HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10865 DENYING AND UPHOLDING IN PART - APPEAL OF ARC DECISION TO APPROVE A MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR MADONNA PLAZARESOLUTION NO. 10865 (2018 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, DENYING IN PART AND UPHOLDING IN PART
AN APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
DECISION TO APPROVE A MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR MADONNA
PLAZA AS PRESENTED IN THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AND ATTACHMENTS DATED FEBRUARY 20, 2018 (257 MADONNA
ROAD APPL-1310-2017)
WHEREAS, On October 16, 2017, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of
San Luis Obispo adopted Resolution ARC -1019-2017 approving the redevelopment of a portion
of the existing Madonna PIaza shopping center and requiring subsequent revision to the existing
2001 sign program; and
WHEREAS, On December 18, 2017, the Architectural Review Commission of the City
of San Luis Obispo adopted Resolution ARC -1025-2017, approving a master sign program for
Madonna PIaza, and
WHEREAS, On December 20, 2017, the applicant filed an appeal of ARC's decision to
approve the sign program; and
WHEREAS, On February 20, 2018, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
conducted a public hearing in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under the appeal of the Architectural
Review Commission's decision (APPL-1310-2017), Schottenstein Property Group,
applicant/appellant; and
WHEREAS, the City Council 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; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings were made at the time and in the manner
required by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the City Council makes the
following findings:
I. As conditioned, the proposed sign program maintains consistency with the Sign
Regulations by providing signage that will be architecturally compatible with affected
structures and the character of surrounding development, while providing for equity and
effective communication for the businesses within the regional shopping center.
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2. As conditioned, the proposed sign program is consistent with Community Design
Guidelines Sections 6.6(B)(C)(F)(J) which states that the design of the signs should
consider and complement the architecture of the buildings and the type of business activity
conducted within.
3. The sign program is reasonably necessary to provide the regional commercial project with
adequate identification, and does not, constitute needless redundancy or proliferation of
signs.
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 City Council does hereby deny, in part, and uphold, in part the
appeal of the Architectural Review Commission's decision (APPL-1310-2017), based on the
following action:
Condition Number 1 of Architectural Review Commission Resolution ARC -1025-2017, shall
incorporate the following modifications to a revised sign program subject to the approval of the
Community Development Director prior to building permit issuance:
Major Tenant Primary Wall Sign
a. Total sign square footage shall not exceed 175 square feet
b. Eliminate maximum letter height
Upon motion of Council Member Pease, seconded by Council Member Gomez, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Gomez, Pease, and Rivoire,
Vice Mayor Christianson and Mayor Harmon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 20th day of February 2018.
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ATTEST:
Carrie Gallagher, City Clerk
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my land and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this R3A day of
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Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk