PC Resolution-13-05-28-02PC RESOLUTION NO. 13-05-28-02
VALLE RANCH BUSINESS PARK. SIGN PROGRAM MODIFICATION AC 11-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE. PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO APPROVING A SIGN PROGRAM MODIFICATION PROPOSAL FOR
AN EXISTING BUSINESS PARK LOCATED AT 33272, 33302, AND 33332 VALLE
ROAD (APN 675-361-15).
Whereas, Patrick Faranal of National Sign and Marketing proposed a
modification to the existing business park sign program to include two building mounted
major tenant signs per building, visible from the freeway. The existing building park is
located at 33302 Valle Road (APN 675-361-15). The proposed project site is General
Plan designated as Planned Community and has a zoning designation of "R&D"
(Research and Development/Office) Zone District per Comprehensive Development
Plan (CDP) 81-01, Forster Canyon Planned Community established under the "PC"
(Planned Community) Zoning District; and,
Whereas, 33302 Valle Road LLC is the owner of real property located at
33302 Valle Road; and,
Whereas, the proposed project has been processed pursuant to Section
9-2.343, Sign Permit and Sign Program Review of the Land Use Code; and,
Whereas, The Environmental Administrator has reviewed the project
pursuant to Section 15042 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and has
determined that the project does not require any environmental review since staff is
recommending denial; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission has considered the Environmental
Administrator's determination pursuant to Section 15042 of CEQA; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
meeting on May 28, 2013 pursuant to Section 9-2.343 of the Municipal Code to consider
public testimony on the proposed project and has considered all relevant public
comment.
.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission
of the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings:
1. The proposed sign program modification is in compliance with the City Design
Guidelines.
2. The proposed sign program modification is in compliance with the City Land Use
Code Section 9-3.543 regarding size and number of permitted building mounted
flush signs per building exposure (wall);
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3. An exception to the requirement of "one project identification sign or major tenant
sign per building" is upheld under the following:
(a) The sign complies with all other applicable criteria of this section [Municipal
Code section 9-3.543 Signs];
(b) The scale of the sign will be in harmony with the architectural design for the
building which it will serve;
(c) The sign will not create a hazard to other adjacent properties or tenants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning
Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby approve the proposed sign
program- modification subject to the applicant securing a sign permit and building permit
prior to proceeding with installation of the sign.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May, 2013 by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
bert Williams, Chairman
WiflIam A. Ramsey, AICP, Actin Development
Services Director
Commission Secretary