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PC R 08-2068-� , RESOLUTION NO. 08-2068 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 08-002, APPLIED FOR BY BANK OF AMERICA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 WEST BRANCH STREET WHEREAS, the Planning Planned Sign Program No West Branch Street; and Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered 08-002, filed by Bank of America for property located at 200 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has held a public hearing on Planned Sign Program No. 08-002 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: 1. 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 conforms to applicable development standards and provisions of Municipal Code and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare; and 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. 08-002, with the above findings and subject to the conditions as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. On motion by Commissioner Barneich, seconded by Commissioner Tait, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Barneich, Tait, Ruth and Chair Ray NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Keen RESOLUTION NO. 08-2068 PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 08-002 PAGE 2 the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 19 day of August, 2008. ATTEST: KATHY NDOZA FOR N REARDON-SMITH, SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION AS TO CONTENT: ROB �TRONG, COMMUNITY DEVELO MENT DIRECTOR CAREN R�Y, �HAIR RESOLUTION NO. 08-2068 PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 08-002 PAGE 3 EXHIBIT "A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 08-002 200 WEST BRANCH STREET GENERAL CONDITIONS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT This approval authorizes a Planned Sign Program for Bank of America located at 200 West Branch Street. Approved signage includes the installation of four (4) wall signs, all with 15-inch channel letters, and the existing monument sign to remain the same (grey color), as summarized in the table below: : Allowed Existing' ' P;ro osed Sign Type # Square # Square # ���� 'S�quare������� Signs Footage Signs Footage S�igns �,Footage,� 1 120 1 68.26 1�� �� � ��68.26 Monument Sign (including existing rock base) 4 280 2 68.46 4' ` 113.3'6 Wall Signs (max 70 :(28.34 (15" sq. ft. sq. ft. Channel each) each)'' Letters ,.,a � Total: �� � � � 5 � 400� ��� � 3' 136':72 ��� "� 181.6�2 � 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. 08-002. 3. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to the Planning Commission at the meeting of August 19, 2008 and marked Exhibit "B". 4. All UL listing labels shall be located on the top of the sign so that it is not visible from below. RESOLUTION NO. 08-2068 PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 08-002 PAGE 4 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 channel letter sign located on the back of the building facing residents on Larchmont Drive shall be turned off every night no later than 10:00 PM. 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. 10. The new State verbiage for handicap access signs shall be used. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS 11. Sign construction shall adhere to Sections 10.12.010 and 10.12.020 of the City of Arroyo Grande Municipal Code. 12. Directional and accessory signs shall not obstruct sight distance at any of the driveway intersections.