PC Resolution-10-06-08-01PC RESOLUTION NO. 10-06-08-01
WESELOH KIA SIGN PROGRAM (AC 10-004)
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO APPROVING A 25'-0" TALL, 44 SQUARE FOOT
MONUMENT SIGN AND THREE BUILDING MOUNTED CHANNEL
LETTER SIGNS FOR THE EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 33611
CAMINO CAPISTRANO (APN 121-254-41).
WHEREAS, Williams Sign Co. has proposed a 25-0" tall, 44 square foot
monument sign and three building -mounted channel letter signs of 25, 18, and 8 square
feet. The project is located at 33611 Camino Capistrano (APN 124-254-41). The proposed
project site is General Plan designated as Quasi -Industrial and classified as Commercial
Manufacturing (CM) on the Official Zoning Map; and,
WHEREAS, Weseloh Family Ltd. Partnership is the owner of real property
located at 33611 Camino Capistrano (APN 121-254-41).
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 June 8, 2010 pursuant to Section 9-2.313 of the Municipal Code to consider
public testimony on the proposed project and referred final landscaping plans for the base
of the monument sign to the Design Review Committee for final approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of
the City of San Juan Capistrano rives hereby mare the follosh'insgJ. findings:
1. The proposed cabinet head of the monument sign will be appropriate for the project
setting;
2. The channel letter signs and day/night-style illumination will be appropriate for the
project setting;
3. As conditioned, appropriate base landscaping will be provided for the monument
sign; and,
4. The project meets Municipal Code requirements for sign height and square footage.
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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 23,
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 building/grading 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 8th day of June, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Chair Cohen, Vice -Chair Ratcliffe, Commissioners Tatarian, Neely,
Mocalis, Kerr, and Williams
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Sheldon Cohen, Chairman
William A. Ramsey, AICP, Principal tanner
Secretary
RESOLUTION #: 10-06-08-01
Exhibit A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Project #: AC 10-004 Project Name: Weseloh Kia Sign Program
APPROVAL DATE:
June 8, 2010
EFFECTIVE DATE:
June 23, 2010
EXPIRATION DATE:
June 8, 2012
These conditions of approval apply to Architectural Control (AC) 10-004, a request for
approval of preliminary design plans for a proposed monument sign and 3 building -
mounted channel letter signs located at 33611 Camino Capistrano, generally located at
the northwest corner of Camino Capistrano and Stonehill Drive (APN 121-254-41). 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:
1. (AC) 10-004 approval is granted to install a new monument sign and 3
building -mounted channel letter signs. The project is located at 33611
Camino Capistrano (APN 121-254-41). This approval is granted based on
the application materials submitted by the Williams Sign Co. 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 (15th) day after the date of the
Planning Commission's approval and shall expire June 8, 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.
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AC 10-004 Weseloh Kia Sign Program Date: June 8, 2010
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2. The applicant shall submit a landscape plan for the base of the monument
sign for approval by the Design Review Committee. The plan shall feature
medium height landscaping around the base of the monument sign to
provide additional screening.
3. Approval of this application does not relieve the applicant from complying
with other applicable Federal, State, County or City regulations or
requirements.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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
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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. (B&S)
The following conditions shall be completed prior to or in conjunction with the
issuance of building permits:
10. 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)
11. 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)
12. 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)
13. 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.
14. 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)
Planning Commission Resolution 10-06-08-01 Final Conditions of Approval
AC 10-004 Weseloh Kia Sign Program Date: June 8, 2010
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Responsible Agencies.: B&S Building and Safety
ENG = Engineering
PLN = Planning
Date of Approval: June 8, 2010
Resolution No.: 10-06-08-01
Effective Date: June 23, 2010
Applicant Acceptance of Conditions of Approval:
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Applicant Signature Date
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Applicant Name Title