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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2001-37PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2001-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITE` OF DIAMOND BAR PROVIDING A REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 22.70.040 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65857 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2001-02. A. RECITALS. 1. The City of Diamond Bar has initiated an application for Development Code Amendment No. 2001-02. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Code Amendment shall be referred to as the "Application." 2. Development Code Amendment No. 2001-02 considers modifications of the following Sections within the Development' Code: Article III Section 22.36.080 -Prohibited Signs (Page 111-137) Section 22.36.120.0 - Freeway -oriented Signs (Page 111-140) ' 3. On October 9, 2001, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application. The public hearing was concluded on October 9, 2001. The Commission adopted Resolution No. 2001-35 recommending City Council denial of the Application. 4. On November 20, 2001, the Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on Development Code Amendment No. 2001-02. The City Council suggested that the Planning Commission consider, in more detail, the separation standard for electronic reader board signs between a commercial development complex and nearest residential property, design standards and aesthetic view impact of an electronic reader board sign. Furthermore, the Council suggested that the Commission explore available data related to traffic accidents caused by electronic reader board signs. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65857 and Development Code Section 22.70.040, the City Council referred the Application back to the Commission for review and preparation of a report. 5. On November 27, 2001, the Planning Commission reviewed and discussed Development Code Amendment No. 2001-02 as directed by the City Council (i.e., the separation between a commercial development complex and nearest residential property, design standards, aesthetic view impact and available data related to traffic accidents caused by electronic reader board signs). The Commission concluded their discussion, and directed staff to prepare this Resolution as its report to the City Council 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 has found certain modifications appropriate, should the City Council support the application. Said modifications are as referenced and are incorporated within Exhibit "A" attached hereto. 3. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council consider the Planning Commission Report and recommendation on Development Code Amendment No. 2001-02 as amended by the Planning Commission, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. The Planning Commission shall: (a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and (b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council forthwith. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH OF NOVEMBER 2001, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. Bob Zirbes, 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 27th day of November 2001, by the following vote: AYES: Zirbes, Ruzicka, Kuo NOES: Nelson, Tye ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: . I 9�� a es Det fano, Secretary i! EXHIBIT "A ' PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT REGARDING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2001-02 November 27, 2001 The Planning Commission reviewed Development Code Amendment No. 2001-02 as referred by the City Council. The Commission provides the following report and recommendations. The commission recommends modifications to Section 22.36.120.C., Subsections 7, 8, and 9 as provided herein : Section 22.36.080 Prohibited Signs of Article 11, Title 22 of the City of Diamond Bar Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: G. Electronic reader board signs, except time/temperature devices and except as provided in Section 22.36.120.C. 7, 8, and 9; Section 22.36.120.C. -Freeway -oriented Signs of Article II, Title 22 of the City of Diamond Bar Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: C. Freeway -oriented Signs. On-site and off-site freestanding signs may be permitted by Conditional Use Permit in lieu of freeway oriented wall signs for certain properties when they are visible from and adjacent to a freeway right-of-way in compliance with the following: 1. Signs are only for the purpose of advertising fuel, food, and/or lodging accommodations; 2. Freeway -oriented signs are permitted only on freeway -adjacent sites for uses that are located within 200 feet of the freeway right-of-way; 3. It can be demonstrated that wall signage cannot be located on the building itself and a manner that will be visible to motorists traveling in either direction along the freeway; 4. The height of freestanding signs shall not exceed 25 feet above adjacent street grade or the freeway travel lanes (excluding on-off ramps); 5. The maximum sign face areas shall not exceed 10 feet in height and 20 feet width. If the site upon which lodging accommodations are located contains businesses engaged in the sale of food and fuel in addition to the place of lodging, these uses may also be identified on the freeway sign provided that: ' a. No more than one freestanding sign shall be permitted per site; b. Changeable copy signage is not allowed, C. The maximum size permitted for the freestanding sign is not exceeded; and d. No wall signs are visible from the freeway for uses identified on the freestanding sign. e. Signs shall be separated by a minimum distance of 1,320 feet. 6. More than one use of each type may be identified on the freeway - oriented signs. Notes: The Planning Commission recommended approval of the following modifications to Section 7 - Vote: Ayes: Kuo, Ruzicka, Zirbes; Noes: Nelson, Tye 7. Freeway -oriented signs with an electronic reader board may be permitted by Conditional Use Permit for commercial development complexes within the C-3 zone containing one parcel equaling 4.5 acres or more or a group of parcels equaling 4.5 acres or more located immediately adjacent to the freeway. In addition, electronic reader boards shall meet the following requirements: a. Only one freeway -oriented signs with an electronic reader board. shall be permitted for businesses which are located on the same parcel, or which are otherwise located in a single commercial development complex; b. Freeway -oriented signs with an electronic reader board shall be required to identify more than one business within a commercial development complex; C. Freeway -oriented signs with an electronic reader board shall not exceed a height of 65 feet and a total sign face area of 1,000 square feet which shall include the electronic reader board area that shall not exceed 33 percent of the total sign face area; d. Businesses utilizing a freeway -oriented sign with an electronic reader board may be located on a parcel different from that which the sign is located. However, such businesses shall be located within the commercial development complex that the sign is identifying; e. The property upon which an Electronic reader board sign is located shall be a minimum 1,300 feet from any residential property; and f. Freeway -oriented signs with an electronic reader board shall be integrated with the design of structures on site in order to achieve a unified architectural statement. Notes: The Planning Commission recommended deletion of Section & Vote: Ayes Kuo,Nelson, Tye, Ruzicka, Zirbes 2 8. Monument signs may be permMed by GGRMIGRal Use ReFmot for 1located adjaGent to the fFeeway. in addition, the wall sign -&hall rne-e- St. ivhAenument sign .may he mere than civ- fent in heiht but shall sc net evneed 17 feet in height and 77 square feet in sign face aFea Anil 7 b. &Gept as prGmaded within this Se -a -tion, monument signs shatt be Fequired to meet speGifled sign standards within Ghapter- 22. Note: The Planning Commission recommended approval of Section 9. Vote; Ayes Kuo,Nelson, Tye, Ruzicka, Zirbes 9. Wall signs may be permitted by Conditional Use Permit for commercial development complexes within the C-3 zone containing one parcel equaling 4.5 or more acres or a group of parcels equaling 4.5 or more acres located immediately adjacent to the freeway. In addition, the monument sign shall meet the following requirements: a. Wall signs shall not exceed 300 square feet in total sign face area for commercial development complexes with 300 linear feet or more of property frontage adjacent to the freeway, and b. Except as provided within this section, wall signs shall be required to meet specified sign standards within Chapter 22.36. Upon motion by Chairman Zirbes and seconded by Vice Chairman Ruzicka, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council consider the information contained herein and the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of November 27, 2001, as the Commission's Report and recommendations regarding Development Code Amendment No. 2001-02. The motion was approved unanimously to forward this report to the City Council. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2001-37 A. RECITALS. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR PROVIDING A REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 22.70.040 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65857 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2001- 02. 1. The City of Diamond Bar has initiated an application for Development Code Amendment No. 2001-02. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development Code Amendment shall be referred to as the "Application." 2.IDevelopment Code Amendment No. 2001-02 considers modifications of the following Sections within the Development Code: 54ction 22.36.080 -Prohibited Signs (Page III -137) 54ction 22.36.120.0 - Freeway -oriented Signs (Page 111-140) 3. On October 9, 2001; the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application. The public hearing was concluded on October 9, 2001. The Commission adopted Resolution No. 2001-35 recommending City Council denial of the Application: 4. On November 20, 2001, the Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on Development Code Amendment No. 2001-02. The City Council suggested that the Planning Commission consider, in more detail, the separation standard for electronic reader board signs between a commercial development complex and nearest residential property, design standards and aesthetic view impact of an electronic reader board sign. Furthermore, the Council suggested that the Commission explore available data related to traffic accidents caused by electronic reader board signs. Pursuant to On November 27, 2001, the Planning Commission reviewed and discussed Development Code Amendment No. 2001-02 as directed by the City Council (i.e., the separation between a commercial development complex and nearest residential property, design standards, aesthetic view impact and available data related to traffic accidents caused by electronic reader board signs). The Commission concluded their discussion, and directed staff to prepare this Resolution as its report to the City Council. 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 has found certain modifications appropriate, should the City Council support the application: Said modifications are as referenced and are incorporated within Exhibit "A" attached hereto. 3. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council consider the Planning Commission Report and recommendation on Development Code Amendment No. 2001-02 as amended by the Planning Commission, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. The Planning Commission shall: (a) Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and (b) Forthwith transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the City Council forthwith. