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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DIAMOND BAR APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM
140. 2007-01 FOR BANK OF AMERICA LOCATED AT 1196 DIAMOND
BAR BOULEVARD, DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA (APN:8701-027-004).
A. RECITALS
The property owner, Bank of America, and applicant, Coast Sign,
Incorporated, have filed an application for Comprehensive Sign Program
No. 2007-01 for a property located at 1196 Diamond Bar Boulevard,
Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California, as described in the title of this
Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Comprehensive Sign
Program and categorical exemption shall be referred to as the "Application."
2. In accordance to Development Code Section 22.36, a Comprehensive Sign
Program review does not require a public hearing. However, it does require
Planning Commission approval.
3. On May 13, 2008, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar
conducted a meeting on the Application.
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 project identified above in
this Resolution is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under Class 11, Section 15311 (a) of the
CEQA Guidelines promulgated thereunder. Exemption under Class 11,
Section 15311(a) includes the construction or replacement of minor
structures such as on -premise signs, which are accessory to existing
commercial facilities.
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 not have the potential of an adverse effect on wildlife 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 set forth herein, this Planning Commission hereby
finds and concludes as follows:
a. Comprehensive Sign Program
(1) The Comprehensive Sign Program satisfies the purpose of
Chapter 22.36 — Sign Standards and the intent of
Section 22.36.060 — Comprehensive Sign Program.
The proposed Comprehensive Sign Program consists of a sign
criterion that updates monument signs, wall signs, and window
signs with the new corporate colors for Bank of America. It
also includes new directional, traffic signs, and handicapped
signs.
As discussed in the staff report, all signs comply with the
development stands for signs as prescribed in the
Development Code with regard to quantity, height, sign face
area and location. The single tenant monument sign is
existing, but the sign face will be replaced to reflect the new
corporate colors of Bank of America. The sign base is updated
with a stucco finish matching the color of the bank building.
Arabic address numerals are added, four inches high and four
square feet in area, as required by code, on the sign base.
Additionally, the multi -tenant monument sign panel for Bank of
America will be replaced to reflect the new corporate colors.
Wall signs also reflect the new corporate colors and logo. Wall
signs, as proposed, are allowed because they do not exceed a
total sign face area of 925 square; there is not more than one
wall sign per building frontage, and they are located facing a
public right-of-way or parking lot as prescribe in the City's sign
standards.
Proposed directional signs comply with the City's sign
standards with regard to sign face area, height and location.
Handicapped signs are exempt from the City's sign standard
but will comply with handicapped accessibility code
requirement which is a condition of approval for this project.
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(2) The 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 Comprehensive Sign Program will enhance the
overall development by providing a consistent sign theme that
is compatible with the bank building and will providing a sense
of order and unity to all signs and project site in general. All
proposed signs are legible to the intended audience under
normal viewing conditions, based on their proposed location,
design and scale and will not obscure or detract from the
viewing of other sign on-site, in the adjacent shopping center
or surrounding commercial area. Proposed signs are in
harmony with other surrounding commercial sites based on
their type, size, color, and placement.
(3) 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 the
director and major changes may be approved by the Planning
Commission_ However, the program establishes appropriate
sign controls in a manner that maintains a high quality of sign
development throughout the City.
(4) The Comprehensive Sign Program complies with the
standards of Chapter 22.36, 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
purposed s of this Chapter 22.36.
As referenced above in Findings (1) and (2), the proposed
Comprehensive Sign Program complies with the Development
Code standards for signs and will enhance the overall project
site as well as the adjacent shopping center.
!i Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning
Commission hereby approves the Application subject to compliance with the
following conditions:
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a. PLANNING DIVISION
(1) Prior to plan check submittal, the applicant shall provide
revised graphics that show no action for existing signs #10 and
16 to the Planning Division for review and approval.
(2) Damage to the building due to the removal and installation of
signs shall be repaired and painted to match the existing
building.
B. BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
(1) An application, for which no permit is issued within 180 days
following the date of application, shall expire by limitation, and
plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be
returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building and
Safety Division.
(2) Every permit issued by the Building and Safety Division shall
expire if the building or work authorized by such permit is not
commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit.
(3) Applicant shall submit five full sets of plans to the Building and
Safety Division after the plans have been approved by the
Planning Commission.
(4) Exposed electrical conduit shall not be allowed.
(5) Applicant shall submit electrical plans showing all circuits.
(6) Applicant shall provide structural design for sign method of
attachment.
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 Bank of America, 3424 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 300, Atlanta,
GA 30326 and Coast Sign, Incorporated, 1500 W. Embassy Street,
Anaheim, CA 92802.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH OF MAY 2008, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY: //)�
Steve Nelson, Chairman
I, Nancy Fong, 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 13th of
May 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner: Lee, Nolan, Shah, VC/Torng, Chair/Nelson
NOES: Commissioner: None
ABSENT: Commissioner: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner: None
ATTEST
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Comprehensive Sign Program 2007-01
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL
NEW AND REMODELED STRUCTURES
PROJECT #: Comprehensive Siqn Program No. 2007-01
SUBJECT: Update signs to reflect new corporate colors of Bank of America
and update and/or replace traffic, directional and handicapped
signs
PROPERTY OWNER: Bank of America
APPLICANT: Coast Sin Incorporated
LOCATION: 1196 Diamond Bar Boulevard
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (909) 839-7030, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with Government Code Section 66474.9(b) (1), the applicant
shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, and its officers, agents
and employees, from any claim, action, or proceeding to attack, set-aside,
void or annul, the approval of Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2007-01
brought within the time period provided by Government Code
Section 66499.37. In the event the city and/or its officers, agents and
employees are made a party of any such action:
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(a) Applicant shall provide a defense to the City defendants or at the
City's option reimburse the City its costs of defense, including
reasonable attorneys fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
(b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against the
City descendents. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any
claim, action of proceeding, and shall cooperate fully in the defense
thereof.
2. This approval shall not be effective for any purpose until the applicant and
owner of the property involved have filed, within twenty-one (21) days of
approval of this Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2007-01, at the City of
Diamond Bar Community and Development Services Department, their
affidavit stating that they are aware of and agree to accept all the conditions
of this approval. Further, this approval shall not be effective until the
applicants pay remaining City processing fees, school fees and fees for the
review of submitted reports.
3. All designers, architects, engineers, and contractors associated with this
project shall obtain a Diamond Bar Business License.
4. Signed copies of the Planning Commission Resolution No. 2008-16,
Standard Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on
the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties
involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet
sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
5. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced
thereon, all conditions of approval shall be completed.
6. The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with the
conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable regulations.
7. Approval of this.request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the
Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and any applicable
Specific Plan in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
8. Property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board within
three days of this project's approval.
9. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning, Building
and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the Fire Department.
B. FEES/DEPOSITS
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Applicant shall pay development fees (including but not limited to Planning,
Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department and Mitigation
Monitoring) at the established rates, prior to issuance of building or grading
permit (whichever comes first), as required by the City. School fees as
required shall be paid prior to the issuance of building permit. In addition, the
applicant shall pay all remaining prorated City project review and processing
fees prior to issuance of grading or building permit, whichever come first.
2:. Prior to any plan check, all deposit accounts for the processing of this project
shall have no deficits.
C. TIME LIMITS
The approval of Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2007-01 shall expire
within two years from the date of approval if the use has not been exercised
as defined per Municipal Code Section 22.66.050 (b)(1). The applicant may
request in writing a one year time extension subject to Municipal Code
Section 22.60.050(c) for Planning Commission approval.
