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Home My WebLink About4a-193 Stonewood PLN-11-00054 (Res) RESOLUTION NO. 11-2706 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING PLN-11-00054, A REQUEST TO MODIFY AN EXISTING MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE STONEWOOD CENTER TO ALLOW MULTIPLE SIGNS ON A BUILDING FACADE, AND TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF SIGNS FOR BUFFALO WILD WINGS RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 193 STONEWOOD STREET, ZONED S-P 89-1 (STONEWOOD SPECIFIC PLAN). THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Downey does hereby find, determine and declare that: A. On November 22, 1989, the Design Review Board approved Design Review Board Case No. 89-21, thereby approving a Master Sign Program for Stonewood Center; this sign program included sign development standards and limitations for all businesses located at the center; B. An application was filed by Swain Sign, (hereinafter "applicant") requesting PLN- 11-00054 (Sign) to allow a modification to an existing Master Sign Program for the Stonewood Center to allow multiple signs on a facade, and to increase the allowable square footage of signs for Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant located at 193 Stonewood Street, zoned S-P 89-1 (Stonewood Specific Plan) (hereinafter “subject property”) (AIN 6285-031-092); C. On March 25, 2011, notice of the public hearing was sent to all property owners within 500’ of the subject site and the notice was published in the Downey Patriot; and, D.The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on April 6, 2011 and, after fully considering all oral and written testimony and facts and opinions offered at aforesaid public hearings, adopted Resolution No. 11-2706, subject to conditions of approval (Exhibit A). SECTION 2. The Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares the environmental impact of the proposed development has been reviewed and has been found to be in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Guideline Section No. 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities). SECTION 3. Having considered all of the oral and written evidence presented to it at said public hearings, the Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares that: 1. The proposed sign is permitted within the zone and complies with all applicable provisions of this chapter, the General Plan, and any other applicable standards. The subject site is within a specific plan area, which permits the use of signage. The proposed modification to the Stonewood Master Sign Program limits the signs to appropriate wall and locations. The proposed modification to the Master Sign Program complies with all the applicable provisions of the Zoning Code, including the allowance for the Planning Commission to permit deviations to the sizes, types and quantities of the signs. Resolution No. 11-2706 Downey Planning Commission 2. The sign is in proper proportion to the structure or site on which it is located. The proposed wall signs will be in proper proportion to the building façade of the mall. The design of new signs will compliment the architecture of the proposed business. 3. The sign materials, color, texture, size, shape, height, and placement are compatible with the design of the structure(s), property, and neighborhood of which it is a part. As noted in the previous finding, the proposed signs are compatible with the tenant space’s facade and the site; especially the restaurant’s logo, which will be located above the entry tower. The logo will create an aesthetically pleasing identification for the proposed tenant. 4. The sign’s illumination is at the lowest reasonable level as determined by the City Planner, which ensures adequate identification and readability, and is directed solely at the sign or is internal to it. All of the signs are internally illuminated with fluorescent lamps and LED strands to reduce the brightness of the sign. The City Planner has reviewed both of these lighting sources and has agreed that they are set at the minimum standards needed to ensure that there is adequate readability of the signs. 5. The sign is not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, or welfare. All proposed wall-mounted signs at the subject site are set at a sufficient height and setback, such that they will not create a detrimental impact to the public interest, health, safety, and/or welfare. 6. The sign is in compliance with Section 9624, Lighting and Design Standards. All proposed signs on site are internally illuminated with fluorescent lamps and LED strands, which is in compliance with Municipal Code Section 9624. SECTION 4. Based upon the findings set forth in Sections 1 through 3 of this Resolution, the Planning Commission of the City of Downey hereby approves PLN-11-00054 (Sign), subject to conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit A, which are necessary to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the community and enable the Planning Commission to make the findings set forth in the previous sections. The conditions are fair and reasonable for the accomplishment of these purposes. SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. th PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6 day of April 2011. Robert Kiefer, Chairman City Planning Commission PLN-11-00054 – 193 Stonewood St April 6, 2011 - Page 2 Resolution No. 11-2706 Downey Planning Commission I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the th Planning Commission of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 6day of April 2011, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Theresa Donahue, Secretary City Planning Commission PLN-11-00054 – 193 Stonewood St April 6, 2011 - Page 3 Resolution No. 11-2706 Downey Planning Commission PLN-11-00054 (MASTER SIGN PROGRAM) EXHIBIT A - CONDITIONS PLANNING 1) The Downey Planning Commission grants this approval of PLN-11-00054 for the quantity, location and type (wall -mounted), and square footage of all signs for Buffalo Wild Wings tenant space located at 193 Stonewood Street, as indicated in the table below and attached Stonewood Master Sign Program: Buffalo Wild Wings Tenant Space Signs Sign Description Maximum Proposed Sq. Ft. (south façade, facing Firestone) Permitted 52.5 sq. ft.50 sq. ft. Location: Above metal seam awning (26.25’ x 2’) (per DRB No. 89-21) 33.8 sq. ft. n/a Location: Above entry tower Total 86.3 sq. ft. 50 sq. ft. 2) The City Planner is authorized to make minor modifications to the approved preliminary plans or any of the conditions if such modifications shall achieve substantially the same results as would strict compliance with said plans and conditions. 3) All other conditions of approval for Design Review Board No. 89-21 (Stonewood Master Sign Program) shall remain valid and in force. 4) All conditions of approval of PLN-11-00054 shall be complied with before this modification becomes valid. 5) Prior to the issuance of any building permit for a sign, said sign shall comply with this modification to Design Review Board No. 89-21, except for window signs and non-permit signs, which shall comply with the requirements of the Downey Municipal Code. BUILDING 6) All construction shall comply with the 2010 California Building Code and Title 24 of the California Energy Code. 7) Prior to the commencement of sign installation, the applicant shall obtain all required permits. Additionally, the applicant shall obtain all necessary inspections and permit final prior to beginning operation of the site. H:\PLANNING\KEVIN\CASES\Sign Program\193 Firestone (BWW)\PLN-11-00054 reso.doc PLN-11-00054 – 193 Stonewood St April 6, 2011 - Page 4