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RESOLUTION NO. 99-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING
COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM NO. 99-2 AND
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION SECTION 15311 (a),
A REQUEST TO INSTALL FOUR WALL SIGNS AND
ONE MONUMENT SIGN AT 2845 S. DIAMOND BAR
BLVD., DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA.
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A. RECITALS.
1. The property owner, David Zerner, and applicant, Lance
Templeton, have filed an application for Comprehensive
Sign Program No. 99-2, for the installation of four
wall signs and one monument sign. The project site is
located at 2845 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar,
Los Angeles County, California, as described above in
the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Comprehensive Sign Program
shall be referred to as the "Application".
2. On April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar was
established as a duly organized municipal corporation
of the State of California. Thereafter, the City
Council of the City of Diamond Bar adopted its
Ordinance No. 14 (1989), thereby adopting the Los.
Angeles County Code as the ordinances of the City of
Diamond Bar. On December 3, 1998, the City of Diamond
Bar's newly adopted Development Code became effective.
3. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar on
March 9, 1999 conducted a meeting on the Application.
4. Pursuant to Chapter 22.36 of the Diamond Bar
Development Code, a Comprehensive Sign Program does
not require a public hearing or notification of
property owners surrounding the project site.
B. Resolution.
F 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. This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that ON
all-of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of
this Resolution are true and correct.
2. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the
project identified above in this Resolution is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970,
as amended, and the guidelines promulgated thereunder,
-pursuant Section 15311 (a) of Article 19 of Chapter 3
of Title 14 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 Planning Commission' that the 'project proposed
herein will have the potential of 'an'adverse effect on
wild life resources or the habitat upon which the
wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence,
this Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption
of adverse effects 'contained in °sectlion 753.5 (d) of
Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein,
this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project relates to a parcel for single -site
commercial. Currently, the subject parcel is
being developed with a car wash facility
(Conditional Use Permit No. 98-6 and Development
Review No. 98-9) approved by the Planning
Commission on October 13, 1998. The project site
is located at 2845 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard,
Diamond Bar, California.
(b) The project site has a General Plan Land Use
designation of General Commercial (C). It is
within the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) Zone.
(c) Generally, 'the following zones surround the
project site: to the north and east is the Low
Medium Residential (RIM) Zone; to the south is the
Medium High Density Residential (RMH) Zone and to
the west is the Rural Residential (RR) Zone.
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(d) The proposed project is a'request to install the
following signs:
Y=" (1) Four wall signs, non -illuminated individual
Helvetica Bold burgundy letters, are as
follows:
a. THE PIT STOP OIL & LUBE TRANSONIC
CAR AUDIO & VIDEO is one sign with a
total face area of approximately 44.5
square feet, located on the southeast
facia. The TRANSONIC logo is italic
black lettering;
b. HAND CAR WASH is one sign with a
total face area of 12 square feet,
located on the northwest facia;
C. DIAMOND BAR HAND CAR WASH is
approximately 34.16 square feet and is
located on both the southeast and
northwest canopy;
(2) One monument sign, six feet tall with a sign
face area of 24 square feet, located
adjacent and northwest of the Diamond Bar
Boulevard enter -only driveway access. The
letters are burgundy on Dutch Cream stucco
to match building.
(e) The proposed signs are in substantial compliance
with the adopted General Plan.
The General Plan requires that a sign concept
address the following: scale in relationship to
the building; landscaping; and readability. It
also dictates that the concept ensure integration
into the overall site and architectural theme of
the site's development.
The proposed signs' scale and placement allows
for easy readability and a clear line -of -site for
traffic traveling along Diamond Bar Boulevard,
entering and exiting the site. The clear line -
of -site issue was reviewed and confirmed by the
Public Works Department. The signs' design is
compatible with the existing signs of the
surrounding commercial areas.
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(f) The Comprehensive Sign Program satisfies the
purpose of Chapter 22.36 of the City of Diamond (14
Bar Development Code and the intent of Sectionjl;j'!,f'
22.36.060;
The Comprehensive Sign Program is consistent with
purpose and intent of Chapter 22.36 of the City
of Diamond Bar Development Code because it
complies with 'the design standards and
guidelines, and is compatible with the style,
color, and the requirements for size and
presentation.
The proposed signs' were reviewed by the Public
Works Division and comply with clear line -of -site
and directional requirements. Additionally, the
Building and Safety Division reviewed the sign
proposal. That Division's plan check review,
permit and inspections will, ensure that the
proposed signs will not be a public hazard.
