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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARC-1016-17 (ARCH-0824-2017 -- 243 Madonna Road)RESOLUTION NO. ARC -1016-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO APPROVING EXCEPTIONS TO THE SIGNAGE FOR A NEW TENANT, DESIGNER SHOE WAREHOUSE, WHICH EXCEEDS THE ALLOWABLE NUMBER OF SIGNS AND DIMENSIONS ESTABLISHED IN THE MADONNA PLAZA SIGN PROGRAM, WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, AS REPRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED AUGUST 21, 2017, 243 MADONNA ROAD (ARCH -0824-2017) WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Hearing Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on August 21, 2017, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under ARCH -0824- 2017, Coast Monument Signs, applicant; and WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony of the applicant, interested parties, and evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing. WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner required by law; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Architectural Review Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Findings. The Architectural Review Commission hereby grants final approval to the project (ARCH -0824-2017), based on the following findings: 1. As conditioned, the project will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of persons living or working at the site or in the vicinity because the project will be compatible with site constraints and the scale and character of the neighborhood. 2. As conditioned, reducing the size of the rear freeway -oriented sign is consistent with the Madonna Plaza Sign Program for sign limitations for major tenants, an exception to the area of this sign would constitute a grant of special privilege to a tenant that is inconsistent with the limitations applied to similar properties in the vicinity. 3. As conditioned, the sign exception to allow signs with letter heights that exceed standards is appropriate because the sign package is consistent with prior approvals, and is consistent with the intent of the Sign Regulations because the signage is designed to achieve balanced composition and harmony with the building's architecture that provides equality and equity among sign owners in the vicinity. 4. As conditioned, the proposed banner sign is appropriate at the subject property as a temporary sign in conjunction with the grand opening or pending manufacture and installation of an approved permanent sign. Resolution No. ARC -1016-17 ARCH -0824-2017 (243 Madonna Road) Page 2 SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The project is categorically exempt under Class 11, Accessory Structures; § 15311 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the project consists of minor on premise signs accessory to existing commercial facilities that will not have a significant effect on the environment. SECTION 3. Action. The project conditions of approval do not include mandatory code requirements. Code compliance will be verified during the plan check process, which may include additional requirements applicable to the project. The Architectural Review Commission (ARC) hereby grants final approval to the project with incorporation of the following conditions: Planning Division Final project design and construction drawings submitted for a sign permit shall be in substantial compliance with the project plans approved by the ARC (ARCH -0824-2017). A separate sheet shall be included in working drawings submitted for a sign permit that lists all conditions of project approval. Reference shall be made in the margin of listed items as to where in plans requirements are addressed. Any change to approved design, colors, materials, landscaping, or other conditions of approval must be approved by the Director or Architectural Review Commission, as deemed appropriate. 2. Plans submitted for a sign permit shall substantially conform to the locations and sizes shown on the sign package elevations. The Community Development Director shall have the authority to approve minor changes to the sign package that (1) result in a superior design and appearance, and/or (2) address a construction design issue that is not substantive to the Architectural Review approval. Plans submitted for a sign permit for the two signs along the entry tower element shall not exceed a total of 151 square -feet, and may include a maximum letter height of forty-eight inches, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. 4. The use of the "Sports Authority red" color shall not be allowed or included as the background of any proposed wall signage. Plans submitted for a sign permit shall reduce the square -footage of the rear (freeway facing) wall sign which may not exceed 57 square -feet with a maximum letter height of thirty-six inches, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. 6. The proposed banner sign shall be allowed as a temporary sign in conjunction with the grand opening of the business or pending manufacture and installation of an approved permanent sign, which may be displayed for no more than 45 days, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. 7. Plans submitted for a building permit shall include colors of awnings that do not constitute an attention -getting device and should include the use of a muted tone consistent or compatible with the structure's base colors, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. Resolution No. ARC -1016-17 ARCH -0824-2017 (243 Madonna Road) Page 3 8. All proposed signage shall not be illuminated after the close of business. All proposed illumination of the sign package shall be consistent with the Madonna Plaza Sign Program and the Sign Regulations. 9. The project will require an amendment to the Master Sign Program to include the modified signage. Prior to any sign permit issuance, the applicant shall submit a revision to the Madonna Plaza Sign Program for architectural review, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. 10. The Architectural Review Commission's approval of this project shall expire after three years if construction has not started. On request, the Community Development Director may grant a single, one-year extension. Indemnification 11. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and/or its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City and/or its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul, the approval by the City of this project, and all actions relating thereto, including but not limited to environmental review ("Indemnified Claims"). The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any Indemnified Claim upon being presented with the Indemnified Claim and the City shall fully cooperate in the defense against an Indemnified Claim. On motion by Chair Wynn, seconded by Commissioner Rolph, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Nemcik, Rolph, Root, Beller, Vice -Chair Soll and Chair Wynn NOES: None REFRAIN: None ABSENT: None The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 21't day of August, 2017. Doug Davidson, Secretary Architectural Review Commission