R 3308
RESOLUTION NO. 3308
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM
CASE NO. 92~104, APPLIED FOR BY K-MART, LOCATED
AT 1570 WEST BRANCH STREET
WHEREAS, the City Council the City of Arroyo Grande has considered an application
by K-Mart, for a Planned Sign Program at 1570 Grand Avenue in the Planned
Development /General Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that this Planned Sign Program is consistent
with the General Plan and the Environmental Documents associated therewith; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed this project in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project is
categorically exempt per CEOA Guidelines Section 15311 (a); and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the
following circumstances exist:
1. The proposed signs are consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and
programs of the Arroyo Grande General Plan and any applicable design
guidelines.
2. The proposed signs conform to applicable development standards and
provisions of the Development Code and will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or welfare.
3. The physical location or placement of the signs are compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood and do not pose a safety risk.
4. That the Planning Commission and City Council has previously approved, in
1992, a Planned Sign Program for this tenant under the Ordinance and Sign
Code then in effect. This approval allowed approximately 267 square feet of
signage and a total of 3 signs.
5. That the Tenant has remained within the total sign area and number of signs
previously approved and that the requested changes are minor in nature.
6. That it would not be appropriate policy to require an existing tenant with an
existing approved sign program to conform to the new standards of the
recently passed Sign Ordinance when the changes involved are minor in nature.
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Resolution No. ;3 3 0 8
July 14, 1998
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby approves Planned Sign Program Case No. 92-104, as amended, with
the above findings and subject to the conditions as set forth in Attachments "A",
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion by Council Member Fuller , seconded by Council Member 'J:'olley ,
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:Council Members Fuller, Tolley, Runels, Lady, and Mayor Dougall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Resolution was adopted this 14th day of July, 1998.
ATTEST:
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NANCY ~s, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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ROBERT L. HUNT, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
I, NANCY A. DAVIS, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, COW1ty of San Luis Obispo, State
of California, do hereby certify, W1der penalty of perjury, that the foregoing Resolution
No. 3308 is a true, full, and correct copy of said Resolution passed and adopted at a regular
meeting of the Arroyo Grande City COW1cil on the 14th day of July, 1998.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 16th day of July, 1998.
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NAOCY ~CITY CLERK
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
Resolution No.3 3 0 8 ATTACHMENT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 92-104
K-MART
1570 WEST BRANCH STREET
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
GENERAL CONDITIONS
This approval authorizes the installation of a parapet wall extension, building mounted
sign with a total sign area of 265 square feet and neon tubing as an architectural
detail for the major tenant space located at 1570 West Branch Street in Exhibits "A"
and "B".
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 Case No. 92-104.
3. This application shall automatically expire on June 16, 2000 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 June 16, 1998 and marked
Exhibit "A".
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 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 applicant of his/her obligations under this
condition.
DEVELOPMENT CODE
6. Development shall conform with the General Commercial zoning requirements
and the Sign Ordinance except as otherwise approved.
BUILDING AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITION
UBC/UFC
7. The project shall comply with the most recent editions of the California State
Fire and Building Codes and the Uniform Building and Fire Codes as adopted by
the City of Arroyo Grande.