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RESOLUTION NO. 11-2714 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING PLN-11-00005, REGARDING A PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM TO REGULATE THE SIZE, LOCATION AND APPEARANCE
OF THE SIGNS WITHIN A MULTI-TENANT COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER AT 9400-9436 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD, AND ZONED C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) 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. An application was filed by Sean Samadi, (authorized agent
for the property owner, and hereinafter referred to as “Applicant"), requesting approval of PLN-11-00005 (Sign Program), for the size, location and appearance of the signs within the
existing multi-tenant commercial property. B. On May 20, 2011, notice of the pending public hearing was sent to all property owners within 500’ of the subject site and the notice was
published in the Downey Patriot; and, C. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on June 1, 2011 and after fully considering all oral and written testimony and facts
and opinions offered at aforesaid public hearings, adopted Resolution No. 11-2714, 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 comply 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: A. The proposed sign is permitted within the zone and it complies with all applicable provisions of this
chapter, the General Plan, and any other applicable standards. The subject commercial building is located within the C-2 zone (General Commercial), which permits wall signs and monument
signs. The proposed Planned Sign Program limits the sizes and locations of the signs appropriately and it complies with all the applicable provisions of Chapter 6 (Signs) of the Zoning
Code. B. The sign is in proper proportion to the structure or site on which it is located. A condition of approval of this application alters the appearance of the proposed monument
signs. This condition will make certain that all of the signs will be in proper proportion to the building facades and the site as a whole. C. 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, most of the signs
have been found to be compatible with the buildings and the site. However, a condition of approval to alter the appearance of the monument signs has been imposed on
Resolution No. 11-2714 Downey Planning Commission PLN-11-00005 (Sign Program) – 9400-9436 Firestone Blvd the approval of this application to assure that the sign materials, color, texture,
size, shape, height, and placement are compatible with the design of the structure(s), property, and neighborhood. D. 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 bulbs to reduce the brightness of the sign. In addition to this standard, a condition of approval includes a provision that internal LED (light-emitting diode) strands shall
be used to illuminate the signs. 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. E. The sign is not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, or welfare. All signs are set at a sufficient height and/or location such that
they will not create a detrimental impact to the public interest, health, safety, and/or welfare. F. The sign complies with Section 9624, Lighting and Design Standards. All signs on
site are internally illuminated and are set a sufficient height and location to comply with Downey 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-11-00005 (Sign Program), 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. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this
1st day of of June, 2011 _ _ Robert Kiefer, Chairman City Planning Commission I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of June, 2011 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIOENRS: _ Theresa
Donahue, Secretary City Planning Commission June 1, 2011 -Page 2
Resolution No. 11-2714 Downey Planning Commission PLN-11-00005 (Sign Program) – 9400-9436 Firestone Blvd June 1, 2011 -Page 3 PLN-11-00005 (SIGN PROGRAM) EXHIBIT A -CONDITIONS 1) The
approval of PLN-11-00005 (Sign Program) approves the location, color, and size of all signs for a multi-tenant commercial center at 9400-9436 Firestone Blvd. 2) The following changes
shall be incorporated into the Planned Sign Program. a) Monument signs No. 2 and No. 3 shall be modified to include up to six (6) tenant names. b) Provisions shall be included to allow
LED (light-emitting diode) strings to internally illuminate the signs. 3) Approval of this Planned Sign Program shall not be construed to mean any waiver of applicable and appropriate
zoning regulations, or any Federal, State, County, and City laws and regulations. Unless otherwise expressly specified, all other requirements of the City of Downey Municipal Code shall
apply. 4) 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. 5) The applicant/owner shall comply with all conditions of approval of PLN-11-00005 before the Planned Sign Program
becomes valid. 6) Prior to the issuance of any building permit for a sign, said sign shall comply with this Planned Sign Program, with exception of window signs and non-permit signs,
which shall comply with the requirements of the Downey Municipal Code. 7) All individual tenant signs shall be brought into compliance with the Planned Sign Program at such time that
the tenant’s lease is renewed or when any changes are proposed to the sign, whichever occurs first. H:\Community Development\Nguyen\CASES\Sign Program\9400 Firestone\PLN-11-00005 Reso.doc