PC R 95-1512RTSOLUTION NO. 95-1512
A R�SOLUTION OF Z'II� PLANNING COMMISSION Or
TI-I� CITY OF ARROYO GRAND� APPROVING AM�ND�D
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 94-114A, APPLI�D
FOR BY I{I II. ACIiADJIAN, AT 525 TRAFTIC
WAY
WIiER�AS, the Planning Coinmission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered an
application by Khatchik H. Achadjian, for an amended Planned Sign Program at 525 Traffic
Way in the Highway Commercial, HC-D-2.11 Zone; and
WHER�AS, the Planning Com►nission has found that this planned sign program is
consistent with the General Plan and the Environmental Documents associated therewith; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Com►nission has reviewed this project in cornpliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project is
categorically exempt per CEQl1 Guidelines Section 15311(a); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public
hearing, the following circumstances exist: � ,
1. The proposed signs are consistent witl� tl�e goals, vbjectives, policies and programs oF
the Arroyo Grande General Plan and any applicable design guidelines. The goals of t}�e
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. The design of the signs is
consistent with the design guidelines for tlie D-2.11 district.
2. The proposed signs conforrn to applicable development standards and provisions of tl�e
Development Code except as approved by arnended Variance Case No. 94-186 and will
not be detrimental to tl�e public healtl�, safety or welfare.
3. The pl�ysical location or placernent of the signs are compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood and do not pose a safety risk.
NOW, TH�R�rOR�, BE IT RE.SOLVCD that the Planning Commission of the City
of Arroyo Grande hereby approves said Planned Sign Program, stibject to the following
conditions of approval:
General Conditious
1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all State, County and City requirements
as are applicable to tl�is project.
2. This application shall automatically expire on June 6, 1997 unless a building permit is
issued. T1lirty (30) days prior to the expiration of tl�e approval, tl�e applicant may apply
for an extension of one (1) year from the original date of expiration.
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Resolution No. 95-1512
Amended Planned Sign Progr�m Case No. 94-114�
I{hatcl�ilc Ii. Achadjian
June 6, 1995 .
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3. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with tl�e plans presented to the
Planning Commission at the meeting of June 6, 1995 and marked "Exhibit A".
4. The applicant shall agree to defend at l�is/lier 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 ecnployees, 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 iiot relieve applicant of his/her obligations
under this condition.
Architectural Advisory Committee Conditions
5. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval of Conditional Use Permit
Case No. 94-524 and Planned Sign Program Case No. 94-114a.
Planning Department Couditions
6. Prior to installation of tl�e sign, the applicant shall determine if the proposed sign
overhangs the public right-of-way or private property and present that information to the
Planning Director in writing.
7, If the proposed sign overliangs tlle Public right-of-way or private property, the applicant
shall obtain necessary encroachment permits and/or easements and/or a letter from the
adjacent property owner autliorizing the overhang prior to installation of the sign.
Building Department Conditions
S. The applicant sl�all apply for necessary building permits, submit plans, and pay necessary
fees prior to starting construction of the signs.
On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Co►nmissioner Tappan, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYFS: Commissioners Tappan, Soto, Beck and Chairpersoii Keen
NOTS: Commissioners Carr and Deviny
ABS�NT: Commissioner Hatchett
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 6th day of June, 1995.
ATTEST:
Nanc o n, Commiss'on Cl Jo een, Chai r on