PC R 01-1784RESOLUTION NO. 01-1784
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM
CASE NO. 01-001 FOR THE BEST WESTERN CASA
GRANDE INN, APPLIED FOR BY RAY BUNNELL, LOCATED
AT 850 OAK PARK BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered an
application by Ray Bunnell for Planned Sign Program Case No. 01-001, with
Architectural Review, located at 850 Oak Park Boulevard in the Oak Park Acres
Planned Development (PD 1.1); 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 and any applicable
design guidelines. The goals of the General Plan are to encourage
economic vitality and business activity, protect investments while
preserving the environment and character of the City because said signs
are important to the success of this and similar businesses but are not
out of scale or character with other signs in this zone and vicinity.
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 is 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. 01-001, 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. 01-1784
Best Western Casa Grande Inn PSP 01-001
April 17, 2001
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On motion by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Guthrie, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Brown, Fowler, Guthrie, Vice Chair Keen, and Chair
Costello
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 17 day of April 2001.
ATTEST:
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Kathleen Fryer, Commiss' Clerk Jos ph . Costello, Chair
AS TO CONTENT:
Kerry Nk nts, Community Development Director
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Resolution No. 01-1784
Best Western Casa Grande Inn PSP 01-001
April 17, 2001
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 01-001
850 Oak Park Boulevard
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This approval authorizes the following signage for the Best Western Casa
Grande Inn, as illustrated in Exhibits "61 — B3":
• Replace the existing illuminated pole sign with the new Best Western
corporate logo copy, increasing the size from 94 square feet to 116
square feet and the height by 2.5 feet;
• Replace copy in the existing illuminated monument sign (40 square feet)
with new illuminated Best Western corporate logo copy (no increase in
sign area);
• Replace copy on the existing illuminated tower wall sign (32 square feet)
with a new illuminated Best Western corporate logo copy (no increase in
sign areal; and
• Increase the size of one wall sign from 35 to 63 square feet, and move
that sign from the "tower" to the south elevation of the wall.
2. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and
City requirements as are applicable to this project.
3. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Planned Sign
Program Case No. 01-001.
4. This application shall automatically expire on April 24, 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.
5. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented
to the City Council at the meet�ng of April 24, 2001 and marked Exhibits "61
— B3".
6. 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
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Best Western Casa Grande Inn PSP 01-001
April 17, 2001
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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.
DEVELOPMENT CODE
7. Development shall conform to the PD 1.1 zoning requirements and the Sign
Ordinance except as otherwise approved.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
8. The UL listing label shall be located on the top of the sign so that it is not
visible from below.
BUILDING AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
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.
PUBL'IC WORKS DEPARTMENT
11. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining an encroachment permit for
any work performed within a public right of way.