HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6249- Case SP 10-006 AMNDRESOLUTION NO. 6249
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE
SP 10-006 AMEND, AMENDING THE SIGN PROGRAM FOR
NEW DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE FOR THE COMMERCIAL
COMPLEX LOCATED AT 111 SOUTH SUNRISE WAY.
WHEREAS, Rite Aid (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 to allow directional
signage for the pick up window at the commercial complex located at 111 South Sunrise Way,
APN: 508-100-055, Zone RA (Section 14 Specific 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 AMEND was given in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on December 27, 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 January 11, 2012, and February 8, 2012, a public meeting on the application for
review 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
program to be approved that deviates from the strict provisions of the Sign Ordinance. The
Planning Commission finds that:
9 j 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 proposed signage that deviates from the Zoning Code will be located on a building that
is surrounded by driveways and parking areas. The proposed signage is for a pick up
window which is located at the rear of the building. Therefore, due to the physical site layout
and building orientation, strict application of the sign ordinance may not provide adequate
directional signage for the building users.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6249
Case SP 10-006 AMEND
February 8, 2012
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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 allows for architectural compatibility with the existing structure as it will
use common directional signage and will provide a simple, uniform design. Since almost all
of the proposed signs will conform to the sign area requirements, it is believed the signs, as
conditioned, would represent only a minor departure from the ordinance while providing an
effective sign program for the pharmacy 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 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 contraty 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Case No. SP 10-006 AMEND, a sign program amendment to
allow directional signage on the northerly building located at 111 South Sunrise Way, subject to
the conditions set forth in Planning Commission Resolution 6158 and the following:
1. A separate sign permit shall be required for all directional signage approved under this
program.
ADOPTED this 8t" day of February 2012.
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
AYES: 6, Roberts, Vice Chair Hudson, Conrad, Klatchko, Munger and Chair Donenfeld
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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