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Home My WebLink AboutPC Resolution _6287- Case 12-002 SP AMNDRESOLUTION NO. 6287 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CASE SP 12-002, ALLOWING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT FOR A FREESTANDING BANK BUILDING LOCATED AT THE SUNRISE SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER, 1753 NORTH SUNRISE WAY. WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank (the "Applicant"), has filed an application with the City pursuant to Section 93.20.09 of the Sign Ordinance for a sign program amendment located at 1753 North Sunrise Way, APN: 501-090-020 , Zone CDN, Section 2; and WHEREAS, notice of public meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Springs to consider Case No. SP 12-002 AMND was given in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, on July 9, 2012, 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 September 12, 2012, 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 under Section 15311(a)(Accessory Structures) 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 Ordinance. The Planning Commission finds that: Planning Commission Resolution No. 6287 Case SP 12-002 Sign Program Amendment -- Wells Fargo September 12, 2012 Page 2of3 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 Sunrise Square Shopping Center architectural design elements include white rough stucco, wood trim details, and large barrel tile arcades. The freestanding bank building contains similar exterior detailing including two peaked tower elements at the west and east facing fagades. These large surfaces provide a natural area for a two- line box sign cabinet similar to the original bank tenant. The placement of a one -line text sign will not be proportional to the building and the strict application of the sign program will not provide the best design. 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 approved program provides a unified and consistent design theme for the Sunrise Square Shopping Center. The amendment to the program for the freestanding bank building allowing for two-line text; a maximum of 15 inch letter heights; and no type style restriction will be compatible with the rest of the shopping center and provide adequate signage and visibility. 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 amendment 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. 6287 Case SP 12-002 Sign Program Amendment — Wells Fargo September 12, 2012 Page 3 of 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves Case No. SP 12-002 AMND, subject to those conditions set forth in Exhibit A. ADOPTED this 12t` day of September 2012. AYES: 6, Roberts, Calerdine, Munger, Weremiuk, Vice Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld NOES: None ABSENT: 1, Klatchko ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: A. ing, P Dire or of Plan i Services CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 4L Exhibit A Case No. SP 12-002 Sign Program Amendment Sunrise Square Shopping Center Wells Fargo Bank Building 1753 North Sunrise Way APN: 501-090-020 September 12, 2012 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. PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIFIC CONDITION PC 1. Monument signage to be yellow channel letters internally lit on a brown background as depicted on revised drawings. PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS PSP 1. Sign Program Amendment limited to the freestanding building currently containing Wells Fargo Bank. PSP 2. Maximum letter height of fifteen (15) inches. PSP 3. Two lines of copy permitted. PSP 4. No restriction on sign type style. PSP 5. Monument signage to be internally lit channel letters with no background panel. PSP 6. All signs shall comply with the Uniform Building Code regulations. PSP 7. All non -approved signage must be removed as part of this approval. CsJ Resolution No. 6287 Conditions of Approval SP 12-002 AMND Wells Fargo September 12, 2012 Page 2of2 PSP 8. 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 9. The property owner shall provide all tenants with a copy of the sign program and all Conditions of Approval for this project. ADMINISTRATIVE 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 12-002 AMND. 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. 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. BUILDING DEPARTMENT BLD 1. Prior to any construction on -site, all appropriate permits must be secured. END OF CONDITIONS 701 w