D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
The project site shall be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with the approved plans submitted to, approved, and amended
herein by the Planning Commission, collectively referenced hereto as
Exhibit "A" dated May 13, 2008, including: site plans, architectural elevations,
exterior materials and colors, and sign program, all on file in the Planning
Division, and conditions contained herein.
E. SOLID WASTE
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
approved 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 used has obtained permits from the City of Diamond Bar to
provide such services.
2. Mandatory solid waste disposal services shall be provided by the City
franchised waste hauler to all parcels/lots or uses affected by approval of this
project.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION,
(909) 839-7020, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Code (i.e., 2001 California
Building Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, and
the 2001 National Electrical Code) requirements and all other applicable
construction codes, ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of plan
check submittal.
2. The minimum design load for wind in this area is 80 M.P.H. exposures "C"
and the site is within seismic zone four (4). The applicant shall submit
drawings and calculations prepared by a California State licensed
Architect/Engineer with wet stamp and signature.
3. This project shall comply with the energy conservation requirements of the
State of California Energy Commission. Lights shall be fluorescent.
4. This project shall comply with all Accessibility Code requirements including
accessible parking, path of travel and van accessible parking.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2008-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM
NO. 2007-01 FOR BANK OF AMERICA LOCATED AT 1196 DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD, DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA (APN:8701-027-
004).
A. RECITALS
11. The property owner, Bank of America, and applicant, Coast Sign, Incorporated, have filed an application for Comprehensive
Sign Program No. 2007-01 for a property located at 1196 Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, California, as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Comprehensive Sign Program and categorical
exemption shall be referred to as the "Application."
f.) In accordance to Development Code Section 22.36, a Comprehensive Sign Program review does not require a public hearing.
However, it does require Planning Commission approval.
:.3. On May 13, 2008, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar conducted a meeting on the Application.
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.
The Planning Commission hereby finds that the project identified above in this Resolution is categorically exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under Class 11, Section 15311 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines
promulgated thereunder. Exemption under Class 11, Section 15311(a) includes the construction or replacement of minor structures
such as on -premise signs, which are accessory to existing commercial facilities.
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
ill
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will not have the potential of an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Based upon
substantial evidence, this Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverseeffects contained in Section 753.5 (d) of
Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
4. Based on the findings set forth herein, this Planning Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. Comprehensive Sign Program
(1) The Comprehensive Sign Program satisfies the purpose of Chapter 22.36 — Sign Standards and the intent of Section 22.36.060
— Comprehensive Sign Program.
The proposed Comprehensive Sign Program consists of a sign criterion that updates monument signs, wall signs, and window signs
with the new corporate colors for Bank of America. It also includes new directional, traffic signs, and handicapped signs.
As discussed in the staff report, all signs comply with the development stands for signs as prescribed in the Development Code with
regard to quantity, height, sign face area and location. The single tenant monument sign is existing, but the sign face will be
replaced to reflect the new corporate colors of Bank of America. The sign base is updated with a stucco finish matching the color of
the bank building. Arabic address numerals are added, four inches high and four square feet in area, as required by code, on the
sign base. Additionally, the multi -tenant monument sign panel for Bank of America will be replaced to reflect the new corporate
colors.
Wall signs also reflect the new corporate colors and logo. Wall signs, as proposed, are allowed because they do not exceed a total
sign face area of 125 square; there is not more than one wall sign per building frontage, and they are located facing a public right-
of-way or parking lot as prescribe in the City's sign standards.
Proposed directional signs comply with the City's sign standards with regard to sign face area, height and location. Handicapped
signs are exempt from the City's sign standard but will comply with handicapped accessibility code requirement which is a condition
of approval for this project.
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(2) The 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 Comprehensive Sign Program will enhance the overall development by providing a consistent sign theme that is
compatible with the bank building and will providing a sense of order and unity to all signs and project site in general- All proposed
signs are legible to the intended audience under normal viewing conditions, based on their proposed location, design and scale and
will not obscure or detract from the viewing of other sign on-site, in the adjacent shopping center or surrounding commercial area.
