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PC R 13-2188RESOLUTION NO. 13 -2188 ' A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 13 -002 AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIGN PERMIT NO. 13 -011, 'APPLIED FOR BY 'SHOUTS OF GRACE CHURCH, LOCATED AT 1375 E. GRAND AVENUE, SUITE #106 WHEREAS, on March 7, 2006 the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande adopted Resolution No. 06 -1993, approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No.. 05-002 and Conditional, Use Permit No. 05 -007 for the construction of two (2) ^single -story commercial'buildings; and WHEREAS, on October 21, 2008 the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 08 -2072, approving Planned Sign Program 07- 001for the commercial development; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered Conditional Use Permit No. 13 -002, filed by Shouts of Grace Church, to establish approximately' 2,000 square -feet of office space and approximately 1,500 square -feet of multi - purpose meeting area in the established commercial building ,and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing on this application in accordance with City Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this project 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 pursuant to Section 15301 of the -CEQA Guidelines ;,and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the following circumstances exist: Conditional' Use Permit Findings: 1. The proposed use is conditionally permitted within the subject district pursuant to the provisions of Section 16.16.050 of the Development Code, and complies with all applicable provisions.of.the Development Code, the goals and objectives of the Arroyo Grande General Plan, and;the development polices and standards of the City. 2. The proposed use will not impair the integrity and character of the district in which it is to be established or located. The establishment of the church offices and meeting area will occur within an existing,commercial, building thaf,is currently' vacant. 3. The site is suitable for the type and intensity of use or development that is proposed. Ample parking exists on -site and the proposed hours of highest facility use will be off -peak hours thafare not anticipated to impact nearby commercial businesses or residences 4. There are adequate provisions for public utilities and services to ensure, the public health and safety. ' 5. The: proposed use will not be detrimental, to 'the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties and improvements in the vicinity. The church offices and multi - purpose meeting area will not have a significant impact on the circulation system and will not generate odor, smoke, or any other adverse impacts on adjacent land uses. RESOLUTION NO. 13 -2188 JULY 2, 2013 PAGE 2 Administrative Sign Permit Findings: 1. The proposed sign is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and programs of the Arroyo Grande General Plan and the provisions of Planned Sign Program 07 -001 with regard to the number, type, and size of signs., 2: The proposed sigh conforms to applicable development standards of -the ,Development Code and Planned Sign Program 07 -001 with regard to the number type, and size.of'signs. The proposed sign will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare as a result of being constructed and installed in accordance with all applicable Building Codes. 3. The physical location of the sign meets the provisions of Planned Sign Program 07 -001 and is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 13 -003 and Administrative: Sign Permit, No. 13 -011, with the above findings and subject to the +conditions as set forth in Exhibit "A ", attached hereto and,incorporated, herein by this reference. On motion by Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Sperow, and by the following voice vote AYES: Martin, Sperow, Keen and Barneich NOES: None ABSENT: Ruth the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 2nd day ofaJUly 2013. ATTEST: / DEBBIE WEICHINGER I KRISTEN BARNEI SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION VICE CHAIR AS TO CONTENT: T ESA MC LISH DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 77 L__. RESOLUTION NO. 13 -2188 JULY 2, 2013 PAGE 3 EXHIBIT "A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 13 -002 ADMINISTRATIVE SIGN PERMIT NO. 13 -011 SHOUTS OF GRACE CHURCH 1375 E. GRAND AVENUE SUITE #106 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION GENERAL CONDITIONS This approval'is for the establishment'of a,6hurch office'and multi - purpose meeting area in an existing commercial building totaling approximately 3,500 square -feet, including approximately 2,000 square -feet of office space and'1,500 square -feet meeting area. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City requirements as are applicable to this project. 2. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Conditional Use ' Permit No. 13 -002 and Administrative Sign Permit No. 13 -011. 3. This application shall automatically expire on July 2, 2015, 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. 4. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to, the Planning Commission at;the meeting of July 2, 2013. 5. The applicant shall agree to defend at his /her sole expense any action brought against the :City;, its present or former agents, officers, or employees because of the issuance of said approval„ or'in anyway relating to the implementation thereof, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City; its agents, officers, or-employees, for any court costs and attorney's fee's which tie City, its agents, ,officers oremployees 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. 6. Development shall conform to the Gateway Mixed -Use (GMU) zoning requirements except as otherwise approved. ' 7. Signage shall be subject to the requirements of Development Code Chapter 16.60. 8. The applicant shall notify the City of any alteration to the use of the space outside of what was considered during the approval of Conditional Use Permit 13-002. RESOLUTION NO. 13 -2188 JULY 2, 2013 PAGE 4 '9. The applicant shall coordinate with the Community Development Department on ' parking - related issues for events of 100 people or more. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE 10. The sign area shall be calculated withouMhe inclusion of whitespace. 11.. The sign shall be proportionally scaled.to less than 100 square -feet. 12 The sign shall be located over the center commercial bay occupied by the applicant. 13. The sign shall use a bullet feature in place of the vertical bar to reduce the bar being mistaken fora letter.- 14. Four (4) gooseneck lights of the same style as other gooseneck lights in the commercial center shall be used to illuminate the sign. The lights shall be equally spaced along the entirety of the sign to illuminate the whole sign. 15. Small window signs shall be used to identify the entrance as well as the suite number. ' 16. The applicant shall coordinate with Community Development Department staff regarding the reordering of awnings for the three (3) commercial bays utilized by the applicant. BUILDING DIVISION 17. The project shall comply with the most. recent editions of all California Codes, as adopted by the City of Arroyo Grande. 18. Any review costs generated by outside consultants shall be paid by the applicant. 19. Building permit fees shall be based on codes and rates in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 20. All plans for the change in occupancy must be completed by a licensed architect. 21. Building permits are required for the occupancy change. 22. All soundproofing will require building permits, as identified by the Building Official. PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY ' 23. The building must be adequately fire sprinklered for the change of occupancy.