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Home My WebLink AboutItem 2 - ARCH-0588-2019 (12250 Los Osos Valley Rd) Modification to Sign Program Meeting Date: October 7, 2019 Item Number: 2 Item No. 1 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION REPORT 1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SETTING Development review of a modification to an existing sign program to include replacement of existing signage as well as the addition of new signage for Sunset Honda, which exceeds the allowable number of signs and dimensions established in the Sunset Honda Sign program (Attachment 1, Project Description and Plans). The proposed modifications include the replacement of an existing monument sign, replacement and modification in size and type of an existing “Parts and Services” wall sign, and addition of two new internally-illuminated wall signs. The current sign program was approved via Resolution No. ARC-198-98 on December 7, 1998 by the Architectural Review Commission (ARC). Resolution No. ARC-198-98 Condition No. 2 identified limitations on the total number and square footage of wall signs where exceptions are being requested, and Condition No. 4 of the same Resolution required ARC review of any amendments to the previously approved sign program (Attachment 2, Previous ARC 198-98 Resolution, including current sign program). General Location: The project site is located on an approximately 3.4-acre lot with direct access off Los Osos Valley Road. The property is surrounded by similar commercial uses in an area historically utilized for automobile sales and commercial retail. Present Use: Auto Dealership Zoning: Commercial Services – Planned Development (C-S-PD) General Plan: Service and Manufacturing Surrounding Uses: East: C-S (Commercial Uses: Auto Dealership) West: AG, CR - County Maintained (AG: vacant, Commercial Uses: Construction) North: C-S-PD (Commercial Uses: Auto Dealership) South: C-S-S (Commercial Uses: Restaurant, Car Rental, Spa) 2.0 PROPOSED DESIGN FROM: Shawna Scott, Senior Planner BY: Cassidy McSurdy, Assistant Planner PROJECT ADDRESS: 12250 Los Osos Valley Rd. FILE NUMBER: ARCH-0588-2019 APPLICANT: Megahertz Electric and Signs REPRESENTATIVE: Dennis Stout ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ For more information contact: (Cassidy McSurdy) at 781-7101 or cmcsurdy@slocity.org Packet Page 11 ARCH-0588-2019 12250 Los Osos Valley Rd Page 2 Wall Signs: Design details: All signs are proposed to be internally- illuminated aluminum construction. Materials: Aluminum channel lettering and cabinets Colors: Primary color, blue; cabinet lettering color, white Monument Sign: Design details: Internally- illuminated white and blue LED lighting Materials: Aluminum construction, Acrylic molded faces, Fiberglass cladding Colors: Primary color, blue; lettering color, white Packet Page 12 ARCH-0588-2019 12250 Los Osos Valley Rd Page 3 The proposed amendments to the existing sign program include similar design quality as the original approval and all existing signage. The amendments maintain consistency with the existing signage as required by the Community Design Guidelines. 3.0 FOCUS OF REVIEW The ARC’s role is to 1) review the sign modifications in terms of its consistency with the Community Design Guidelines (CDG), City Sign Regulations (dated October 7, 2004), and applicable City Standards and 2) provide recommendations to the Community Development Director. It is to be noted that the San Luis Obispo City Council approved amendments to the Sign Regulations on September 17, 2019. These amendments will take effect October 17, 2019; therefore, the applicant’s request to modify the existing sign program (and associated requested exceptions) are subject to the Sign Regulations (October 7, 2004) currently in effect. 