Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6245- Case SI 11-099 The Saguaro HotelRESOLUTION NO. 6245 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE SI 11-099, ALLOWING THE PLACEMENT OF ONE MONUMENT SIGNE EQUALING 213-SQUARE FEET AND TWO SECONDARY ENTRANCE SIGNS EQUALING 31.5- SQUARE FEET FOR A TOTAL OF 276-SQUARE FEET AT THE SAGUARO HOTEL LOCATED AT 1800 EAST PALM 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 permit for the Saguaro Hotel and restaurant located at 1800 East Palm Canyon Drive, Zone R-3, Section 24; and WHEREAS, notice of public meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to consider Case No. SI 11-099 was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on October 24, 2011 and November 21, 2011, 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 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 sign permit 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 hotel building which is set back 200 feet from the corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and South Sunrise Way with the consolidation of allowable building signage into one Planning Commission ReSblUtlon No. 6246 December 14, 2011 Case SI 11-099 Hotel - Sign} Permit Pace 2 of 2 213-square foot freestanding sign is justified. 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 deviation is to permit a consolidation of allowable building signage into one main freestanding sign with unique characteristics that will provide an iconic presence not otherwise achieved by a smaller sign. The Architectural Advisory Committee has reviewed the sign permit application and had a favorable recommendation of the proposed design. 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 deviations from the ordinance are for the purpose of providing adequat identification of the resort hotel; and therefore, the proposed sign permit is not contrary to the purpose of the sign ordinance, and represents the least departure from the standards of the sign ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves Case No. SI 11-099, a sign permit, subject to those conditions set forth in Exhibit A. ADOPTED this 141h day of December 2011. ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AYES: 5, Roberts, Vice Chair Hudson, Munger, Klatchko and Chair Donenfeld NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: 1, Conrad E Cwtr.5yeiing, AIPI Direct of Planni g ervices Resolution No. 6245 Exhibit A Case No. SI 11-099 Sign Permit Saguaro Hotel 1800 East Palm 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 foram approved by the City Attorney. Planning Commission Imposed Condition: PC1. Flexibility is granted regarding the final sign support pole size so as to provide proper structural stability. PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS PSP 1. Approval shall be valid based on the sign amortization schedule in section 93.20.11 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance. PSP 2. All signs shall comply with the Uniform Building Code regulations. PSP 3. All non -approved signage must be removed as part of this approval. PSP 4. 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. PSP 5. 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 Commission Resolution No, 6245 SI 11-0991 Conditions of Approval ADMINISTRATIVE December 14, 2011 Page 2 of 2 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 SI 11-099. 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. BUILDING DEPARTMENT BLD 1. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured. END OF CONDITIONS 101