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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2003-34PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2003-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM NO. 2003-01 AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR A MULTI -TENANT COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 22640 GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA. A. RECITALS. 1. The property owner, Jae Choon Shin and the applicant, Sam Lee of Speedy Signs & Neon have filed an application for Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2003-01 for a property located at 22640 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Comprehensive Sign Program and categorical exemption shall be referred to as the "Application." 2. On November 25, 2003, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar conducted a meeting on the Application. 3. Pursuant to Chapter 22.44 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. However, Planning Commission review and approval is required. 4. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Application in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 22.36 -SIGN STANDARDS of the Diamond Bar Development Code. 5. The Planning Commission has considered the input and recommendations of staff and public. B. RESOLUTION. NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: 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 finds that the Environmental Categorical Exemption 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 15311 (a) (Accessory Structures; On -premise signs). Furthermore, the Categorical Exemption reflects the independent judgment of the City of Diamond Bar. 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 potentia I of an adverse effect on wild life resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon substantial evidence, this Planning Commi . sion hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effects contained in Sectiob 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 proposed Comprehensive Sign Program is for an existing commercial development located at 22640 Golden Springs Drive (southeast co ,ner of Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive). (b) The project sit' has a General Plan land use designation of General Commercial {). (c) The current Zgning of the project site is Unlimited Commercial (C-3). (d) Generally, thefollowing zones and uses surround the project site: To the north is the Open Space (OS) zone/Los Angeles County Golf Course; to theisouth is the Multi -Family Residence -40 Units Per Acre (R -4-40U) zone developed with condominiums; to the east is the R -3- 8,000-30U zone developed with the Diamond Bar Tennis Club condominiumo; and to the west is the Commercial -Manufacturing - Development plan -Billboard Exclusion zone developed with Calvary Chapel. (e) In this case, the applicant is asking for approximately four wall signs and to modify ithe existing monument sign utilized for the restaurant (Rangoli). However, the project site has several signs that have been installed without the benefit of a permit and several abandoned signs. As a result, the Director has determined that a Comprehensive Sign Program is r4quired due to several illegal signs on site (special circumstance);. Additionally, two existing signs (although installed without permits) are examples of signs not architecturally integrated with the project site and inappropriately located which would not have 2 1 been approved by staff because such signs do not comply with the City's sign standards. Comprehensive Sign Program (f) 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 project site has several signs that have been installed without the benefit of a permit and several abandoned signs. As a result, the Director has determined that a Comprehensive Sign Program is required due to several illegal signs on site (special circumstance). Additionally, two existing signs (although installed without permits) are examples of signs not architecturally integrated with the project site and inappropriately located which would not have been approved by staff because such signs do not comply with the City's sign standards. Proposed Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2003-01 meets the purpose and intent of the City's sign standard which is to improve signs on site by providing a consistent sign theme that is architecturally compatible with the commercial structure and by providing a sense of order and unity. (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. As referenced in Item (f) above, the proposed Comprehensive Sign Program will enhance the overall development by providing a consistent sign theme that is architecturally compatible with the commercial structure and by providing a sense of order and unity. (h) The Comprehensive Sign Program accommodates future revisions, which may be required due to changes in uses or tenants. The proposed Comprehensive Sign Program accommodates future revisions in that minor changes can be approved by staff and major changes can be approved by the Planning Commission. Additionally, the program allows tenants choices of four colors and three letter styles. However, the program establishes appropriate sign controls in a manner that maintains a high quality of sign development throughout the City. 3 5. Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Application subject to compliance with the following conditions: (a) The project shall substantially conform to Comprehensive Sign Program labeled as Exhibit "A" as presented to the Planning Commission on November 25, 2003, and as amended herein. (b) Prior to the issuance of any sign permits for new sign, the applicant/properly owner shall remove all abandoned signs and signs installed withoOt the benefit of a City permit and obtain a final inspection for all signs install with a permit. (c) 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. (d) All new sign shall comply with adopted Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2003-01 and the sign standards within the City's Development Code. (e) Damage to the :commercial structure due to the removal/installation of signs shall be repaired and painted to match the existing structure. (f) All signs shall be located in a manner that complies with the City's sign standards,and is architecturally compatible with the commercial structure as approved by staff. (g) Signs shall conform to State and local building codes (i.e., 2001 edition of the California Building Code and 1996 edition of the National Electric Code). (h) Proposed sign wall attachment shall be engineered to meet wind loads of 80 mph with an exposure "C". (i) Exposed electrical conduit shall not be permitted. (j) Foam signs sh4II be attached by approved adhesive. !'t (k) 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. 