(g) The proposed signs enhance the overall
development, are in harmony with, and are visually
related to other signs included in the
Comprehensive Sign Program and to the structure
and/or uses they identify, and to surrounding
development; F .a
The proposed signs' placement allows for clear
identification of the Diamond Bar Hand Car Wash,
The Pit Stop Oil & Lube, and retail sales of
Transonic Car Audio and Video equipment, when
traveling north and southbound on Diamond Bar
Boulevakd, as well as when traveling on Cold
Spring Lane. Additionally, the type face style,
arrangement, and burgundy color against a cream
background are consistent with the main structure
and allow for easy reading.
The proposed signs' design is harmonious with the
eclectic collection of sign styles in commercial
centers in the City as a whole, as well as being
compatible with the style, color and signs of the
commercial sites surrounding the project site.
(h) Comprehensive Sign Program accommodates future
revisions which may be required due to changes in
uses or tenants.
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The application
this submittal,
allowed.
utilizes the maximum signage with
However, future revisions are
(i) The Comprehensive Sign Program complies with the
standards of Chapter 22.36 of the City of Diamond
Bar Development Code, except that flexibility is
allowed with regard to sign area, number,
location, and/or height to the extent that the
Comprehensive Sign Program will enhance the
overall development and will more fully
accomplish the purpose of this Chapter.
The application of four wall signs of varying
heights and locations, and one monument sign is
consistent with the intent of Chapter 22.36 of the
City of Diamond Bar Development Code. The color,
size, presentation, and placement of the signs
allow for flexibility with compatibility utilizing
size, shape, color, presentation, and by utilizing
logo recognition (Transonic).
5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above,
the Planning Commission hereby approves the
-,. Application subject to the following conditions:
�. (a) The project shall substantially conform to site
plan elevation and written sign criteria
collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated March
9, 1999, as submitted and approved by the
Planning Commission.
(b) The site shall be maintained in a condition which
is free of debris both during and after the
construction, addition, or implementation of the
entitlement granted herein. The removal of all
trash, debris, and refuse, whether during or
subsequent to construction shall be done only by
the property owner, applicant or by a duly
permitted waste contractor, who has been
authorized by the City to provide collection,
transportation, and disposal of solid waste from
residential, commercial, construction, and
industrial areas within the City. It shall be
the applicant's obligation to insure that the
waste contractor utilized has obtained permits
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from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such
services.
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(c) Address numerals shall be added to the base of
all monument signs and address numerals shall
comply with the Fire Department requirements.
(d) Monument sign shall be engineered and designed
for a maximum soil pressure of 100 pounds and
wind load of 80 miles an hour with an exposure of
(e) Monument sign shall not exceed a height of six
feet, shall be ten feet from the ultimate street
right-of-way line to maintain the clear line of
sight, and shall have at least 48 square feet of
landscaping at the base. The Planning Division
shall approve landscaping.
(f) Wall signs shall not exceed a maximum of 125
square feet.
(g) The following information shall be submitted to
the Building and Safety Division for review and
approval:
(1) Location of disconnect switch;
(2) Method of the electric sign attachment to
sign base; and
(3) Verification of U.L. approval.
(h) The applicant shall comply with Planning and
Zoning, and Building and Safety Division's and
Public Works Division's requirements.
(i) This grant is valid for one year and construction
shall commence (i.e. footings) within this one
year period or the grant shall expire.
(j) 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, within fifteen (15) days of approval of
this grant, at the City of Diamond Bar Community
and Development Services Department/Planning
Division, 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 any remaining
City processing fees.
(k) If the Department of Fish and Game determines
that Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 applies to
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the approval of this project, then the applicant
shall remit to the City, within five days of this
grant's approval, a cashier's check of $25.00 for
a documentary handling fee in connection with
Fish and Game Code requirements. Furthermore, if
this project is not exempt from a filing fee
imposed because the project has more than a
deminimis impact on fish and wildlife, the
applicant shall also pay to the Department of
Fish and Game any such fee and any fine which the
Department determines to be owed.
