PREPARED BY:PLANNING ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTTesoro Refining & Marketing Co.28405 SAND CANYON ROAD, SUITE BCANYON COUNTRY, CA 91387PHONE #: (661) 250-9300; FAX #: (661) 250-9333ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420A1 - CANOPY ELEVATIONS 06/07/2017 RY PROFIT CENTER #: 42416ADDRESS: 100 BARNETT ST--H:\ARCO\SCALE: 1'=20'-0" CANOPY SIGN PLAN (PROPOSED) A1 2.0 REPLACE EXISTING VALANCE (SEE COMPLIANCE GUIDE). RE-SKIN EXISTING DISPENSERS (SEE COMPLIANCE GUIDE). PAINT COLUMN, ISLAND & BOLLARD PER ARCO STANDARD. EXISTING 24 1/2" HIGH FASCIA SCALE: N.T.S. BUILDING ELEVATION (EXISTING TO REMAIN) A1 1.2 SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" CANOPY NORTH EAST ELEVATION (PROPOSED) A1 2.214'EXISTING HEIGHT3'1'-3"56' FIELD VERIFY NEW 36"Ø NON-ILLUMINATED SPARK LOGO NEW 44"Ø PEARL DISC 3' 3'-8"EXISTING ROOF TO REMAIN NEW 36" HIGH WHITE ACM FASCIA NEW 15" 3D BULLNOSE DECAL14'EXISTING HEIGHT3'1'-3"56' FIELD VERIFY EXISTING ROOF TO REMAIN NEW 36" HIGH WHITE ACM FASCIA SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" CANOPY SOUTH WEST ELEVATION (PROPOSED) A1 2.1 CANOPY SIGN PLAN (PROPOSED) EXISTING AM/ PM STORE BUILDING L N IO E N A R I RRENTAESESSROFP AGH V I L D ADER T CIREGIST I EXP. 6-30-18 NO. 36475 D CAL I FOF E O ENGINEEAR DRAWN DATE CHECKED SHEET TITLE JOB NUMBER SHEETATTN: RETAIL SUPPORT SERVICES19100 RIDGEWOOD PARKWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78259PHONE #: (210) 626-6224A & S ENGINEERING INC.PLANS PREPARED BY:PLANNING ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTTesoro Refining & Marketing Co.28405 SAND CANYON ROAD, SUITE BCANYON COUNTRY, CA 91387PHONE #: (661) 250-9300; FAX #: (661) 250-9333ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420A2 - CANOPY ELEVATIONS 06/07/2017 RY PROFIT CENTER #: 42416ADDRESS: 100 BARNETT ST--H:\ARCO\SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" CANOPY NORTH WEST ELEVATION (PROPOSED) A2 1.1 SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0" CANOPY SOUTH EAST ELEVATION (PROPOSED) A2 1.0 6'1'-8"1'-1" 101 2" NEW 36"Ø NON-ILLUMINATED SPARK LOGO NEW 44"Ø PEARL DISC 3' 3'-8" NEW 20" HIGH ALUMINUM CHANNEL LETTERS (NON-ILLUMINATED) 6'1'-8"1'-1" 101 2" NEW 36"Ø NON- ILLUMINATED SPARK LOGO NEW 44"Ø PEARL DISC 3' 3'-8" NEW 20" HIGH ALUMINUM CHANNEL LETTERS (NON-ILLUMINATED)14'EXISTING HEIGHT3'1'-3"59' FIELD VERIFY 14'EXISTING HEIGHT3'1'-3"59' FIELD VERIFY EXISTING ROOF TO REMAIN EXISTING ROOF TO REMAIN NEW 36" HIGH WHITE ACM FASCIA NEW 36" HIGH WHITE ACM FASCIA NEW 15" 3D BULLNOSE DECAL NEW 15" 3D BULLNOSE DECAL L N IO E N A R I RRENTAESESSROFP AGH V I L D ADER T CIREGIST I EXP. 6-30-18 NO. 36475 D CAL I FOF E O ENGINEEAR PROPOSED FASCIA DETAIL SCALE: N.T.S. REMOVE EXISTING FASCIA & INSTALL NEW ACM FASCIA OVER EXISTING ASSEMBLY BRACKETS NEW (2) #14 