PC R 03-1896RESOLUTION NO. 03-1896
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLANNED
SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 03-005, LOCATED AT 1401
EAST GRAND AVENUE, APPLIED FOR BY E.F. MOORE
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WHERAS, E.F. Moore & Co. has applied for a Planned Sign Program to allow signage for
the Courtland & Grand Outdoor Plaza including signage for a Longs Drug Store,
Starbucks, and Santa Barbara Bank & Trust; and
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2003, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande
held a duly noticed public hearing to consider Planned Sign Program Case No. 03-005 in
accordance with City Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed and considered the information and
public testimony presented at the public hearing, the staff report and other information
that is part of the public record; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission found, after due study, deliberation and public
hearing, the following circumstances exist:
The proposed signs are consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and
programs of the Arroyo Grande General Plan.
2. The proposed signs conform to applicable development standards and
provisions of the Development Code, and will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety or welfare.
3. The physical location or placement of the signs are compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood and do 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 Case No. 03-005, with the above
findings and subject to the conditions as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
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On motion by Commissioner fowler, seconded by Commissioner Brown, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Fowler, Brown, Arnold, Keen and Chair Guthrie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 19 day of August 2003.
ATTEST:
� REARDON-SMITH,
COMMISSION CLERK
.�4S TO CONTENT:
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ROB ST ON
COMMUNITY DEVELO ENT DIRECTOR
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 03-005
E.F. Moore & Co.
1401 East Grand Avenue
(Courtland & Grand Outdoor Plaza)
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
This approval authorizes the placement of wall signs and monument signs within the
Courtland & Grand Outdoor Plaza.
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 Case No. 03-005.
3. This application shall automatically expire on August 19, 2005 unless a building
permit is issued. Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the approval, the
applicant may apply for an extension of one (1) year from the original date of
expiration.
4. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to
the Planning Commission at the meeting of August 19, 2003 and marked Exhibits
B1-B3, except as otherwise modified by these conditions.
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.
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6. Individual wall signs shall not exceed seventy (70) square feet. A ten percent
(10%) deviation is allowable, subject to review and approval of the Community
Development Director.
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7. Development shall conform to the General Commercial zoning requirements and
the Sign Ordinance except as otherwise approved.
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8. The UL listing labels shall be located on the top of all signs so that they are not
visible from below.
9. Future tenants not approved through this Planned Sign Program shall submit
separate sign applications. The Architectural Review Committee shall review all
signs proposed within the Courtland and Grand Outdoor Plaza.
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10. 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.
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11. The applicant shall obtain any necessary permits from the City's Fire and Building
Department, as determined by the Chief Building Inspector.