PC R 99-1721RESOLUTION NO. 99-1721
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM
CASE NO. 99-003, APPLIED FOR BY ALBERTSONS,
LOCATED AT 1132 WEST BRANCH STREET
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered an
application by Albertsons for Planned Sign Program Case no. 99-003, with
Architectural Review, located at 1132 West Branch Street in the Rancho Grande
Planned Development (PD 1.2); and
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing to amend the approved Planned Sign Program
for the Five Cities Center to replace the lettering on the front wall and monument
signs originally intended for the Lucky's supermarket with the "Albertsons" logo and
lettering; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this Planned Sign Program and
architectural review is consistent with the General Plan and � 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 per CEQA Guidelines Section. 1531 1(a); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission 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.
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby recommends that the City Council approve Planned Sign
Program Case No. 99-003, 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 Keen, seconded by Commissioner Vice Chair Parker, and
by the following roll call vote, to wit:
Resolution No. 99-1721
Planned Sign Program Case No. 99-003
Albertsons
November 16, 1999
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AYES: Vice Chair Parker, Commissioner Costello, Keen and London
NOES: Chair Greene
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 16 day of November 1999.
ATTEST:
Kathleen Fryer, Commi s'on Clerk
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Laurence Greene, Chair
AS TO CON, ENT:
Kerry c ants, Community Deve o ent Director
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Resolution No. 99-1721
Planned Sign Program Case No. 99-003
Albertsons
November 16, 1999
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 99-003
1132 West Branch Street
Albertsons
GENERAL CONDITIONS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
This approval authorizes the placement of one 149.4 square foot "Albertsons/Sav-
On" wall sign and two secondary signs totaling 65.5 square feet ("Deli Bakery" and
"1 Hour Photo") on the front elevation of the building as illustrated in Exhibit "B-1 ".
This approval also authorizes the placement of the "Albertsons/Sav-On" lettering on
the existing monument sign, as illustrated in Exhibit "B - 2".
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. 99-003.
3. This application shall automatically expire on November 23, 2001 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 City Council at the meeting of November 16, 1999 and marked Exhibit
., B „
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.
Resolution No. 99-1721
Planned Sign Program Case No. 99-003
Albertsons
November 16, 1999
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DEVELOPMENT CODE
6. Development shall conform to the PD 1.2 zoning requirements and the Sign
Ordinance except as otherwise approved.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
7. The UL listing label shall be located on the top of the sign so that it is not
visible from below.
BUILDING AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITION
8. 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.
9. The applicant shall obtain any necessary permits from the City's Fire and
Building Department, as determined by the Chief Building Inspector.
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