HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6135- Case SP 10-001 Oasis Commerical Building Sign ProgramRESOLUTION NO.6135
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE SP 10-001, ALLOWING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF A SIGN PROGRAM FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 101-121 SOUTH
PALM CANYON DRIVE, ZONE CBD, SECTION 15.
WHEREAS, Lyle Commercial (the "Applicant"), has filed an application with the
City pursuant to Section 93.20.09 of the Sign Ordinance for a sign program
located at 101-121 South Palm Canyon Drive, APN: 513-143-009 , Zone CBD,
Section 15; and
WHEREAS, notice of public meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Springs to consider Case No. SP 10-001 was given in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2010, and April 26, 2010, a public meeting on the
application for an architectural recommendation was held by the Architectural
Advisory Committee in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2010, 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 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15311(a)(Accessory Structures).
Section 2: Section 93.20.09 stipulates three findings that are required for a
sign program to be approved that deviates from the strict provisions of the Sign
Ordinance. The Planning Commission finds that:
1) Due to the physical characteristics of the property and the orientation and
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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 commercial building is oriented towards Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz
Canyon Way in the downtown district. The building is a flat -roofed rectangular
volume approximately 154 feet wide by 128 feet deep and about 30 feet high.
The first floor retail area is very transparent with large, butt -glazed, frameless
glass panels. The second floor office area is a solid block -like volume with
horizontal strip windows. The building design lends itself to having freestanding
letters on a raceway or pin -mounted letters on the metal deck guardrail for main
signs that face Palm Canyon Drive. A two inch increase in letter heights will give
better visibility of main signs that may be partially screened by the extended
overhang. Therefore, strict application of the Sign Ordinance may not provide for
adequate and/or appropriate signage.
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.
The sign program allows for architectural compatibility with the existing structure
as it will use similar signage types have commonly been used in the past on the
building and will provide a uniform design for tenant signage. The proposed
deviations from the Sign Ordinance, namely, allowance of freestanding letters on
a raceway and a two inch increase in main sign letter height, will allow for
adequate visibility in a uniform design, and represent only a minor departure
from the ordinance; this will provide an effective sign program for the multi -
tenanted building.
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 program limits the amount and type of signage that may be approved.
Main signage has very specific design criteria, and the proposal, as conditioned,
will provide tenants of the Oasis Commercial Building adequate signage that is
compatible with not only the building, but the surrounding properties. The
proposed deviations from the Sign Ordinance would also allow signage that has
been commonly used on the building in the past, and the approved sign program
will not be contrary to the purpose of the sign ordinance.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the
Planning Commission hereby approves Case No. SP 10-001, subject to those
conditions set forth in Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 28"' day of April, 2010.
AYES: 5, Conrad, Donenfeld, Hudson, Munger and Chair Cohen
NOES: None,
ABSENT: 2, Scott and Vice Chair Caffery
ABSTAIN: None,
ATTEST:
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Exhibit A
Case No. SP 10-001
Sign Program
Oasis Commercial Building
Southwest corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Palm Canyon Drive
101-121 South Palm Canyon Drive
April 28, 2010
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 0
PSP 1. Prior to issuance of any sign permits, the applicant shall do the following:
a. Eliminate sub -section 13.1.b "Individual Letters" of the Sign Program, and
b. Submit the revised sign program to the Planning Department for final
approval.
PSP 2. It shall be the sole responsibility of the owner of the property and/or tenant or
agent to restore all mounting surfaces (i.e. walls, facades, windows, railings,
etc.) to a condition closest to the original condition upon removal of any sign
from the premises.
PSP 3. Approval shall be valid based on the sign amortization schedule in section
93.20.11 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance.
PSP 4. All signs shall comply with the Uniform Building Code regulations.
PSP 5. All non -approved signage must be removed as part of this approval.
PSP fi. The Planning Services Department may require the reduction of light intensity
and glare from any signage, or the removal of such signage, that poses a
nuisance or harm. 0
PSP 7. The applicant shall provide all tenants with a copy of the sign program and all
Conditions of Approval for this project.
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PSP 8. Any portable free-standing signs shall comply with Palm Springs Zoning Code
Section 93.20.09(B)(5).
ADMINISTRATIVE
ADM 1. 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.
ADM 2. 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 SP 10-001. 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 judgment or failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of the
indemnification rights herein.
