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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05_056 PC Resolution PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA04-0577, TO ADOPT A COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE WINCHESTER PAVILION LOCATED ON WINCHESTER ROAD WEST OF JEFFERSON AVENUE, ALSO KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER 909-270-017. WHEREAS, Sign-A-Rama, filed Planning Application No. PA04-0577, a Comprehensive Sign Program Application in a manner in accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code; WHEREAS, the Application was processed including, but not limited to a public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at a regular meeting, considered the Application on August 3, 2005, at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support or in opposition to this matter; WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the Commission hearing and after due consideration of the testimony, the Commission recommended approval of the Application subject to and based upon the findings set forth hereunder; WHEREAS, all legal preconditions to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The above recitations are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference. Section 2. Findinos. The Planning Commission, in approving the Application hereby makes the following findings as required by Section 17.28.080.8 of the Temecula Municipal Code: A. The proposed signs enhance the development, and are in harmony with, and visually related to: 1. All of the signs included in the sign program. This shall be accomplished by incorporating several common design elements such as materials, letter style, colors, illumination sign type, or sign shape; 2. All of the signs included in the sign program. This shall be accomplished by incorporating several common design elements such as materials, letter style, colors, illumination sign type, or sign shape; 3. Surrounding Development by not adversely affecting surrounding land uses or obscuring adjacent approved signs; R:\Signs\2004\PA04-0577 Winchester Pavillion\Final PC RESO & COA'S.doc I The proposed sign program will enhance the development, is in harmony with and visually relates to all the signs included in the sign program by incorporating common design elements such as materials and illumination into the program. The sign program will incorporate similar materials used in the building within the design of the freestanding tenant identification sign. The proposed sign program will not adversely affect the surrounding development and land uses or obscure adjacent approved signs. 8. The sign program accommodates future revisions which may be required due to changes in building tenants. The proposed sign program accommodates future revisions which may be required due to changes in building tenants by specifying that tenants vacating premises shall be responsible for the removal of their sign within 30 days of vacating the premises. This includes the removal of the signs, capping electrical wiring, filling all holes and painting wall surface. No new tenant signage will be approved until the prior signage has been removed and the area restored. C. The proposed sign program, as conditioned, satisfies the intent or objectives of the Development Code and will enhance the development. The proposed program results in appropriate signage that compliments the building architecture and aesthetics. Section 3. Environmental Compliance. This project is exempt from review under CEQA, pursuant to Section 15311 (Class 11 Categorical Exemption - Accessory Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 4. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Planning Commission hereby conditionally approves the Comprehensive Sign Program Application, as set forth on attached Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference together with any and all necessary conditions that may be deemed necessary. Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND Planning Commission this 3rd day of August 2005. ADOPTED by the City of Temecula D)q~~"" ATTEST: 1~~"W~~ D bble Ubnoske, Secretary ~;-.::::. /.........-./".......l.".;o:;." ~-,..-....... "':0. 'A"V..... ....."'r" !::'_'/ -t. -=-- ~:"t. "'\ '-~~~ '\ ',~....... )0 -.r<-. . \ ~ , gsEA~0 ~~ I ~ ~ ~ . :~ ~~.."'~~~- ~'. ~~ .~ -- .- :::; r:;:""\-' _ -,.!.:.. H ~ -"-...: /~~.:::;, -- -"'.it,.......I',-.;:.,~ t1'!'> - .~~ V' ,.... ~......~ .~~. ~ 'f'~ ~A ." "~ ',~ -..~' - 9Y/S1. ,~~.".~,- #0"//'-" ,~~ -.........,,- ~~:: .r,...... '- ~- ~ R:\Signs\2004\PA04-0577 Winchester Pavillion\Final PC RESO & COA'S.doc 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss CITY OF TEMECULA ) I, Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary of the Temecula Planning Commission, do hereby certify that PC Resolution No. 2005-56 was duly and regularly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of August 2005, by the following vote of the Commission: AYES: 4 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Chiniaeff, Harter, Mathewson, Telesio NOES: 0 A8SENT: 1 A8STAIN: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None ~6h-€- u~~ Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary R:\Signs\2004\PA04-0577 Winchester Pavillion\Final PC RESO & COA'S.doc 3 EXHI81T A FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL R:\Signs\2004\PA04-0577 Winchester Pavi11ion\Final PC RESO & COA'S,doc 4 EXHIBIT A CITY OF TEMECULA FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Planning Application No.: PA04-0577 Project Description: A Comprehensive Sign Program for Winchester Pavilion commercial building located on Winchester Road