PC Resolution-19-01-22-01PC RESOLUTION NO. 19-01-22-01
SIGN PROGRAM (SP) 18-047
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SIGN PROGRAM (SP) 18-047 AND AN
EXCEPTION TO THE WALL SIGNS HEIGHT PLACEMENT, FOR THE 24 HOUR
FITNESS FACILITY LOCATED AT 27124 CALLE ARROYO (ASSESSOR PARCEL
NUMBER 666-131-09 AND 666-131-15) (APPLICANT: MIGUEL HARO, MEGA HERTZ
ELECTRIC INC.).
Whereas, Miguel Haro, Mega Hertz Electric Inc., 1290 Monterey Pass Rd., Monterey
Park, CA 91754 (the "Applicant"), on behalf of San Juan Tirador, LLC (Property Owner),
has requested approval of Sign Program (SP) 18-04 7 to establish uniform and consistent
signage for newly constructed building located at 27124 Calle Arroyo (APN: 666-131-09
and 666-131-15) which has General Plan Land Use Designation of Planned Community
and a Zoning Designation of Planned Community (Comprehensive Development Plan 78-
01 ); and,
Whereas, San Juan Tirador, LLC are the owners of real property located at 27124
Calle Arroyo (APN: 666-131-09 and 666-131-15); and,
Whereas, the proposed project has been processed pursuant to Section 9-2.301,
Development Review of the Land Use Code; and,
Whereas, the Environmental Administrator has reviewed the project pursuant to
Section 15061 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that
the project is Categorically Exempt (Section 15311, "Accessory Structures") from further
review. The project is consistent with Section 15311 because installation of signage on the
property constitutes the placement of minor structures accessory to an existing industrial
facility; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission has considered the Environmental
Administrator's determination pursuant to Section 1507 4 of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA); and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission conducted a duly-noticed public meeting on
January 22, 2019, pursuant to Title 9, Land Use Code, Section 9-2.302 and City Council
Policy 5 to consider public testimony on the proposed project and considered all relevant
public comments.
Whereas, the Design Review Committee reviewed the details of the sign program on
December 13, 2018 and recommended approval to the Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of
the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby find that the project is Categorically Exempt
(Section 15311, "Accessory Structures") from further review under CEQA. The project is
consistent with Section 15311 Accessory Structures, Class 11 (a), as the Sign Program and
the eventual installation of signage on the property constitutes the placement of minor
structures accessory to existing an industrial facility.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning
Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings
as established by Section 9-2.343 of Title 9, Land Use Code of the City of San Juan
Capistrano in support of Sign Program (SP) 17-043 in support of an exception:
1. The sign program is consistent with the General Plan and Design Guidelines, and is
complementary to the architecture and design of the development project because the
sign program is consistent with the following General Plan Community Design Element
policy and Design Guidelines:
• General Plan Community Design Element Policy 1. 2 Encourage high-quality
and human scale design in development to maintain the character of the
City. The signs are to be constructed from durable industry standard
materials, and the size of the signs complies with the Municipal Code, which
limits the size (heiQht and width) to ensure a human scale.
Design Guidelines, Chapter 8, Signs
C. General Sign Design Guidelines
1. Colors
a. Restrained use of color is recommended, use of multiple colors is discouraged.
c. Use of contrasting colors to achieve visually pleasing signs should be considered
as part of the sign design process.
2. Materials
a. The following materials are recommended for signs in San Juan Capistrano:
• High-density pre-formed foam -painted or otherwise finished to
compliment the building architecture
• Wood -carved or sandblasted
3. Sign Copy/Lettering Style/Spacing
a. A limited number of lettering styles should be employed in sign design to increase
legibility. The number of different lettering types should not exceed two for small
signs and three for larger signs.
b. Avoid using overly intricate typefaces as well as crowding of the sign text.
5. Placement
a. Signs should be placed in proximity to the main business entrance.
b. Wall sign placement should be coordinated with architectural features .
C. Wall and Building Signs
a. Wall signs should not project away from the surface upon which they are attached
by more than the minimum required distance for construction purposes and in no
case by more than 12 inches.
2. The sign program conforms to all applicable requirements of this Code and any
applicable specific plan or comprehensive development plan because the proposed
signs do not exceed the total signage allowed by the Municipal Code and because the
new signage design is architecturally compatible with the building. Through the sign
program, the applicant has created a visually pleasing method of providing compatible
and complementary signs to minimize visual clutter.
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3. The sign program is generally compatible with the design character of adjacent
properties and/or rights-of-way because the signs will not impact the right of way and
will not create light or glare impacts to the adjacent properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning
Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings
as established by Section 9-3.543 of Title 9, Land Use Code of the City of San Juan
Capistrano in support of an exception:
(1) The proposed sign complies with all other applicable material in the sign code
section, specifically the design of the sign is consistent with the architecture of the
building and the sign complies with all other requirements for wall signs.
(2) Each 7' x 7'9" (54.3 square foot) wall sign will be in harmony with the site, the
architectural design of the building, and with the surrounding properties because the
sign is proposed to use high quality material such as 3M vinyl for the face, aluminum
construction for backs and sides and internal illumination with GE LED.
(3) The signs are proposed to be located on the 2nd floor of the building and do not
create a hazard to adjacent properties or tenants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning
Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby approves the project subject to
those conditions of approval established by Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated
herein.
CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS: The documents and materials associated with
this Resolution that constitute the record of proceedings on which these findings are based
are located at San Juan Capistrano City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan
Capistrano, California 92675. The Development Services Director is the custodian of the
record of proceedings.
SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Resolution is held invalid, the
remainder of this Resolution shall not be affected by such invalidity, and the provisions of
this Resolution are severable.
PROTEST OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER
EXACTIONS: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020, the applicant may protest the
imposition of fees, dedications, reservations or other exactions imposed on this
development project by taking the necessary steps and following the procedures
established by Sections 66020 through 66022 of the California Government Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of January, 2019.
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