ADM 3. The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City
Council pursuant to Chapter 2.05 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
BLD 1. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
END OF CONDITIONS
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Oasis Building Sign Program
121 South Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Prepared by Escalante Architects
www.EscalanteArchitects.com
760.323.1935
Located in the City of Palm Springs Redevelop-
ment Project Area, the Oasis Building is located at
the center of the City's historic downtown. The area
is well known as one of the region hub for tourism.
The downtown is known for a diverse range of high
quality restaurants, boutiques and retail establish-
ments found no where else in the world.
The area is accessible to pedestrians, cyclists and
vehicles. As a result of this unique location; build-
ing signage which must be visible to bicyclists, ve-
hicles and pedestrians, many of whom are first time
visitors to the City. Because the signage must as-
sist our visitors in orienting themselves during their
short visits, the building's signage must be easy to
read, well lit, and of ample size to be visible to driv-
ers and pedestrians unfamiliar with the area
Implicit in this sign program is the fact that signage
for the Oasis Building will be of the highest quality.
OASIS BUILDING SIGN PROGRAM
Objective: The Oasis Building sign program will
provide a system of way finding for pedestrian and
vehicular traffic, while complimenting the architec-
ture of the Oasis Building.
The Oasis Building Sign Program consists of the
following elements:
A. Main Sign
Each business shall be limited to one (1) Main Sign
type from the following signage types.
1. Projecting Signs
a. Individual Letter on Raceway (Limited to
Palm Canyon Drive Street frontage)
The following criteria shall apply when individual
letters are used:
i. Individual letters shall not exceed sixteen
(16) inches in height.
ii. Signs using individual letters shall not ex-
ceed in length two thirds (213) the overall length of
the storefront.
iii. Signs shall not exceed a maximum sign
area of one (1) square foot per linear foot of build-
ing frontage with a maximum of area of fifty (50)
square feet.
iv. A logo may be incorporated in the sign,
with additional sign area allowed; provided that
the logo does not extend more than 24" above the
highest individual letter.
V. Signs faces shall be opaque. Only back lit
illumination shall be allowed.
vi. Font style shall be in bold, capital letters.
vii. Individual bold font letters shall be mount-
ed on the raceway.
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b. Individual letters pinned to the 18 Gage
Metal Fascia Guardrail (Limited to Palm Canyon
Drive Street frontage).
i. Cursive signs and logos shall be pin -mounted
on the metal face, respecting the metal fins.
The following criteria shall apply when individual
letters are used:
Individual letters shall not exceed sixteen
(16) inches in height.
ii. Signs using individual letters shall not ex-
ceed in length two thirds (213) the overall length of
the storefront.
iii. Signs shall not exceed a maximum sign
area of one (1) square foot per linear foot of build-
ing frontage with a maximum of area of fifty (50)
square feet.
iv. A logo may be incorporated in the sign,
with additional sign area allowed; provided that the
logo does not extend more than twenty-four inches
(24°) above the highest individual letter.
v. Signs shall be back lit for shadow illumina-
tion.
2. Flush -Mounted Signs
a. Individual letters (Limited to Tahquitz Can-
yon Drive)
The following criteria shall apply when indi-
vidual letters are used.
Existing Sign #1
Oasis Building Sign Program
OASIS BUILDING SIGN PROGRAM
i. Individual letters shall not exceed fourteen
(14) inches in height.
ii. Signs using individual letters shall not ex-
ceed in length two thirds (213) the overall length of
the storefront.
iii. Signs shall not exceed a maximum sign
area of one (1) square foot per linear foot of build-
ing frontage with a maximum of area of fifty (50)
square feet.
iv. A logo may be incorporated in the sign,
with additional sign area allowed; provided that
the logo does not extend more than 24" above the
highest individual letter.
V. Signs shall be back lit for shadow illumina-
tion.
Height
The top of the sign shall not project above the
building roof line.
B. Accessory and Convenience Signs
Each separate type of business may select one (1)
type of accessory sign from the following types of
signage types.
1. Flush -mounted signs
a. Signs on Glazing.
Letters and logos may be applied directly onto
glazed areas, which do not also contain a main
sign, according to the following requirements
i. Signs on glazing shall be limited to the first
floors of buildings.
ii. Letters are to be a maximum height of ten
(10) inches.
iii. The total sign area shall be no greater than
six (6) square feet.
iv Acceptable sign techniques include sand-
blasted or etched glass, professionally and custom
fabricated and applied metal leaf.
