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PC R 97-1615RESOLUTION NO. 97-1615 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CONIlVIISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMII�NDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 97-122 AND MINOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, APPLIED FOR BY CARL'S KARCHER ENTERPRISES (CARL'S JR.) AT 1590 WEST BRANCH STREET V'VHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered an application by Carl's Karcher Enterprises (Carl's Jr.), for Planned Sign Program Case No. 97- 122 with an Architectural Review in the Planned Development district; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this planned sign program and architectural review is consistent with the General Plan and the Environmental Documents associated therewith; and W��REAS, the applicant is proposing to install a new parapet wall four (4) feet in height; and V�IEREAS, the applicant is proposing to remove three (3) existing canister signs and replace them with two (2) individually illuminated channel signs; 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, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the following circumstances exist: l. The proposed signs are consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and programs of the Anoyo Grande General Plan and the Oak Park Acres Planned Development. The proposed signs balance the need for identification of businesses with the rural small town character of the community. 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 existing signage with the Oak Park Shopping Center and surrounding neighborhood and do not pose a safety risk. NOW, TFIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby recommends approval of Planned Sign Program Case No. 97-122 and Architectural Review to the City Council, 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. 97-1615 Planned Sign Program Case No. 97-122 Carl's Karcher Enterprises April 15, 1997 Page 2 On motion by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner Haney, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AY�S: Commissio�ers Greene, Haney, Rondeau, O'Donnell and Lubin NOES: None ABSENT: None the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 15th day of April, 1997. ATTE5T: , - Lucille reese, Commission Clerk � AS Doreen CONTENT: �.�� � 1��-�.IC Blanck, Community Development Director � �l � ATTACHMENT "A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PSP 97-122 1590 West Branch Street CARL'S JR. GENERAL CONDITIONS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT This approval authorizes the construction and placement of two (2) "Carl's Jr." signs on the parapet wall, one on the east and one on the west elevation; two (2) "Green Burrito" signs on the parapet wall, one on the east and one on the west elevation; replace the existing awning that hangs under the building soffit from gold to red; construct a new four (4) foot high parapet wall; change the sign copy on the existing directional signs, and; repaint the building a medium shade of gray and off-white with gray tones, as depicted on Exhibits "A" and "B". The existing signs shall be removed and the fascia and roof tile replaced to match the existing building. 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. 97-122. 3. This application shall automatically expire on April 15, 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 April 15, 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 hislher obligations under this condition. DEVELOPMENT CODE 6. Development shail conform to the Oak Park Planned Development 1.1 requirements except as otherwise approved. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 7. The Carl's Jr. and Green Burrito signs shall be a minimum of six feet apart on the parapet wall. 8. The existing signs shall be removed and the roof and fascia rebuilt to match the existing building.