PC R 93-1434RESOLUTION NO. 93-1434
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLANNED
SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 93-110, FOR A
PROrESSIONAL OFFICE APPLIED FOR BY CUESTA
TITLE GUARANTY AT 129 -135 NORTH HALCYON ROAD
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered an
application by Cuesta Title Guaranty for a Planned Sign Program at 129 - 135 North Halcyon
Road in the General Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this planned sign program is
consistent with the General Plan and the Environmental Documents associated therewith; and
WHEREAS, the 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; and �
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public
hearing, the following circumstances exist:
l. The proposed signs are consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and prograrns of
the Arroyo Grande General Plan. The proposed signs balance the need for identification
of businesses with the rural small town character of the community.
2. The proposed signs conform to applicable development standards and provisions of the
Development Code and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
3. The physical location or placement of the signs are compatible with the surrounding
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 said Planned Sign Program, subject to the following
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. This application shall automatically expire on September 7, 1995 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 Planning Commission for an extension
of one (1) year from the original date of expiration. -
3. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with tlie plans presented to the
Planning Commission at the meeting of September 7, 1993 and marked "Exhibit A".
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.
Architectural Advisory Committee Conditions
5. The roof sign shall be eliminated.
6. A second wall sign, in proportion with existing wall signs, may be installed to tlie rigtit
of the Title Company door and window. Prior to finai building inspection, the applicant
shall submit the proposed sign to AAC for review and approval.
Resolution No. 93-1434
Planned Sign Program Case No. 93-110
Cuesta Title Guarauty
September 7, 1993
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Planning Department Conditions
7. All signs not conforming to this planned sign program shall be removed prior to issuance
of building permits.
8. Individual tenants shall be allowed two wall signs per building frontage witt� a public
entrance. Wall signs shall be 12 inches high and 30 inches wide. Colors and materials
shall be as shown on Exhibit "A".
9. The monument and directory signs shall be as shown on Exhibit "A".
10. Tl�e major tenant in the rear building shall be allowed one standard size wall sign and
wall sign in proportion to the other wall signs of a size subject to review and approval
of the AAC prior to final inspection of tl�e signs.
Building and Fire Department Conditions
11. Within six months of project approval, the applicant shall apply for and obtain building
permits for the signs.
12. The applicant shall request a final inspection of the signs and shall comply with
corrections if any are required.
On motion of Commissioner Deviny, seconded by Commissioner Soto, and on the following roll
call vote, to wit:
AYFS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners
Chairman Carr
None
None
Tappan, Soto, Reilly, Deviny, Hatchett, Keen and
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 7th day of September, 1993.
ATTFST:
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Nancy Brown, ommission Clerk Robert W. Carr, Chairman
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