R 3504
RESOLUTION NO. 3504
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE APPROVING STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL EVENT BANNERS
FOR COMMUNITY BASED EVENTS AND THE INSTALLATION OF
CABLES ACROSS WEST BRANCH STREET ATTACHED TO THE
BUILDINGS AT 106 WEST BRANCH AND 102 BRIDGE STREET
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered Plot Plan
Review Case No. 00-016, filed by, Derril Pilkington, to install two steel cables across
West Branch Street attached to the Posies Building at 106 West Branch Street and the
Olohan Building at 102 Bridge Street for the display of community based special event
banners; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing to consider the application for the location of the special
event banners and standards was duly noticed and held on January 23, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval for the Plot Plan Review
Case No. 00-016 in its public hearing of January 2, 2001 and has determined that the
banners would effectively promote community based events and that the location is
aesthetically appropriate and will not cause a safety hazard.
WHEREAS" the City Council has reviewed this project in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Arroyo Grande
Rules and Procedures for Implementation of CECA and has determined it is Categorically
exempt; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the
following circumstances exist:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
1. The proposed project is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies, and programs
of the Arroyo Grande General Plan.
2. The proposed project conforms to applicable performance standards and will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare.
3. The physical location of placement of the use on the site is compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
hereby approves Plot Plan Review Case No. 00-016 with the above findings and subject
to the conditions of approval as set forth in Exhibit II A n and the standards as set forth in
Exhibit "B", both of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion by Council Member Dickens, seconded by Council Member Runels, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Dickens, Runels, Lubin, Ferrara, and Mayor Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 23rd day of January, 2001.
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MICHAELA.&~R
. ATTEST:
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RE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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STEVEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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EXHIBIT II A II
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR PLOT PLAN REVIEW CASE NO. 00-016
TO INSTALL CABLES ACROSS WEST BRANCH STREET BETWEEN THE
BUILDINGS AT106 WEST BRANCH STREET AND 102 BRIDGE STREET
1. This approval authorizes the installation of two 3/8 inch steel
cables across West Branch Street connected with eye bolts to the
buildings at 106 West Branch Street and 102 Bridge for the
support of special community based special event banners.
2. The applicant shall obtain a building permit and any other
necessary permits from the City's Fire and Building Department, as
determined by the Chief Building Inspector.
3. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all State, County and
City requirements as are applicable to this project.
4. The applicant shall agree to defend at his/her sole expense any
action brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees
because of the issuance of said approval, 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
fees 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.
5. Installation of the cables shall be in compliance with the California
Department of Transportation permit requirments.
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EXHIBIT liB"
STANDARDS FOR WEST BRANCH STREET SPECIAL EVENT BANNERS
Proposed List of Events: (Banners may be permitted only for community-based events)
Easter in the Village/ Easter Egg Hunt (first weekend in April)
Strawberry Festival (last weekend in May)
Fourth of July (July 4th)
Arroyo Grande Car Show . (last weekend in July)
Harvest Festival (last weekend in August)
Halloween Carnival (last weekend in October)
Christmas In The Village (December)
Banner Location: Two cables span West Branch St. attached with eye bolts directly to the
Posies Store at 106 West Branch Street and the "Olohan" building at 1 02 Bridge Street.
Banner Review Process: ARC reviews banners the first time they are proposed during the
Temporary Use Permit process through the Community Development Department. Additional
events, not listed above, shall be reviewed by the Staff Advisory Committee. The Fire
department will place and remove banners.
Banner Standards:
. Banner size shall be 32 inches tall and up to 24 feet long.
. The banners should have a turn-of-the-century/early 1 900' s appearance and be consistent
in layout with graphics to complement the particular event. Banners may be two-sided.
. Support cables shall be 40 ft. long with the banner centered. The bottom cable shall
have a 20 foot clearance. Support cables shall be 3/8 inch steel. The banner shall
include eyelets to slide across cables, and be double-stitched across the full length. Each
corner shall be quadruple-stitched for 1 ft. from each corner and across the support
cables.
. Banners may be displayed for no more than 10 days prior to an event and 2 days
afterward.
. There shall be a minimum ten day interval between the time one banner comes down and
the next is installed.
. Banners shall have wind relief cuts, 1 ft. on center (4" X 4" horseshoe cuts). Banner
material is to be weather resistant.
. The name of the Event shall be printed in the largest and boldest type. The location and
date shall be printed in a type size smaller that that of the event. The name and/or logo
of the non-profit organization sponsoring the event may be displayed in a type size
smaller than that of the date and location. No other messages, including advertising may
be displayed.
. All banners must be approved by the ARC.
RESOLUTION NO. 3504
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELL Y WETMORE, Director of Administrative Services/Deputy City Clerk of
the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do
hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that Resolution No. 3504 is a true, full,
and correct copy of said Resolution passed and adopted at a regular meeting of
the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 23rd day of January, 2001.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 26th
day of January, 2001.
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RE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESI
DEPUTY CITY CLERK