HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6158- Case SP 10-006 Eisenhower Rite Aid Sign ProgramRESOLUTION NO.6158
(Amended by the Planning Commission October 27, 2010)
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE SP 10-006, ALLOWING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF A SIGN PROGRAM FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 111 SOUTH
SUNRISE WAY.
WHEREAS, Best Signs, Inc. (the "Applicant"), has filed an application with the
City pursuant to Section 93.20.05 of the Sign Ordinance for a sign program
located at 111 S. Sunrise Way, APN: 508-100-053 , Zone RA (Resort Attraction
— Section 14 Master Plan), Section 14; and
WHEREAS, notice of public meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Springs to consider Case No. SP 10-006 was given in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 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 October 13, 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
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Ordinance. The Planning Commission finds that:
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 subject property is a 3.81-acre site with two large buildings
surrounded by parking and landscaping. The northerly building is
setback approximately one hundred feet from right-of-way. The
southerly building is near Sunrise Way and Arenas Road. Given
the size and layout of the property, an increase in signage for the
buildings will allow users to easily identify services offered while on -
or off -site. Therefore, strict application of the sign ordinance would
not otherwise provide adequate visibility to the 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 approved program will allow a unified and consistent design for
each building, and the monument signs will tie the commercial
center's architecture together. The deviations of increased signage
will represent the least departure from the sign ordinance while
providing adequate signage for the complex and individual tenants.
3) The approved program is compatible with the surrounding
property and not contrary to the purpose of the sign ordinance.
The subject property has frontage on three streets — Tahquitz
Canyon Way, Sunrise Way and Arenas Road. Tahquitz Canyon
Way and Sunrise Way are Major Thoroughfares, and Arenas Road
is a Local Street, as designated by the General Plan.. Two
monument signs are proposed on the Major Thoroughfares and
although one may be permitted by the sign ordinance, no
monument sign is proposed on the Local Street. The focus of
signage is towards the major streets and towards the users within
the interior of the property. Therefore, the approved program is
compatible with the surrounding property and not 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 10-006, subject to those
conditions set forth in Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 13t" day of October 2010
AYES: 6, Scott, Hudson, Klatchko, Munger, Donenfeld, and Chair Caffery
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: 1, Conrad
ATTEST:
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Resolution No. 6158
(Amended by the Planning Commission October 27, 2010)
Exhibit A
Case No. SP 10-006
Sign Program
Eisenhower & Rite Aid Pharmacy
111 South Sunrise Way
APN: 508-100-053
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
PSP 1. Prior to issuance of any sign permits, the applicant shall revise the sign program
as follows:
a. Eisenhower Medical Building — Remove all Secondary Signs, including
"N", "E" and "S" from the elevations and exhibits.
b. Rite Aid Pharmacy Building — Remove Sign #s "3a", "3b" and "3c" (GNC,
Drive -through and Liquor channel letter signs) from the elevations and
exhibits.
c. Rite Aid Pharmacy Building -- Remove Sign #s "4a" and "4b" (pylon signs)
from the elevations and exhibits.
The revised sign program must be submitted to the Planning Department prior
to issuance of any sign permits.
PSP 2. The property owner, or representative, shall submit an amendment to the sign
program prior to the approval of a tenant improvement for a multi -tenanted
building.
PSP 3. Rite Aid Pharmacy Sign #s "5a" and "5b" shall be removed from the property
prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy of this building.
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Conditions of Approval
SP 10-006 Eisenhower & Rite Aid Sign Program
October 27, 2010
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PSP 4. Rite Aid Pharmacy future signage, referenced as Sign #s 1", 179, "831, "9a",
"91b", "9c", "9d", "9e", "10" and "11 ", shall be removed from the exhibits prior to
issuance of any sign permits.
PSP 5. Real estate signage shall be consistent with Section 93.20.07 of the Zoning
Code.
PSP 6. Prior to issuance of permits, the applicant shall revise the sign plans to relocate
the Sunrise Way monument sign seventeen feet from the curb face, as
measured from the outermost (street -side) element of the monument sign. The
monument signs shall be located outside of the safety comer cutback area,
subject to review by the Department of Public Works. (Amended by the
Planning Commission on October 27, 2010.)
ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS
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
0 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 10-006. 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.
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Conditions of Approval October 27, 2010
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. 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.
PLN 2. Approval shall be valid based on the sign amortization schedule in section
93.20.11 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance.
PLN 3. All signs shall comply with the Uniform Building Code regulations.
PLN 4. All non -approved signage must be removed as part of this approval.
PLN 5. 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.
PLN 6. The applicant shall provide all tenants with a copy of the sign program and all
Conditions of Approval for this project.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
BLD 1. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
END OF CONDITIONS