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Home My WebLink AboutPC 2020-04PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2020=04 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM NO. PL2019-165 TO ESTABLISH DESIGN CRITERIA FOR EXTERIOR SIGNAGE ASSOCIATED IN AN EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER (OAK TREE PLAZA) LOCATED AT 900 N. DIAMOND BAR BOULEVARD, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765 (APN 8706-002-021 & 8706-002-022). A. RECITALS The property owner, Raj Panchal representing Foremost Diamond Oak LLC, and applicant, Patrick Faranal, National Sign & Marketing, have filed an application for Comprehensive Sign Program No. PL2019-165 to request a Comprehensive Sign Program approval to establish design criteria for all exterior signage in an existing shopping center (Oak Tree Plaza) located at 900 N. Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar, County of Los Angeles, California. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Comprehensive Sign Program shall be referred to as the "Proposed Project." 2. The subject property is made up of two parcels totaling 229,123 gross square feet (5.26 gross acres). It is located in Office Professional (OP) zone with an underlying General Plan land use designation of Neighborhood Mixed Use, 3. The legal description of the subject property is Lot 18 of Tract No, 34803. The Assessor's Parcel Number is 8706-002-021 & 8706-002-022. 4. On January 15, 2020, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within a 700-foot radius of the Project site. On January 17, 2020, notification of the public hearing for this project was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspapers; and public notices were posted at the City's four designated community posting sites. In addition to the published and mailed notices, the project site was posted with a display board. On January 28, 2020, the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar conducted a duly noticed public hearing, solicited testimony from all interested individuals, and concluded said hearing on that date. B. RESOLUTION NOW, THEREFORE, it is found, determined and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Diamond Bar as follows: The Planning Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct; and 4. The comprehensive sign program complies with the standards of this chapter, 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 purposes of this chapter: The Comprehensive Sign Program complies with the standards of Development Code Chapter 22.36 and will enhance the overall Project site through consistency with the City's Design Guidelines for commercial signage, uniformity and easy identification of the signs, and neighborhood compatibility. Based upon the findings and conclusion set forth above, the Planning Commission hereby approves this Application, subject to the following conditions: 1. Development shall substantially comply with the plans and documents presented to the Planning Commission at the public hearing. 2. Standard Conditions. The applicant shall comply with the standard development conditions attached hereto. 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 the property owner, Foremost Diamond Oaks, 32 Discovery, Suite 270, Irvine, CA 92618, and applicant, Patrick Faranal, National Sign & Marketing, 13580 Fifth St., Chino, CA 91710 APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF JANUARY 2020, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR. By: L>vt..A uY 4J Naila Barlas, Chairperson I, Greg Gubman, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, passed, and adopted, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 28th day of January, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: Mok, Rawlings, VC/Farago, Chair/Barlas NOES: Commissioners: None ABSENT: Commissioners: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None ATTEST: -' �✓I/ Greg Gubman, Secretary 3 csP a�zois-ass (b) Applicant shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against the City defendants. 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. PL2019-165, 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. All designers, architects, engineers, and contractors associated with this project shall obtain a Diamond Bar Business License; and a zoning approval for those businesses located in Diamond Bar. 4. Signed copies of Planning Commission Resolution No.2020-XX, 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 the plan check, revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for Planning Division review and approval. 6. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all conditions of approval shall be completed. 7. The project site shall be maintained and operated in full compliance with the conditions of approval and all laws, or other applicable regulations. 8. 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. 9. All site, grading, landscape/irrigation and roof plans, and elevation plans shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of City permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.) or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first. 10. The hours during which construction activities causing the operation of any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, repair, alteration, or demolition work are limited to Monday through Saturday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and are not allowed at any time on Sundays or holidays. 5 PC Resolution No. 2020-04 3. To ensure compliance with the provisions of the Planning Commission approval, a final inspection is required from the Planning Division when work for any phase of the project has been completed. The applicant shall inform the Planning Division and schedule an appointment for such an inspection. 4. The above conditions shall run with the land and shall be binding upon all future owners, operators, or successors thereto of the property. Non- compliance with any condition of approval or mitigation measure imposed as a condition of the approval shall constitute a violation of the City's Development Code. Violations may be enforced in accordance with the provisions of the Development Code. 5. Failure to comply with any of the conditions set forth above or as subsequently amended in writing by the City, may result in failure to obtain a building final and/or a certificate of occupancy until full compliance is reached. The City's requirement for full compliance may require minor corrections and/or complete demolition of a non -compliant improvement, regardless of costs incurred where the project does not comply with design requirements and approvals that the applicant agreed to when permits were pulled to construct the project. 6. 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 attached referenced as site plans, floor plans, architectural elevations, and landscape plans on file with the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, and the Development Code regulations. 7. All ground -mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, air conditioning condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonrywalls, berms, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. 8. All roof -mounted equipment sFiall be screened from public view. 9. All structures, including walls, trash enclosures, canopies, etc., shall be maintained in a structurally sound, safe manner with a clean, orderly appearance. All graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours by the property owners/occupant. 10. All landscaping, structures, architectural features and public improvements damaged during construction shall be repaired or replaced upon project completion. 7 PC Resolution No. 2020-04