PC R 09-2087�
RESOLUTION NO. 09-2087
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLANNED
SIGN PROGRAM NO. 09-003, APPLIED FOR BY RANDY
POLTL & ASSOCIATES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1532 WEST BRANCH STREET (OAK PARK OFFICE
COMPLEX)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered
Planned Sign Program No. 09-003, filed by Randy Poltl & Associates for property located
at 1532 West Branch Street; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has held a public
hearing on Planned Sign Program No. 09-003 in accordance with the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this project is consistent with the
City's General Plan and Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this project under the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project is
categorically exempt under Section 15311 of the CEQA guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public
hearing, that the following circumstances exist:
The proposed signage is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and
programs of the Arroyo Grande general plan, specific plan, and any
applicable design guidelines or approvals and has been reviewed by the
Architectural Review Committee and was found to be consistent with section
16.60 of the Development Code; and
2. The proposed signage
provisions of Municipal
safety and welfare; and
conforms to applicable development standards and
Code and will not be detrimental to the public health,
3. The physical location or placement of the signage 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 hereby approves Planned Sign Program No. 09-003, with the above
findings and subject to the conditions as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
AYES: Chair Ray, Commissioner Ruth, and Commissioner Brown
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Barneich and Commissioner Keen
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 18th day of August, 2009.
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ATTEST:
DEBBIE WEICHINGER
SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION
AS TO CONTENT:
,
ROB S RO ,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
CAREN .`Y,�CHAIR
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 09-003
1532 WEST BRANCH STEET
(OAK PARK OFFICE COMPLEX)
GENERAL CONDITIONS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
This approval authorizes a Planned Sign Program for a commercial development
located at 1532 West Branch Street (Oak Park Offices Complex) as follows:
NUMBER HEIGHT WIDTH SIGN AREA
SIGN
Ground 1 18'-7" 10'-10" 119 s.f.
1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City
requirements as are applicable to this project.
2. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Planned Sign Program
No. 09-003.
3. Signage installation shall occur in substantial conformance with the signage criteria
and plans presented to the Planning Commission at the meeting of August 18,
2009 (on file in the Community Development Department).
4. All UL listing labels shall be located on the top of the sign so that it is not visible
from below.
5. The applicant shall agree to defend at his/her sole expense any action brought
against the City, its present or former agents, officers, or employees because of the
issuance of said approval, or in anyway relating to the implementation thereof, 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.
6. The sign shall only be illuminated between dusk and 12:00 AM by the means of a
synchronized electronic timer.
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BUILDING AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
7. The project shall comply with the most recent editions of the California State Fire
and Building Codes and the Uniform Building and Fire Codes as adopted by the
City of Arroyo Grande.
8. Building and/or electrical permits shall be required for all signs prior to their
installation. Certain types of signs may be exempt from building permits. To
determine which types are exempt, provide the Building Division with location and
type of sign and a determination will be made. This must be done prior to the
installation of the sign. If a building permit is required the applicant shall pay permit
fees in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
9. All electrical work done on site shall require an electrical permit prior to
commencing the work.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONDITIUNS
10. Sign construction shall adhere to Sections 10.12.010 and 10.12.020 of the City of
Arroyo Grande Municipal Code.
11. Directional and accessory signs shall not obstruct sight distance at any of the
driveway intersections.