PC R 94-1462RrSOLU7'ION NO. 94-1462
A R�SOLUTION OF 'I'�I� PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE R�COMMENDING
TIIAT TI-I� CITY COUNCIL API'.1tOVE PLANNCD SIGN
PRUGRAM CASE NO. 93-112, APPLIL'D TOR I3Y RUSSEL
SI�IEPI'EL AT 880 OAK PARK BOULEVARD
WI-IERCAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered an
application by Russel Si�eppel for a Plannecl Sign Program at 880 Oak Park Boulevard, in tlie
Planned Development (PD 1.1) District; and
W�II:REAS, tlie Planning Commission has found t1�at this planned sign program is
consistent with the General Plan; and
W�IER�AS, the 1'lanning Commission has reviewed this project in compliance witl� the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined tliat the project is
categorically exempt per CEQA Guideli�les Section 15311; and
WIIEREAS, tt�e 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
the Arroyo Grande General Plan. Tlie proposed signs balance the need for identification
of businesses with the rural small town ct�aracter of the community.
2. The proposed signs conform to applicable development standards and provisions of the
Development Code and will not be detrimental lo the public health, safety or welfare.
3. The physical location or placement of lhe signs are compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood and do not pose a safety risk.
NOW, TI-I�R�FORE, 13E IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City
of Arroyo Grande hereby recommends that ll�e City Council approve said Planned Sign Program,
subject to the following conditions oF approvaL•
General Condilions
1. The applicant sliall ascertain and comply witl� all State, County and City requirements
as are applicable to tl�is project.
2. This application shall automatically expire on March 8, 1996 unless a building permit is
issued and substantial construction is commenced and diligently pursued loward
completion, or a final inspeclion is conducted. Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration
of the approval, the applicant may apply to lhe Planning Commission for an extension
of one (1) year from the original date of expiration.
3. Develgp,�nent shall occur,.in substantial conformance wilh the �_lans pre's_ented to•the City
Council at the meeting of March 8, 1994 and markeci "Exhibit B". �
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Resolutio�i No. 94-14G2
Planned Sigri Program C�se No. 93-112
Russel Sheppel
February 15, 1994
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4. The applicant sl�all agree to defend at his/lier sole expense any'action bzought against the
City, its agents, officers, or empioyees because of the issuance of said approval, or in
the alternative, to relinquisli such approval. Tl�e applicant sl�all reimburse tl�e City, its
agents, officers, or eiY�ployers, for any court costs and attorney's fee's which the City,
its agents, officers or ernployees may be required by a court to pay as a result of sucli
action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at ils own expense in tl�e defense
of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant vf his/her obligations
under tliis condition.
Architect.ural Advisory Commif.t.ee Condit.ions
5. The applicant shall delete the two center tenant signs on the Oak Park Boulevard
frontage.
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Each tenant shall only be allowed one sign.
All approved tenant sign frames shall be installed.
8. No logos shall be allowed on tenant signs. Only dark bronze letters may be used.
Planning Department Conditions .
9. At least 265 square feet of landscaping shall Ue provided around the Uase of tl�e
monument sign prior to final inspection of the sign or ligl�ting for the sign.
Public Works Dep�rtwnent Conditions
10. The monument sign shall be set back three feet (3') behind the road right of way.
Building Department Conditions
11. The applicant sliall apply for necessary permits, pay fees, and call for inspections for any
lighting associated with the signs.
On motion of Commissioner Reilly, seconded by Commissioner Deviny, and on the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYTS: Commissioners Reilly, Deviny, Keen, and G�airman Carr
NOFS: None �
ABSENT: Commissioners Tappan, Soto, and Hatchett
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted tf�is 15t1� day of February, 1994.
ATTFST:
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Nancy Br n, Commission Clerk Robert W. Carr, Cl�airman
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