HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6219- Case SP 11-003RESOLUTION NO. 6219
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE SP 11-003, AMENDING THE
APPROVED SIGN PROGRAM FOR SMOKE TREE
VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 1775
EAST PALM CANYON DRIVE.
WHEREAS, Donahue Schriber (the "Applicant") has filed an application with the
City pursuant to Section 93.20.00 of the Sign Ordinance for a sign program
amendment to allow additional tenant identification on the two existing
monument signs at the Smoke Tree Village shopping center located at 1775
East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone C-S-C, Section 25; and
WHEREAS, notice of public meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Springs to consider a sign program amendment, Case No. SP 11-003, was
given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2011, a public meeting on the application for an
architectural recommendation was held by the Architectural Advisory Committee
(AAC) in accordance with applicable law at which meeting the AAC
recommended approval of the proposal, subject that each monument sign be
limited to three tenant identification signs (including any anchor tenant); and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2011, 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
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6219 July 27, 2011
Case SP 11 -003 — Sign Program Amendment Page 2 of 3
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 site has a courtyard separating four buildings, with parking
spaces on the periphery. If strict application of the Zoning Code is
followed, there would be limited or no signage to identify the
location of individual tenants and assist users within the complex
who are not familiar with Smoke Tree Village.
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 proposes signage adjacent to the Major and
Secondary Thoroughfares (East Palm Canyon Drive and South
Sunrise Way, respectively). This allows easy identification of
various tenants to vehicular traffic. The Architectural Advisory
Committee has reviewed the program and had a favorable
recommendation of the proposed amendment. Therefore, the sign
program will be effective as well as compatible with the design of
the property, while representing the least departure from the
standards of 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 ordinance encourages adoption of sign programs to
provide consistency and ease of permitting for multi -tenant
signage. The deviations from the ordinance are for the purpose of
providing adequate identification for businesses and sign users;
therefore, the proposed sign program is not contrary to the purpose
of the sign ordinance, and represents the least departure from the
standards of the sign ordinance necessary for the effectiveness of
the program.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6219
Case SP 11-003 — Sign Program Amendment
July 27, 2011
Page 3 of 3
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the
Planning Commission hereby approves Case No. SP 11-003, a sign program
amendment to allow additional tenant identification on the two existing
monuments located within the Smoke Tree Village shopping center at 1775 East
Palm Canyon Drive, subject that:
1. No more than five tenants shall be identified on each monument sign.
2. Logos shall not be permitted on the monument signs.
3. A tenant's font size on the monument sign shall be similar to other
tenant's that are identified on the monument sign, subject to staff
approval.
4. The applicant complies with all other conditions set forth in Planning
Commission Resolution 7104.
ADOPTED this 27t' day of July 2011.
AYES: 5, Donenfeld, Chair Caffery, Hudson, Munger, and Roberts
NOES: None
ABSENT: 1, Klatchko
ABSTAIN: 1, Conrad
ATTEST:
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