HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6291- Case SP 12-004 AMNDRESOLUTION NO.6291
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CASE SP 12-004, AMENDING THE
ESTABLISHED SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE
DESERT AIDS PROJECT MULTI -TENANTED
OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 1695 SOUTH
SUNRISE WAY.
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 Desert AIDS Project office building located at 1695 North
Sunrise Way, Zone P, Section 11; and
WHEREAS, notice of public meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Springs to consider Case No. SP 12-004 was given in accordance with
applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2012, a public meeting on the application for a
recommendation was held by the Architectural Advisory Committee in
accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 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 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
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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 subject property is located on the corner of two major thoroughfares.
The building has a lineal frontage of approximately 320 feet on Sunrise
Way and 225 feet on Vista Chino Road. Multiple annexes exist within the
nearly 40,000 square foot building, necessitating the need for additional
signage beyond the strict application of the sign ordinance regulations.
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 similar signage types that have commonly been
used in the past on the building and will provide a simple, uniform design.
Since there is a decrease in number of signs on the building and a few
increases in signs on the landscape wall, 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. The building wall signs and donor wall signs have very specific
design criteria that will provide adequate, uniform signage for the building.
The proposed deviations from the Sign Ordinance would also allow
signage that has been commonly used on the building in the past. Thus,
the approved sign program is compatible with the surrounding property
and not contrary to the purpose of the sign ordinance.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 6291
Case SP 12-004 — Sign Program Amendment
October 10, 2012
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the
Planning Commission hereby approves Case No. SP 12-004, a sign program
amendment to allow modification of building wall signs, a second monument
sign, the addition of donor wall signs and additional directional signs at the
building located at 1695 North Sunrise Way, subject to those conditions set forth
in Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 10th day of October 2012.
ATTEST:
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
AYES: 7, Roberts, Calerdine, Klatchko, Munger, Weremiuk, Vice -Chair
Hudson and Chair Donenfeld
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Resolution No. 6291
Exhibit A
Case No. SP 12-004
Sign Program Amendment
1695 North Sunrise Way
October 10, 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.
PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
PSP 1. Prior to issuance of permit for any signage, the landscape plan for the area
surrounding the proposed monument sign shall be submitted to the Planning
Department for review and approval.
PSP 2. Prior to issuance of permit for any signage, the applicant shall submit a
revised sign program with the following revisions:
a. Eliminate six building wall signs from sign program. These include three
at the northeast corner of building (Sign Nos. 4, 5, 6 in sign program), one
at the northwest corner of building (Sign No. 9 in sign program) and two
on the south elevation of building (Sign Nos. 14 & 15 in sign program);
b. Add one wayfinding (directional) sign of no more than six square feet in
size at the northeast corner of building. Sign to be consistent with other
wayfinding signs.
PSP 3. Directional signs shall be no more than five square feet in size per side.
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.
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October 10, 2012
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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 12-004. 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 Zdhing 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.
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