HomeMy WebLinkAbout24380 RESOLUTION NO. 24380
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND
ESTABLISHING A SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE MULTI-
TENANT COMPLEX LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE
OF EAST TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY BETWEEN CALLE
EL SEGUNDO AND CALLE ALVARADO.
THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
A. Tahquitz Canyon Investors, LLC. ("Applicant') has filed an application with the
City pursuant to Chapter 93.20 (Sign Ordinance) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code for a
sign program (Case SP 17-012) for the multi-tenant commercial complex, commonly
known as The Courtyard Palm Springs and rebranding as The Scene in Palm Springs,
located at 601-777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Zone REO of the Section 14 Specific
Plan.
B. The Applicant has requested deviations from Chapter 93.20 of the Sign
Ordinance, as described in the City Council Staff Report, dated February 21, 2018.
C. On February 5, 2018, the Architectural Advisory Committee reviewed the
proposed sign program and voted 5-1 (Lockyer opposed, Dozci abstained) to
recommend conditional approval of the project to the City Council.
D. A notice of public meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs
California to consider Case SP 17-012 was given in accordance with applicable law,
and on February 21, 2018, the City Council 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.
E. Pursuant to Section 93.20.08 of the Palm Springs Zoning Code, the City Council
has examined the sign program, including requested deviations from the strict
provisions of the Sign Ordinance, and evaluated it against the required findings for
approval as follows:
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 seven acre site is surrounded by streets on all four sides with the most
commonly travelled frontage being Tahquitz Canyon Way. The property is fully
developed with roughly 148,000-square feet of commercial space. Tenants include
a bank, offices, movie theater, restaurant and (planned) retail. The buildings are
compactly built on the northerly half of the site and a parking structure is situated on
the southerly half. Structures range from one to three stories in size.
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The applicant proposes signage that is primarily oriented towards the most
commonly travelled street — Tahquitz Canyon Way. Due to the orientation and
compact design of the buildings, some tenants have no visibility from surrounding
streets which creates challenges for finding commercial tenants that can sustain
such tenant spaces. Because of these property characteristics, strict application of
the sign ordinance will not give adequate visibility to tenant signage.
2. That 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 provides street-oriented visibility for the individual tenants via the
elevation and monument/freestanding signs. The elevation signs are placed in a
consistent manner around buildings and are compatible in design. The freestanding
signs are constructed with compatible materials, colors and overall design themes
that relate to the architecture of the center. The sign locations, quantities and sizes
are appropriate and effective for the scale and physical characteristics of the
buildings and site, while proposing the least amount of departure from the City's sign
ordinance.
3. That 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, size, color, illumination, movement, materials,
height, condition, location and maintenance of all signs placed on private
property...".
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 business and sign users
as they travel along the site's most commonly travelled street, Taqhuitz Canyon
Way. Therefore the proposed sign program 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.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. CEQA.
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. The project will result in the construction of signs that are
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accessory to commercial structures, which are exempt pursuant to the aforementioned
Section.
SECTION 2. Sign Program.
That the findings and determinations reflected above are true and correct, and are
incorporated by this reference herein as the cause and foundation for the action taken
by and through this Resolution. The City Council approves Sign Program application
(Case SP 17-012) with conditions as outlined in attached Exhibit "A."
ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2018.
David H. Ready, Esq., P
ATTEST: City Manager
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City Clerk
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, ANTHONY J. MEJIA, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 24380 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on the 215t day of February,
2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holstege, Kors, Middleton, Mayor Pro Tern Roberts, and
Mayor Moon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
the City of Palm Springs, California, this day of
. ti
hony J. M
City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Case No. SP 17-012
Sign Program for The Scene in Palm Springs
601-789 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
February21, 2018
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.
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.
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 17-012.
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.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. Conditions Imposed by City Council. Prior to issuance of any sign permits,
the applicant shall address and incorporate the following conditions, and
resubmit three copies of the revised sign program to the Planning
Department:
1. Monument Signs at street corners to be reduced 30%, or applicant to
return to AAC with layout detail and context of surrounding for approval;
2. Monument Signs (all) —
a. Background color of Monument Signs to match field color of the
buildings;
b. Type of lighting shall be consistent throughout;
c. Color of sign fonts to match and be consistent throughout;
3. Pole sign —
a. Redesigned to match architecture;
b. Gooseneck light fixture to be removed, but illumination to remain an
external splash/wash on sign face; lighting to be integral with frame
instead of cantilever fixture;
4. Third floor signs—
a. Each to be a maximum size of 60 square feet in size;
b. If illuminated, halo-type lighting is required and signs to be
programmed off from 10PM until sunrise;
5. Light temperatures of all signs to be warmer tones (similar to 3,000K);
6. Limit Main (Wall) Signs on the buildings to not more than two per tenant.
PLN 2. 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 3. Approval shall be valid based on the sign amortization schedule in section
93.20.11 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance.
PLN 4. All signs shall comply with the Uniform Building Code regulations.
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.
END OF CONDITIONS