PC Resolution-10-05-25-02PC RESOLUTION NO. 10-05-25-02
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO REGIONAL LIBRARY SIGN SP 10-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO APPROVING A 3'-6" TALL, 26 SQUARE FOOT
MONUMENT SIGN. THE SIGN WOULD HAVE A STUCCO FINISH AND
WOULD BE PAINTED TO MATCH THE EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED
AT 31495 EL CAMINO REAL (APN 124-190-21).
WHEREAS, Friends of the Library have proposed a 3'-6" tall, 26 square foot
stucco finish monument sign. The project is located at 31495 EI Camino Real (APN 124-
190-21). The proposed project site is General Plan designated as General Commercial and
classified as General Commercial (GC) on the Official Zoning Map; and,
WHEREAS, The City of San Juan Capistrano is the owner of real property
located at 31495 EI Camino Real (APN 121-190-21).
WHEREAS, the proposed project has been processed pursuant to Section 9-
2.343, Sign Permit 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 qualifies for a Class 11(a) Categorical Exemption and caused a
Notice of Exemption to be posted pursuant to Section 15062 of the CEQA Guidelines; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered the Environmental
Administrator's determination pursuant to Section 15074 of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA); and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing on May 25, 2010 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:
1. Option "A" is preferred with the bronze base; and,
2. The 45 -degree angle of the sign is appropriate; and,
3. The proposed signage is consistent with the Architectural Design Guidelines; and,
4. The proposed signage is consistent with the Land Use Code; and,
5. The proposed signage is in substantial compliance with the Design Review
Committee's Recommendations.
PC Resolution 10-05-25-02 2 May 25, 2010
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning
Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano hereby approves the project subject to the
conditions of approval established by Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
EFFECTIVE DATE & FINAL APPROVAL: This project approval shall
become effective following expiration of the fifteen (15) day appeal period without filing of
an appeal application. The appeal period shall expire at 5:00 p.m; Wednesday, June 9,
2010. This project approval shall be valid from the date of approval of this resolution, and
shall expire two (2) years after, unless a time extension request or buildinglgrading permit
application related to this discretionary approval is submitted to the City prior to that date.
Failure to comply with the conditions of this permit constitutes a violation of Section 9-2.349
of the San Juan Capistrano Municipal Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of May, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Chair Cohen, Vice -Chair Ratcliffe, Commissioners Tatarian, Neely,
Kerr, and Williams
NOES:
ABSENT: Commissioner Mocalis
Sheldon Cohen, Chairman
Grant Tay Secretary
RESOLUTION #: 10-05-25-02
WNTIM,
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Project #: SP 10-005 Project: Name, San Juan Capistrano Regional
Library
APPROVAL DATE:
May 25, 2010
EFFECTIVE DATE:
June 9, 2010
EXPIRATION DATE:
May 25, 2012
These conditions of approval apply to Sign Permit (SP) 10-005, a request for approval
of preliminary design plans for a proposed monument sign on located at 31495 EI
Camino Real, generally located at the corner of EI Camino Real and Acjachema (APN
124-190-21). Any proposed change of use or expansion of the area or modifications to
the site plan or signage shall be submitted to the Community Development 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:
(SP) 10-005 approval is granted to install a new monument sign. The
project is located at 31495 EI Camino Real (APN 124-190-21). This
approval is granted based on the application materials submitted by the
Friends of the Library. These plans 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 Community Development Director
to be in substantial conformance with the approved sign plan, and which
do not increase the size, add illumination, or otherwise intensify or change
the sign use or require any deviations from adopted standards, may be
approved by the Community Development Director upon submittal of an
application and the required fee. If not appealed, this approval shall
become effective on the first business day following the fifteenth (151h) day
after the date of the Planning Commission's approval and shall expire May
25, 2012 (24) months after the effective date of the approval unless the
sign which is the subject of this action has been installed and approved
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 Community Development 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 Community Development
Director.
Planning Commission Resolution 90-05-25-02 Final Conditions of Approval
SP 90-005 SJC Regional Library pate: May 25, 2090
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2. Approval of this application does not relieve the applicant from complying
with other applicable Federal, State, County or City regulations or
requirements.
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 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.
8. All applicable approvals and clearance from other departments and
agencies shall be on file with the Building and Safety Department prior to
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SP 10-005 SJC Regional Library Date: May 25, 2010
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issuance of any permits, final inspections, utility releases and/or release of
securities, as specified in these conditions. (B&S)
The following conditions shall be completed prior to or in conjunction with the
issuance of building permits:
9. Building_ Construction Plans. Prior to issuance of building permits, the
applicant shall submit a Sign Permit Application to the Planning
Department. Such plans shall be fully dimensioned, in substantial
conformance with those plans approved and modified by the Planning
Commission and Design Review Committee in the following manner:
(PLN)
10. Construction hours. Construction hours shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to
6.30 p.m., Monday through Friday and between 8:30 a:m. and 4:30 p.m.
on Saturday. Construction activity shall not be permitted on Sundays or
any Federal holiday,(PLN)
11. Applicable Codes. Prior to issuance of building permits, plans for this
project shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department for
review and approval, and shall comply with the latest City -adopted edition
of the applicable building codes. (B&S)
12. Consistency with Approved Plans and Elevations. The project shall be
constructed in accordance with all the approved plans and conditions of
approval, including but not limited to site plans, landscape/irrigation plans,
and sign elevations. (PLN)
The following ongoing conditions shall be complied with at all times after
completion of the project.
13. Site Maintenance. The applicant shall maintain all portions of the site,
including undeveloped areas, pursuant to Municipal Code requirements
for property maintenance. The site maintenance should ensure that the
landscaping directly in front of the sign copy does not impair the visibility
of the sign. (PLN)
Responsible Agencies: B&S Building and Safety
ENG = Engineering
PLN = Planning
Planning Commission Resolution 90-05-25-02
SP 10-005 SJC Regional Library
Date of Approval: May 25, 2010
Resolution No.: 10-05-25-02
Effective Date: May 25, 2012
Applicant Acceptance of Conditions of Approval:
By:
Applic(t Signature
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Applic nt Name
Final Conditions of Approval
Hate: May 25, 2090
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