west of Jefferson Avenue. TUMF NIA DIF Category: N/A MSHCP Category: NIA Assessor's Parcel Nos.: 909-270-017 Approval Date: August 3, 2005 Expiration Date: August 3, 2007 WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS OF THE APPROVAL OF THIS PROJECT Planning Department 1. The applicant/developer shall deliver to the Planning Department a cashier's check or money order made payable to the County Clerk in the amount of Sixty-Four Dollars ($64.00) for the County administrative fee, to enable the City to file the Notice of Exemption as provided under Public Resources Code Section 21108(b) and California Code of Regulations Section 15062. If within said forty-eight (48) hour period the applicant/developer has not delivered to the Planning Department the check as required above, the approval for the project granted shall be void by reason of failure of condition (Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(c)). R:\Signs\2004\P A04-0577 Winchester Pavillion\Final PC RESO & COA'S.doc 5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS R:\Signs\2004\PA04-0577 Winchester Pavillion\Final PC RESO & COA'S.doc 6 Planning Department 2. The applicant and owner of the real property subject to this condition shall hereby agree to indemnify, protect, hold harmless, and defend the City with Legal Counsel of the City's own selection from any and all claims, actions, awards, judgments, or proceedings against the City to attack, set aside, annul, or seek monetary damages resulting, directly or indirectly, from any action in furtherance of and the approval of the City, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, advisory agency, appeal board or legislative body including actions approved by the voters of the City, concerning the Planning Application. The City shall be deemed for purposes of this condition, to include any agency or instrumentality thereof, or any of its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, consultants, contractors, legal counsel, and agents. City shall promptly notify both the applicant and landowner of any claim, action, or proceeding to which this condition is applicable and shall further cooperate fully in the defense of the action. The City reserves the right to take any and all action the City deems to be in the best interest of the City and its citizens in regards to such defense. 3. This approval shall be used within two (2) years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall become null and void. 8y use is meant the beginning of substantial construction contemplated by this approval within the two (2) year period, which is thereafter diligently pursued to completion, or the beginning of substantial utilization contemplated by this approval. 4. The Director of Planning may, upon an application being filed within thirty day prior to expiration and for good cause, grant a time extension of up to three one-year extensions of time, one year at a time. 5. The erection of signs on the premises shall substantially conform to the approved Exhibit "D" (Sign Program), contained on file with the Planning Department. 6. Landscaping installed around freestanding monument signs shall be continuously maintained to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director of Planning. If it is determined that the landscaping is not being maintained, the Director of Planning shall have the authority to require the property owner to bring the landscaping into conformance with the approved landscape plan. The continued maintenance of all landscaped areas shall be the responsibility of the developer or any successors in interest. 7. The applicant shall sign both copies of the final conditions of approval that will be provided by the Planning Department staff, and return one signed set to the Planning Department for their files. 8. The permittee shall obtain City approval for any modifications or revisions to the approval of this sign program. 9. The freestanding monument sign shall be required to incorporate architectural elements of the center into the design of each sign, including the top and sides, pursuant to Section 17.28.070 of the Development Code, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. 10. The freestanding monument sign shall have a stone base and stone up to 4 feet on the sides of the sign structure. The remainder of the structure's sides shall be stucco to match the existing building. If the size of the sign structure is reduced, then the stone on R:\Signs\2004\PA04.0577 Winchester Pavilllon\Final PC RESO & COA'S.doc 7 the sides shall be reduced proportionately. (Added by Planning Commission 08/03/2005) 11. The Sign Program shall be modified to specify that a maximum of one freestanding monument sign shall be allowed. (Added by Planning Commission 08/03/2005) 12. Illumination of all signs shall conform to the requirements of Ordinance No. 655 to reduce impacts on the Mount Palomar Observatory. R:\Signs\2004\PA04~0577 Winchester Pavillion\Final PC RESO & COA'S,doc 8 PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF 8UILDING PERMITS R:\SigllS\2004\PA04-0577 WincheslCr Pavillion\Final PC RESO & COA'S.doc 9 8uilding Department 13. A separate building permit shall be required for all signage. By placing my signature below, I confirm that I have read, understand and accept all the above Conditions of Approval. I further understand that the property shall be maintained in conformance with these conditions of approval and that any changes I may wish to make to the project shall be subject to Community Development Department approval. Applicant's Signature Date Applicant's Printed Name R:\Signs\2004\PA04-0577 Winchester Pavillion\FinaI PC RESO & COA'S.doc 10