HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 92-26RESOLUTION NO. 92-26
�. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING PLANNED
SIGN PROGRAM NO. 92-2 AND CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION (SECTION 15301 B.(g), Class 1) AN
APPLICATION FOR A PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM AND
THREE WALL SIGNS FOR A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
CENTER LOCATED AT 20418 WALNUT DRIVE. BETWEEN
YELLOWBRICK ROAD AND TUCKER LANE.
A. Recitals
1. Diversified Signs and Graphics and Cornerstone Partners
Walnut, Ltd. have filed an application for Planned Sign
Program No. 92-2 for Walnut Business Center located at
20418 Walnut Dr., Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, Cali-
fornia, as described in the title of this Resolution.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development
Review application is referred to as "Application".
2. On April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar was
established as a duly organized municipal organization
of the State of California. On said date, pursuant to
the requirements of the California Government Code
Section 57376, Title 21 and 22, the City Council of the
City of Diamond Bar adopted its Ordinance No. 1, thereby
adopting the Los Angeles County Code as the ordinances
of the City of Diamond Bar. Title 21 and 22 of the Los
Angeles County Code contains the Development Code of the
County of Los Angeles now currently applicable to
development applications, including the subject
Application, within the City of Diamond Bar.
3. The City of Diamond Bar lacks an operative General Plan.
Accordingly, action was taken on the subject
application, as to consistency with the General Plan,
pursuant to the terms and provisions of Ordinance No.4
(1992) of the City of Diamond Bar.
4. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, on
November 9, 1992 conducted a duly noticed public meeting
on said Application.
5. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolu-
tion have occurred.
B. Resolution
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows:
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1. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that
all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of
this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that
the project identified above in this Resolution is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as
amended, and guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant
to Section 15301. Class 1. B. (g) of Division 6 of Title
14 of the California Code of Regulations.
3. The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and
determines that, having considered the record as a
whole,including the findings set forth below, and
changes and alterations which have been incorporated
into and conditioned upon the proposed project set forth
in the application, there is no evidence before this
Commission that the project as proposed by the
Application, and conditioned for approval herein, will
have the potential of an adverse effect on wildlife
resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife
depends. Based upon substantial evidence presented in
the record before the Commission, the Commission hereby
rebuts the presumption of adverse effect contained in
Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations. Notwithstanding the provisions of this
paragraph, the Applicant shall pay all fees required for�j�`�a
the filing of a Notice of Determination and any other
fees imposed by the California Department of Fish and
Game prior to the issuance of any building permits.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth
herein, this Commission, in conformance with Ordinance
No. 4 (1992) of the City of Diamond Bar hereby finds as
follows:
(a) The project relates to a site of approximately
8.67 acres called Walnut Business Center which is
comprised of ten (10 ) buildings with uses such as
light manufacturing, sales, offices, warehouses,
testing laboratories, and a faith center within
the M -1.5 -BE zone with General Plan designation of
Light Manufacturing (I) and is located at 20418
Walnut Dr., City of Diamond Bar, California.
(b) Generally, property to the north is M -1.5 -BE zone;
property to the south is the Pomona Freeway;
property to the east is R -A-8,000 zone; and
property to the west is the City of Industry.
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(c) The subject site for the project is adequately
served by Walnut Drive and Lemon Avenue.
(d) The nature, condition, and size of the site has
been considered. The site is adequate in size to
accommodate the use.
(e) Substantial evidence exists, considering the
record as a whole, to determine that the project,
as proposed and conditioned herein, will not be
detrimental to or interfere with the contemplated
General Plan.
(f) This project is in compliance with the Sign
ordinance.
(g) Approval of this project will not have an adverse
impact on adjacent or adjoining residential or
commercial uses. It will not be materially
detrimental to the use, enjoyment, or valuation of
property of other persons located in the vicinity
and will not adversely affect the health or
welfare of persons residing in the surrounding
area.