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 Mr. Jae Choon Shin, 1020 B. South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, and Mr. Sam Lee, Speedy Signs & Neon, 15713 E. Valley Boulevard, City of Industry, CA 91744 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2003, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. BY: f teve Tye, Tairman 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 25th of November 2003, by the following vote: AYES: Nelson, VC/Nolan, Nelson, Tanaka, Wei, C/Tye NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None "ATTEST: J s DeStefan�, Secretary Gq PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2003-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM NO. 2003-01 AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR A MULTI -TENANT COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 22640 GOLDEN SPRINGS DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA. A. RECITALS. The property owner, Jae Choon Shin and the applicant, Sam Lee of Speedy Signs & Neon have filed an application for Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2003-01 for a property located at 22640 Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Comprehensive Sign Program and categorical exemption shall be referred to as the "Application." 2. On November 25, 2003, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar conducted a meeting on the Application. 3. Pursuant to Chapter 22.44 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. However, Planning Commission review and approval is required. 4. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Application in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 22.36 -SIGN STANDARDS of the Diamond Bar Development Code. The Planning Commission has considered the input and recommendations of staff and public. B. RESOLUTION. NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: 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 finds that the Environmental Categorical Exemption 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 15311 (a) (Accessory Structures; On -premise signs). Furthermore, the Categorical Exemption reflects the independent judgment of the City of Diamond Bar. 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 Sectio 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 fiinds as follows: (a) The proposed Comprehensive Sign Program is for an existing commercial development located at 22640 Golden Springs Drive (southeast coO,ner of Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive). (b) The project sit has a General Plan land use designation of General Commercial (c) The current zoning of the project site is Unlimited Commercial (C-3). (d) Generally, the'following zones and uses surround the project site: To the north is the Open Space (OS) zone/Los Angeles County Golf Course; to thelsouth is the Multi -Family Residence -40 Units PerAcre (R -4-40U) zone developed with condominiums; to the east is the R -38,000-30U zone developed with the Diamond Bar Tennis Club condominium; and to the west is the Commercial- ManufacturingDevelopment plan -Billboard Exclusion zone developed with Calvary Chapel. (e) In this case, the applicant is asking for approximately four wall signs and to modify —the existing monument sign utilized for the restaurant (Rangoli). However, the project site has several signs that have been installed without the benefit of a permit and several abandoned signs. As a result, the Director has determined that a Comprehensive Sign Program is required due to several illegal signs on site (special circumstance)',. Additionally, two existing signs (although installed without permit:;) are examples of signs not architecturally integrated with the project site and inappropriately >een approved by staff because such signs do not comply with the City's sign standards. ;omprehensive Sign Program (f) 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 project site has several signs that have been installed without the benefit of a permit and several abandoned signs. As a result, the Director has determined that a Comprehensive Sign Program is required due to several illegal signs on site (special circumstance). Additionally, two existing signs (although installed without permits) are examples of signs not architecturally integrated with the project site and inappropriately located which would not have been approved by staff because such signs do not comply with the City's sign standards. Proposed Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2003- 01 meets the purpose and intent of the City's sign standard which is to improve signs on site by providing a consistent sign theme that is architecturally compatible with the commercial structure and by providing a sense of order and unity. (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. As referenced in Item (f) above, the proposed Comprehensive Sign Program will enhance the overall development by providing a consistent sign theme that is architecturally compatible with the commercial structure and by providing a sense of order and unity. (h) The Comprehensive Sign Program accommodates future revisions, which may be required due to changes in uses or tenants. The proposed Comprehensive Sign Program accommodates future revisions in that minor changes can be approved by staff and major changes can be approved by the Planning Commission. Additionally, the program allows tenants choices of four colors and three letter styles. However, the program establishes appropriate sign controls in a manner that maintains a high quality of sign development throughout the City. 3 Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning Commissioi hereby approves the Application subject to compliance with the following conditions: (a) The project shall substantially conform to Comprehensive Sign Program labeled as Exhibit "A" as presented to the Planning Commission on November 25, 2003, and as amended herein. (b) Prior to the issuance of any sign permits for new sign, the applicant/property owner shall remove all abandoned signs and signs installed without the benefit of a City permit and obtain a final inspection for all signs install with a permit. (c) 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. (d) All new sign shall comply with adopted Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2003-01 and the sign standards within the City's Development Code. (e) Damage to the commercial structure due to the removal/installation of signs shall be repaired and painted to match the existing structure. (f) All signs shall be located in a manner that complies with the City's sign standards and is architecturally compatible with the commercial structure as approved by staff. (g) Signs shall conform to State and local building codes (i.e., 2001 edition of the California Building Code and 1996 edition of the National Electric Code). (h) Proposed sign wall attachment shall be engineered to meet wind loads of 80 mph with an exposure "C". (i) Exposed electrical conduit shall not be permitted. (j) Foam signs shall be attached by approved adhesive. C! (k) 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. 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 Mr. Jae Choon Shin, 1020 B. South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, and Mr. Sam Lee, Speedy Signs & Neon, 15713 E. Valley Boulevard, City of Industry, CA 91744 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2003, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. 3Y: 15-U'teve Tye, airman 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 25th of November 2003, by the following vote: AYES: Nelson, VC/Nolan, Nelson, Tanaka, Wei, C/Tye NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Nwlg- J s DeStefan-, Secretary 5