HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6084- Case SP 07-014RESOLUTION NO.6084
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA FOR THE
APPROVAL OF CASE NO. SP 07-014, A SIGN PROGRAM
FOR THE COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 370
WEST SAN RAFAEL DRIVE, ZONE M-1, SECTION 34.
WHEREAS, Anderson Signs ("Applicant") for David E. Bell has filed an application with
the City pursuant to Section 93.20.05(C)(6) of the Sign Ordinance for a sign program
for the Tramway Industrial Center located at 370 West San Rafael Drive (APN 669-
452-025), Zone M-1, Section 34; and
WHEREAS, notice of public meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Case No. SP 07-014 was given in accordance with applicable law;
and
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2007, a public meeting on the application for architectural
approval was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and has been determined to be
Categorically Exempt as a Class 11 exemption (accessory structures) pursuant to
Section 15311(a) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
evidence presented in connection with the hearing on the project, including, but not
limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Pursuant to the requirements of Section 93.02.05(C)(6), the Planning
Commission finds:
1) Due to the physical characteristics of the property and the orientation and design
of the structures on the property, strict application of the regulations of the sign
ordinance will not give adequate visibility to the signage.
The buildings constructed on this site span a lot that's over 300 hundred feet
long. The strict application of the twenty square foot limitation for one monument
sign is insufficient for quick identification from automobile traffic.
2) The approved program will be compatible with the design of the property and will
represent the least departure from the standards of the sign ordinance
necessary for the effectiveness of the program.
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The proposal allows the same amount of sign area that would otherwise be
allowed by the Sign Ordinance for individual tenants of the complex. The
deviation is to allow a monument sign that is only three feet more than allowed
by the code. The Architectural Advisory Committee has reviewed the program
and had a favorable recommendation of the monument sign as compatible with
the building architecture.
3) The approved program is compatible with the surrounding property and not
contrary to the purpose of the sign ordinance.
The stated purpose of the sign ordinance as provided by Section 93.20.02(B) "is
to provide standards to safeguard life, health, property and the public welfare
and to provide the means for adequate identification of business and other sign
users by regulating and controlling the design, location and maintenance of all
signs in the city"
The sign ordinance encourages adoption of sign programs to provide
consistency and ease of permitting for tenant signage. The deviations from the
ordinance are for the purpose of providing adequate identification for the
business complex; therefore, the proposed sign program is not contrary to the
purpose of the sign ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Case No. SP 07-014, subject to those conditions set
forth in Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 11th of April 2007.
AYES: 6 1 Scott/RingleinlHochanadellCohenlHutchesonlCaffery
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: 1 1 Marantz
ATTEST:
C aig . ing, Alpf
Director of Plan ' g ervices
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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Sign Program
Tramway Industrial Center
370 West San Rafael Drive
April 11, 2007
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning Services, the Chief of Police,
the Fire Chief or their designee, depending on which department recommended the
condition.
Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
1. The monument sign shall be illuminated on both sides with low wattage ground
spot lights.
2. The materials for the main signage for individual tenants shall be a minimum of $/
inch laser cut foam.
3. Flat vinyl signs will not be allowed.
4. All tenant signage needs to be architecturally integrated with the building and
surrounding features.
5. Letter height of individual tenant signage shall not exceed 24 inches in height.
6. The monument sign is not permitted to encroach on the public right-of-way or in
the `corner cutback area' (defined in Section 93.02.00.D of the Zoning Code).
7. Approval shall be valid based on the sign amortization schedule in section
93.20.11 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance.
8. All signs must comply with Planning Commission conditions and Section
93.20.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance.
9. All signs shall comply with the Uniform Building Code regulations.
Conditions of Approval
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10. All exposed neon shall be equipped with a manual dimmer to establish light
intensity.
11. All non -approved signage must be removed as part of this approval.
ADMINISTRATIVE
12. The proposed development of the premises shall conform to all applicable
regulations of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, or any other
City Codes, ordinances and resolutions which supplement the zoning district
regulations.
13. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Palm Springs, its
agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the
City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers or employees to attach, set aside, void
or annul, an approval of the City of Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory
agencies, or administrative officers concerning Case Sign 06-098. The City of
Palm Springs will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Palm Springs and the applicant will either undertake
defense of the matter and pay the City's associated legal costs or will advance
funds to pay for defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City of Palm
Springs fails to promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action or
proceeding or fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not,
thereafter, be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm
Springs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or
abandon the matter without the applicant's consent but should it do so, the City
shall waive the indemnification herein, except, the City's decision to settle or
abandon a matter following an adverse judgement or failure to appeal, shall not
cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein.
14. That the property owner(s) and successors and assignees in interest shall
maintain and repair the improvements including and without limitation sidewalks,
bikeways, parkways, parking areas, landscape, irrigation, lighting, signs, walls, and
fences between the curb and property line, including sidewalk or bikeway
easement areas that extend onto private property, in a first class condition, free
from waste and debris, and in accordance with all applicable law, rules, ordinances
and regulations of all federal, state, and local bodies and agencies having
jurisdiction at the property owner's sole expense. This condition shall be included
in the recorded covenant agreement for the property if required by the City.
15. This project shall be subject to Chapters 2.24 and 3.37 of the Municipal Code
regarding public art. The project shall either provide public art or payment of an in
lieu fee. In the case of the in -lieu fee, the fee shall be based upon the total
building permit valuation as calculated pursuant to the valuation table in the
Uniform Building Code, the fee being 112% for commercial or industrial projects,
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114% for new residential subdivisions, or 114% for new individual single-family
residential units constructed on a lot located in an existing subdivision with first
$100,000 of total building permit valuation for individual single-family units exempt.
Should the public art be located on the project site, said location shall be reviewed
and approved by the Director of Planning Services and the Public Arts
Commission, and the property owner shall enter into a recorded agreement to
maintain the art worts and protect the public rights of access and viewing.
GENERAL CONDITIONS/CODE REQUIREMENTS
16. The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council
pursuant to Chapter 2.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
17. The applicant shall provide all tenants with Conditions of Approval of this project.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
18. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
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