PC R 15-2228 i RESOLUTION NO. 15-2228
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE FINDING FACADE
TREATMENTS AND SIGN INSTALATIONS IN
SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE WITH CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT CASE NO. 14-005 AND PLANNED SIGN
PROGRAM 14-001; LOCATED AT 1462 E. GRAND
AVENUE; APPLIED FOR BY FIGUEROA MOUNTAIN
ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 14-005 and
Planned Sign Program 14-001 on May 6, 2014 for a commercial building located at 1462
E. Grand Avenue; and
WHEREAS, a building permit for tenant improvements and facade modifications was
issued on October 9, 2014; and
WHEREAS, an inspection of the construction site revealed potential-changes to the
commercial façade from that approved under the building plans on May 22, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the project contractor requested the changes be approved as being in
substantial conformance with the approved plans; and
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Committee reviewed the facade and sign
' modifications on June 1, 2015 and recommended the Planning Commission find the
modifications in substantial conformance with the approved plans, with recommendations
for additional requirements to ensure substantial conformance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the project entitlement 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 found and
determined that the project is exempt per Section 15301(a) (Existing Facilities) of the
CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has reviewed the
project at a regular meeting on June 16, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public
hearing, the modifications with additional requirements are in substantial conformance with
Conditional Use Permit 14-005 and Planned Sign Program 14-001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby finds the modifications to the approved plans coupled with the
I additional requirements (all of which are set forth below) are in substantial conformance
with the conditions of approval and required findings for Conditional Use Permit 14-005
and Planned Sign Program 14-001, as approved by Planning Commission Resolution 14-
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2206 on May 6, 2014. The modifications and additional requirements consist of the
following:
1. Keep the existing stone wainscot, which contains gray tones that complement the
gray stucco color of the building;
2. Keep the new awning locations over all windows at the height installed;
3. Do not install the Corten awning over the entry;
4. Keep the existing windows on the east and north elevations;
5. Skin the electrical cabinet in a manner acceptable to the Community Development
Director;
6. Explore reconfiguring the silo ladder to reduce visual impact;
7. Plant a vine on the screen fencing at the silo base for screening; and
8. Keep the northern elevation sign as installed.
On motion by Commissioner Mack, seconded by Commissioner Keen, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Mack, Keen, Fowler-Payne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Martin, George
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 16th day of June 2015.
ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER U : N KEEN, V C CHAIR
SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION
AS TO CONTENT:
TER SA CCLISH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR