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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2002-241 1 1 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2002-24 A RESO UTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OFTHE CITY OF DIAMONBAR APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM NO. 200 -03 ESTABLISHING SIGN CRITERIA FOR A TWO-STORY MULTI -T NANT COMMERCIAL BUIDLING OF APPROXIMATELY 10,400S UARE FEET, PURSUANT TO SECTION 22.36.060.13 OF THE DIA OND BAR DEVELOPMENT CODE. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATE AT 20855 GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CALIFOR IA. A. RECITALS The ap licant Harry Wu, acting as the agent for the property owner, Golden Diamor d Star, LLC, has filed an application for Comprehensive Sign Prograr i No. 2002-03 for property located at 20855 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the su ject Comprehensive Sign Program shall be referred to as the "Applic tion." 2. The Pla ning Commission has reviewed the Application in accordance with the pro isions of Chapter 22.36 of the Diamond Bar Development Code. 3. The Planning Commission has considered the input and recommendations of staff and public. B. RESOLUTION NOW, THERE ORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: 1. This Pla ning 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 that the Environmental Categorical Exempti n has been prepared by the City of Diamond Bar in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Article 19 Section 15303 Class 11 (a) (Accessory Structures; On -premise signs). Furthermore, the Categori al Exemption reflects the independent judgment of the City of Diamond Bar. 3. Based oO the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows: (a) The project site is a 35,500 square foot (.81 acres) developed parcel of land containing an approximate 10,400 square foot two-story multi - tenant commercial building with surface and underground parking. (b) The project site has a General Plan land use designation of General Commercial. (c) The project site zoned Unlimited Commercial with Billboard Exclusions (C -3 -BE). (d) Generally, the following zones and uses surround the project site: To the north is the State Route 60 freeway, to the south is R-1 (10,000) Zone, to the west is C -3 -BE Zone, and to the east is Commercial Planned Development Zone (CPD). 4. Comprehensive Sign Program In accordance with Section 22.36.060.E (Findings) of the Diamond Bar Development Code, the Planning Commission finds: (a) 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 provides a reasonable and inclusive system of signs (i.e., wail, awning, tower and monument) with specifications that ensure proportioned and balanced signs creating an aesthetically enhanced appearance and consistent development pattern are maintained. (b) 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 limitations and restrictions of color, sign lettering styles, and sign sizes assist in creating a unified and harmonious appearance. (c) The Comprehensive Sign Program accommodates future revisions, which may be required due to changes in uses or tenants. The proposed designated sign face area, self -illuminated channel metal letters for wall signs, and the interchangeable monumentsign is practical for future revisions. V4 1 'he Comprehensive Sign Program complies with the standards of :hapter 22.36 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code, except iat flexibility is allowed with regard .to sign area, number, location, nd/or height to the extent that the Comprehensive Sign Program will nhance the overall development and will more fully accomplish the urposes of this Chapter. proposed Comprehensive Sign Program provides several sign s, but establishes appropriate sign controls in a manner that stains a high quality of development throughout the City. 5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Application subject to compliance with the follows q conditions: (a) he project shall substantially conform to Comprehensive Sign rogram labeled as Exhibit "A" as presented to the Planning ommission on August 27, 2002, and as amended herein. (b) rior to the issuance of any sign permits, Exhibit "A" shall be modified to include the following, and submitted to the Planning Division for eview and approval: i) The approved colors shall include mallard or teal green to match the building's awnings. The City's Planning Division may consider approval of corporate lettering styles and logos, and established corporate colors. i) The approved style of channel letter shall be Helvetica or similar traditional lettering styles to be reviewed and approved by the City's Planning Division. (Jii) Second floor tenants shall be restricted to awning signs. In addition to the requirements enumerated in this Comprehensive Sign Program, awning signs shall comply with the provisions of Section 22.36.120 of the Diamond Bar Development Code. In addition to the requirements enumerated in this Comprehensive Sign Program, the size of wall signs shall comply with Section 22.36.130 of the Diamond Bar Development Code. 3 (vi) All other applicable sign standards of Chapter 22.36 shall apply. (c) This entitlement 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 the approval date, at the City of Diamond Bar Community and Development Services Department, their affidavit stating that they are aware and agree to accept all the conditions of this grant. Further, this grant shall not become effective until the permittee pays any remaining City processing fees. (d) The property owner or his/her representative shall review all tenant sign application before they are submitted to the City for permit issuance. 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 Harry Wu, 11747 Valley Boulevard, EI Monte, CA 91732 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27th DAY OF AUGUST 2002, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. BY: Je Ruzicka, airm n I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission ofthe City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 27 of August 2002, by the following vote: AYES: V/C Tye, Nolan, Nelson, Tanaka, C/Ruzicka NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Ja es DeSte no, Secretary 4 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2002-24 A TION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OFTHE CITY OF BAR APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE SIGN NO. PROGRAM 13 ESTABLISHING SIGN CRITERIA FOR A 201 TWO-STORY IANT COMMERCIAL BUIDLING OF MULTI APPROXIMATELY JARE FEET, PURSUANT TO SECTION 22.36.060.13 OF )ND BAR DEVELOPMENT CODE. THE PROJECT SITE IS AT 20855 GOLDEN A. RECITALS The applicant Harry Wu, acting as the agent for the property owner, Golden Diamo d Star, LLC, has filed an application for Comprehensive Sign Progra No. 2002-03 for property located at 20855 Golden Springs Drive, Diamon Bar, Los Angeles County, California. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the su ject Comprehensive Sign Program shall be referred to as the 2. The Pla ning Commission has reviewed the Application in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 22.36 of the Diamond Bar Development Code. 3. The Pla ning Commission has considered the input and recommendations' of staff nd public. B. RESOLUTION NOW, THERE ORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of -he City of Diamond Bar as follows: 1. This Pla ning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in t tie Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the Environmental Categorical Exempti n has been prepared by the City of Diamond Bar in compliance with the requi ements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and guid lines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Article 19 Section 15303 Class 11 (a) (Accessory Structures; On -premise signs). Furthermore, the Categorical Exemption reflects the independent judgment of the City of Diamond Bar. 3. Based o the findings and conclusions set forth herein, this Planning Commission hereby finds as follows: (a) The project site is a 35,500 square foot (.S1 acres) developed parcel of land containing an approximate 10,400 square foot two-story multitenant commercial building with surface and underground parking. (b) The project site has a General Plan land use designation of General Commercial. (c) The project site zoned Unlimited Commercial with Billboard Exclusions (C- 3 -BE). (d) Generally, the following zones and uses surround the project site: To the north is the State Route 60 freeway, to the south is R-1 (10,000) Zone, to the west is C -3 -BE Zone, and to the east is Commercial Planned Development Zone (CPD). 4. Comprehensive Sign Program In accordance with Section 22.36.060.E (Findings) of the Diamond Bar Development Code, the Planning Commission finds: (a) 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 provides a reasonable and inclusive system of signs (i.e., wall, awning, tower and monument) with specifications that ensure proportioned and balanced signs creating an aesthetically enhanced appearance and consistent development pattern are maintained. (b) 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 limitations and restrictions of color, sign lettering styles, and sign sizes assist in creating a unified and harmonious appearance. (c) The Comprehensive Sign Program accommodates future revisions, which may be required due to changes in uses or tenants. The proposed designated sign face area, self -illuminated channel metal letters for wall signs, and the interchangeable monumentsign is practical for future revisions. K (d) The Comprehensive Sign Program complies with the standards of Chapter 22.36 of the City of Diamond Bar Development Code, except hat flexibility is allowed with regard to sign area, number, location, and/or height to the extent that the Comprehensive Sign Program will nhance the overall development and will more fully accomplish the urposes of this Chapter. proposed Comprehensive Sign Program provides several sign s, but establishes appropriate sign controls in a manner that itains a high quality of development throughout the City. 5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Application subject to compliance with the followip conditions: (a) -he project shall substantially conform to Comprehensive Sign rogram labeled as Exhibit "A" as presented to the Planning ommission on August 27, 2002, and as amended herein. (b) Prior to the issuance of any sign permits, Exhibit °A" shall be modified include the following, and submitted to the Planning Division for eview and approval: The approved colors shall include mallard or teal green tc match the building's awnings. The City's Planning Division may consider approval of corporate lettering styles and logos, and established corporate colors. The approved style of channel letter shall be Helvetica or similar traditional lettering styles to be reviewed and approved by the City's Planning Division. Second floor tenants shall be restricted to awning signs. In addition to the requirements enumerated in this Comprehensive Sign Program, awning signs shall comply with the provisions of Section 22.36.120 of the Diamond Bar Development Code. In addition to the requirements enumerated in this Comprehensive Sign Program, the size of wall signs shall comply with Section 22.36.130 of the Diamond Bar Development Code. 3 (vi) All other applicable sign standards of Chapter 22.36 shall apply. (c) This entitlement 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 the approval date, at the City of Diamond Bar Community and Development Services Department, their affidavit stating that they are aware and agree to accept all the conditions of this grant. Further, this grant shall not become effective until the permittee pays any remaining City processing fees. (d) The property owner or his/her representative shall review all tenant sign application before they are submitted to the City for permit issuance. 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 Harry Wu, 11747 Valley Boulevard, EI Monte, CA 91732 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27t" DAY OF AUGUST 2002, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. BY: / _ J e Ruzicka, airm n I, James DeStefano, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of thhe City of Diamond Bar, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 27 of August 2002, by the following vote: AYES: V/C Tye, Nolan, Nelson, Tanaka, C/Ruzicka NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Jai es DeSte no, Secretary 12