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RESOLUTION NO. 99-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING
COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM NO. 99-3 AND
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION SECTION 15311 (a), A
REQUEST TO INSTALL TWO WALL SIGNS AND ONE
MONUMENT SIGN AT 20801 GOLDEN SPRINGS
DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS.
1. The property owner, L.A. Fitness, and applicant, Carey Sign Graphics, have filed
an application for Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-3, for the installation of
two wall signs and one monument sign. The project site is located at
20801 Golden Springs Drive, 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. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar on May 11, 1999,
conducted a meeting on the Application.
3. 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 ofthe 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.
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The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds and determines that, having
considered the record as a whole including the findings set forth below, and F?1
changes and alterations which have been incorporated into and conditioned upon LJ
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:
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(a) The project relates to a 4.6 -acre parcel currently being developed with an
L.A. Fitness health club/gymnasium approved by the Planning
Commission on April 28, 1998.
(b) The project site has a General Plan "Land Use designation of General
Commercial (C). It is has a zoning designation of Regional Commercial
(C-3).
(c) • Generally, the following zones and use surround the project site: to the
north is the Pomona (SR 60) Freeway; to the south is the Rural
Residential (R-1-15;000) and Low Density Residential (R-1-10,000)
Zones; to the east', is the Commercial Planned Development (new
Development Code- Neighborhood Commercial -C-1) Zone; and to the
west is the Light Agriculture (AG) Zone.
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(d) The Application is arequest to install two wall signs located on the north
(rear/freeway side) and south (front/Golden Springs Drive side) elevations
of the building. The wall signs are proposed as follows:
(1) Wall sign on the south elevation is 138 square feet with the
following two-line copy: "LA FITNESS SPORTS CLUBS";
(2) Wall sign on the north elevation is 62.26 square feet with the
following one,line copy: -"LA FITNESS";
(3) Two proposed wall signs' total sign face area is 200.26 square feet;
(4) Wall signs will be internally illuminated channel letters with white
faces and teal centers, black trim caps and returns and a red triangle
within the letter "A" of "LA"; and
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(5) Teal and black four inch underline between the two copy lines of the
south facing wall sign.
(e) Additionally, the application request includes one monument sign located
adjacent to the main driveway access is proposed as follows:
(1) Four feet high by eight feet wide with a sign face area of 24 square
feet (3 feet by 8 feet);
(2) The proposed copy colors will be the same as the wall signs;
(3) The monument sign's pediment will be Dunn Edwards Buff Pill
(light sienna DE 1028 ME) and Tumble Weed (deep tan—BE 1057
M2);
(4) The base will be Dunn Edwards Buff Pill (light sienna—DE
1028 ME), Tumble Weed (deep tan—BE 1057 M2) and Dunn
Edwards Ashes of Hope (grey/tan-DE 1082).
(f) The proposed signs are in substantial compliance with the adopted General
Plan.
r a 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 Golden Springs Drive and
entering and exiting the site. The clear line -of -site issue was reviewed and
confirmed by the Public Works Division. The signs' design is compatible
with the existing eclectic signs of the surrounding commercial areas.
(g) 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 proposed Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-3 is consistent with
purpose and intent of Chapter 22.36 of the City of Diamond Bar
Development Code because the signs' design and colors reflect the
architecture and color of the project site's development (the health
club/gymnasium structure). Additionally, the proposed signs' design is
compatible with the existing eclectic signs of the surrounding commercial
areas.
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(h) 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 health
club/gymnasium when traveling east and westbound on Golden Springs
Drive. Additionally, the proposed signs' type- face style, colors, design are
consistent with the health club/gymnasium structure and integrate the signs
with the said structure to achieve a unified architectural statement while
allowing for easy readability. Furthermore, 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.
(i) -The 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. Pursuant
to Code, the Director may approve future revisions if it is determined that
the revisions are minor and that the intent of the original approval, and any
conditions attached are not affected.
(j)
The Comprehensive Sign Program complies with the standards of4''t
Chapter 122.36 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 two 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 logo recognition. Additionally, pursuant
to Code Section 22.36.130B., a single tenant is allowed one wall sign per
building,frontage with the sign face area calculated at 1.25 square feet for
each lineal foot of building frontage not to exceed a total of 125 square
feet of wall signage. The proposed sign face area exceeds the maximum
125 square feet and � totals to 200.26 square feet. Pursuant to Code
Section 22.36.060, a Comprehensive Sign Program review and approval,
by the Planning Commission, is required whenever a single -use building
with 200 feet or more of frontage is requesting approval of sign face area
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that exceeds the maximum aggregated sign area up to 200 square feet,
thereby allowing flexibility. The health club/gymnasium structure has a
building frontage of approximately 233 lineal feet.
