HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 11-2713RESOLUTION NO. 11-2713
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING PLN -10-08048 (SIGN) FOR A PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM FOR A
MULTI -TENANT BUILDING LOCATED AT 10441-45 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD,
ZONED C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD 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 Mr. and Mrs. Phillipy, (hereinafter "applicant")
requesting approval of a planned sign program for a multi -tenant building at
10441-45 Lakewood Boulevard, zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial)
(hereinafter "subject property"), AIN: 6252-002-032.
B. On May 5, 2011, notice of the pending public hearing was sent to all property
owners within 500' of the subject site and a notice was published in the Long
Beach Press Telegram; and
C. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on May 18, 2011
and, after fully considering all oral and written testimony and facts and opinions
offered at the aforesaid public hearing, adopted this resolution, approving PLN -
10 -08048 (SIGN).
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares that after
preparing an Initial Study in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, which found that there would be no significant environmental impacts created by the
proposed Planned Sign Program, a Negative Declaration was prepared. Based on its own
independent judgment that the facts stated in the initial study are true, the Planning Commission
hereby finds that the approval of the Planned Sign Program will not have any potential negative
environmental impacts.
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:
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 the C-1 zone, which permits the use of wall, projecting
and monument signs. The proposed Planned Sign Program appropriates wall,
projecting and monument sign space for each tenant, as demonstrated in the
table below:
Sian Description
Maximum Area
Allowed
Proposed
Area
Wall Signs
Tenant Space A, Primary (Lakewood Blvd.)
165 sq. ft.
52.5 sq. ft.
Tenant Space A, Secondary (driveway to parking)
82.5 sq. ft.
105 sq. ft.
Tenant Space B, multi -tenant sign (Lakewood Blvd.)
30 sq. ft.
12.69 sq. ft.
Tenant Space B, multi -tenant sign (parking area)
0 sq. ft.
12.69 sq. ft.
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As such, the planned 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 and quantities of the signs.
2. The sign is in proper proportion to the structure or site on which it is
located.
Based on a review of the proposed signs size and location, the wall, projecting
and monument signs will be in proper proportion to the building facades since the
applicant has kept the sign square footage significantly under the allowed square
footage. The height of the monument sign shall be reduced from the proposed
ten -foot height to the Downey Municipal Code allowed eight -foot height so as to
be in proportion to the one-story building.
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.
The wall and projecting sign are compatible with the building and the site.
However, the monument sign shall meet the required eight -foot maximum height
requirement per Downey Municipal Code and not be approved at the proposed
ten -foot height deviation; this change allows for the height of the monument sign
to be in proportion to the one-story height of the building.
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.
The wall and monument signs are internally illuminated with neon bulbs to
reduce the brightness of the sign. A condition of approval is included for the use
of internal LED strands 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.
Accordingly, staff believes that this finding can be adopted.
5. The sign is not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, or welfare.
The wall mounted signs at the subject property are set at a sufficient height and
setback, such that they will not create a detrimental impact to the public interest,
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Projecting Sign
Projecting Sin
15 sq. ft.
11.25 sq. ft.
Monument Sign
Single -Tenant Monument Sign
62.83 sq. ft.
21 sq. ft.
Multi -Tenant Monument Sin
62.83 sq. ft.
27.32 sq. ft.
Total Signs
418.16 sq. ft.
242.45 sq. ft.
Maximum Sign Area Allowed for Entire Site
424.13 sq, ft.
As such, the planned 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 and quantities of the signs.
2. The sign is in proper proportion to the structure or site on which it is
located.
Based on a review of the proposed signs size and location, the wall, projecting
and monument signs will be in proper proportion to the building facades since the
applicant has kept the sign square footage significantly under the allowed square
footage. The height of the monument sign shall be reduced from the proposed
ten -foot height to the Downey Municipal Code allowed eight -foot height so as to
be in proportion to the one-story building.
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.
The wall and projecting sign are compatible with the building and the site.
However, the monument sign shall meet the required eight -foot maximum height
requirement per Downey Municipal Code and not be approved at the proposed
ten -foot height deviation; this change allows for the height of the monument sign
to be in proportion to the one-story height of the building.
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.
The wall and monument signs are internally illuminated with neon bulbs to
reduce the brightness of the sign. A condition of approval is included for the use
of internal LED strands 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.
Accordingly, staff believes that this finding can be adopted.
5. The sign is not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, or welfare.
The wall mounted signs at the subject property are set at a sufficient height and
setback, such that they will not create a detrimental impact to the public interest,
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health, safety, and/or welfare. In addition, any signs that are to face the
residential properties to the east are to be non -illuminated per Section 9608 (j) of
the Downey Municipal Code. Finally, although the monument signs are setback
sufficiently to allow for visibility, they shall meet the required eight -foot maximum
height requirement per Downey Municipal Code and not be approved at the
proposed ten -foot height deviation. As such, staff feels that this finding can be
adopted.
6. The sign is in compliance with Section 9624, Lighting and Design
Standards.
The internally illuminated signs will be in compliance with Municipal Code Section
9624. As such, staff feels that this finding can be adopted.
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 -10-08048
(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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of May, 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 18th day of May,
2011 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
COMMISSIONERS:
Morales, Murray, Garcia, Kiefer
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS:
None
ABSTAIN:
COMMISSIONER:
None
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS:
Lujan
Theresa Donahue, Secretary
City Planning Commission
PLN -10-08048 (SIGN) — 10441-45 Lakewood Blvd.
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1) The approval of PLN -10-08048 (SIGN), is for a Planned Sign Program designating the
location, color, and size of all signs for a multi -tenant commercial building at 10441-45
Lakewood Blvd. as indicated in the table below and attached Planned Sign Program
(Exhibit B):
Sign Description
Maximum Area Allowed
Proposed Area
Wall Signs
Tenant Space A, Primary (Lakewood Blvd.)
Tenant Space A, Secondary (driveway to parking)
_165 sq. ft.
82.5 sq. ft.
52.5 sq. ft.
105 sq. ft.
Tenant Space B, multi -tenant sign (Lakewood Blvd.)
30 sq. ft.
12.69 sq. ft.
Tenant Space B, multi -tenant sign (parking area)
0 sq. ft.
12.69 sq. ft.
Projecting Sign
Pr9jecting Sin
15 sq. ft.
11.25 sq. ft.
Monument Sign
Single -Tenant Monument Sign
62.83 sq. ft.
21 sq. ft.
Multi -Tenant Monument Sin
J 62.83 sq. ft.
27.32 sq. ft.
Total Signs
418.16 sq. ft.
242.45 sq. ft.
Maximum Sign Area Allowed for Entire Site
424.13 sq. ft.
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) All tenants shall follow the colors and font styles per the Planned Sign Program (Exhibit
B of this resolution). Trademarked tenants, names and/or logos may deviate from said
color and font styles.
5) The applicant/property owner shall comply with all conditions of approval for PLN -10-
08048 (SIGN) 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) The following changes shall be incorporated into the Planned Sign Program:
a) Monument signs — The sign height shall not exceed eight -feet (8') tall above
grade, as allowed by Downey Municipal Code Section 9618.04 (4), Table 9.6.6.
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EXHIBIT B
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM
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