TEK SCREW WITH NEOPRENE WASHER AT 24" O.C. LAP NEW ACM (6" MINIMUM) & LAY DOWN IN MASTIC, WATER TIGHT NEW (1) #12 TEK SCREW AT 12" O/C.36"EXISTING ASSEMBLY BRACKETS (L-3X3X16 & C3X2X16 GAUGE) AT 32" O.C. TO REMAIN THE SAME EXISTING CONTINUOUS METAL CAP CHANNEL (LEDGER) TO REMAIN THE SAME EXISTING CONT. METAL "C" CHANNEL (LEDGER) TO REMAIN THE SAME EXISTING CONT. METAL FLASHING TO REMAIN THE SAME EXISTING 3"X16" INTERLOCKING METAL PANELS AT 16" O.C. TO REMAIN THE SAME DRAWN DATE CHECKED SHEET TITLE JOB NUMBER SHEETATTN: RETAIL SUPPORT SERVICES19100 RIDGEWOOD PARKWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78259PHONE #: (210) 626-6224A & S ENGINEERING INC.PLANS PREPARED BY:PLANNING ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTTesoro Refining & Marketing Co.28405 SAND CANYON ROAD, SUITE BCANYON COUNTRY, CA 91387PHONE #: (661) 250-9300; FAX #: (661) 250-9333ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420A2.2 - CANOPY DETAILS 06/07/2017 RY PROFIT CENTER #: 42416ADDRESS: 100 BARNETT ST--H:\ARCO\SPARK LOGO 15"15"15"15"L N IO E N A R I RRENTAESESSROFP AGH V I L D ADER T CIREGIST I EXP. 6-30-18 NO. 36475 D CAL I FOF E O ENGINEEAR DRAWN DATE CHECKED SHEET TITLE JOB NUMBER SHEETATTN: RETAIL SUPPORT SERVICES19100 RIDGEWOOD PARKWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78259PHONE #: (210) 626-6224A & S ENGINEERING INC.PLANS PREPARED BY:PLANNING ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTTesoro Refining & Marketing Co.28405 SAND CANYON ROAD, SUITE BCANYON COUNTRY, CA 91387PHONE #: (661) 250-9300; FAX #: (661) 250-9333ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420SP1 - SIGN PROGRAM 06/07/2017 RY PROFIT CENTER #: 42416ADDRESS: 100 BARNETT ST--H:\ARCO\L N IO E N A R I RRENTAESESSROFP AGH V I L D ADER T CIREGIST I EXP. 6-30-18 NO. 36475 D CAL I FOF E O ENGINEEARS I T E P L A N SCALE: 1"=20-0" E GRAND AVEEL CAMINO REALEXISTING AM/ PM STORE BUILDING EXISTING PLANTER EXISTING PLANTER EXISTING PLANTER EXISTING PLANTER EXISTINGDRIVEWAY EXISTING DRIVEWAY EXISTING SIDEWALKEXISTING SIDEWALKEXISTING PLANTEREXISTING PLANTEREXISTING PLANTER 1.2 1.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.2 TOTAL AREA OF SIGNS (SQUARE FEET): 1.1 SIZE OF SIGNNO. EACH SQ. FT SIGN INFORMATION QTY.REMARKS TOTAL (SQ. FT.) EXISTING TOTAL (SQ. FT.) NEW 41.22 NEW10.02 2 20.04 3 6'-0 X 1'-8" 3.2 NAME OF SIGN CANOPY SIGN (ARCO)3.1 CANOPY SIGN (SPARK LOGO) 1 NEW21.187.063.1416 x (1'-6")² EXISTING TO REMAINHIGH RISE SIGN 14.70 EXISTING TO REFACE1.2 1MONUMENT SIGN INSTALL NEW CANOPY SIGNS SCALE: 1/2"=1'-0" 3.1 3.2 3 ARCO SIGN: 6'-0 x 1'-8" = 10.02 SQ.FT. SPARK LOGO (TYP. OF 3): 3.1416 X (1'-6")² = 3.1416 x 2.25 = 7.06 SQ.FT. 3'-0"6'-0"1'-8"1.1 SCALE: N.T.S. EXISTING HIGH RISE SIGN TO REMAIN LIKE FOR LIKE REMOVE EC (TYP.) 1.2 SCALE: N.T.S. EXISTING MONUMENT SIGN TO REFACE