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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 18-3063RESOLUTION NO. 18-3063 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM (PLN -18-00086), REGULATING THE SIZE, LOCATION, AND APPEARANCE OF THE SIGNS FOR A MULTI -TENANT COMMERCIAL BUILDING, LOCATED AT 8329-8337 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD, AND ZONED DOWNTOWN DOWNEY 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 May 11, 2018, an application was filed by Juan Diaz, (authorized agent for the property owner), requesting approval of a Planned Sign Program, for the size, location, and appearance of the signs for the existing multi -tenant commercial building; and, B. On July 11, 2018, after a careful review of the submitted information, staff deemed the application complete; and, C. On July 19, 2018, 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, D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on August 1, 2018, and after fully considering all oral and written testimony, facts, and opinions offered at the aforesaid public hearing, adopted this resolution. 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. 15311 (Class 11, Accessory Structures). 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 Downtown Downey Specific Plan zone, which permits wall signs, projecting signs, marquee signs, and awning signs. The proposed Planned Sign Program regulates the appearance of signs and limits the number of wall signs for each tenant space. The total allowable wall sign area for each tenant will not exceed 1.5 square feet for each lineal foot of the width of the tenant space. All proposed wall sign square footage will be under the maximum allowable sign area by code. As such, the proposed Planned Sign Program will comply with all the applicable provisions of Section 3.7 (Signage Standards and Guidelines) of the Code. Resolution No. 18-3063 Downey Planning Commission B. The sign is in proper proportion to the structure or site on which it is located. The proposed non -illuminated, channel letter wall signs will be well spaced and in proper proportion to the building facades of the tenant space. All letter signs are restricted to the niches within wood panel element above the entrance to the business and all signs will be consistent at 2'-3" tall. It is staff's opinion that the design of the new wall signs will complement the architecture of the newly remodeled store front. 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 include 1/2 inch thick non -illuminated channel letters that will be mounted on a 2mm contour backer. Staff believes that the size and height have been found to be compatible with the existing building and architecturally enhance the property. The planned sign program will allow flexibility in regards to the font and color of each channel letter sign. The neighborhood is commercially developed, and both the height and location of the wall signs will not negatively impact the surrounding businesses. 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 wall signs are non -illuminated, but have been designed to ensure that there is adequate readability of the signs. E. The sign is not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, or welfare. The proposed non -illuminated wall signs will be mounted at a sufficient height and location and will not block pedestrian/vehicle access. The individual letters will affix safely to the existing wood fagade. Therefore, 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 proposed signs on the building are non -illuminated. The signs will not conflict 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 the Planned Sign Program (PLN -18-00086), 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. PLN -18-00086 (Planned Sign Program) August 1, 2018 - Page 2 Resolution No. 18-3063 Downey Planning Commission PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1St day of August 2018 pAic,"I L%.t 44--3 Patrick Owens, 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 August 2018 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Dominguez, Duarte, Frometa and Owens NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Flores ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None �-4�(- Mary C nagh, Secreta City PA&ing Commission PLN -18-00086 (Planned Sign Program) August 1, 2018 - Page 3 Resolution No. 18-3063 Downey Planning Commission PLN -18-00086 (PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1) The approval of PLN -18-00086 (Planned Sign Program) approves the size, location, appearance, and number of wall signs for multi -tenant commercial building, located at 8329-8337 Firestone Boulevard. 2) Wall signs shall only be mounted on the south fagade (facing Firestone Boulevard) of the subject building. 3) All wall signs shall be illuminated. 4) Logo box for each tenant space shall not exceed 25% of the total wall sign area. 5) An affidavit of Acceptance of Conditions, as provided by the City of Downey, shall be sign, notarized, and returned to the Planning Division within thirty (30) days of approval. This approval will be considered invalid until this condition has been fulfilled. 6) 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. 7) 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. 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. 9) 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. 10) 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. 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