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RESOLUTION NO. 92-1366
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CONIMIS5ION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A
VARIANCE, CASE NO. 92-162, APPLIED FOR BY WELLS
FARGO BANK AT 1199 GRAND AVENUE, VARIANCE TO
ERCEED THE ALLOWED NUMBER OF SIGNS AND
HEIGHT OF SIGNS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered
Variance Case No. 92-162, filed by Wells Fargo Banks, to allow six signs totaling 129 square
feet and a ground sign that is 14 feet 8 inches high, 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:
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 the ground sign would have to be lowered and could
cause sight distance problems.
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 existing ground sign is
high enough to permit good visibility for drivers at the intersection of Grand Avenue and
Elm Street and the existing sign complements the architectural design of the site.
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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.
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, safety 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, BE IT RFSOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City
of Anoyo Grande hereby approves said variance, subject to the standard conditions of the City
and those listed below:
General Conditions
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The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all State, County and City requirements
as are applicable to this project.
Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to the
Planning Commission at the meeting of February 18, 1992 and marked "Exhibit A" .
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.
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Variance Case No. 92-162
Wells Fargo Bank
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4. This applicadon shall automatically expire on February 18, 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.
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Planning Department Conditions
Development shall conform with the GC zoning requirements unless otherwise approved.
Architectural Advisory Committee Conditions
The posts of the ground sign shall remain brown to match the building.
The blank face on the south side of the monument sign shall be stained brown to match
the building.
On motion of Commissioner Souza, seconded by Commissioner Boggess, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Moore, Souza, Boggess, Groves and Vice Chairman Carr
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Chairman Brandy and Commissioner Soto
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 18th day of February, 1992.
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