PC R 92-1387.,�,:
RESOLUTION NO. 92-1387
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A
VARIANCE, CASE NO. 92-168, APPLIED FOR BY HOME
SAVINGS OF AM�RICA AT 135U GRAND AVENUE,
VARIANCE TO EXCEED TH� ALLOW�D NUMB�R OF
SIGNS AND TO ALLOW T'HR�E (3) ROOF SIGNS
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered
Variance Case No. 92-168, filed by Home Savings of America, to allow six signs totaling 96.5
square feet, three. of the signs are roof signs, in the General Commercial District; 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 finds, after due study, deliberation and public
hearing, the following circumstances exist:
1. 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
surrounding area.
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 building architecture and
the location of the building directly behind the sidewalk limit the location:oE��main project
signage to the roof signs. The building architecture also dictates the number of signs
required. This number is greater than allowed by the Development Code.
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. Other financial institutions are able to provide adequate signage for their
businesses.
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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.
The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, saf�ty or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
The granting of a variance is consistent with the objectives and policies of the General
Plan and the intent of this title.
NOW, THEREFORE, B� 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 listed below:
General Conditions
1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all State, County and City requirements
as are applicable to this project.
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2. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to the
Planning Commission at the meeting of October 6, 1992 and marked "Exhibit A".
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Resolution No. 92-1387
Home Savings of America
Variance Case No. 92-168
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3. 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 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.
4. 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. Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the approval, the applicant must
apply to the Planning Commission for an extension of one (1) year from the original date
of expiration or extension of time is desired.
Pl�nning Department Conditions
5. Development shall conform with the GC zoning requirements unless otherwise approved.
On motion of Commissioner Souza, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Moore, Sotiza, Tappan and Acting Chairman Soto
NOES: None
ABS�/I�Jfi': Commissioner Carr and Chairman Brandy
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 6th day of October, 1992.
ATTEST:
Mona L. Prelesnik, Commission Clerk
irman