HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6244- Case SP 11-001 Stergios Building Sign Program AmendmentRESOLUTION NO. 6244
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE SP 11-001, AMENDING THE
SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE STERGIOS BUILDING
AT THE DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
LOCATED AT 1150 NORTH INDIAN CANYON
DRIVE.
WHEREAS, Best Signs, Inc. (the "Applicant"), has filed an application with the City
pursuant to Section 93.20.05(C)(6) of the Sign Ordinance for a sign program
amendment for the medical building known as Stergios Building located at the Desert
Regional Medical Center, Zone PD-185, Section 11; and
WHEREAS, notice of public meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Case No. SP 11-011 was given in accordance with applicable law;
and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2011, a public meeting on the application for a
recommendation was held by the Architectural Advisory Committee in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2011, a public meeting on the application for a
recommendation was held by the Historic Site Preservation Board in accordance with
applicable law and City Council Resolution No. 15111; and
WHEREAS, on December 14, 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 93.20.05(C)(6) stipulates three findings that are required for a
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6244
Case SP 11-011 — Stergios Building Sign Program Amendment
December 14, 2011
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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
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 building and tower are setback at least 100 feet from the nearest public
right-of-way — Indian Canyon Drive. Access driveways are located on the north,
west and south sides of the building. Primary pedestrian access points are
located on both the north and south sides of the building within the medical
campus. Due to the physical site layout and building location, strict application of
the sign ordinance may not provide adequate identification of the building and
individual tenants within the building.
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. 0
The sign program allows for architectural compatibility with the existing structure
as it will use similar signage types that have commonly been used in the past on
the building and will provide a simple, uniform design. Since the additional signs
will conform to the sign area requirements, it is believed to represent only a
minor departure from the ordinance while providing 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.
Complex identification signs, main signs and tenant directory signs have very
specific design criteria that will provide adequate signage with the building and
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. 0
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6244 December 14, 2011
Case SP 11-011 — Stergios Building Sign Program Amendment Page 3 of 3
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby recommends approval to the City Council of Case No. SP 11-011,
a sign program amendment for the Stergios Building (El Mirador Hotel and Tower) with
certain minor deviations, subject to those conditions set forth in Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 14" day of December 2011.
ATTEST:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
AYES: 4, Conrad, Munger, Klatchko and Chair Donenfeld
NOES: 2, Roberts and Vice Chair Hudson
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Cr ing, A
Director of Plan n Services
Resol
ution No. 6244
Exhibit A
Case No. SP 11-011
Sign Program Amendment
1150 N. Indian Canyon Drive
December 14, 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.
PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS 0
PSP 1. All typefaces shall be consistent throughout program, including Joslin sign.
PSP 2. Stucco on monument directory signs shall be to match the existing building
Stucco.
PSP 3. Eliminate cap on monument signs.
PSP 4. Relocate descriptive historic plaque to east side of entry at same height as
existing.
PSP 5. Complex identification sign proposed on northerly trellis to be modified to
exclude rectangle frame around °S"-shaped element on both ends of sign.
PSP 6. Desert Health Care District and Desert Health Care Foundation wall signs on
west elevation to be relocated and centered below Stergios Building
identification sign on west elevation.
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.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6244
SP 11 -0111 Conditions of Approval
December 14, 2011
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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 11-011. 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.
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
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