4.0 PROJECT STATISTICS Item Proposed 1 Previous Exceptions 2 Ordinance Standard 3 All Wall Signs Max. Area Maximum Number 280.5 SF 6 219 4 100 2 per tenant space “Service Center” Sign Max. Area 65.5 SF 36 15% or 100 square feet Monument Sign Max. Area Max. Height 53 SF 12 53 SF 12.5 24 6 Notes: 1. Applicant’s project plans 2. ARC 198-98 Findings and Conditions 3. City Sign Regulations 5.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS Wall Signs: The applicant has requested an exception to the total square-footage previously allowed for wall signs along the frontage of the property (Figure 2, Existing and Proposed Wall Signage). The previous Sign Program approval granted an exception from the ordinance standard that limits sign area to 100 square feet of wall signage on a single building face to allow a total area of 219 square feet for all wall signs (Attachment 2, ARC 198-98 Findings and Conditions). The proposed project seeks further exception to allow for a total wall sign area of 280.5 square feet. The previous approval granted an additional exception to the ordinance standard of two wall signs per tenant space to allow a total of four wall signs. The current proposal seeks an exception to allow a total of six wall signs. The additional wall signs are proposed to include two, 16 square-foot, internally-illuminated aluminum cabinet signs. Packet Page 13 ARCH-0588-2019 12250 Los Osos Valley Rd Page 4 ARC Discussion Item 1: The ARC should discuss whether the requested exception and modification of the sign program is appropriate to allow for increased area and number of wall signs. Exceptions to the Sign Regulations are subject to §15.40.610 Findings for Approval of an Exception, granting an exception must be based on at least one of the required findings 1. “Service Center” Sign: The previous approval limited the maximum size allowable specific to the “Parts and Service” wall sign. The applicant has requested an exception to the maximum size for the replacement of this “Parts and Service” sign (to be renamed “Service Center” sign) to allow for a total of 65.5 square feet and an internally-illuminated design, where a sign of 36 square feet was previously approved. The previous approval (Attachment 2, ARC 198-98) identified concern with the size of the “Parts & Service” sign as proposed at the time (72 square feet) and chose to limit the size allowable. ARC Discussion Item 2: The ARC should discuss whether the requested exception and modification of the sign program to allow for an increase in size specific to the “Service Center” sign is appropriate. Monument Sign: The applicant proposes to replace the existing fluorescent -lit pylon sign with a new LED-illuminated pylon sign of the same size on the existing footing (Figure 3, Existing and Proposed Monument Sign). The proposed sign would be the same size and height as the current sign. ARC Discussion Item 3: The ARC should discuss whether the in-kind replacement of the monument sign is consistent with the current sign program and associated exception for the monument sign. 6.0 ACTION ALTERNATIVES 6.1 Recommend approval of the proposed sign program and associated exceptions, which may include specific conditions of approval to be considered by the Community Development Director. 6.2 Continue review of the project with direction to the applicant and staff on pertinent issues. 6.3 Recommend denial of the project. An action denying the application should include findings that cite the basis for denial and should reference inconsistency with the General Plan, Sign Regulations, CDG, Zoning Regulations or other policy documents. 