HomeMy WebLinkAbout96_017 PC ResolutionPC RESOLUTION NO. 96-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA CONDITIONALLY GRANTING
A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 19.4.C. OF ORDINANCE
NO. 348 FOR THREE (3) SEVEN (7) FOOT HIGH
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
YNEZ ROAD (TOWER PLAZA) AND KNOWN AS
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 921-270-011
WHEREAS, Layton-Belling and Associates filed Planning Application No. 96-0092
(Variance) in accordance with the City of Temecula General Plan, Development Code and
Riverside County Land Use and Subdivision Ordinances, which the City has adopted by reference;
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PA96-0092 (Variance) was processed in the time
and manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered Planning Application No. PA96-0092
(Variance) on June 17, 1996, at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time
interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or in opposition;
WHEREAS, at the public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the Commission considered all facts relating
to Planning Application No. PA96-0092 (Variance);
WHEREAS, at the public hearing, the applicant withdrew his request for a variance from
Section 19.4.a.4 of Ordinance No. 348 for one (1) five (5) foot high monument sign;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. EixLOiaga. That the Temecula Planning Commission, in approving the Variance
for three (3) seven (7) foot high directional signs, hereby makes the following findings, to wit:
1. There are unnecessary hardships created by strict application of the Code
due to physical circumstances and characteristics of the property that are not shared by other
properties in the zone. Under the current regulations, the maximum height for a directional sign
is three (3) feet. The maximum area for a directional sign is six (6) square feet. Unlike other
commercial properties in the zone with a single tenant, Tower Plaza is a multi-tenant development
and therefore requires an increase in the size of the directional signs to allow sufficient
identification for the tenants.
2. The cimumstances and characteristics for the variance were not created by
the applicant. The applicant has recently acquired the property and has "inherited" the current
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situation. The shopping center was built several decades ago and marketing trends have changed
over the years.
3. The Variance does not grant special privileges which are not otherwise
available to surrounding properties and will not be detrimental to the public welfare or to the
property of other persons located in the vicinity. The placement of three directional signs will
enhance circulation throughout the site. This will create a safer situation for motorists and
pedestrians. Under similar circumstances, Staff would be willing to support similar requests from
similar types of development in order to facilitate circulation and public safety.
4. The Variance places suitable conditions on the property to protect
surrounding properties. Conditions of approval have been placed on the project to insure that the
public health, safety and welfare are maintained. The project will not have an impact on
surrounding properties.
5. The Variance does not permit uses which are not otherwise allowed in the
zone. Signs are a permitted use in the Community Commercial zone.
6. As conditioned pursuant to Section 4, the placement of three (3) seven (7)
foot high directional signs, as proposed, is compatible with the health, safety and welfare of the
community.
Section 3. Environmental Compliance. Pursuant to Section 15311 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the project is a Class 11 Categorical Exemption
from CEQA. Class 11 consists of the construction, or placement of minor structures accessory
to (appurtenant to ) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including but not
limited to on-premise signs.
Section 4. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Planning Commission hereby grants
a variance from Section 19.4.c. of Ordinance No. 348 for three (3) seven (7) foot high directional
signs located on the west side of Ynez Road (Tower Plaza) and known as Assessor's Parcel No.
921-270-011, subject to Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference and
made a part hereof.
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Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 1996.
- Lqnda Fahey, Chaif'man /~
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 17th day of June,'
1996 by the following vote of the Commission:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: FAHEY, MILLER, WEBSTER,
SOLTYSIAK
0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: NONE
1 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: SLAVEN
Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary
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