HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 16-3006RESOLUTION NO. 16-3006
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING PLN -16-00242 (REVISION 'B' TO PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO.
08-100), REGARDING THE LOCATION, APPEARANCE, AND NUMBER OF
WALL SIGNS WITHIN A MULTI -TENANT COMMERCIAL CENTER AT 8500-8530
FIRESTONE BOULEVARD, AND ZONED GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-2)
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 September 22, 2004, the Design Review Board (DRB) approved Case No.
04-58, for the architectural design, colors, and landscaping for the commercial
center; and,
B. On August 24, 2005, the DRB approved a revision to Case No. 04-58, approving
a Planned Sign Program for the center; and,
C. On September 7, 2005, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2402
for Zone Variance No. 2402, allowing two tenants sign instead of one, on a
monument sign; and,
D. On January 7, 2009, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 09-2563,
for Planned Sign Program No. 08-100, requesting to revise the existing sign
program to allow additional wall sign for three tenants, on Building 'B'; and,
E. On February 3, 2016, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 16-2958
(Revision 'A' to Planned Sign Program No. 08-100), requesting to revise the
existing sign program to allow a total of four (4) wall signs for WSS business, on
Building 'B'; and,
F. On September 7, 2016, the Planning Commission considered a variance request
(PLN -16-00149) to exceed the maximum number of wall signs on Building 'B' for
the WSS business; however, on October 20, 2016, the applicant submitted a
written request to withdraw the variance application; and,
G. On October 3, 2016, a Land Use Application was filed by Ms. Sarah Withers,
(authorized agent for WSS), requesting approval of PLN -16-00242 (Revision 'B'
to Planned Sign Program No. 08-100), for the location, appearance, and number
of wall signs within the existing multi -tenant commercial center; and,
H. On October 19, 2016, 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,
The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on November 2,
2016, and after fully considering all oral and written testimony, facts, and
opinions offered at the aforesaid public hearing, adopted this resolution.
Resolution No. 16-3006
Downey Planning Commission
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 property is located within the C-2 zone (General
Commercial), which permits wall signs, freestanding signs, and monument signs.
The proposed modification to a Planned Sign Program limits the number of wall
signs for each tenant space. The Planning Commission is required to approve
the sign program before any sign permit is issued. The proposed Planned Sign
Program will comply with all the applicable provisions of Chapter 6 (Signs) of the
Zoning Code, including the allowance for the Planning Commission to allow
deviations to the numbers and sizes of wall signs.
B. The sign is in proper proportion to the structure or site on which it is
located.
The proposed wall signs will be well spacing and will be in proper proportion to
the building fagade of the subject tenant space. The design of new signs will
complement the architecture of the existing businesses.
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.
The proposed wall signs will have LED illuminated channel letters. The colors,
size, and height have been found to be compatible with the existing signs on the
building.
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 new and existing signs are internally illuminated with fluorescent bulbs
to reduce the brightness of the sign. Similar to the past approvals, internal LED
(light -emitting diode) strands will be required to illuminate the signs.
E. The sign is not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, or welfare.
All new wall mounted 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.
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Resolution No. 16-3006
Downey Planning Commission
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 -16-00242
(Revision `B' to Planned Sign Program No. 08-100), subject to conditions of approval attached
hereto, 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 2nd day of November 2016
as Flores, Chairman
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 2nd day of
November 2016, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Flores, Rodriguez, Morales, Lujan and Owens
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONERS:
None ,
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Mary CaGnagh, Secretary)
City Planning Commission
PLN -16-00242 (Planned Sign Program)
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Resolution No. 16-3006
Downey Planning Commission
PLN -16-00242
(REVISION `B' TO PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 08-100)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1) The approval of PLN -16-00242 (Revision 'B' Planned Sign Program No. 08-100)
approves six (6) wall signs on Building 'B' for Warehouse Shoe Sale business, located
within a multi -tenant shopping center at 8500-8530 Firestone Boulevard.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) The applicant/owner shall comply with all conditions of approval of Planned Sign
Program 08-100 before this PLN -16-00242 becomes valid.
5) 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.
6) 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. Also, if Building 'B' is converting back to a
three -tenant space, all tenant signs for Building 'B' shall be brought into compliance with
the Planned Sign Program No. 08-100 and the Downey Municipal Code.
7) Prior to the commencement of installation of new wall signs, the applicant shall obtain all
required Building permits, necessary inspections and permit final at the site.
8) The Owner/Applicant agrees, as a condition of approval of this resolution, to indemnify,
defend and hold harmless, at Applicant's expense, City and City's agents, officers and
employees from and against any claim, action or proceeding commenced within the time
period provided in Government Code Section 66499.37 to attack, review, set aside, void
or annul the approval of this resolution, to challenge the determination made by City
under the California Environmental Quality Act or to challenge the reasonableness,
legality or validity of any condition attached hereto. City shall promptly notify Applicant of
any such claim, action or proceeding to which City receives notice, and City will
cooperate fully with Applicant in the defense thereof. Applicant shall reimburse the City
for any court costs and attorney's fees that the City may be required to pay as a result of
any such claim, action or proceeding. City may, in its sole discretion, participate in the
defense of any such claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve
Applicant of the obligations of this condition.
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