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, elevations, color,
design and written sign criteria collectively labeled as Exhibit "A" dated
May 11, 1999, as submitted and approved by the Planning Commission,
as amended herein.
(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
F of Diamond Bar to provide such services.
(c) Monument sign shall be four feet tall by eight feet wide, with a sign face
area of 24 square feet.
(d) Arabic address numerals shall be added to the monument sign's base. The
numerals shall not exceed a four square feet area and shall be a minimum
of three feet high.
(e) A landscape area equal to twice the area of one face (48 square feet) of the
monument sign shall be provided. The applicant shall submit a
landscape/irrigation plan for this area for the City's review and approval.
The landscape/irrigation plan shall be submitted to the City before the
issuance of any City permits. Landscapingru-rigation shall be installed prior
to final inspection.
(f) Monument sign shall maintain a distance of 10 feet from Golden Springs
Drive's ultimate right-of-way. Before plan check submittal, the applicant
shall submit a revised site plan delineating said setback for the City's
review and approval.
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(g) Total sign face area for the two proposed wall signs shall not exceed 200
square feet.
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(h) Monument sign and wall signs' attachment 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 "C".
(i) Electrical conduit shall not be exposed.
Plans shall conform to State and local building codes (i.e. 1994 edition of
the Uniform Building Code and the 1993 edition of the National Electrical
Code) as well as the State Energy Code.
(k) Construction plans shall delineate the location of the disconnect switch,
method of the electric sign attachment to sign base and verification of U.L.
approval.
(1) The applicant shall comply with Planning and Zoning, Building and Safety
and Public Works Divisions' requirements and Fire Department
requirements-.
(m) This grant is valid for one year and construction shall commence
(i.e footings) within this one-year period or the grant shall expire.
(n) 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.
(o) If the Department of Fish and Game determines that Fish and Game Code
Section 711.4 applies to the approval of this project, then the applicant
shall remit to the City, within five days of this granes 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.
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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
L.A. Fitness, 100 Bayview Circle, #4000, Newport Beach, CA 92660 and
Carey Sign Graphics, 1274 N. Grove Street, Anaheim, CA 92806.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF MAY, 1999, BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY: 4�` kc,
eve Nelson, Vice Chairman
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 11th day of May,
1999, by the following vote:
AYES: Kuo, Ruzicka, McManus, Nelson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tye
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST: V
11 DeStefano, secretary
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PLANNING
COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 99-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING
COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM NO. 99-3 AND
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION SECTION 15311 (a), A
REQUEST TO INSTALL TWO WALL SIGNS AND ONE
MONUMENT SIGN AT 20801 GOLDEN SPRINGS
DRIVE, DIAMOND BA14 CALIFORNIA.
A. RECITALS.
1. The property owner, L.A. Fitness, and applicant, Carey Sign Graphics, have
filed an application for Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-3, for the
installation of two wall signs and one monument sign. The project site is
located at 20801 Golden Springs Drive, 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. The Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar on May 11, 1999,
3. Pursuant to Chapter 22.36 of the Diamond Bar Development Code, a
Comprehensive Sign Program does not require a public hearing or
B. Resolution.
NOW, T]HEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning
1 This Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set
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
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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
4. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning
(a) The project relates to a 4.6 -acre parcel currently being developed
with an L.A. Fitness health club/gymnasium approved by, the
(b) The project site has a General Plan Land Use designation of
General Commercial (C). It is has a zoning designation of
(c) Generally, the following zones and use surround the project site: to
the north is the Pomona (SR 60) Freeway; to the south is the
Rural Residential (R-1-15,000) and Low Density Residential (R-
1-10,000) Zones; to the east, is the Commercial Planned
Development (new Development Code - Neighborhood
Commercial -C-1) Zone; and to the west is the Light Agricultu re
(AG) Zone.
(d) The Application is a request to install two wall signs located on the
north (rear/freeway side) and south (front/Golden Springs Drive
(1) Wall sign on the south elevation is 138 square feet with the following two-line copy: "LA FITNESS
(2) Wall sign on the north elevation is 62.26 square feet with the
(3) Two proposed wall signs' total sign face area is 200.26
(4) Wall signs will be internally illuminated channel letters with
white faces and teal centers, black trim caps and returns
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(5) Teal and black four inch underline between the two copy lines of the
south facing wall sign.
