PC R 90-1287►.�98
RESOLUTION N0.90-1287
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO CRANDE GRANTING A VARIANCE, CASE
N0. 90-146, APPLIED FOR BY ULTR�MAR (BEACON OIL CCk�IPANY)
LOCATF.D AT 610 GRAND AVIIVUE, FOR LANDSCAPING REQUIRIIKIIVT
AROUND SIGN AREA AND MTMBER OF SIGNS PE�MITT�,'D
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has
considered Variance Case No. 90-146, filed by Ultrarnar (Beacon Oil Company), for
a variance for the landscaping requirement around sign area and the nLmiber of
signs as required in the zoning ordinance cannot be met; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Comnission has held a public hearing on this
application in accordance with the City Code; and
WHEf2EAS, the project has been found to categorically exempt under the
provisions of the California IIzvironmental Quality Act (C�QA); and
WHII2F.AS, the Planning Co�miission finds, after due study, deliberation and
public hearing, the following circwns,tances exist:
l. The granting of this variance will not be detrimental to other
properties.
2. There are exceptions or extraordinary circumstances applicable to
this property because state law requires clearly visible signage
indicating the pricing of gasoline and dictates minimlun copy size,
These state requirements can not be met without granting of the
variance.
3. The strict application of the C-2 zone does deprive such property
of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity or same
zone because other service stations have signage which was approve�
by the city and meets state requirements.
4. The granting of the deviation compatible with the objectives,
policies and general plan uses specified in the general plan.
NQ�1, �pRE, BE IT RESOLVID that the Planning Camnission of the City
of Arroyo Grande hereby approves said variance subject to the standard conditions
of the City and those listed below:
l.
2.
The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all State, County and
City requirements as are applicable to this project.
Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the
plans presented to the Planning Carrmission at the meeting of
Apri 1 17 , 1990 , and roarked "Exhibi t A" .
Planning Department Conditions
3.
4.
Development shall conform with the C-2 zoning requirements unles.s
otherwise approved.
All existing signage shall be r�noved prior to issuance of buildir.��
permits for new signage.
Parks and Recreatioa� Department Canditians
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicants shall furnish
a landscape and irrigation plan for the planter around the monl,unent
sign, to the satisfaction of the Parks and Recreation Director. All
landscaping shall be installed prior to Building Department final
inspection.
On motion by Coimussioner Soto , seconded by Commissioner Flores and by thz
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Cca�missioners Nbore, Flores, Soto and Gal.lagher
NOES : (�i� �-� � �issioner Fischer
ABSIIV'P : Conanissioner Brandy
the foregoing resolution was adopted this 17th day of April 1990.
A T:
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Pearl L. Phinney, Robert W. Car1
Planning Canm.i JJ101� Secretary Chairman