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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6141- Case SP 10-004 Escena Sign Program AmendementRESOLUTION NO. 6141 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE SP 10-004, ALLOWING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT FOR THE ESCENA DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1100 CLUBHOUSE VIEW DRIVE, ZONE PD 231, SECTIONS 7 & 18, APN 677-260-025 WHEREAS, Temeka Sign Company for the Escena Golf Club (the "Applicant"), has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 93.20.09 of the Sign Ordinance for a sign program amendment located at 1100 Clubhouse View Drive, APN: 677-260-025 , Zone PD 231, Sections 7 & 18; and WHEREAS, notice of public meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to consider an amendment to Case No. SP 10-004 was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on May 10, 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 May 26, 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: Planning Commission Resolution No. 6140 May 26, 2010 Case SP 10-004 Escena Sign Program Amendment Page 2 of 3 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 Escena development is a large planned development with 1,450 residential units; a 450 unit resort hotel; an 18-hole golf course on a 460 acre site. The golf club has recently been completed and is open to the general public. The location of the public golf course is at the rear of the development; there is no direct access to the main highways of Vista Chino and Gene Autry Trail. According to the applicant, this is limiting visibility of the golf course. The proposed placement of directional signs for the public golf course will provide increased visibility. The original sign program does not address the need for directional signage. 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 architecturally compatible signs as the existing monument signage marks the entrances to the development. The proposed amendment to the sign program, namely, freestanding directional and real estate signs will allow for adequate visibility in a uniform design, and will represent only a minor departure from the sign ordinance. 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 amendment is limited to four (4) new freestanding signs located at the entrances to the development. The original sign program was for three (3) monument signs and did not address future directional or real estate signage. The design of the new signs will be compatible with existing signs located within the development and will contain the Escena logo. The sign program amendment will not be contrary to the purpose of the sign ordinance. Planning Commission Resolution No. 6140 May 26, 2010 Case SP 10-004 Escena Sign Program Amendment Page 3 of 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves Case No. SP 10-004 sign program amendment, subject to those conditions set forth in Exhibit A. ADOPTED this 261h day of May, 2010. AYES: 6, Vice Chair Caffery, Donenfeld, Hudson, Munger, Scott and Chair Cohen NOES: None ABSENT: 1, Conrad ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Ewin ICP irector of P ing Services CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Exhibit A Case No. SP 10-004 Amendment to Sign Program Escena 1100 Clubhouse View Drive May 26, 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. CONDITIONS ADDED BY PLANNING COMMISSION AT MAY 26, 2010 MEETING PC 1. Real Estate signs to be removed once the Escena HOA assumes control of the development. PC 2. All signs to meet the City of Palm Springs maintenance standards. Signs to be kept in good order and repair and must be replaced if the City determines action is needed. PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS PSP 1. The sign program amendment is for two (2) directional signs equaling twenty- three (23) square feet, and 7'-8" tall. PSP 2. The sign program amendment is for two (2) real estate signs equaling twenty- three (23) square feet, and 7'-8" tall. PSP 3. The location of the signs to be at Escena Way, Artisan Way, and Clubhouse View Drive I Vista Chino. PSP 4. Signs must be evenly spaced at the entrances and not clustered together. PSP 5. Any sign placed within the public right-of-way must obtain an encroachment agreement with the City. Resolution No. 6140 Conditions of Approval May 26, 2010 SP 09-001 El Paseo Building Sign Program Amendment Page 2 of 2 PSP 6. All signs shall comply with the Uniform Building Code regulations. PSP 7. All non -approved signage must be removed as part of this approval. 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 sign program amendment Case SP 10-004. 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 NO