PC R 00-1760RESOLUTION NO. 00-1760
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING PLANNED SIGN
PROGRAM CASE NO. 00-003, APPLIED FOR BY SONNY'S
AUTOMOTIVE, LOCATED AT 414 TRAFFIC WAY
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered an
application by Sonny's Automotive for Planned Sign Program Case no. 00-003, with
Architectural Review, located at 414 Traffic Way in the Highway Commercial
District; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing to place four wall signs and one projecting sign
on the building at 414 Traffic Way and remove all existing signage; 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:
The proposed signs are consistent with the goals, objectives, policies
and programs of the Arroyo Grande General Plan. 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. Said signs are important to the success of this business and
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 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. 00-003, 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. 00-1760
Planned Sign Program Case No. 00-003
Sonny's Automotive
September 5, 2000
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On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner London, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: 4
NOES: 1
ABSENT: 0
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 5` day of September 2000.
ATTEST:
Kathleen Fryer, Co mission Clerk
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Laurence Greene, Chair
AS TO ONT NT:
Kerry M C nts, Community Development Director
Resolution No. 00-1760
Planned Sign Program Case No. 00-003
Sonny's Automotive
September 5, 2000
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 00-003
414 Traffic Way
Sonny's Automotive
GENERAL CONDITIONS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
This approval authorizes the placement of four (4) 4 ft. X 8 ft. wall signs, two of
which will be located on the Traffic Way frontage of an existing building, and two
on the north side of the same building adjacent to the parking lot; and one (1 � 4 ft.
X 8 ft. projecting sign.as illustrated in Exhibits "B1- B2".
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. 00-003.
3. This application shall automatically expire on September 5, 2002 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 September 5, 2000 and marked
Exhibit "B1 ".
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.
DEVELOPMENT CODE
6. Development shall conform to the General Commercial zoning requirements
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September 5, 2000
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and the Sign Ordinance except as otherwise approved.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
7. Each wall sign will have lathe borders painted to match. The projecting sign
will have a border to match wall signs.
BUILDING AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITION
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.
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