1 Sign Regulations Section 15.40.610: Findings for Approval of an Exception: A: There are exceptional or unusual circumstances applying to the property involved which do not apply generally to properties in the vicinity with the same zoning. B: The sign for which an exception is requested is a nonconforming sign that acts as a neighborhood landmark or focal point while not disrupting views of prominent community landscape features. C: The exception is consistent with the intent and purpose of the sign regul ations (see Section 15.40.110) and will not constitute a grant of special privilege or entitlement inconsistent with limitations applied to other properties in the vicinity with the same zoning. D: The sign exception is for superior design will not result in visual clutter and is consistent with the intent and purpose of theses Sign Regulations. Packet Page 14 ARCH-0588-2019 12250 Los Osos Valley Rd Page 5 7.0 ATTACHMENTS 7.1 Project Plans and Proposed Sign Program 7.2 Previous ARC Approval (ARC198-98), Sign Program, Report and Resolution Packet Page 15 ATTACHMENT 1Packet Page 16 1290 Monterey Pass Road, Monterey Park, CA 91754 Phone: 818.566.1850 Fax: 818.566.1821 www.megahertzsign.com Sunset Honda Location: 12250 Los Osos Valley Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 06/26/19 71 Site Plan Not to Scale Existing Directional LandscapingSt a n d p i p e s Los Osos Valley Rd.SidewalkWalkway / Vehicle DisplayCurbP/ L 6 1 3 . 8 5 'P/L 287.77'P/ L 4 9 4 . 0 7 ' P/L 3 3 4. 1' Existing Directional L a n d s c a p i n g Lan d s c a p i n g Creek Ease ment Existing Channel Letters (46.5 SF) Existing Channel Letters (56.15 SF) Existing Illum. Logo (75.83 SF) Sign #1 HBS-7x7x12 - GEN 3 Parts Sign #2 SCL-30 Sign #3 Sign #4 OVAL-2x8 OVAL-2x8 145'11 0 ' 1 Revised 08-12-19 CAO ± 1 9 0 ' WALL 2 Revised 09-04-19 CAO ATTACHMENT 1 Packet Page 17 1290 Monterey Pass Road, Monterey Park, CA 91754 Phone: 818.566.1850 Fax: 818.566.1821 www.megahertzsign.com Sunset Honda Location: 12250 Los Osos Valley Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 06/26/19 72 Scale: 3/8" = 1' Sign #1 Night View HBS-7x7x12 - GEN 3 Internally-Illuminated D/F Pylon General Specifications - Aluminum construction - Cabinet, EX7 retainers, and escutcheon painted to match Honda Blue (PMS 285C) - Honda Blue acrylic molded faces - Honda White acrylic molded cap on logo and letters - White LED illumination - Blue LED recessed lighting on side of cabinet - Electrical hook-up by others - Fiberglass cladding and joint cover Honda White EXISTING Scope of Work Remove existing fluorescent-lit pylon sign and replace with new LED-illuminated pylon sign of same size on existing footing. PROPOSED 12' 7'-3" ATTACHMENT 1 Packet Page 18 1290 Monterey Pass Road, Monterey Park, CA 91754 Phone: 818.566.1850 Fax: 818.566.1821 www.megahertzsign.com Sunset Honda Location: 12250 Los Osos Valley Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 06/26/19 73 EXISTING EXISTING EXISTING EXISTING EXISTING EXISTING EXISTING EXISTING SOUTHWEST ELEVATION - PARTIAL - EXISTING SOUTHWEST ELEVATION - PARTIALSOUTHWEST ELEVATION - PARTIAL - EXISTING 2 Revised 09-04-19 CAO ATTACHMENT 1 Packet Page 19 1290 Monterey Pass Road, Monterey Park, CA 91754 Phone: 818.566.1850 Fax: 818.566.1821 www.megahertzsign.com Sunset Honda Location: 12250 Los Osos Valley Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 06/26/19 74 PROPOSED Parts EXISTING EXISTING EXISTING SOUTHWEST ELEVATION - PARTIAL - PROPOSED 2 Revised 09-04-19 CAO ATTACHMENT 1 Packet Page 20 1290 Monterey Pass Road, Monterey Park, CA 91754 Phone: 818.566.1850 Fax: 818.566.1821 www.megahertzsign.com Sunset Honda Location: 12250 Los Osos Valley Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 06/26/19 75 1 Revised 08-12-19 CAO SCL-30 Service Center Letters 26'-2 25/32" 2'-6" Supply & install (1) one set of fabricated aluminum channel letters Returns pre-nished satin anodized aluminum Trimcap 1” brushed chrome (Jewelite) Acrysteel #6701 blue faces Illuminated with LED Remote power supply Sign #2 65.5 SFScale: 3/16" = 1'-0" 2'-0" 8'-0" OVAL-2x8 Illuminated Wall Sign Fabricated aluminum cabinet Returns pre-finished satin anodized aluminum Trimcap 1" brushed chrome (Jewelite) Acrysteel #7328 white faces w/ vinyl applied first surface Illuminated with LED Sign #3 Sign #4 #7328 white acrysteel 3M 3630-8264 blue vinyl 3M 7725-31 gray vinyl 16 SF ea. Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" Parts EXISTING PROPOSED EXISTING SIGN AREA: 36 SF 8' 4'-6" 35' 8' 2 Revised 09-04-19 CAO ATTACHMENT 1 Packet Page 21 1290 Monterey Pass Road, Monterey Park, CA 91754 Phone: 818.566.1850 Fax: 818.566.1821 www.megahertzsign.com Sunset Honda Location: 12250 Los Osos Valley Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 06/26/19 76 Sign #2 SCL-30 Service Center Letter Set 3/8" Lag Bolt w/ min. 3" Embedment Attachment Detail Not to Scale 1" Satin Silver Jewelite #6071 Blue Acrysteel Face Transco Mounting Brackets .090 Aluminum Backs Agilight TuffRayz White LEDs Satin Anodized Aluminum Returns Disconnect Switch (on power box) Agilight Power Supply W.P. Electrical FeedNPT Connector TRANSCO CLIP DETAIL (NTS) Mounting Hardware Chart 3/8” Bolts thru Wall MasonryWoodMetal3/8” Lag Bolts 3/8” Lags w/ Shields 3/8” Toggle Bolts ELECTRICAL: 1. Agilight 60W Power Supply 2. Circuit load: 20 amp 3. Total connection load: varies Each power supply = 1.0 amp Total Circuit required depends on load Min. 4 per letter Internally-Illuminated Channel Letters Wiring Diagram (Typical) 26'-2 13/16" 30" To 120V A/C Agilight 60W Power Supply To 120V A/C Agilight 60W Power Supply ATTACHMENT 1 Packet Page 22 1290 Monterey Pass Road, Monterey Park, CA 91754 Phone: 818.566.1850 Fax: 818.566.1821 www.megahertzsign.com Sunset Honda Location: 12250 Los Osos Valley Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 06/26/19 77 Power supply 8'-0" 1 2" 8" (44) AGILIGHT PRO160-65K-2B1 LED MODULES (MOUNTING) AND NUT INSERT 3/8-16 .027-.150 STEEL OPEN END 3MM SIGNABOND BACKER 2" X 4" X 11 2" JUNCTION BOX + SWITCH (16) FACE RETAINER SCREWS SPACED @ 18 O/C (1) SLIM 60W POWER SUPPLY (PS12-60WSL-100-277V) -MS 10-24 X 3 4"H X WA 2A SS PLN -WSHR FLAT TYP-B 10 REG SS PLAN -WSHR LOCK SPRING 10 STD REG PLN -NUT HX STD 10-24 304 SS PLAN (POWER SUPPLY MOUNTING) ELECTRICAL FEED HOLE (16) FACE RETAINER SCREWS SPACED @ 18 O/C 1" TRIM CAP FILLER, 0.040 SATIN ANODIZED ALUM. SHEET DRAIN HOLE COVER DRAIN HOLE + HOLE COVER 2" X 4" X 11 2" JUNCTION BOX + SWITCH (MOUNTING) AND NUT INSERT 3/8-16 .027-.150 STEEL OPEN END (44) AGILIGHT PRO160-65K-2B1 LED MODULES 3MM SIGNABOND BACKER (1) SLIM 60W POWER SUPPLY, MAX. 36 MODULE PER POWER SUPPLY. (PS12-60WSL-100-277V) -WSHR FLAT TYP-B 10 REG SS PLAN -WSHR LOCK SPRING 10 STD REG PLN -NUT HX STD 10-24 304 SS PLAN (POWER SUPPLIES MOUNTING) 4'-0 1 16" 1'-5 3 4" 2'-0" A-A A-A ELEVATION VIEW SCALE: 1:10 SECTION A-A SCALE: 1:4 FACE, .187 7328 WHITE ACRYSTEEL 1'-9 7 8" 2 3 16" WSHR FLAT TYP-B 1 2 REG STL HRD PLT -MS 10-24 X 3 4"H X WA 2A SS PLN WSHR FLAT TYP-B 1 2 REG STL HRD PLT Signs #3 & 4 OVAL-2x8 Wall-Mounted Cabinet Building Construction Masonry Wood Metal hollow block only Mounting Hardware Ø3/8" lag screws w/lead shields Ø3/8" lag screws Ø3/8" lag toggle bolts (R5) Internally-Illuminated Wall Cabinet ATTACHMENT 1 Packet Page 23 ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Page 24 ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Page 25 ATTACHMENT 2Packet Page 26 ATTACHMENT 2Packet Page 27 ATTACHMENT 2Packet Page 28 ATTACHMENT 2Packet Page 29 ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Page 30 ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Page 31 ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Page 32 ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Page 33 ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Page 34 ATTACHMENT 2 Packet Page 35