PC Resolution-13-02-12-02PC RESOLUTION NO. 13-02-12-02
ARCHITECTURE CONTROL 12-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO APPROVING A SIGN PROGRAM AND A 35
FOOT TALL TOWER AND DENYING A 25 -FOOT TALL FREE-
STANDING MONUMENT SIGN ON THE TUTTLE-CLICK CAPISTRANO
FORD DEALERSHIP PROPERTY LOCATED AT 33301 CAMINO
CAPISTRANO (APN 668-121-11 & 14) (TUTTLE-CLICK CAPISTRANO
FORD)
Whereas, Tuttle -Click Capistrano Ford requests approval of a Sign Program
to install five (5) building -mounted signs, a monument sign with a height of 25'-0", a
directional sign and construction of a tower at the front elevation of the building with a
height of 35'-0". The property is General Plan designated as "QI" (Quasi -Industrial) and is
designated as "CM" (Commercial Manufacturing) on the Official Zoning Map; 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 the proposed
project is exempt from CEQA review per Section 15311, Class11 (a) and Section 15301,
Class 1 (e).
Whereas, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public meeting
on January 22, 2013 and February 12, 2013 pursuant to Section 9-2.313 of the Municipal
Code to consider public testimony on the proposed project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of
the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings with respect to
the Sign Program:
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 signage is in scale with the building massing and is consistent with that used by
adjacent auto dealerships in the vicinity of the site; and,
2. The sign program conforms to the applicable requirements of this Code and any
applicable specific plan or comprehensive development plan because the size of
the building mounted signs are complimentary to other dealerships in the vicinity;
and,
3. The sign program is generally compatible with the design character of adjacent
properties and/or rights-of-way because it is consistent with that used by adjacent
auto dealerships in the vicinity of the site.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of
the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby find that the tower is consistent with the City's
Architectural Design Guidelines, specifically with the following design policies for Auto
Dealerships:
1. Buildings should be well articulated and stylistically consistent on all sides.
2. Showroom and office structures should be oriented toward the major public streets.
3. Service bays should be concealed from public view.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of
the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby finds that the free-standing monument sign would
be inconsistent with the Title 9, Land Use Code because the tower element includes "Ford"
logo signage so that the 25'-0" free-standing monument sign is not appropriate; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning
Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby approves a sign program for the
project and a 35 -foot tall tower element subject to the conditions of approval contained in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein with the exception of the proposed
free-standing monument sign along the Camino Capistrano frontage; and,
EFFECTIVE DATE & FINAL APPROVAL: This project action shall become
final and effective following expiration of the fifteen (15) day appeal period without filing of
an appeal, and the appeal period shall expire at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 27tH
2013,
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of February, 2013, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairman Rob Williams, Commissioners Tim Neely, Roy Nunn, and
Jeff Parkhurst.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
obert Williams,
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Wi iam A. Ramsey, AICP, dsktant Director,
Secretary 7
Exhibit "A"
RESOLUTION #: 13-02-12-02
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Project #: AC 12-018
Project Name: Tuttle -Click's Capistrano Ford
APPROVAL DATE: February 12, 2013
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 27, 2013
These conditions of approval apply to Architecture Control (AC) 12-018, to construct five
(5) building mounted signs, a directional sign and construction of a tower at the front
elevation of the building with a height of 35-0", for the Capistrano Ford auto dealership
building located on 5.24 acres, specifically located at 33301 Camino Capistrano (APN
668-121-11 & 14). Any proposed change of use or expansion of the area or
modifications to the site plan or structures shall be submitted to the City Planning
Department along with the required application and fee, for review. For the purpose of
these conditions, the term "applicant" shall also mean the developer, the owner or any
successor(s) in interest to the terms of this approval.
