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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 Page 2 of 4 ' 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: �. � Kathleen Fryer, Commiss' Clerk Jos ph . Costello, Chair AS TO CONTENT: Kerry Nk nts, Community Development Director _J Resolution No. 01-1784 Best Western Casa Grande Inn PSP 01-001 April 17, 2001 Page 3 of 4 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 Resolution No. 01-1784 Best Western Casa Grande Inn PSP 01-001 April 17, 2001 Page 4 of 4 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.