PC R 93-1446RESOLUTION NO. 93-1446
A R�SOLUTION OT TH� PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLANNED
SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 93-109, APPLIED FOR BY THE
VONS COMPANIES, INC., AT 1650 GRAND AVENUE
WI��REAS, the Planning Commission of tl�e City of Arroyo Grande has considered an
application by the Vons Companies, Inc., for a Planned Sign Program at 1650 Grand Avenue
in the General Commercial District; and
WH�REAS, the Planning Commission has found that this planned sign program is
consistent with the General Plan and tlie Environmental Documents associated ttierewith; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed tliis project in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project is
categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15311; and .
WHER�AS, tl�e 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
tl�e Arroyo Grande General Plan. The proposed signs balance tt�e need for identification
of businesses witl� the rural small town character of the community.
2. The proposed signs conform to applicable development standards and provisions of the
Developcnent Code except as modified by Variance Case No. 93-179 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 R�SOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City
of Arroyo Grande hereby approves said Planned Sign Program, subject to the following
conditions of approval: �
General Conditions
1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply witl� all State, County and City requirements
as are applicable to this project.
2. This application s}�all automatically expire on November 16, 1995 unless a building
permit is issued and substantial construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward
completion, or a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. 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 the original date of expiration.
3. Development shall occur in substantial conformance witl� tl�e plans presented to tlle
Planning Commission at tl�e meeting of November 16, 1993 and marked "Exhibit A"
except as specifically modified herein by tl�e following conditions.
Resolution No. 93-1446
Planned Sign Program Case No. 93-109
The Vous Companies, Inc.
November 16, 1993
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4. The applicant sfiall agree to defend at his/l�er sole expense any action brought against tl�e
City, its agents, officers, or employees because of the issuance of said approval, or in
the alternative, to relinquish such approval. Tl�e applicant sl�all reimburse the City, its
agents, officers, or employers, for any court costs and attorney's fee's whicl� tlie 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, pazticipate at its own expense in tf�e defense
of any such action but such participation sl�all not relieve applicant of liis/her obligations
under this condition.
Architectural Advisory Committee Conditions
5. The height of the pylon sign sliall be reduced to 20 feet.
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7.
The background of the pylon sign shall Ue off-white.
The background of the monument sign shall be stucco, matching one of tt�e ligl�ter
building colors. The face of the sign shall be tlie round Williams Brothers logo.
Platu�ing Dep�rtment Conditions
8. Development s}iall conform witl� the GC zoning requirements and Cl�apter 9-13 of tlie
Development Code except as approved by Variance Case Number 93-179 or any otl�er
subsequent approval.
Building Department Conditions
9. Prior to installation of signs, the applicant shall submit plans to tlie Building Department,
apply for permits and pay appropriate fees for tl�e signs.
On motion of Commissioner Reilly, seconded by Commissioner Keen, and on the following roll
call vote, to wit:
AYTS: Commissioners Tappan, Reilly, Deviny Keen and Chairman Carr
NOFS: None
ABS�NT: Commissioners Soto and Hatchett
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted tliis 16t1i day of November, 1993.
ATTEST:
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Nancy Brow' Comrnission erk Robert W. Carr, Chairman