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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 2008-32PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2008-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM NO. 2008-02 FOR SUNSET PLAZA LOCATED AT 560-588 DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD, DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA (APN: 8706-001-001). A. RECITALS 1. Property owner, Dennis Hudson, has filed an application for Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2008-02 for property located at 560-588 Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar, 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. Public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 500 foot radius of the project site and the notice was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers. A notice display board was posted at the site, and a copy of the legal notice was posted at the City's designated community posting sites. 3. On November 25, 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. 2. The Planning Commission hereby determines 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) (on -premise signs) of the CEQA Guidelines. 3. Based on the findings set forth herein, this Planning Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: Comprehensive Sign Program The proposed design of the project is consistent with the required comprehensive sign program findings in Section 22.36.060 of the Development Code as follows: (a) The Comprehensive Sign Program satisfies the purpose and the intent of Section 22.36.060 of the Development Code. (b) The signs enhance the overall development, are in harmony with, and are visually related to other awning signs included in the comprehensive sign program and to the structure and/or uses they identify, and to surrounding development. The awning signs are consistent in color, location, and size so that they are compatible with the design of the shopping center. (c) The comprehensive sign program accommodates future revisions which may be required due to changes in uses or tenants. The sign program contains standards and guidelines that new signs are required to meet. (d) The comprehensive sign program complies with the guidelines of this chapter. The sign program standards will provide an aesthetically appealing quality that will enhance the overall appearance of Sunset Plaza. 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. General (1) All signs shall be installed in conformance with the criteria and procedures set forth under Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2008-02 labeled as Exhibit "A" dated November 25, 2008, as submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission, and as amended herein. B. PLANNING DIVISION (1) Damage to the building due to the removal and installation of signs shall be repaired and painted to match the existing building. C. 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) Applicant shall provide structural design for sign method of attachment. 2 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2008-32 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 Dennis Hudson, Hudson Properties, 3030 Inland Empire Blvd, Ontario, CA 91764 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH OF NOVEMBER 2008, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. BY: 4tevekNeLlson, Chairman I, Greg Gubman, 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 2008, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner: Lee, Nolan, VC/Torng, Chair/Nelson NOES: Commissioner: None ABSENT: Commissioner: shah ABSTAIN: Commissioner. None ATTEST: llK/ Greg Gubman, Secretary 3 Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2008-02 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND REMODELED STRUCTURES PROJECT #: Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2008-02 SUBJECT: Replace existing signs with updated awning signs PROPERTY OWNER: Dennis Hudson APPLICANT: Dennis Hudson LOCATION: 560-588 N. 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. 2008-02 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: (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. 4 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2008-32 (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. 2008-02, at the City of Diamond Bar Community Development 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. The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with the conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable regulations. 5. 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. 6. Property owner/applicant shall remove the public hearing notice board within three days of this project's approval. 7. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of City Planning, Building and Safety Divisions, Public Works Department, and the Fire Department. B. FEES/DEPOSITS 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. 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. 2008-02 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. 5 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2008-32 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 Califomia 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 forwind 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. End PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2008-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM NO. 2008-02 FOR SUNSET PLAZA LOCATED AT 560-588 DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD, DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA (APN: 8706-001- 001). A. RECITALS 1. Property owner, Dennis Hudson, has filed an application for Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2008-02 for property located at 560-588 Diamond Bar Boulevard, Diamond Bar, 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. Public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 500 foot radius of the project site and the notice was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers. A notice display board was posted at the site, and a copy of the legal notice was posted at the City's designated community posting sites. 3. On November 25, 2008, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar conducted a meeting on the Application. B. RESOLUTION NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, detemiined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: 1. This Planning Comnnission 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 determines 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) (on -premise signs) of the CEQA Guidelines. 3. Based on the findings set forth herein, this Planning Comnnission hereby finds and concludes as follows: Comprehensive Sign Program The proposed design of the project is consistent with the required comprehensive sign progrann findings in Section 22.36.060 of the Development Code as follows: (a) The Comprehensive Sign Program satisfies the purpose and the intent of Section 22.36.060 of the Development Code. (b) The signs enhance the overall development, are in harmony with, and are visually related to other awning signs included in the connprehensive sign program and to the structure and/or uses they identify, and to surrounding development. The awning signs are consistent in color, location, and size so that they are compatible with the design of the shopping center. (c) The comprehensive sign program accommodates future revisions which may be required due to changes in uses or tenants. The sign program contains standards and guidelines that new signs are required to meet. (d) The comprehensive sign program complies with the guidelines of this chapter. The sign program standards will provide an aesthetically appealing quality that will enhance the overall appearance of Sunset Plaza. 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. General (1) All signs shall be installed in conformance with the criteria and procedures set forth under Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2008-02 labeled as Exhibit "A" dated November 25, 2008, as submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission, and as amended herein. B. PLANNING DIVISION (1) Damage to the building due to the removal and installation of signs shall be repaired and painted to match the existing building. C. 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) Applicant shall provide structural design for sign method of attachment. 2 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2008-32 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 Dennis Hudson, Hudson Properties, 3030 Inland Empire Blvd, Ontario, CA 91764 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25TH OF NOVEMBER 2008, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. BY: 0)1-/- teve Nelson, Chairman I, Greg Gubman, 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 2008, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioner: Lee, Nolan, VC/Torng, Chair/Nelson Commissioner: None Commissioner: Shah Commissioner None Greg Gubman, Secretary 3 ATTEST: Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2008-02 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS USE PERMITS, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEW AND REMODELED STRUCTURES PROJECT #: Comprehensive Sign Program No. 2008-02 SUBJECT: Replace existing signs with updated awning signs PROPERTY OWNER: Dennis Hudson APPLICANT: Dennis Hudson LOCATION: 560-588 N. 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 1. 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. 2008-02 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: (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. 4 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2008-32