HomeMy WebLinkAbout24290 RESOLUTION NO. 24290
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND
ESTABLISHING A SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE ONE (1)
AND TWO-STORY MULTI-TENANT BUILDING LOCATED
ON BLOCK C OF THE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS
SPECIFIC PLAN AT 111 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE.
THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
A. DTPS C-15, LLC. ("Applicant') has filed an application with the City pursuant to
Section 93.20 (Sign Ordinance) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code for a sign program
(Case SP 17-003) for the multi-tenant commercial building located at 111 North Palm
Canyon Drive, Zone C-B-D, Block "C" of the Downtown Palm Springs Specific Plan,
Section 15.
B. The Applicant has requested deviations from Section 93.20.09 of the Sign
Ordinance, which in addition to allowing tenant signage on the street frontages of the
building (facing north, east and south), would permit signage facing a private paseo
(west), including signage that exceeds size limitations of the Sign Ordinance.
C. On May 15, 2017, the Architectural Advisory Committee reviewed the proposed
sign program and voted unanimously to recommend conditional approval of the project
to the Planning Commission.
D. A notice of a public meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs to consider Case SP 17-003 was given in accordance with applicable law, and
on June 28, 2017, the Planning Commission carefully reviewed and considered all of
the evidence presented in connection with the meeting on the Project, including but not
limited to the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented, and voted 7-0 to
conditionally approve Case SP 17-003.
E. On July 3, 2017, a timely Notice of Review was submitted to the City Clerk
requesting City Council review of the Planning Commission decision relative to Case
SP 17-003 according to Section 2.06.030 of the Municipal Code.
F. A notice of public meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs
California to consider Case SP 17-003 was given in accordance with applicable law,
and on July 26, 2017, 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, and voted to
conditionally approve Case SP 17-003.
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G. Pursuant to Section 93.20.09 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. That 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 a multi-tenanted commercial building located along Palm
Canyon Drive with pedestrian traffic on all sides and vehicular access on three
sides. The one- and two-story structure is located adjacent to the sidewalk and
three streets, Palm Canyon Drive, Museum Way and Tahquitz Canyon Way. The
Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (Appendix A of the General Plan) state, "The
size, scale, and style of signs should be determined by the scale of the buildings of
which they are a part and the scale and speed of the intended viewer (pedestrian
vs. vehicle)." Due to the large overhangs, varying facades and physical size of the
building, strict application of the regulations of the sign ordinance will not give
adequate visibility to the 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 program
necessary for the effectiveness of the program; and
The proposed sign program provides a unified and consistent design theme for all
tenants within the multi-tenanted building. The limiting of sign types, sizes and
locations will be consistent with the size and mass of the building. Aside from
directional signage on the first floor, tenants on the second floor will not be allowed
signage, which is more restrictive than the sign ordinance and will reduce possible
sign clutter on the building. Further, the accessory blade signs have been restricted
to ensure conformance with the zoning code, while remaining effective for the
purposes of directing pedestrians' attention to businesses. Therefore, the
conditionally approved sign program will be compatible with the design of the
property and represent the least departure from the standards of the sign ordinance
necessary for the effectiveness of the program.
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, location and maintenance of all signs in the
city".
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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.
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.
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 17-003) with conditions as outlined in attached Exhibit "A."
ADOPTED THIS 26th DAY OF JULY, 2017.
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David H. Ready, Esq., P .
City Manager
ATTEST:
Kathleen D. Hart, MMC
Interim City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, KATHLEEN D. HART, Interim City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby
certify that Resolution No. 24290 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 July 26, 2017, by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Kors, Mills, Roberts, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and
Mayor Moon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSED: None
Kathleen D. Hart, MMC
Interim City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Case No. SP 17-003
Sign Program for Block C
111 North Palm Canyon Drive
June 26, 2017
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 17-003.
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 incorporate the following conditions and resubmit three
copies of the revised sign program to the Planning Department:
1. East elevation - Sign #6 ("H&M" blade sign) shall be same size as
approved blade sign size — six square feet per side.
2. ("Tommy Bahama" wall signs approved as presented; no change
necessary per condition no. 11 below).
3. No duplicate (Primary Main) signs allowed for tenants on the same
frontage.
4. West elevation - there shall be no duplicate signs on the brick fagade
portion of the building (signs #18 and #19 in Master Sign Plan).
5. "H&M" wall signs - sign #23 shall match sign #4 in size.
6. Sign mounting details shall match architecture.
7. Square footage to be consistent with sizes shown except secondary
(blade) signs.
8. Blade Sign design to return to staff for final review:
a. Size to be six square feet with no restriction on maximum dimensions
b. Bottom of sign to be uniform above the sidewalk — specific height
dimension to be approved by the Director of Planning Services
c. Sign mounting details to match architecture
9. Cabinet signs are prohibited.
10.Signs may be front-lit, back-lit or any other method of lighting deemed
appropriate by staff in the Planning Department.
11."Tommy Bahama" permitted three signs as presented in the Sign Plan.
12."Starbucks" channel letter signs shall be mounted below or on top of the
awning, but not on the overhang fascia.
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.
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
BLD 1. Prior to any construction on-site, all appropriate permits must be secured.
END OF CONDITIONS