R 4357 RESOLUTION NO. 4357
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE UPHOLDING APPEAL TO CITY COUNCIL
CASE NO. 11 -001 AND APPROVING ADMINISTRATIVE SIGN
PERMIT CASE NO. 10 -017; PETCO INC.; APPLIED FOR BY
DAVE PINTARD & ASSOCIATES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 911 RANCHO PARKWAY (FIVE CITIES CENTER)
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2010 the Community Development Department accepted
an application for an Administrative Sign Permit 10 -017 applied for by Petco Inc. The
location of the property is within the Regional Commercial Zoning District and is within
the Five - Cities Center Phase II area located at 911 Rancho Parkway; and
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2010 the Architectural Review Committee considered the
application and recommended approval of Administrative Sign Permit 10 -017 with
condition of approval to prohibit placement of a sign panel at the main entrance to the
Five - Cities Center; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2010, the Director of Community Development approved
the Architectural Review Committee's recommendation by approving Administrative
Sign Permit 10 -017 with a condition of approval to prohibit placement of a sign panel at
the main entrance to the Five - Cities Center; and
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2010, the applicant's representative filed an appeal of the
Director of Community Development's decision; and
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2011 the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande
held a public hearing on Appeal to Planning Commission Case No. 10 -001 and
Administrative Sign Permit 10 -017 in accordance with the Municipal Code and denied
said appeal; and
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2011, the applicant's representative filed an appeal of the
Planning Commission's decision with the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2011 the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande held a public
hearing on Appeal to City Council Case No. 11 -001 and Administrative Sign Permit 10 -017
and took tentative action to uphold said appeal and allow the Petco sign panel on the
existing Five Cities Center Tower sign at the corner of West Branch Street and Town
Center Drive and directed staff to return with a supporting resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing that the
following circumstances exist:
Administrative Sign Permit Findings:
1. The proposed sign is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and programs
of the Arroyo Grande general plan and any applicable design guidelines;
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a. The General Plan is implemented through the Municipal Code and Planned
Sign Program 96 -118 of the Five Cities Center. The proposed signs, as
approved by the City Council meet the development standards of Chapter
16.60 (Signs) of the Municipal Code and Planned Sign Program 96 -118 of
the Five Cities Center; and
b. The signs conform to Table 16.60.040 -A of the Municipal Code and
Planned Sign Program 96 -118 of the Five Cities Center with regards
to the number of signs, placement of signs, location of signs and total
square footage of signs.
2. The proposed sign conforms to applicable development standards and will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare;
a. The proposed signs, as approved by the City Council, meet the
development standards of Chapter 16.60 of the Municipal Code and
the requirements of Planned Sign Program 96 -118 of the Five Cities
Center.
3. The physical location or placement of the sign is compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood and does not pose a safety risk.
a. The proposed signs are consistent with Planned Sign Program 96 -118 of
the Five Cities Center, is compatible with surrounding neighborhood and
regional commercial center based upon sign type, illumination and
placement and will not pose a safety risk due to being constructed and
installed according to the California Building Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
hereby upholds Appeal to City Council Case No.11 -001 and approves Administrative Sign
Permit 10 -017 based on the above findings and subject to the conditions of approval set
forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion by Council Member Brown, seconded by Council Member Guthrie, and on
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Brown, Guthrie, and Costello
NOES: Council Member Ray
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Ferrara
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 10th day of May, 2011.
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TO — RRy A AYOR
ATTEST:
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KELLY ET /GRE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
ST VEN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TI •THY J. n r ' EL, CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
APPEAL TO CITY COUNCIL CASE NO. 11 -001
ADMINISTRATIVE SIGN PERMIT 10 -017
911 RANCHO PARKWAY
PETCO BUILDING
This authorizes the upholding of Appeal to City Council Case No. 11 -001 and approving
Administrative Sign Permit 10 -017 allowing the Petco sign panel on the existing Five
Cities Center Tower sign at the comer of West Branch Street and Town Center Drive. the
with conditions of approval as recommended by the Director of Community
Development, the Architectural Review Committee and the Planning Commission, as
follows:
GENERAL CONDITIONS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division
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 Administrative Sign
Permit 10 -017.
3. Installation of the wall sign, monument sign and the sign panel shall occur in
substantial conformance with the signage criteria and plans dated November 11,
2010 and presented to the City Council at the meeting of April 26, 2011 (on file in
the Community Development Department).
4. 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 any way 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 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. All UL listing labels shall be located on the top of the sign so that it is not visible
from below.
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6. The applicant shall submit a sign proposal to amend the Five Cities Center
Planned Sign Program 96 -118, proposing a monument sign for Phase II tenants
at the corner of West Branch Street and Rancho Parkway.
Building Division
7. The project shall comply with the most recent editions of the Califomia State Fire
and Building Codes and the Uniform Building and Fire Codes as adopted by the
City of Arroyo Grande.
8. Building and /or electrical permits shall be required for all signs prior to their
installation. Certain types of signs may be exempt from building permits. To
determine which types are exempt, provide the Building Division with location and
type of sign and a determination will be made. This must be done prior to the
installation of the sign. If a building permit is required the applicant shall pay permit
fees in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
9. All electrical work done on site shall require an electrical permit prior to
commencing the work.
Engineering Division
10. Sign construction shall adhere to Sections 10.12.010 and 10.12.020 of the City of
Arroyo Grande Municipal Code.
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OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis
Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the attached
Resolution No. 4357 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
10 day of May 2011.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 11 day of
May 2011.
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KELLY W TM E, CITY CLERK
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