PC R 13-2190' RESOLUTION NO. 13 -2190
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLANNED
SIGN PROGRAM 13 -003; LOCATED AT 1390 WEST
BRANCH STREET; APPLIED FOR BY FIRST PICKS
MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, the applicant has filed Planned Sign Program 13 -003 to install signage for
the fast- foodxestaurant being constructed at the project site (Panera Bread);, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the project in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality ACt(CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Arroyo
Grande Rules and Procedures for Implementation of CEQA and has determined that the
project is exempt per Section 15311 (a) of the CEQA.Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the project at a duly noticed public
hearing on August 6, 2013 in accordance with City Code; and
WHEREAS; the Planning Commission finds; after due study, deliberation and public
hearing, the following circumstances exist:
' Planned Sign Program Findings:
i.Ther proposed sign is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and programs
of the Arroyo Grande General Plan, specific plan, and any applicable design
guidelines or approvals.
The proposed signage is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies, and
programs of the Arroyo Grande, General Plan; it is not subject to any additional
plans or design guidelines.
2. The proposed sign conforms to applicable development stand_ ards and
provisions of this title and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and
welfare.
The proposed signage: complies with all applicable development, standards for
fast -'food restaurants in commercial zoning districts within 300' of ,Highway 101.
3. The physical location or placement of the sign is compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood and does not pose a safety risk.
The physical location of the signage, as reviewed by the Architectural Review
Committee, is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and does not pose
' a safety °risk due to.being installed,in accordance with all applicable; Codes.
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -2190
AUGUST 6, 2013
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby approves Planned 'Sign Program 13 -003 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 roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
Martin, Sperow, Ruth
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Barneich, Keen
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 6`h day of August, 2013.
ATTEST:
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DEBBIE WEICHINGER
SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION
AS TO CONTENT:
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RESA MCCLISH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -2190
AUGUST 6, 2013
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EXHIBIT "A' - -'
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 13 -003
1390 WEST BRANCH STREET
This approval authorizes a Planned Sign Program for Panera Bread_ as follows:
SIGN
SIGN AREA
LOCATION
Wall Sign 41:
46.75 sq. ft.
North elevation
Wall Sign #3:
46.75 sq. ft.
East elevation
Wall Sign #4:
46.75 sq. ft.
South elevation
Ground Sign 4:
63.75 sq. ft.
Southwest corner of site,
perpendicular to W. Branch
Street
Menu Board Sign:
32 sq. ft. (16 sq. 1t. counted
toward total sign area per
Code)
Adjacent to drive- through drive
aisle
Total Sign Area:
220.00 sq., ft.
' GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. 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 Planned Sign
Program 13 -001
3. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to
the Planning Commission atits meeting of August 6, 2013.
4,. The applicant shall agree to defend at hisMer 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 developer shall reimburse
the City, its agents, officers, or employees, 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 the developer of his /her obligations under this condition.
5. All UL listing labels shall be located on the top of the signs so that they are not
' visible from below.
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BUILDING AND LIFE SAFETY DIVISION CONDITIONS:
6. The project shall comply with the most recent editions of the Codes.
7. Building and /or electrical permits shall be required for all signs prior to their
installation. Certain types of signs may be exempt from building permits. To
determine which types are exempt, the applicant shall provide the Building and
Life Safety Division with location and type of sign and a determination will be
made. This must be done prior to the installation of the sign. If a building and /or
electrical permits are required the applicant shall pay permit fees in effect at the
tirne�of permit issuance.
ENGINEERING DIVISION CONDITIONS:
8 Sign construction shall adhere' to Sections 10.12.010 'and 1,0.12.020 of the
Arroyo Grande Municipal Code.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE CONDITIONS:
9. Sign :area calculations for wall signs shall utilize visual rectangles around
individual sign components due to inclusion of white space in sign design.
1,0. The directional signs shall not include any logo or other advertising.
PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONS: '
11. The top of the ground sign shall be no higher than the top of the upper screen
Wall of the drive - through (Twenty foot (20) maximum height per Arroyo Grande
Municipal Code Chapter 16.60).
12. Prior',to the issuance of a building permit, revised sign plans shall be submitted to
the Community Development Department matching signage approved by the
Planning Commission_.