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PC R 93-1416323 RESOLUTION NO. 93-1416 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A VARIANCE, CASE NO. 93-173, APPLIED FOR BY FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT 275 NORTH HALCYON ROAD, VARIANCE TO ALLOW THREE (3) SIGNS FOR A PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC USE WITH TWO (2) STREET FRONTAGES WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered Variance Case No. 93-173, filed by First United Methodist Church, to allow three (3) signs for a public/semi-public use with two (2) street frontages. Only two signs are allowed by the Development Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing on this application in accordance with the City Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this project is consistent with the General Plan and the Environmental documents associated therewith; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that this project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15311; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the following circumstances exist: l. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship not otherwise shared by others in the sunounding area. Specifically, other churches in the sunounding area and communities utilize the proposed type of signage as a tool to inform the public of church activities and schedules. If the sign is not approved, the public would have more difficulty finding out about church programs designed to serve their needs. 2. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties classified in the same zone. Specifically, the proposed sign is to be used as an information sign, not for advertizing, as is common in commercial zones. 3. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by owners of other properties classified in the same zone. Specifically, other churches in the surrounding area and communities utilize the proposed type of signage as a tool to inform the public of church activities and schedules. 4. The granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same zone. 5. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 6. The granting of a variance is consistent with the objectives and policies of the General Plan and the intent of this title. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby approves said variance, subject to the standard conditions of the City and those conditions listed below: 32� Resolution No. 93-1416 Variance Case No. 93-173 First United Methodist Church May 4, 1993 Page Two General Conditions 1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all State, County and City requirements as are applicable to this project. 2. This application shall automatically expire on May 4, 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 with the plans presented to the Planning Commission at the meeting of May 4, 1993 and marked "Exhibit A". 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, officers, or employers, 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. Planning Department Conditions 5. Prior to construction and installation of the sign, the applicant shall apply for and pay necessary fees for a sign permit for the sign. Architectural Advisory Committee Conditions 6. The frame of the sign shall be the same color as the cabinet of the monument sign. 7. ,� � The lettering shall match the lettering on the monument sign and shall have white letters with grey background. The sign shall be centered on the window. The lighting shall be from a"warm white" fluorescent bulb. On motion by Commissioner Tappan, seconded by Commissioner Deviny, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Carr, Tappan, Reilly, Deviny and Chairman Soto NOFS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Hatchett the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 4th day of May, 1993. ATTEST: / ��t Nancy Brow ommission Clerk John oto, hair