HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6396- Case 8.258 Sign VarianceRESOLUTION NO.6396
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING SIGN VARIANCE, CASE NO. 8.258,
TO SECTION 93.20.05 OF THE ZONING CODE TO
ALLOW VARIOUS IDENTIFICATION SIGNS AT THE
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6550
NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE.
WHEREAS, Lalith Chandrasena ("Applicant") has filed an application with the City
pursuant to Section 94.06.00 and Section 93.20.10(A)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance to
install nine signs on the exterior of an existing building and reface a double -sided pylon
sign at 6550 North Indian Canyon Drive, Zone H-C, Section 23; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Sign Variance, Case No. 8.258, was given in accordance with
applicable law for the Planning Commission meeting of April 23, 2014; and
WHEREAS, on April 23, 2014, a public hearing on the application was held by the
Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law, and at this meeting the
Commission tabled the item for further design considerations by the applicant; and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2014, the Applicant submitted a revised proposal to install six
signs on the building exterior and reface the existing monument sign; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Sign Variance, Case 8.258, was given in accordance with
applicable law for the Planning Commission meeting of May 14, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project" pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, and it has been recommended that the
proposed sign variance be determined to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions
of CEQA under Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the
Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act because the sign variance
proposes only insignificant changes to the title and allows various identification signs;
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 requirements of Section 94.06.00(B), the Planning
Commission finds:
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Case No. 8.258 Sign Variance — Palm Springs Motorsports 1 Yamaha
May 14, 2014
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1) Because of the special circumstances applicable to the subject
property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings,
the strict application of the Zoning Code would deprive subject
property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and
under identical zone classification.
The commercial building is located on a single parcel adjacent to Indian Canyon
Drive and Garnet Avenue. The site is within 1,000 feet of the Indian Canyon
Drive and 1-10 freeway interchange at a lower elevation than the nearby freeway.
The strict application of the Zoning Code would deprive the subject property from
providing adequate signage compared to other commercial properties in the area
at a grade elevation closer to that of the freeway. Therefore, the variance is
justified due to the site location and its surrounding.
2) Any variance granted shall be subject to such conditions as will assure
that the adjustment thereby authorized shall not constitute a grant of
special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties
in the vicinity and zone in which subject property is situated.
The variance request for three wail signs on two elevations and the reface of a
monument sign is consistent with nearby development. Other highway
commercial businesses in the area commonly have multiple signs with large
pylons, including Jack in the Box, and Pilot Fuel Center located across the street
to the west and northwest. Thus, the variance request does not grant special
privileges to the applicant.
3)
The granting of the variance will
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The proposed signs will be required to meet all necessary building and safety
codes. The signs have been reviewed by the Architectural Advisory Committee
for good design. Therefore, the granting of the variance will not affect the public
health, safety, convenience or welfare and will not be injurious to property
improvements in the same vicinity and zone.
4) The granting of such variance will not adversely affect the general plan
of the city.
Staff has reviewed the policies of the general plan and has found no
inconsistencies between the plan and the proposed signage.
Section 2: In addition to the findings required by state law, the sign ordinance stipulates
three additional findings required for sign variances. Pursuant to the requirements of
Section 93.20.10(A)(4), the Planning Commission finds:
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5) 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 near the Interstate 10 interchange and sits at a
lower elevation than the freeway. In addition, the new 1-10 interchange
configuration modified the bridge approach elevating North Indian Canyon Drive
reducing visibility of the site from the freeway. Therefore, strict application of the
regulations of the sign ordinance will not give adequate visibility to the signage.
6) The approved signage 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 signage.
The proposal includes the placement of three wall signs on two elevations and
the reface of a monument sign. Like other buildings at the same intersection, the
signage will contain names and logos of business identities contained within the
building. The signs are proposed in strategic locations to provide adequate and
effective identification while representing the least departure from the standards
of the sign ordinance. Furthermore, the Architectural Advisory Committee voted
favorably to recommend approval of the Sign Variance with one condition.
7) That the approved signage is compatible with the surrounding property
and not contrary to the purpose of the sign ordinance.
The use of corporate logos, colors, materials and the design of the signs are
compatible with the building and adjacent highway commercial properties. The
Architectural Advisory Committee voted favorably to recommend approval of the
design. The proposal does not conflict with the purpose of the sign ordinance as
described in Section 93.20.02(B) of the Zoning Code.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 6396
Case No. 8.258 Sign Variance T Palm Springs Motorsports 1 Yamaha
May 14, 2014
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Case No. 8.258, a sign variance to allow the installation
of six new signs on building and reface the existing pylon sign at 6550 North Indian
Canyon Drive, with the following condition:
Switch KTM & Star signs on the south elevation.
ADOPTED this 14th day of May, 2014.
AYES: 7, Commissioner Calerdine, Commissioner Klatchko, Commissioner
Lowe, Commissioner Roberts, Commissioner Weremiuk, Vice -Chair
Hudson and Chair Donenfeld
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Margo Wheeler, FAICP
Director of Planning Services
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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