5. Based upon the substantial evidence and conclusion set
forth herein above in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, and
conditions set forth below in this Resolution, presented
to the Planning Commission on November 9, 1992, public
meeting as set forth above, the Commission, hereby finds
and concludes as follows:
(a) The project shall substantially conform to all
plans dated November 9, 1992 as submitted'to and
approved by the Planning Commission labeled
Exhibit "A" and "A-111.
(b) The applicant shall submit to the City, within 30
days of approval of this grant, a revised Planned
Sign Program which incorporate the amendments of
Exhibit "A-1" into Exhibit "A" dated November 9,
1992.
(c) This grant shall not be effective for any purpose
until the permittee and owner of the property
involved (if other than the permittee) have filed,
at the City of Diamond Bar Community Development
Department, their affidavit stating that they are
aware of and agree to accept all the conditions of
this grant. Further, this grant shall not be
effective until the permittee pays remaining
(� Planning Division processing fees.
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(d) It is hereby declared that and made a condition of
this .permit that if any condition hereof is
violated, or if any law, statue, or ordinance is
violated, the permit may be revoked; provided that
the applicant has been given written notice to
cease such violation and has failed to do so for a
period of thirty (30) days.
The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution,
by certified mail, to Diversified Signs and Graphics
located at 4376 E. La Palma, Anaheim, CA 92807 and
Cornerstone Partners Walnut, Ltd. located at 42
Corporate Park 1130, Irvine, CA 92714.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS THE 9TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1992,
BY THE PLANNINGrC�OMMM�ISS N OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY: �•�G'
Bruce Flamenbaum, Chairman
I, James Destefano, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the
City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 9th day of
November, 1992, by the following vote:
AYES: [COMMISSIONERS:] Flamenbam, MacBride, Grothe, Meyer
NOES: [COMMISSIONERS:]
ABSENT: [COMMISSIONERS:] Li
ABSTAIN: [COMMISSIONERS:]
ATTEST:
James DeStefano,j Secretary
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INTRODUCTION
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This manual has been Prepared as a guide -For design and �2
installation of tenants and buyers occupying the Walnut
Business Center. The Specifications indicated within this
manual are intended to help each achieve visual
identification.
Tenants and Buyers agree to design , construct, install;
and mainta.irt =_t+fir;., at their so'ie co=t and expense in
accordance with this- sign criteria., as set forth below,
prior to tenant bus.iness in the center.
C=onfc,+rma.nce to detailed sign drat, i ngs ani -11
specifications tih i ch have Obtained prior approval of the
Iandl-ord.:owner and the Citi of Diamond Ban will be strictly
enforced and any non -conforming sir -in must be brought to
cor+forman+=e at the sole expense of tenant Or buyer erecting
the -same. The 1.a.ndlor•d.ioviner• shall administer and interpret
this sign criteria. This criteria shall appi,: equally to
Occupants of all bui lding�.
GENER, L REQUi REMNETS - HALL TEP:i;'ii-,TS r;ilE7 BUYERS
1) Each tenant or buyer shal 1 submi t for a-Pproval before
fabrication, not less than two copies of detailed drawings
indicating size, location, layout, design, materials, and
color of the proposed sign, concurrently with sufficient
architectural drawing to show exact relationship with
building frontage,
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Attention: Property Manager
Cornerstone Partners Inc.
42 Corporate Park, Ste 210
Irvine, Ca. ?2714
_2) Prior to fabrication, detailed drawings of signs shall
be submitted to the C ii tz of Diamond Bar fop review and
approval . These dr•a4.t i n.gs must be si gned by the 1 andl or -d i
owner prior to being submitted to the city.
3) Each tenant or buyer shall obtain and pay the entire
cost & all permits, approvals, construction, installation,
and maintenance of it'_ respective sign.
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4) No tenant or buyer shall affix upon- any glass or other
material on the storefront any signs unless they shall first
have received the written approval of the landlord / owner
and are con=_-istant with the guidelines set forth in this
criteria.