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 David Zerner,
954 Schumacker, Los Angeles, CA 90048, and Lance
Templeton, 2899 Monte Verde Drive, Covina, CA
91724.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF MARCH, 1999, BY
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY:
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�.-�n Tye, azrman
I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced,
passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of
Diamond Bar, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held
on the 9th day of,March, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES: Ruzika, Kuo, McManus, Vice -Chair Nelson,
Chairman Tye
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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ATTEST:
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 99-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DIA14OND BAR APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE SIGN
PROGRAM NO. 99-2 AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
SECTION 15311 (a), A REQUEST TO INSTALL FOUR WALL
SIGNS AND ONE MONUMENT SIGN AT 2845 S. DIAMOND
BAR BLVD., DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS.
1. The property owner, David Zerner, and applicant, Lance Templeton, have filed an application
for Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-2, for the installation of four wall signs and
one monument sign. The project site is located at 2845 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard,
Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California, as described above in the title of this
Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Comprehensive Sign Program
shall be referred to as the "Application".
2. On April 18, 1989, the City of Diamond Bar was established as a duly organized municipal
corporation of the State of California. Thereafter, the City Council of the City of
Diamond Bar adopted its Ordinance No. 14 (1989), thereby adopting the Los. Angeles
County Code as the ordinances of the City of Diamond Bar. On December 3, 1998, the
City of Diamond Bar's newly adopted Development Code became effective.
3. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar on March 9, 1999 conducted a
meeting on the Application.
4. Pursuant to Chapter 22.36 of the Diamond Bar Development Code, a Comprehensive Sign
Program does not require a public hearing or notification of property owners
surrounding the project site.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the
City of Diamond Bar as follows:
1. This 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 determines that the project identified above in
this Resolution is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the guidelines
promulgated thereunder, -pursuant Section 15311 (a) of Article 19 of Chapter 3
of Title 14 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 Planning Commission that the project proposed herein will have the
potential of an adverse effect on wild life resources or -the habitat upon which
the wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence, this Planning
Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in
Section 753.5 (d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning Commission
hereby finds as follows:
(a) The project relates to a parcel for single -site commercial. Currently, the
subject parcel is being developed with a car wash facility (Conditional
Use Permit No. 98-6 and Development Review No. 98-9) approved by
the Planning Commission on October 13, 1998. The project site is
located at 2845 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard. Diamond Bar. California.
(b) The project site has a General Plan Land Use designation of General
Commercial (C). It is within the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) Zone.
(c) Generally, 'the following zones surround the project site: to the north and
east is the Low Medium Residential (RIM) Zone; to the south is the
Medium High Density Residential (RMH) Zone and to the west is the
Rural Residential (RR) Zone.
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(d) The proposed project is a`request to install the following signs:
(1) Four wall signs, non -illuminated individual Helvetica Bold burgundy
letters, are as follows:
a. THE PIT STOP OIL & LUBE TRANSONIC CAR
AUDIO & VIDEO is one sign with a total face area of
approximately 44.5 square feet, located on the southeast
facia. The TRANSONIC logo is italic black lettering;
b. HAND CAR WASH is one sign with a total face area
of 12 square feet, located on the northwest facia;
C. DIAMOND BAR HAND CAR WASH is approximately
34.16 square feet and is located on both the southeast
and northwest canopy;
(2) One monument sign, six feet tall with a sign face area of 24
square feet, located adjacent and northwest of the Diamond
Bar Boulevard enter -only driveway access. The letters are
burgundy on Dutch Cream stucco to match building.
(e) The proposed signs are in substantial compliance with the adopted
The General Plan requires that a sign concept address the following:
scale in relationship to the building; landscaping; and readability. it also
dictates that the concept ensure integration into the overall site and
architectural theme of the site's development.
The proposed signs' scale and placement allows for easy readability
and a clear line -of -site for traffic traveling along Diamond Bar
Boulevard, entering and exiting the site. The clear lineof-site issue was
reviewed and confirmed by the Public Works Department. The signs'
design is compatible with the existing signs of the surrounding
commercial areas.
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The Comprehensive Sign Program satisfies the purpose of Chapter 22-36 Of the
City of Diamond Bar Development Code and the intent of Section 22.36.060;
The Comprehensive Sign Program is consistent with purpose and
intent of Chapter 22.36 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code
because it complies with the design standards and guidelines, and is
compatible with the style, color, and —the requirements for size and
presentation.
The proposed signs' were reviewed by the Public Works Division and
comply with clear line -of -site and directional requirements. Additionally,
the Building and Safety Division reviewed the sign proposal. That
Division's plan check review, permit and inspections will- ensure that
the proposed signs will not be a public hazard.
