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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6237- Case SP 11-010RESOLUTION NO. 6237 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA FOR THE APPROVAL OF CASE NO. SP 11-010, A SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE MULTI - TENANT COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 150 WEST VISTA CHINO ROAD. WHEREAS, the Young Electric Sign Co. (YESCO) ("Applicant") has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 93.20.05(C)(6) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code (PSZC) for a sign program for the multi -tenant commercial building located at 150 West Vista Chino Road (APN: 504-320-016), Zone C-1 & R-3, Section 3; and WHEREAS, on November 9, 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 I I 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: The proposed sign program is consistent with the Palm Springs Zoning Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves Case No. SP 11-010, a sign program for the multi -tenant commercial building located at 150 West Vista Chino Road, subject to those conditions set forth in Exhibit A. ADOPTED this 9th day of November 2011. AYES: 5, Klatchko, Roberts, Conrad, Vice Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld NOES: None ABSENT: 1, Munger ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: 4aA.ingPin Dire or of Piaervices CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA Resolution No. 6237 Exhibit A Case No. SP 11-010 Sign Program 150 West Visa Chino Road Northwest corner of Vista Chino Road & Indian Canyon Drive APN: 504-320-016 November 9, 2011 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. 0 PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS PSP 1. Temporary signage (including banners) shall be limited to one twenty square foot grand opening banner for thirty days and only those other temporary signs allowed by Section 93.20.08 of the Zoning Code. PSP 2. Real estate signage shall be consistent with Section 93.20.07 of the Zoning Code. 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 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 11-010. 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 wil I advance funds to pay for defense of the Resolution No. 6237 Conditions of Approval SP 11-010 Sign Program — 150 W. Vista Chino Road November 9, 2011 Page 2 of 2 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. 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 SIGN PROGRAM 150 W. Vista Chino, Palm Springs, CA Septomber 4,10E 1 :Y: Oacber 4, 2011 - 0110bet 26, 2011 WE Sr 11-SIG AAANIOIG, SIGN CRITERIA SUBMITTAL / APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS / TENANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES SUBMITTAL TO LANDLORD: 1. Tenant shall submit two (2) sets of detailed shop drawings to the Landlord for written approval prior to city submittal or fabrication, Sign drawings to be prepared by a California licensed sign contractor. All signs must conform to the Palm Springs Planning Division requirements unless otherwise noted in this sign program. 2. The shop drawings shall indicate size, materials, colors, location, construction details, attachment details, and lighting techniques of the proposed signage, all conforming with the sign criteria herein outlined. SUBMITTAL TO CITY & TENANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. The Tenant or Tenant's sign company shall obtain and pay for all necessary permits. If Tenant has received written approval frorri Landlord, Tenant may submit the proposed sign to the Palm Springs Planning Division for review. Tenant must submit one (1) full set of Landlord approved colored drawings. 2. The Tenant shall pay for all signs, related materials and installation fees (including final inspection costs). 3. It is the responsibility of the Tenant's sign company to verify all conduit and trans- former locations and tervice access prior to fabrication. 4. 5hould a sign be removed, it is the Tenant's responsibility to patch all holes and point surface to match the existing color. 5. The Tenant shall be responsible for fulfillment of all requirements of this sign criteria. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 1. Sign company to be fully licensed with the county and state and shall have full work- man's compensation and general liability insurance. 2. All signs and their installation shall comply with all local building and electrical codes. 3. All electrical signs will be fabricated by a U.L. Approved sign company, according to U.L. specifications and bear U.L. Labels. U.L, labels shall be placed in an incon- spicuous location. 4. In no case shall any manufacturers label be visible from the street from normal viewing angles. 5. All penetrations of building exterior surfaces are to be sealed waterproof in color and finish to match existing exterior. 6. All sign fabrication work shall be of excellent quality. All logo images and type -styles shall be accurately reproduced. Lettering that approximates type -styles shall not be acceptable. The owner reserves the right to reject any fabrication work deemed to be below standard. 8. Signs must be made of durable rust inhibited materials that are appropriate and complimentary to the building. 9. Joining of materials (e.g., seams) shall be finished in a way as to be unnoticeable. Visible welds shall be continuous and ground smooth. Rivets, screws, and other fasteners that extend to visible surfaces shall be flush, filled, and finished so as to be unnoticeable. 