PC Resolution-06-06-13-01PC RESOLUTION NO. 06-06-13-1
ARCHITECTURE CONTROL 05-07 &
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ADJUSTMENT 06 - 07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO APPROVING A SIGN PROGRAM AND A
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ADJUSTMENT TO ALLOW INTERNAL
ILLUMINATION OF A MONUMENT ON THE CAPISTRANO NISSAN AUTO
DEALERSHIP PROPERTY LOCATED AT 33375 CAMINO CAPISTRANO
(APN 121-240-50; CAPISTRANO NISSAN)
Whereas, Capistrano Nissan requests approval of a Sign Program to construct
four (4) building mounted signs and a monument sign with a height of 25'-0" and a
Development Standards Adjustment to the Land Use Code to allow internal illumination of the
monument sign. 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 has issued a Class 1
(Existing Facilities) Categorical Exemption; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public meeting on
June 13, 2006 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
Development Standards Adjustment:
The requested adjustment is the most practical solution to the proposed project
because the internal lighting will only be placed in the Nissan logo and will not be used
throughout the sign. The request will not cause a negative impact on the property
because the sign will be replacing an existing sign/structure that also contains internal
illumination and the proposed project would result in a design similar to the adjacent
auto dealerships located along Camino Capistrano. The proposed request is
consistent with the purpose and intent of the Development Standards Adjustment.
2. The proposed project does not adversely affect the adjoining properties because all of
the adjacent auto dealerships contain an internally illuminated monument sign with
landscaping along the base. The applicants request will be compatible with the
adjacent auto dealerships in the vicinity.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BELT 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 monument sign is consistent with the size, area, and landscaping provisions of
Section 9-3.543 of the Municipal Code, because the monument sign incorporates
Landscaping along the base of the sign, and is consistent with Section 9-3.543 which
regulates the maximum sign copy area in the CM (Commercial Manufacturing) District
to 60 square feet. The proposed monument sign has a sign copy area of 30 square
feet.
2. Based on the findings set forth above to allow partial internal illumination of the
monument sign, said sign is consistent with Land Use Code Section 9-3.543 because
only the logo will be internally illuminated and the proposed illumination is consistent
with that used by adjacent auto dealerships in the vicinity of the site.
3. The building mounted signs are consistent with Section 9-3.543 of the Municipal
Code, because the Municipal Code states that within the CM District, building mounted
signs cannot exceed a maximum length of 25 feet and a maximum sign area of 60
square feet. The Proposed corporate signs are located on the east elevation of the
building and range from 20.6 square feet to 28 square feet for corporate identification
and the proposed colors are white and red. All proposed signs have a maximum
height of 24 inches and maximum length of 13 feet and a maximum sign copy area of
26 square feet and are proposed to be internally illuminated. The proposed service
signs have a height of 15" and a length of 5'-0" and 7'-9" and are proposed to be
painted white and internally illuminated. All sign placement and dimensions in the
program conform to the Sign Ordinance. The signs are proportional in scale to the
building elevation and with the overall building mass.
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 contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein; 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, June 291h, 2006.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of June, 2006, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Neely, Ratcliffe and Chairman Cardoza
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Vice -Chairman Cohen
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ABSENT: Commissioner Drey
June 13, 2006
/1�obert Card a, Chairman
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Molly Bogh, ynnin4 Director, Secretary
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RESOLUTION #: 06-06-13-1
Exhibit A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Project #: AC 05-07 & DSA 06-07 Project Name: Capistrano Nissan
APPROVAL DATE:
June 13, 2006
EFFECTIVE DATE:
June 28, 2006
EXPIRATION DATE:
June 13, 2008
These conditions of approval apply to Architecture Control (AC) 05707 & Development
Standards Adjustment (DSA) 06-07, to allow internal illumination of a proposed
monument sign with a height of 25'-0" located at the Capistrano Nissan auto dealership,
and to approve a Sign Program and new monument sign on the site. 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:
1. DSA 06-07 is granted to allow internal illumination of a monument sign
located at the Capistrano Nissan Auto dealership. AC Modification 05-07
is granted to establish a Sign Program and permit a free-standing
monument sign 25'-0" in height and 168 square feet in area. The sign is a
part of a sign program for Capistrano Nissan. The proposed project is
located at 33375 Camino Capistrano (APN 121-240-50). This approval is
granted based on the application materials submitted by Josh Piatt,
Certified Signs on March 28, 2006, prepared by Image Point on January
30, 2006 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 June 13, 2008 (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
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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.
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.
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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
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. The internal illumination on the monument sign shall not exceed 0.2
footcandles.
15. 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 I Developer Deposit Account assigned to this application.
(PLN)
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16. ._ 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
APPROVAL DATE:
June 13, 2006
EXPIRATION DATE:
June 13, 2008
RESOLUTION NO.:
06-06-13-1
Applicant Acceptance of Conditions of Approval:
By;
Tana Koerting, Borrego Development Date
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