5) No advertising placard_., banners, pennants, insignias
on trademarks shall be affixed upon the storefront with the
except i on of
A Banners which publicize special events ( such as
Grand opening) will be allowed, subject to the
time limitations and permit requirements of the
City of Diamond Bar and the owners / landlord.
6) Each Tenant shall be responsible for it's sign +!
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contractor. All signs shall be constructed by a professional
licensed sign contractor•.
2) Tenant or buyer shall be responsible for removal of
their sign vji thin thirty days after leaving site. The
removal of the sign shall include the repair- of the wall
surface back to it's original condition.
8) No animated, flashing, audible or smoking signs will be
permitted.
9) No -free standing s.ignS will be permitted.
DESIGN SPEC;IFICA-TIONZ
1) PRIMARY cIl"si•AGE (All Tenants or. Buyers)
A) Pr•imar,• _icinage shall consist of 43hite Plexiolass
r-° tenan t pane 1 s• w i th v i nyl copy i ns•tal l ed i n
existing aluminum frames provided by landlord ;
ciwner•s.
(See Primary Sign detail)
B) All copy to consist of 2 Mil. Gerber High
Performance vin/l. A ai1able colors shall consist
of BlacV (220-12),Dk Gree (220-41), Bur•gandy
53. , Blue 2 t. -Jr) , Teal � C 5�6) .
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C:) Available Letter Styles to include Helvetica Bold,
Optima Semi Bold, Souvenir and Times Bold.
D) Cop -y shall not exceed 651 of Available Sign area
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2) SECONDARY SIGNAGE (Freeway Elevations)
A) Secondary Signage is permitted for tenants with
elevations fronting the freeway.
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(Unit #'s 6, 7a, 7b, 8a, ^ob, i, 10)
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Signage shat 1 consist of 21' thick, 2 lb density
foam letters with plexiglass faces and 3/4" gold
trim cap. Foam returns shall be painted black.
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Faces shall be 1/8" Rohm & Haas plexiglass,
colors permitted Shall include #27?3 (Red),
#2050 (B1 ue), 42025 (Black) , or #2030 (Green)
D)
Letter styles permitted shall include Helvetica.
Bald, Optima Semi Bold, Souvenir ar,d Time; Bold.
E}
Maximum sign area shall consist of 1 Sq Ft per 1
Linea! foot of building frontage, to a maximum of
100 Sq Ft. Maximum sign length not to exceed 75':
of building frontage.
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Maximum letter height shall be 3011.
Minim.im letter height shall be 10"
Maximum height for multiple lines of cogs•• shall
not exceed 48" including space between lints.
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Letters shall beinstalled with GE clear silicone.
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Sign installations shall be centered horizontally
over tenants frontage and within the top 25X of
building elevation.
3} WINDOW
SIGNAGE ( All Tenants and Buyers}
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White lettering shall be
vinyl window permitted
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with prior design approval by the landlord /
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owner.
E) Maximum allowable area shall be 25:: of contiguous
window area Or 50 ties. Ft, whichever is less.
4) FREE STANDING SIGNS (Existing)
A) Free standing signs shall consist of two existing
i I I umi nested monument signs. S -i gns are fabr-icated
Of a cast concrete base vji th a, sheet r,etal
cabi net. Face con•_ i sts of blue PI ex background
wi th ,UJiii tr- FieIvEtiea Me_diur+ i_:_ip.`' "Walnut Bus ine s
Center". Cabinet size 12_" ,. iz
Ell) No ether- Freestanding signs =_.hall be permit ted.
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EXHIBIT "A-1"
NOVEMBER 9,
1992
DEFINITIONS:
For definitions refer to the Sign Ordinance of the City of Diamond
Bar. (ordinance No.5, 1991)
TENANT SIGNAGE:
I. MONUMENT SIGN:
Address numerals shall be added per the Sign Ordinance and
Fire Department .
2. TEMPORARY SIGN requirements shall comply with the City's sign
ordinance.
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