Proposed signs are in harmony with other surrounding commercial sites based on their type, size, color, and placement.
(3) 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 the director
and major changes may be approved by the Planning Commission. However, the program establishes appropriate sign controls in a
manner that maintains a high quality of sign development throughout the City.
(4) The Comprehensive Sign Program complies with the standards of Chapter 22.36, 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 purposed s of this Chapter 22.36.
As referenced above in Findings (1) and (2), the proposed Comprehensive Sign Program complies with the Development Code
standards for signs and will enhance the overall project site as well as the adjacent shopping center.
5 Based on the findings and conclusions set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Application subject to
compliance with the following conditions:
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a. PLANNING DIVISION
(1) Prior to plan check submittal, the applicant shall provide revised graphics that show no action for existing signs #10 and
16 to the Planning Division for review and approval.
(2) Damage to the building due to the removal and installation of signs shall be repaired and painted to match the existing
building.
B. BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
(1) An application, for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application, shall expire by limitation, and
plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building and Safety
Division.
Every permit issued by the Building and Safety Division shall expire if the building or work authorized by such permit is not
commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit.
Applicant shall submit five full sets of plans to the Building and Safety Division after the plans have been approved by the Planning
Commission.
(4) Exposed electrical conduit shall not be allowed.
(5) Applicant shall submit electrical plans showing all circuits.
(6) Applicant shall provide structural design for sign method of attachment.
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 Bank of America, 3424 Peachtree Road, NE,
Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30326 and Coast Sign, Incorporated, 1500 W. Embassy Street, Anaheim, CA 92802.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH OF MAY 2008, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR.
BY: Steve Nelson, Chairman
I, Nanc:y Fong, 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 13th
of May 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Commissioner: Lee, Nolan, Shah, VC/Torng, Chair/Nelson
Commissioner: None Commissioner: None Commissioner: None
ATTEST:
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1 Applicant shall pay development fees (including but not limited to Planning, Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works
Department and Mitigation Monitoring) at the established rates, prior to issuance of building or grading permit (whichever comes
first), as required by the City. School fees as required shall be paid prior to the issuance of building permit. In addition, the
applicant shall pay all remaining prorated City project review and processing fees prior to issuance of grading or building permit,
whichever come first.
Prior to any plan check, all deposit accounts for the processing of this project shall have no deficits.
C. TIME LIMITS
1. The approval of Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2007-01 shall expire within two years from the date of approval if the use has
not been exercised as defined per Municipal Code Section 22.66.050 (b)(1). The applicant may request in writing a one year tirne
extension subject to Municipal Code Section 22.60.050(c) for Planning Commission approval.
D. SITE DEVELOPMENT
1. The project site shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the approved plans submitted to, approved,
and amended herein by the Planning Commission, collectively referenced hereto as Exhibit "A" dated May 13, 2008, including: site
plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, and sign program, all on file in the Planning Division, and conditions
contained herein.
E. SOLID WASTE
. 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 approved 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 used has obtained permits
from the City of Diamond Bar to provide such services.
2. Mandatory solid waste disposal services shall be provided by the City franchised waste hauler to all parcels/lots or uses affected
by approval of this project.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 839-7020, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
1. Plans shall conform to State and Local Building Code (i.e., 2001 California Building Code, California Plumbing Code,
California Mechanical Code, and the 2001 National Electrical Code) requirements and all other applicable construction codes,
ordinances and regulations in effect at the time of plan check submittal.
2. The minimum design load for wind in this area is 80 M.P.H. exposures "C" and the site is within seismic zone four (4). The
applicant shall submit drawings and calculations prepared by a California State licensed Architect/Engineer with wet stamp and
signature.
3. This project shall comply with the energy conservation requirements of the State of California Energy Commission. Lights
shall be fluorescent.
4. This project shall comply with all Accessibility Code requirements including accessible parking, path of travel and van
accessible parking.
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