PC R 02-1843RESOLUTION NO. 02-1843
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM
CASE NO. 02-002, APPLIED FOR BY SIGNTECH, FOR
BUILDINGS "L" and "M", LOCATED IN THE FIVE CITIES
CENTER �
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered an
application by Signtech for Planned Sign Program Case No. 02-002, with
Architectural Review, for buildings "L" and "M" located in the Five Cities Center in
the Rancho Grande Planned Development (PD 1.2►; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing to amend the approved Planned Sign Program
for the Five Cities Center (Case No. 99-1 18) to allow two (2) wall signs on building
"L" and three(3) wall signs on building "M"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this Planned Sign Program and
architectural review is consistent with the General Plan and Environmental
Documents associated therewith; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this project in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project
is categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 1531 1(a); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public
hearing, the following circumstances exist:
1. 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 recommends that the City Council approve Planned Sign
Program Case No. 02-002, with the above findings and subject to the conditions as
set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Resolution No.
PSP 02-002
July 16, 2002
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On motion by Commissioner Guthrie, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioner's Fowler, Guthrie and Vice Chair Keen.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner's Brown and Costello
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 16' day of July, 2002.
ATTEST:
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LY REARDON-SMITH,
COMMISSION CLERK
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ROB STF�ONG v
COMMUNITY DEVELOPI1yl T DIRECTOR
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Resolution No.
PSP 02-002
July 16, 2002
Page 3 of 4
EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 02-002
Buildings "L" and "M"
Five Cities Center
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
This approval authorizes the placement of two (2) wall signs on building "L" and
three (3) wall signs on building "M", located in the Five Cities Center.
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The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and
City requirements as are applicable to this project.
The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Planned Sign
Program Case No. 02-002.
3. This application shall automatically expire on July 23, 2003 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 City Council at the meeting of July 23, 2002 and marked Attachments
2 and 3, except as otherwise modified by Conditions of Approval for PSP 02-
002.
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. Maximum letter height for all signs shall conform with the existing PSP
standard of 2', with a 20% exception for drops/caps.
Resolution No.
PSP 02-002
July 16, 2002
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7. Development shall conform to the PD 1.2 zoning requirements and the Sign
Ordinance except as otherwise approved.
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8. The UL listing label shall be located on the top of the sign so that it is not
visible from below.
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9. 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.
10. The applicant shall obtain any necessary permits from the City's Fire and
Building Department, as determined by the Chief Building Inspector.