PC R 94-1476RE,SOLUTION NO. 94-1476
A R�SOLUTIOrT Or T'II� PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRAND� GRANTING VARIANC�
CASE NO. 94-184, APPLI�D T'OR BY CIIFVRON
PRODUCTS USA, AT 251 GRAND AVrNUE
WI-I�REAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered
Variance Case No. 94-184, filed by Chevron Products USA, to allow signs that exceed the
number, heigl�t, total area, and area for a single sign face allowed by the Development Code in
the Higl�way Commercial, HC-D-2.11 7one; and
WH�REAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing on this application in
accordance with the City Code; and
WIIEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this project is consistent with the
General Plan and the Environmental Documents associated therewith; and
WI-I�REAS, the �'lanning 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
WII�REAS, tlie Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public
hearing, the following circumstances exist:
1. The strict or literal interPretation and enforcement of the sign regulations would result
in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship not otherwise shared by others in the
surrounding area. /\ survey of similar uses in the vicinity shows that those uses have
signs similar to tl�ose signs proPosecl by tlie applicant.
2. There are exceptional or extraordinary circwnstances or conditions applicable to the
property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to
other properties c(assified in the same zone. The use is a service station that is required
by State Law to provide certain signage. Additionally, this is a highway-oriented use and
as such, requires signs that can be readily visible from surrounding highways and roads.
3. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would
deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by owners of other properties classified in the
same zone because other similar uses generally enjoy signage tliat is consistent with what
is being proposed by the applicant.
4. Tfie granting of tl�e variance will not constitt�te a grant of special privilege inconsistent
with the limitations on other properties classified in the same zone.
5. The granting of tl�e variance will not be detrimental to tlie public }�ealth, safety or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
6. The granting of a variance is consistent with the 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
but are not out of scale or character with other signs in this zone and vicinity.
Resolution No. 94-1476
Variance Case No. 94-184
Clievron Products USA
June 21, 1994
P�ge Two
NOW, TIIERErORE, I3E IT R�SOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City
of Arroyo Grande hereby approves said variance, subject to the standard conditions of tl�e City
and those conditions listed below:
General Couditions
1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply witt� all State, County and City requirements
as are applicable to tl�is project.
2. This application shall automatically expire on June 21, 1996 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 tl�e approval, the applicant ►nay apply to the Planning Commission for an extension
of one (1) year from the original date of expiration.
3. Development sl�all occur in substantial conformance witll the plans presented to the
Planning Commission at the meeting of June 21, 1994 and marked "Ext�ibit A".
4. The applicant sliall agree to defend at his/I�er sole expense any action brought against tt�e
City, its agents, officers, or employees because of tlie issuance of said approval, or in
the alternative, to relinquisli sucli approval. Tl�e applicant sliall reimburse the City, its
agents, officers, or employers, for any court costs and attorney's fee's whicli lhe 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 sl�all not relieve applicant of his/her obligations
under this condition.
5. Approvals of the new C-60 pole sign and the ligl�ted price sign are valid only until tl�e
City accepts tl�e offer of dedication for road right of way. The applicant sliall be
responsible for removal of tl�e signs upon City acceptance of the offer of dedication.
Arcl�itect.ur�l Advisory Co�umitlee Conditions
6. Tl�e ligl�ted price sign in tl�e front planter of tl�e project sliall be a permanent sign similar
in appearance to tl�e existing westerly price sign.
Plai�uing Dep�rtment Condit.ions
7. All existing signs designated to be removed sl�all be removed after permanent signs have
been installed, but prior to final inspection of tlie signs.
8. The new C-60 pole sign shall not encroach more than one foot (1') over the public right-
of-way.
Resolution No. 94-147G
Variance Case No. 94-184
Chevron Products USA
June 21, 1994
P�ge Three
Building Dep�rtment Co��ditions
9. The applicant sl�all apply for and be granted permits for tl�e signs; shall pay necessary
fees; and call for necessary inspections.
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Deviny, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYE.S: Commissioners Deviny, Hatcliett, Keen and Acting Chairman Soto
NOES: None
A13S�NT: Commissioners Tappan, Reilly and Chairman Carr
tlie foregoing Resolution was adopted tl�is 21st day of June, 1994.
ATTEST:
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Nancy Brow Commission Clerk Jol oto, Acting Chairman