PC R 92-1389RESOLUTION NO. 92-1389
A RESOLUTION OI' THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CI'fY OF ARROYO GRANllE APPROVING SIGN
PERMIT CASE NO. 92-106, A PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM
TO LOW�R AN EXISTiNG FREESTANDING SIGN TO A
MAXIMUM H�IGHT OF 15 FEET AND REDUCE EACH
SIGN FACE TO 69 SQUARE FEET APPLIED FOR BY
PAYLESS DRUG AT 14U0 GRAND AVENU�
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered an
application by Payless Drug for a Sign Permit at 1400 Grand Avenue in the General Commercial
District; and
WHEREAS, the 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; and
WHEREAS, 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.
2. The proposed signs conform to all applicable development standards and the provisions
of the Development Code with the exception that the freestanding sign is proposed for
a tenant in a shopping center. A variance has been approved pursuant to city codes for
this deviation. The proposed signs will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
welfare.
3. The physical location or placement of the signs is compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood and does not pose a safety risk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City
of Arroyo Grande hereb.y approves said Sign Permit, subject to the following conditions of
approval:
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 October 6, 1994 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 �resented to the
Planning Commission at the meeting of October 6, 1992 and marked "Exhibit A", except
as modified by condition of approval number 6.
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 ieimburse 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 his/her obligations
under this condition.
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Resolution No. 92-1389
Sign Pei•mit Case No. 92
Payless Drug
October 6, 1992
Page T�vo
Planning Department Conditions
5. Development shall conform with the GC zoning requirements unless otherwise approved.
Architectural Advisory Conunittee Conditions
6. The sign background shall be white painted, grooved plywood that matches the existing
background and the background of the Lucky Market sign.
Building Department Conditions
7. Prior to issuance of installation of signs, the applicant shall apply for permits and pay
appropriate fees.
8. All structures as regulated by the currently adopted issues of the Uniform Building Code
and related codes, are subject to all seismic conditions as they would apply to earthquake
zone 4.
On motion of Commissioner Souza, seconded by Commissioner Tappan, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Moore, Souza, Tappan and Acting Chairman Soto
NO�S: None �
ABS�NT: Commissioner Carr and Chairman Brandy
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 6th day of October, 1992.
ATTEST:
Mona L. Prelesnik, Commission Clerk Jo , ct g Ch ' man