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH OF NOVEMBER 2001, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. Bob Zirbes, 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 Dlamond.Bar, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 27th day of November 2001, by the following vote: AYES: Zirbes, Ruzicka, Kuo NOES: Nelson, Tye ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: a es De t fano, Secretary EXHIBIT "A" PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT REGARDING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2001-02 November 27, 200) The Planning Commission reviewed Development Code Amendment No. 2001-02 as referred by the City Council. The Commission provides the following report and recommendations. The commission recommends modifications to Section 22.36.120.C., Subsections 7, 8, and 9 as provided herein Section 22.36.080 --Prohibited Signs of Article 11, Title 22 of the City of Diamond Bar Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: G. Electronic reader board signs, except time/temperature devices and except as provided in Section 22.36.120.C. 7, 8, and 9; Section 22.36.120.C. -Freeway -oriented Signs of Article II, Title 22 of the City of Diamond Bar Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: C. " Freeway -oriented Signs. On-site and off-site freestanding signs may be permitted by Conditional Use Permit in lieu of freeway oriented wall signs for certain properties when they are visible from and adjacent to a freeway right-of-way in compliance with the following: 1. Signs are only for the purpose of advertising fuel, food, and/or lodging accommodations; 2. Freeway -oriented signs are permitted only on freeway -adjacent sites for uses that are located within 200 feet of the freeway right-of-way; 3. It can be demonstrated that wall signage cannot be located on the building itself and a manner that will be visible to motorists traveling in either direction along the freeway; 4. The height of freestanding signs shall not exceed 25 feet above adjacent street grade or the freeway travel lanes (excluding on-off ramps); 5. The maximum sign face areas shall not exceed 10 feet in height and 20 feet width. If the site upon which lodging accommodations are located contains businesses engaged in the sale of food and fuel in addition to the place of lodging, these uses may also be identified on the freeway sign provided that: a. No more than one freestanding sign shall be permitted per site; b. Changeable copy signage is not allowed; c. The maximum size permitted for the freestanding sign is not exceeded; and d. No wall signs are visible from the freeway for uses identified on the freestanding sign. e. Signs shall be separated by a minimum distance of 1,320 feet. 6. More than one use of each type may be identified on the freewayoriented signs. Notes: The Planning Commission recommended approval of the following modifications to Section 7 - Vote: Ayes: Kuo, Ruzicka, Zirbes; Noes: Nelson, Tye 7. Freeway -oriented signs with an electronic reader board may be permitted by Conditional Use Permit for commercial development complexes within the C-3 zone containing one parcel equaling 4.5 acres or more or a group of parcels equaling 4:5 acres or more located immediately adjacent to the freeway. In addition, electronic reader boards shall meet the following requirements: a. Only one freeway -oriented signs with an electronic reader board. shall be permitted for businesses which are located on the same parcel, or which are otherwise located in a single commercial development complex; b. Freeway -oriented signs with an electronic reader board shall be required to identify more than one business within a commercial development complex; c. Freeway -oriented signs with an electronic reader board shall not exceed a height of 65 feet and a total sign face area of 1,000 square feet which shall include the electronic reader board area that shall not exceed 33 percent of the total sign face area; d. Businesses utilizing a freeway -oriented sign with an electronic reader board may be located on a parcel different from that which the sign is located. However, such businesses shall be located within the commercial development complex that the sign is identifying; e. The property upon which an Electronic reader board sign is located shall be a minimum 1,300 feet from any residential property; and f. Freeway -oriented signs with an electronic reader board shall be integrated with the design of structures on site in order to achieve a unified architectural statement. Notes: The Planning Commission recommended deletion of Section 8. Vote: Ayes Kuo,Nelson, Tye, Ruzicka, Zirbes 2 IGGated adjarent to the fteeway. in addition, the wall sign shall meet the following . H: AAennment sion may he Mere then six feet in height but shall-rbut.v Fiat eveeed 17 feet 9n height and 77 coUare feet on Sian fare area. and ram v-vw va-rr a.vas a_- as •7monument signs shall "lis— as- Note: The Planning Commission recommended approval of Section 9. Vote: Ayes Kuo,Nelson, Tye, Ruzicka, Zirbes 9. Wall signs may be permitted by Conditional Use Permit for commercial development complexes within the C-3 zone containing one parcel equaling 4.5 or more acres or a group of parcels equaling 4.5 or more acres located immediately adjacent to the freeway. In addition, the monument sign shall meet the following requirements: a. Wall signs shall not exceed 300 square feet in total sign face area for commercial development complexes with 300 linear feet or more of property frontage adjacent to the freeway, and b. Except as provided within this section, wall signs shall be required to meet specified sign standards within Chapter 22.36. Upon motion by Chairman Zirbes and seconded by Vice Chairman Ruzicka, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council consider the information contained herein and the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of November 27, 2001, as the Commission's Report and recommendations regarding Development Code Amendment No. 2001-02. The motion was approved unanimously to forward this report to the City Council.