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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 19-3080RESOLUTION NO. 19-3080 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING A PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM MODIFICATION (PLN - 18 -00033), REGULATING THE SIZE, LOCATION, AND APPEARANCE OF SIGNS FOR A MULTI -TENANT COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND KIOSK, LOCATED AT 13101-13113 LAKEWOOD 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. On March 20, 2018, an application was filed by Alexis Estrada, (authorized applicant for the property owner), requesting approval of a modification to an existing Planned Sign Program, for the size, location, and appearance of the signs for the existing multi -tenant commercial buildings. Due to needed corrections in the Sign Program, staff deemed the application incomplete; and, B. On August 14, 2018, the applicant re -submitted the Planned Sign Program. However, due to needed corrections in the Sign Program, staff deemed the application incomplete; and, C. On December 5, 2018, the applicant submitted the corrected information needed to complete the application. Accordingly, staff deemed the application complete on December 7, 2018; and, D. On January 2, 2019, 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. On January 16, 2019 the Planning Commission continued the Public Hearing to February 6, 2019; and, E. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on February 6, 2019, 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 signs are 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, General Commercial zone, which permits awning signs, exempt signs, freestanding signs, Resolution No. 19-3080 Downey Planning Commission hanging signs, marquee signs, monument signs, projecting signs, temporary signs and wall 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 and shall have a maximum sign copy area of 75 percent of sign area. All proposed wall sign square footage will comply with the maximum allowable sign area permitted by the Municipal Code. Approval of this Planned Sign Program modification will comply with policy 8.3.1 of the General Plan, which calls for the enhancement of the views of property from public streets by exhibiting outstanding signage. The Planned Sign Program will comply with all of 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. The proposed illuminated, channel letter wall signs will be well spaced and in proper proportion to the building fagades of the tenant space. The letter height of all wall signs is limited to a height of 24 inches, as it was in the previously approved planned sign program. The design of the new wall signs will compliment the commercial center with consistency in size and relativity with the nature of business or service. 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 1/8" thick illuminated channel letters that will be mounted onto building fabrication of stucco and wood. The size and height have been found to be compatible with the existing building and architecturally enhance the property. The planned sign program will now allow flexibility in regards to the font and color of each channel letter sign. The allowable font style and colors will be expanded to allow not only Helvetica, but also seven other fonts. However, exceptions to the font style include registered logos. The allowable colors for the channel letters and logos now include: yellow, blue, red, black, white, and green. The lettering and advertising should be relative to the nature of the business or service. The sign faces shall be acrylic or vinyl instead of the previously approved plexi -glass material. 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 new wall signs shall include LED illumination in order to reduce the brightness of the signs. The illumination shall have flexibility of front lit, back lit, or both. It is ensured that the LEDs and power supplies will be enclosed behind the channel letters attached to the wall. E. The signs are not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, or welfare. The proposed illuminated wall signs shall be mounted at a sufficient height and location and shall not affect pedestrian/vehicle access. The individual letters shall affix safely to the existing stucco and wood fagade. Therefore, they will not create a detrimental impact to the public interest, health, safety, and/or welfare. All signs installed shall be in conformance to local and state electrical standards Resolution No. 19-3080 Downey Planning Commission and be properly permitted. F. The signs comply with Section 9624, Lighting and Design Standards. All proposed signs on the building are illuminated using LED light units. 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 -18-00033), 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 6th day of February 2019 Leven Domin uez, Ohairr ity Planning Cor5fn ission 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 6th day of February 2019 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Owens, Frometa, Spathopoulos, Duarte and Dominguez NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None Mary Cav gh, Secretary City Plannht Commission Resolution No. 19-3080 Downey Planning Commission PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM MODIFICATION (PLN -18-00033) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1) The approval of this Planned Sign Program modification approves the size, location, appearance, and number of the signs for a multi -tenant commercial building, located at 13101-13113 Lakewood 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 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. 5) An affidavit of Acceptance of Conditions, as provided by the City of Downey, shall be signed, notarized, and returned to the Planning Division within fifteen (15) days of approval. This approval will be considered invalid until this condition has been fulfilled.. 6) Primary wall signs shall only be mounted on the store front fagade (facing Gardendale Street) of the subject buildings. Secondary wall signs for the corner tenant spaces and the kiosk shall be mounted on a street facing fagade other than Gardendale Street as indicated in the Planned Sign Program. 7) All wall signs shall be illuminated with LED light. Illuminated wall signs shall be a minimum of 100 feet from any adjacent residential zone. 8) 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 exempt signs, which shall comply with the requirements of the Downey Municipal Code. 9) Prior to the installation of new wall signs, the applicant shall obtain all required Building permits. The applicant shall also obtain all required building inspection for all signs. Resolution No. 19-3080 Downey Planning Commission 10) 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. In any case, the property owner shall bring all signage into compliance with this Planned Sign Program within three (3) years of this approval. END OF CONDITIONS �r .. x .. X .. „�. :F. J .�: .a �