PC R 94-1484R�SOLUTION NO. 94-1484
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLANN�D
SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 94-114A, APPLIED FOR I3Y
ICI�ATC��IK H. ACHADJIAN, AT 525 TRAFTIC WAY
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered an
application by Khatcliik H. Achadjian, for a Planned Sign Program at 525 Traffic Way in the
Highway Commercial, HC-D-2.11 Zone; and
WIIERCAS, the Planning Commission has found that this planned sign program is
consistent with ttie General Plan and the Environmental Documents associated therewith; and
W��EREAS, tl�e Planning Commission has reviewed this project in coinpliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined tl�at the project is
categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 153ll(a); and
W�IER�AS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public
hearing, the following circumstances exist:
1. The proposed signs are consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and programs of
tlie Arroyo Grande General Plan and any applicable design guidelines. The goals of the
General Plan 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 but are not out of scale
or character with other signs in this zone and vicinity. The design of the signs is
consistent with the design guidelines for tfie D-2.11 district.
2. The proposed signs conform to applicable development standards and provisions of the
Development Code except as approved by Variance Case No. 94-186 and will not be
cietrimental to tl�e public health, safety or welfare.
3. The physical location or placement of the signs are compatible with the surrounding
neigi�borhood and do not pose a safety risk.
NOW, TI�CREFOR�, BC IT RESOLV�D that lhe Planning Commission of the City
of Arroyo Grande hereby approves said Planned Sign Program, subject to the following
conditions of approval:
General Conditions
1. The applicant shall
as are applicable to
ascertain and comply wilh all State, County and City requirements
this project.
2. This application st�all automatically expire on September 20, 1996 unless a building
permit is issued. Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the approval, the applicant
may apply for an extension of one (1) year from the original date of expiration.
3. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to the
Planning Commission at ti�e meeting of September 20, 1994 and marked "Exhibit A" and
Exhibit "B" except as modified by tl�e following conditions.
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Resolut.ion No. 94-1484
Planned Sign Program Case No. 94-114a
Kl�atchik H. Achadji�n
September 20, 1994
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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 rei►nburse the City, its
agents, officers, or employees, for any court costs and attorney's fee's whicli the City,
its agents, offcers or emplvyees 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 s��ch action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his/her obligations
under tt:is condition.
Architectural Advisory Committee Condit.ions
5. The sign pole shall be clad with materials and colors to integrate the pole into the
building.
Planning Depai�tment Conditious
6. Development shall conform with Development Code Chapter 9-13 except as modified by
approval of Variance Case No. 94-186.
7.
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Wood trim to match the building shall be added around the cabinet of the monument
sign.
The cabinet of the pole sign sl�all be painted to match tl�e building colors.
Buildii�g Dep�rt.inent Conditions
9. The applicant shall apply for necessary permits, submit plans, and pay necessary fees
prior to starting construction of tl�e signs.
On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Hatchett, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYFS: Commissioners Tappan, Soto, Carr, Deviny, Hatchett and Chairperson Keen
NOF,S: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted tl�is 20t1i day of September, 1994.
ATTEST:
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Nancy Brown, ommission Clerk
J Keen, i erson