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PC R 97-1624RESOLUTION NO. 97-1624 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM CASE N0. 97-123, APPLIED FOR BY COOKIE CROCK WAREHOUSE, LOCATED AT 1221 GRAND AVENUE WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered an application by Cookie Crock Warehouse, for a Planned Sign Program at 1221 Grand Avenue in the General Commercial District; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this Planned Sign Program is consistent with the General Plan and the Environmentat 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 15311(a?; and WHEREAS, in conjunction with this application, the applicant has filed for a Variance to exceed the maximum sign area for one sign of 70 square feet. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has approved Variance Case No. 97-202 allowing a maximum sign area of 110 square feet. 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 and any applicable design guidelines. The goals of the General Plan are to encourage economic vitality and business activity, protect investments while preserving the environment and character of the City because said signs are important to the success of this and similar businesses but are not out of scale or character with other signs in this zone and vicinity. 2. The proposed signs conform to applicable development standards and provisions of the Development Code except as approved by Variance Case No. 97-123 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 approves Planned Sign Program Case No. 97-123, with the above findings and subject to the conditions as set forth in Attachments "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 97-1624 Planned Sign Program Case No. 97-123 Cookie Crock Warehouse, 1221 Grand Avenue May 20, 1997 Page 2 On motion by Commissioner O'Donnell, seconded by Commissioner Rondeau, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners O'Donnell, Rondeau and Lubin NOES: Commissioners Haney and Greene ABSENT: None the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 20th day of May, 1997. ATTEST: 2 Lucille B ese, Commission Clerk AS O CONTENT: � a'�..� _ � - �I G.t - D Doreen Liberto-Blanck, Community Development Director Resolution No. 97-1624 ATTACHMENT "A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 97-123 COOKIE CROCK WAREHOUSE 1221 GRAND AVENUE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT GENERAL CONDITIONS This approval authorizes the installation of a parapet wall extension, building mounted sign with a total sign area of 110 square feet and neon tubing as an architectural detail for the major tenant space located at 1221 Grand Avenue as illustrated in Exhibits "A" and "B". 1. 2. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City requirements as are applicable to this project. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Planned Sign� Program Case No. 97-123 and Variance Case No. 97-202. 3. This application shall automatically expire on May 20, 1999 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 May 20, 1997 and marked Exhibits "A" and "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. 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.