10. F'nished surfaces of metal sha be free from canning and warping. All sign finishes shall be free from dust, orange peel, drips, and runs and shall have a uniform surface conforming to the highest standards of the industry. 11. Exposed junction boxes, conduit, lamps, tubing, or neon crossovers of any type are not permitted. Y E S` 0 SIGN CRITERIA.: !(cons.) SIGNAGE SPECIFICATIONS The intent of this criteria is to encourage integration of the signs with the architecture, while still being creative with the sign design to ensure the individuality of each tenant sign. Diversity of sign styles is encouraged. WALL SIGNS 1. All Tenant colors must be approved by the Landlord prior to fabrication. Sign colors should be selected to provide sufficient contrast against building background colors and still be compatible. 2. Stacked copy is permitted. 3. Regardless of the maximum allowable sign square footage, the display must be balanced and proportional to the area upon which it is installed, as determined by owner or owner's agent and the City of Palm Springs. QUANTITY: Each tenant is allowed one (1) main identification sign facing Vista Chino Road. Primary tenant is allowed one (1) secondary identification sign on an additional elevation as long as the total number of signs does not exceed two and the total combined area of both signs does not exceed the cumulative sign area allotted for the tenant's leasehold width. SIGN AREA: Sign area available shall 6e calculated at a maximum of one [i] square loot of sign area for each lineal foot of leaseho'd frontage, except no one sign shall exceed fifty-two (52) square feet in size, Main and secondary identification signs to have a maximum totter he!ght of 36'. SIGN LENGTH: Sign length on any given a ovation shall not exceed 75% of the leaseho d frontage of that a ovation or arch.tectural feature on which the sign is located. MATERIALS: Acrylic face a uminum pan channel letters. -- uminated with LEDs Aluminum face reverse pan channel letters, halo -illuminated with LEDs FREESTANDING SIGN 1. No freestanding signs are al'owed. ACCESSORY/CONVENIENCE SIGNS - Allowable Storefront Window Signs 1. "Open/Closed" signs must be located close to front entrance — 1 square foot max 2. Signs relating to services offered = 2 square feet max 3. Restaurant menu signs = 6 square feet max 4. Credit card signs — 1 square foot max 5. Hours of Operation — 2" high copy max per line of copy TEMPORARY BANNERS 1. All temporary signage shall be consistent w th the Palm Springs Zoning Code. K YESCO w , a., CROSS SECTION DETAILS 41r O Acrylic race 3" h © Return of'ettar +' O Q3 Low W&M,LEre � OsI ® © ® Not Veal +� 0 Not Lit a p u © ® Not Uecd OLetter back (materiel varlea: t 0. ' ® Trim coy V y i ® ®Drain holes (min. 3 per letter i t r N n _ .` I Min tour (4) ■r0 X V scre k'nglon anchors or Jeaµ •®Into ivalent per letter 11 Ca dult QPr mery elCGtrk al s.vrce '-' R © Disconnect switch b wX varies 1. thickness 1® Trensformer box �... a. �. and mrlarial © Transformer 0_ �� ® &round wire © Sign Faacla PROHIBITED SIGNS (cunt. 10 Aluminum face 1 1/4" © Return of Witter 09 Low vdtagc,EP'v © ® pear Lemn Back © QTriensformar to LEP Connector ® Na hoed OAC5pacer ® Not Used Draln hales (min 2 per letter. ® Min four f4) toggle: per k"er 11 Gandult ® Primary electrical aevrca 1© Dlseanner-t switch 1® Transformer berc © Yrelnsh: rmer ® &round wire © Fascla 1- Emitting signs. As used herein, signs that emit smoke, steam, laser or hologram tights, or other similar features. 2. Hozardovs signs. As used herein, signs that constitute a public nuisance or a potential threat to the health, safety or well-being of the general public due to their height, illumination intensity, location, movement, placement, size or other design features or characteristics. 3. Signs constituting a traffic hazard. No person shall install or maintain, or cause to be rnstalled or maintained, any sign which simulates or imitates in size, color, lettering or design any traffic sign or signal in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic 4. Primary and secondary signs painted directly on the building 5. Flashing, moving, animated or audible signs 6- Pennants and Balloons Used for Advertising Purposes 7- immora- or unlawful advertising which is obscene, ridecent, or immoral in nature z 0 30,-Ol H I N�O rt 0 A 0 SIGN A SIGN B Em E"En. ELEVEN041%. L V w m :ELEVATIONS SIGN D SIGN A] 23 sf max. 52 sf max. 38 sf max. I RYESCO. o„ PTNANTS 7-E1even Sign Specifications I ELEvEn. SIGN A One 1 Set of Illuminated Pan Channel Letters Scale: 114" = 1'-0" 47.5 sq ft Letters are aluminum construction w14" returns painted bronze and painted white interiors. Internally illuminated with while LEDs. Faces are 3110" while plex with'/." bronze trim cap and 3m vinyl overlays as follow: #3630-26 green, #3630-44 orange, and #3630-33 red ' :#" mark is white acrylic wl #3630-26 green vinyl overlay Letters mounted flush to wall (see elevation). f 1414" SIGN B One (1 Set of Illuminated Pan Channel Letters Scale: 114" = 1'-0" 38.0 sq ft Letters are aluminum construction wl 4" returns painted bronze and painted white interiors. Internally Illuminated with while LEDs. Faces are 3116" white plex with %" bronze tr m cap and 3m vinyl overlays as follow. #3630-26 green, 93630.44 orange, and 43630-33 red. " ®" mark is white acrylic wl #3630-26 green vinyl overlay Letters mounted flush to wail (see elevation). a YESCO 6a., TENANTS Future Tenant --- -- 75% Maximum of Canopy .,..,�,,... , �....,...—. 41 6`'I�I L;U`!I�°1GYl`II SIGN D One 1 Set of liiuminated Pan Channel Letters Scale: 114" = V-0' 23.0 sq ft MAX Letters are Internally illum nated aluminum pan channel letters OR halo -illuminated aluminum reverse channel letters. of 7 N N Ee