PC Resolution-08-07-22-02PC RESOLUTION NO. 08-07-22-02
31876 DEL OBISPO SIGN PROGRAM (AC) 08-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO APPROVING A SIGN PROGRAM FOR AN
EXISTING BUILDING. THE SIGN PROGRAM INCLUDES HALO
ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS MOUNTED ON A RACEWAY AND
BUILDING -MOUNTED PEDESTRIAN ORIENTED PROJECTING SIGNS AT
31876 DEL OBISPO STREET (APN 668-241-12).
WHEREAS, Mick Cramer of CMC Partners is proposing a sign program to
include halo illuminated channel letters mounted on a raceway projecting signs mounted
under the covered walk. The font is Frutiger Bold and features upper case and lower case
letters. The existing building is located at 31.876 Del Obispo Street�APN 668-241-12). 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 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
meeting on July 22, 2008 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. The proposed signage is consistent with the Architectural Design Guidelines; and,
2. The proposed signage is consistent with the Land Use Code; and,
3. The proposed signage is in substantial compliance with the Design Review
Committee's Recommendations.
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.
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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, August 6,
2008. 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 22nd day of July, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Vice Chairperson Ratcliffe, Comissioners, Cardoza, Kerr
NOES: Chairman Cohen
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Neely
Shel on Cohen; Chairman
Grant Taylor, Sg&frietary
These conditions of approval apply to Sign Permit (AC) 08-013, a modification to a sign
program for 31876 Del Obispo Street (APN 668-241-12). Any proposed change of use
or expansion of the area or modifications to the site plan or signage 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:
(AC) 08-013 approval is granted to modify the existing signage. The
building is located at 31876 Del Obispo Street. (APN 668-241-12). This
approval is granted based on the application materials submitted by Mick
Cramer of CMC Partners, including the elevations. 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 Planning
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 July
22, 2010 (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 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.
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.
RESOLUTION #: 08-07-22-02
Exhibit A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Project#: AC 08-013
Project Name: 31876 Del Obispo
APPROVAL DATE:
July 22, 2008
EFFECTIVE DATE:
August 6, 2008
EXPIRATION DATE:
July 22, 2010
These conditions of approval apply to Sign Permit (AC) 08-013, a modification to a sign
program for 31876 Del Obispo Street (APN 668-241-12). Any proposed change of use
or expansion of the area or modifications to the site plan or signage 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:
(AC) 08-013 approval is granted to modify the existing signage. The
building is located at 31876 Del Obispo Street. (APN 668-241-12). This
approval is granted based on the application materials submitted by Mick
Cramer of CMC Partners, including the elevations. 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 Planning
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 July
22, 2010 (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 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.
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.
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AC 08-013 Date: July 22, 2008
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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
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
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AC 08-013 Date: July 22, 2008
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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
Date of Approval: July 22, 2008
Resolution No.: 08-02-22-02
Effective Date: August 6, 2008
Planning Commission Resolution 08-07-22-02
AC 08-013
Applicant Acceptance of Conditions of Approval:
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Applicant Signature
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Applicant Name
Final Conditions of Approval
Date: July 22, 2008
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