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PC R 18-2297 RESOLUTION NO. 18-2297 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 18-001; LOCATED AT 1221 EAST GRAND AVENUE; APPLIED FOR BY JENNIFER DAW WHEREAS, the applicant has filed a Planned Sign Program application to modify Planned Sign Program 13-001 in order to allow for the installation of two (2) wall signs upon Building Pad "E" of the Arroyo Grande Shopping Center; and WHEREAS, the project site is located at 1221 East Grand Avenue and is part of the Gateway Mixed Use (GMU) zoning district; and WHEREAS, The existing Planned Sign Program may be modified through the review of a new Planned Sign Program; and WHEREAS, approval of the Planned Sign Program will permit the installation of two (2) new wall signs to Building Pad "E"; and WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Committee has reviewed the project and has recommended approval to the Planning Commission; 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 regarding new construction of an on premise sign; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the project at a duly noticed public hearing on February 20, 2018; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, that the following circumstances exist and findings can be made: Planned Sign Program Findings: 1. The 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 project is consistent with Policies LU12-2.2 and LU 12-2.6 of the General Plan due to the signage being integrated into the overall site and architectural theme of the existing building pad and the size of signs being minimized in light of the scale and unique location of the project site. 2. The proposed sign conforms to applicable development standards and provisions of this title and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare; The purpose of the Planned Sign Program is to provide flexibility for uses with RESOLUTION NO. 18-2297 PAGE 2 unique design elements and needs. The proposed signage supports a new grocery store with a unique location and scale and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare due to conditions placed upon the project. 3. The physical location or placement of the sign is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and does not pose a safety risk. The proposed signage is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood due to the amount of signage when compared to the scale of the structure upon which the signage will be placed. The signage will not pose a safety risk due to the signage being constructed and installed in conformance with the California Building Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby approves Planned Sign Program 18-001 as set forth in Exhibit "B", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, 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 Mack, seconded by Commissioner Schiro and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Mack, Schiro, Fowler-Payne, Martin NOES: None ABSENT: George The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 20th day of February 2018. GLENN MARTIN CHAIR ATTEST: alcIA-60 Liao/444 DEBBIE WEICHINGER1k. SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION AS TO CONTENT: TER SA M CLISH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR RESOLUTION NO. 18-2297 PAGE 3 EXHIBIT "A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 18-001 1221 EAST GRAND AVENUE This approval authorizes modifications to the existing Arroyo Grande Shopping Center Planned Sign Program in order to allow for the installation of two (2) new wall signs to Building Pad "E" of the Arroyo Grande Shopping Center. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. The applicant shallascertain and comply with all State, County and City requirements as are applicable to this project. 2. The project shall substantially conform to the plans on file in the Community Development Department, dated October 12, 2017 as well as the updated Planning Sign Program dated January 13, 2018. 3. The applicant shall agree to indemnify and 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 employees, for any court costs and attorney's fees 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 applicant of his/her obligations under this condition. 4. The permit shall expire on February 20, 2020 unless a building permit is issued for the project. PLANNING DIVISION 5. Individual wall signs shall be limited to seventy (70) square feet. BUILDING DIVISION 6. The applicant shall comply with the current California codes including the specifically adopted City of Arroyo Grande provisions. 7. Prior to any additional work being done onsite, the applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Building and Life Safety Division. EXHIBIT "B" Complete program on file with the Community Development Department ARROYO GRANDE SHOPPING CENTER . wY' r i _,..,,--`,.,=". om.._.+ ^" %-..- .^1'"g ,! ",�i`� . � k • ,-...,,.k > � t pp FI , � ,.. ..:0. t ( psi ter. �� }k—/ ;1�, A.t £` I '. 4, ' t� ti f, i + ��-.3a� ,,,, err;" ,,,,:fr ,.,, ______, .,..._ . in MASTER SIGN PROGRAM Prepared By rl � v� z Ruth A R s C T s Date: 06.11.2013 Revised: 02.02.2016 Revised: 05.19.2016 Revised: 01.13.2018 i