(e) Additionally, the application request includes one monument sign located
adjacent to the main driveway access is proposed as follows:
(1) Four feet high by eight feet wide with a sign face area of 24 square
feet (3 feet by 8 feet);
(2) The proposed copy colors will be the same as the wall
(3) The monument sign's pediment will be Dunn Edwards Buff
Pill (light sienna DE 1028 ME) and Tumble Weed (deep tan -
(4) The base will be Dunn Edwards Buff Pill (light sienna -DE
1028 ME), Tumble Weed (deep tan -BE 1057 M2) and
(f) 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
The proposed signs' scale and placement allows for easy
readability and a clear fine -of -site for traffic traveling along
Golden Springs Drive and entering and e)dting the site. The clear
fine -of -site issue was reviewed and confirmed by the Public
(g) The Comprehensive Sign Program satisfies the purpose of Chapter
22.36 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code and the
The proposed Comprehensive Sign Program No. 99-3 is
consistent with purpose and intent of Chapter 22.36 of the City of
Diamond Bar Development Code because the signs' design and
colors reflect the architecture and color of the project site's
development (the health club/gymnasium structure). Additionally,
the proposed signs' design is compatible with the e)dsting
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(h) 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
The proposed signs' placement allows for clear identification of
the health club/gymnasium when traveling east and westbound
on Golden Springs Drive. Additionally, the proposed signs' type-
face style, colors, design are consistent with the health
club/gymnasium structure and integrate the signs with the said
structure to achieve a unified architectural statement while
allowing for easy readability. Furthermore, 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
(i) -The 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.
Pursuant to Code, the Director may approve future revisions if it
is determined that the revisions are minor and that the intent of
the original approval, and any conditions attached are not
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"vvith 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
The application of two 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
logo recognition. Additionally, pursuant to Code Section 22.3
6.13 OB., a single tenant is allowed one wall sign per building
frontage with the sign face area calculated at 1.25 square feet for
each lineal foot of build* frontage not to exceed a total of 125
square Mg
feet of wall signage. The proposed sign face area exceeds the
maximum 125 square feet and totals to 200.26 square feet.
Pursuant to Code Section 22.36.060, a Comprehensive Sign
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that exceeds the maximum aggregated sign area up to 200
square feet, thereby allowing flexibility. The health
club/gynmasium structure has a building frontage of
5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning
(a) The project shall substantially conform to site plan, elevations, color,
design and written sign criteria collectively labeled as Exhibit "N'
dated May 11, 1999, as submitted and approved by the Planning
(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 pernfitted 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
(c) Monument sign shall be four feet tall by eight feet wide, with a sign
(d) Arabic address numerals shall be added to the monument sign's
base. The numerals shall not exceed a four square feet area and
(e) A landscape area equal to twice the area of one face (48 square
feet) of the monument sign shall be provided. The applicant shall
submit a landscape/irrigation plan for this area for the City's
review and approval. The landscape/irrigation plan shall be
submitted to the City before the issuance of any City permits.
(f) Monument sign shall maintain a distance of 10 feet from Golden
Springs Drive's ultimate right-of-way. Before plan check
submittal, the applicant shall submit a revised site plan
(g) Total sign face area for the two propos ed wall signs shall not
exceed 200 square feet.
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(h) Monument sign and wall signs' attachment shall be engineered and
designed for a maximum soil pressure of 100 pounds and wind
(i) Electrical conduit shall not be exposed.
Plans shall conform to State and local building codes (i.e. 1994
edition of the Uniform Building Code and the 1993 edition of the
National Electrical Code) as well as the State Energy Code.
(k) Construction plans shall delineate the location of the disconnect
switch, method of the electric sign attachment to sign base and
verification of U.L. approval.
(1) The applicant shall comply with Planning and Zoning Building and
Safety and Public Works Divisions' requirements and Fire
(m) This grant is valid for one year and construction shall commence
(Le footings) within thi& one-year period or the grant shall expire.
(n) 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
(o) If the Department of Fish and Game determines that Fish and Game
Code Section 711.4 applies to the approval of this project, then
the applicant shall remit to the City, within five days of this grants
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
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The Planning Commission shall:
(a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
(b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution, by certifiled
mail to L.A. Fitness, 100 Bay„Aew Circle,44000, Newport Beach,
CA 92660 and Carey Sign Graphics, 1274 N. Grove Street,
Anaheim, CA 92806.
BY: W 6—” 4a, —,eve Ntelso Vice
Chairman
1, 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 I Ith day of May, 1999, by the following vote:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tye
ABSTAIN: None 'V—L L4
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J—es' DeStefano,
ATTEST secretary
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