PC R 94-1477RCSOLU'fION NO. 94-1477
A R�SOLUTION OF TIIE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
TIIE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE API'ROVING PLANNED
SIGN PROGRAM CAS� NO. 94-114, APPLILD FOR BY
CII�VRON PRODUCTS USA, AT 251 GRAND AVENUE
WHER�AS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered an
application by Chevron Products USA, for a Planned Sign Program at 251 Grand Avenue in the
Highway Commercial, HC-D-2.11 Zone; and
WH�R�AS, tt�e Planning Commission has found that this planned sign program is
consistent with the General Plan and the Environmental Documents associated therewith; and
WH�REAS, 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
WI-I�REAS, 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. Tl�e proposed signs balance ll�e need for identification
of businesses with lhe rural small town character of lhe community.
2. The proposed signs coi�form to applicable clevelopment standards and provisions of the
Development Code except as approved by Variance Case No. 94-184 and will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
3. The p}iysical location or placement of the signs are compatiUle with the surrounding
neigl�borl�ood and do not pose a safety risk.
NOW, TH�REI+ORE, BC IT R�SOLV�D that the Planning Commission of the City
of Arroyo Grande hereby approves said Planned Sign Program, subject to the following
conditions of approval:
Ge�ieral Conditions
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 21, 1996 unless a building permit is
issued and substantial construclion is commenced and diligently pursued toward
completion, or a final inspection is conducted. Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration
of the approval, the applicant may apply to the Planning Commission for an extension
of one (1) year from tl�e original date of expiration.
3. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to the
Planning Commission at the meeting of June 21, 1994 and marked "Exhi-bit A".
Resolution No. 94-1477
Pl�nned Sign Progr�m C�se No. 94-114
Chevron Products USA
June 21, 1994 .
P�ge T�vo
4. The applicant shall agree to defend at his/her 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, ofCcers, or empioyers, for any court costs and atlorney's fee's which the City,
its agents, officers or employees may be required by a court tv pay as a result of such
action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in tlie defense
of any sucli action but such participafion shall not relieve applicant of his/her obligations
under this condition.
5. Approvals of the new C-60 pole sign and tl�e lighted price sign are valid only until the
City accepts the offer of dedication for road right of way. The applicant shall be
responsible for removal of tfie signs upon City acceptance of tl�e offer of dedication.
Architectur�l Advisory Cou�mittee Conditions
6. The lighted price sign in the front planter of the project shall be a permanent sign similar
in appearance to tl�e existiiig westerly price sign.
Pl�nuing Dep�rtment Condit.ions
7. All existing signs designated to be removed sl�all be removed after permanent signs have
been installed, but prior to final inspection of tlie signs.
8. The new C-60 pole sign shall not encroach more than one foot (1') over the public right-
of-way.
Building Dep�rtment. Condilions
9. The applicant shall apply for and be granted permits for the signs; shall pay necessary
fees; and call for necessary inspections.
On motion by Commissioner Deviny, seconded by Cornmissioner Hatchett, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Comrnissioners Deviny, Hatdiett, Keen and Acting Chairman Soto
NOI:S: None
AI3S�NT: Commissioners Tappan, Reilly and Chairman Carr
the foregoing Resolution was adopled this 21st day of June, 1994.
ATTCST:
Nancy Brown ommission Clerk Joh o, ng Chairman