(g) The proposed signs enhance the overall development, are in harmony
with, and are visually related to other signs included in the
Comprehensive Sign Program and to the structure and/or uses they
identify, and to surrounding development;
The proposed signs' placement allows for clear identification of the
Diamond Bar Hand Car Wash, The Pit Stop Oil & Lube, and retail sales
of Transonic Car Audio and Video equipment, when traveling north and
southbound on Diamond Bar Boulevard, as well as when traveling on
Cold Spring Lane. Additionally, the type face style, arrangement, and
burgundy color against a cream background are consistent with the
main structure and allow for easy reading.
The proposed signs' design is harmonious with the eclectic collection
of sign styles in commercial centers in the City as a whole, as well as
being compatible with the -style, color and signs of the commercial sites
surrounding the project site.
(h) Comprehensive Sign Program accommodates future revisions which may
be required due to changes in uses or tenants.
The application utilizes the maximum signage with this submittal.
However, future revisions are allowed.
(i) The Comprehensive Sign Program complies with the standards of Chapter
22.36 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code, except that
flexibility is allowed with regard to sign area, number, location, and/or
height to the extent that the Comprehensive Sign Program wills
enhance the overall development and will more fully accomplish the
purpose of this Chapter.
The application of four wall signs of varying heights and locations, and
one monument sign is consistent with the intent of Chapter 22.36 of the
City of Diamond Bar Development Code. The color, size, presentation,
and placement of the signs allow for flexibility with compatibility utilizing
size, shape, color, presentationr and by utilizing logo recognition
(Transonic).
5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above,
the Planning Commission hereby approves the Application subject to the
following conditions:
(a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan elevation and written
sign criteria collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated March 9, 1999, as
submitted and approved by the Planning Commission.
(b) The site shall be maintained in a condition which is free of debris both
during and after the construction, addition, or implementation of the
entitlement granted herein. The removal of all trash, debris, and refuse,
whether during or subsequent to construction shall be done only by the
property owner, applicant or by a duly permitted waste contractor, who
has been authorized by the City to provide collection, transportation,
and disposal of solid waste from residential, commercial, construction,
and industrial areas within the City. It shall be the applicant's obligation
to insure that the waste contractor utilized has obtained permits from
the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services.
(c) Address numerals shall be added to the base of all monument signs and address
numerals shall comply with the Fire Department requirements.
(d) Monument sign shall be engineered and designed for a maximum soil pressure of -
100 pounds and wind load of 80 miles an hour with an exposure of IT11.
(e) Monument sign shall not exceed a height of six feet, shall be ten feet from
the ultimate street right-of-way line to maintain the clear line of sight,
and shall have at least 48 square feet of landscaping at the base. The
Planning Division shall approve landscaping.
(f Wall signs shall not exceed a maximum of 125 square feet.
(g) The following information shall be submitted to the Building and Safety
Division for review and approval:
(1) Location of disconnect switch;
(2) Method of the electric sign at tachment to sign base; and
(3) Verification of U.L. approval.
(h) The applicant shall comply with Planning and Zoning, and Building and
Safety Division's and Public Works Division's requirements.
(i) This grant is valid for one year and construction shall commence (i.e.
footings) within this one year period or the grant shall expire.
Q) 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,
within fifteen (15) days of approval of this grant, at the City of Diamond
Bar Community and Development Services Department/Planning
Division, 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 any remaining City processing fees.
(k) If the Department of Fish and Game determines that Fish and Game Code
the approval of this project, then the applicant shall remit to the City,
within five days of this grant's approval, a cashier's check of $25.00 for
a documentary handling f ee in connection with Fish and Game Code
requirements. Furthermore, if this project is not exempt from a filing fee
imposed because the project has more than a deminimis impact on
fish and wildlife, the applicant shall also pay to the Department of Fish
and Game any such fee and any fine which the Department
determines to be owed.
The Planning Commission shall:
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certified mail to
David Zerner, 954 Schumacker, Los Angeles, CA 90048, and Lance
Templeton, 2899 Monte Verde Drive, Covina, CA 91724.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF MARCH, 1999, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY: even Tye, Fwip:—;an ev—
I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly
introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar, at
a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 9th day of,March, 1999, by the
following vote:
AYES: Ruzika, Kuo, McManus, Vice -Chair Nelson, Chairman Tye
ID[elxoJ
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: 31 NN
V ATTEST:
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