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V. Each glazed area on either side of a cus-
tomer entrance may contain an identical sign. The
combination of such signs shall be deemed as one
(1) sign for the purposed of this section.
b. Individual Letters
The following criteria will apply when individual let-
ters are used.
i. When used as accessory/convenience
signs, such signs shall be limited to the first floors
of the buildings.
ii. Letters are to be a maximum height of
twelve (12) inches.
iii. The total sign area shall be no greater than
six (6) square feet.
C. Pedestrian Directory
The directory will identify the businesses located
within the building. The directory will not exceed six
square feet. (See Existing Signs below)
D. Attraction Boards by Nightclubs, Cabarets
and Theaters
In addition to other signs usage, businesses which
offer entertainment shall be allowed one (1) attrac-
tion board to advertise such entertainment. The
maximum size of the board for a nightclub or caba-
ret shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet.
E. Customer Convenience Signs
1. Open/Closed signs: One square feet per
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street entrance
2. Service Signs: One sign not more than two
(2) square feet
3. Menu Boards: Maximum display size of
six (6) square feet per face shall be allowed; such
signs shall be professionally designed and con-
structed.
4. Hours/Day: Two inch letter height per line.
F. Temporary Signs/ Banners
Temporary signs and banners may be approved
pursuant to the provisions of the Sign Ordinance.
G, Businesses on the Second Floor
Businesses located on the second floor may have
signage which is visible to the interior of the build-
ing. Such signage shall not be visible from the sur-
rounding streets.
H. Summary of Existing Signs
1) Okura
Location, Facing Tahquitz Canyon Drive (North)
Sign Type: Individual Letters, Internally Illuminated
acrylic faced channel letters standoff pin mounted
to wall.
Sign Area: 9.24 square feet
Dimensions: 12" x 9.1"
2) Starbucks
Location: Facing Tahquitz Canyon Drive (North)
Sign Type: Individual Letters, Internally Illuminated
acrylic faced channel letters standoff pin mounted
to wall.
Sign Area: 20 square feet
Dimensions: 12" x 20'
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3) Starbucks
Location: Facing Palm Canyon Drive (East)
Sign Type: Individual Letters on Raceway, Intemal-
ly Illuminated acrylic faced channel letters standoff
mounted on bottom raceway.
Sign Area: 32 square feet
Dimensions: 16' x 24'
4) Olwra
Location: Facing Palm Canyon Drive (East)
Sign Type: Individual Letters on Raceway, Internal-
ly Illuminated acrylic faced channel letters standoff
mounted on bottom raceway.
Sign Area: 9.24 square feet
Dimensions: 12' x 9.1'
3) Pedestrian Directory
Location: Facing South
Sign Type. Pedestrian Directory
Sign Area; 6 square feet
Dimensions: 2' x 3'
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Oasis Building Sign Program
OASIS BUILDING SIGN PROGRAM
I. Procedure for Sign Approval
1. Meet with City staff to submit sign application.
2. City staff review of proposed sign for consistency
with Oasis Building Sign Program.
3. Approval by City staff.
J. Prohibited Signs
The following sign types shall be prohibited as part
of this sign program:
1. Arcade/ blade signs.
2. Awning signs.
3. Umbrella signs.
4. Stained glass signs.
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RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
RESOLUTION NO. 6134
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER CHANGING
THE NAME OF CHASE PLACE, FIELD VIEW AND FOSTER
VISTA TO DISTRICT CENTER DRIVE OR OTHER STREET
NAME THAT THE COMMISSION DEEMS APPROPIATE AT A
PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 23, 2010.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs has received a petition
(Planning Case Nos. 5.1238 SNC, 5.1244 SNC & 5.1245 SNC) by Palm Springs Unified
School District to hold a public hearing to consider a street name change for Chase Place,
Field View and Foster Vista; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 14.08 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code establishes the
procedures for renaming streets, which require that the Planning Commission adopt a
resolution of intention to change the name upon determination of the sufficiency of the
petition and set a date for public hearing not less than thirty days from the date of adoption
of the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs considered said request
at its meeting of April 28, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended the adoption of the Resolution of
Intention.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission
approve a Resolution of Intention to consider changing the name of Chas
ADOPTED this 28th day of April, 2010.
AYES: 4, Munger, Hudson, Conrad and Chair Cohen
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None,
ABSENT: 3, Scott, Donenfeld and Vice Chair Caffery
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ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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