General Conditions:
This approval is granted based on the application materials submitted by
Gordon L. Mountjoy Associates, Inc. on February 1, 2013 including site
plan, elevations, and lettering details. These plans and the proposed use
of the site are approved as submitted and conditioned herein, and shall
not be further altered unless reviewed and approved by the affected city
departments. Minor modifications to this approval which are determined
by the Planning Director to be in substantial conformance with the
approved site plan, and which do not intensify or change the use or
require any deviations from adopted standards, may be approved by the
Planning Director upon submittal of an application and the required fee. If
not appealed, this approval shall become effective on the date of the
Planning Commissions approval and shall expire February 27, 2015; 24
months after the effective date of the approval unless the use or
occupancy which is the subject of this action has taken place and all
conditions of approval have been met, or a time extension has been
granted by the City. Any application for an extension of time shall be
submitted to the Planning Department, along with the required fee, at least
ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date of this approval, except as
otherwise approved by the Planning Director.
2. Approval of this application does not relieve the applicant from complying
with other applicable Federal, State, County or City regulations or
requirements. .
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3. All plans, specifications, studies, reports, calculations, maps, notes, legal
documents, and designs shall be prepared, signed, and stamped (when
required) only by those individuals legally authorized to do so.
4. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of San
Juan Capistrano and its officers, employees, and agents from and against
any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of San Juan Capistrano,
its officers, employees, or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any
approval or condition of approval of the City of San Juan Capistrano
concerning this project, including but not limited to any approval or
condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City
Planner. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action,
or proceeding concerning the project and the City shall cooperate fully in
the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to
choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and
agents in the defense of the matter.
5. The applicant shall be responsible for informing all subcontractors,
consultants, engineers, or other business entities providing services
related to the project of their responsibilities to comply with these
conditions of approval and all pertinent requirements in the San Juan
Capistrano Municipal Code, including the requirement that a business
license be obtained by all entities doing business in the City.
6. In the event that exhibits and written conditions are inconsistent, the
written conditions shall prevail. If there are any disparities between these
conditions and the plans or final revised plans that are approved for any
subsequent phase, the conditions and/or plans as stipulated in the later
approval shall prevail.
7. The use shall meet the standards and shall be developed within the limits
established by the Municipal Code as related to emissions of noise, odor,
dust, vibration, wastes, fumes, or any public nuisances arising or occurring
incidental to the establishment or operation.
8. The applicant shall pay all fees at the time fees are determined payable
and comply with all requirements of the applicable federal, state, and local
agencies. The duty of inquiry as to such requirements shall be upon the
applicant.
9. All applicable approvals and clearance from other departments and
agencies shall be on file with the Building and Safety Department prior to
issuance of any permits, final inspections, utility releases and/or release of
securities, as specified in these conditions.
10. Pursuant to Section 8-1.03 of the Land Use Code, the project shall comply
with all construction activities which includes the delivery and/or recovery
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of materials, supplies or construction equipment shall be conducted in
accordance with the prescribed hours of operation.
Monday through Friday
Saturday
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Construction activity is prohibited on Sundays and on any federal holiday
unless waived by the Building Official. (PLN)
11. Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Approval. The applicant shall
secure OCFA approval prior to commencement to any building
construction. (OFCA)
12. The applicant shall secure all applicable building permits for construction
of the proposed project as required by the Building Official. (B&S).
13. The project shall be constructed per the Planning Commission's approved
architectural sign program. Any variations shall be submitted to the
Planning Department for review and approval. (PLN)
14. Final Planning Inspection. A minimum of one week prior to final inspection
by the Building and Safety Department, the applicant shall schedule a final
inspection by the Planning Department, and shall pay any outstanding
balance in the Developer Deposit Account assigned to this application.
(PLN)
15. On -Going Condition. All landscape and signs shall be maintained by
owner in a good and safe condition. No signs shall be allowed on the site
except in accordance with the approved sign program or as otherwise
permitted by a Special Activities Permit. By accepting these conditions of
approval, the applicant indicates concurrence with this approved Sign
Program and City's Sign Ordinance Section 9-3.543.
Responsible Agencies: B&S Building and Safety
ENG _ Engineering Department
PLN = Planning Department
PW = Public Works Department
OCFA = Orange County Fire Authority
Applicant Acceptance of Conditions of Approval:
BY: "� =S1 &10_1
ns Cotter, Tuttle -Click Capistrano Ford Date