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Home My WebLink About10/05/1993, 1 - APPEAL OF AN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY APPROVAL OF A SIGN FOR A BUSINESS IN THE CROSSROADS AT THE INTERSECTION OF BROAD STREET AND ORCUTT ROAD. FILE NO. ARC 123-93 I,IN^`�lll^,�IIIII� l�Il,nlV' r MEETING GATE: III I lu hNu�l1ull CI o san pais osispo COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NUMBER: / FROM: Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director PREPARED BY: Whitney McIlvaine, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Appeal of an Architectural Review Commission decision to deny approval of a sign for a business in The Crossroads at the intersection of Broad Street and Orcutt Road. File No. ARC 123-93 CAO RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution denying the appeal, and concurring with ARC's action. DISCUSSION Situation On September 7th, the ARC denied a sign proposal for the Cool Cat Cafe, because the sign is not consistent with the approved sign program for The Crossroads. In a separate action, the ARC approved an exception to the sign program to allow two alternative signs that coordinate better with existing, approved signage. The restaurant owner is appealing the ARC decision because he wants more visibility for his business and does not feel that the approved sign program conveys the 1950's theme of his restaurant. Data Summaa Appellant: Steve Corpuel, Owner of Cool Cat Cafe Business Address: 3165 Broad Street, Suite 102 Zoning: C-S-PD (Service-Commercial, Planned Development) Environmental Status: Exempt Existing Sign Program A sign program for The Crossroads was approved by the ARC in 1989. Individual tenant signs are to be located over tenant entries. Approved signs are suspended from overhangs above the walkways and roughly 16.5 square feet in size. Design specifications are attached for reference. Use permit U1486, which establishes allowed uses in the center, specifically prohibits bunting strips, banners, and sandwich board signs. Staff is pursuing removal of the banner sign as a zoning enforcement action. Proposed Sign The applicant is requesting approval for a logo sign, fabricated as a metal can sign with a plastic front and neon accents. A diagram of the proposed sign is attached. Allowing the proposed sign would entail granting exceptions to the approved sign program for: ��uH�► ��IIIIII�Ip� I�d�N MY Of San LUIS OBISPO Ni;N COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ■ Different colors and materials than originally approved. ■ A larger sign area: Approved signs are 16.5 sqft. The proposed sign is 50 sqft. ■ A different location for signs: The proposed sign would be on the fascia at the side of the building. The sign program specifies suspended signs over the tenant entries. Staff Evaluation Staff and the ARC feel the existing sign program is one of the most exemplary in the city, in terms of providing clear identification in a manner complementary to the center's architecture. Granting the requested exceptions to sign colors, materials, and size would dramatically change the character of signing in the center. For these reasons, neither staff nor the ARC supported the sign as proposed. However, an exception to sign location was felt to be warranted to improve visibility from Broad Street. Staff and the ARC support locating another suspended sign facing Broad Street. (See attached elevation drawing noting recommended sign location.) The ARC also supported an additional window sign. Alternative Signs Approved by ARC The alternative signs approved are (1) a second exterior-illuminated, suspended sign to be located over the walkway, at the side of the building, facing Broad Street (as recommended by staff); and (2) a smaller version of the proposed neon sign as a window sign. ALTERNATIVE The Council could uphold the appeal and approve the neon fascia sign originally proposed by the appellant, with or without modifications to its design and location. Attachments: draft resolution for denial draft resolution for upholding the appeal vicinity map approved sign specs diagram of proposed sign (Exhibit A of resolution) elevation showing proposed sign location (and staff's preferred sign location) arc minutes appellant's statement RESOLUTION NO. (1993 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S ACTION TO DENY A REQUEST BY THE OWNER OF THE COOL CAT CAFE FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE SIGN PROGRAM AT 3165 BROAD STREET, IN THE CROSSROADS CENTER BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Findings. That this Council, after consideration of public testimony, the applicants' request ARC 123-93, the appellants' statements, the Architectural Review Commission's action, staff recommendations and reports thereon, makes the following findings: 1. The proposed sign is not consistent with the approved sign program for the Crossroads Center in terms of sign type, materials, size and location, as originally established by ARC 88-97. SECTION 2. Action. The Council hereby denies the appeal and concurs with the action of the Architectural Review Commission. On motion of , seconded by , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of 1993. Mayor �-3 ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: er. #itto ee RESOLUTION NO. (1993 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO UPHOLDING AN APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S ACTION TO DENY A REQUEST BY THE OWNER OF THE COOL CAT CAFE FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE SIGN PROGRAM AT 3165 BROAD STREET, IN THE CROSSROADS CENTER BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Findings. That this Council, after consideration of public testimony, the applicants' request ARC 123-93, the appellants' statements, the Architectural Review Commission's action, staff recommendations and reports thereon, makes the following findings: 1. The proposed neon fascia sign for the Cool Cat Cafe is appropriate at the proposed location and will be compatible with surrounding development. SECTION 2. Action. The Council hereby upholds the appeal and approves the sign proposed for the Cool Cat Cafe as diagramed on Exhibit A. On motion of seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of 1993. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: WiA '�V .hMv _. zz �NL Ln D74 p m I \: �N, cm p o � � LRS . Y TO 1 L - EXHIBIT A �- 7 U T s i tiJ � ♦ `t O �� e =O �w,S�^> 445.s, 5 O �� o• 7 �,.�".by•q_ e a��' J 7 T c Y�lp F ` r L ISO R=2 ?� �• oy o • cJy �+'tir�+ti. �• v 4 / Y- 020 6F- wee��rP` uz Az a ♦'ate Qa 0�1 e G .0 S?Ol •� • � 1` 5 �f \ sr A 10 Al L 'i GRAPHIC SCALE: pS o cC a 0 50 100 200 2� J 0 yr VICINITY MAP I ARC 123-93 NORTH 3165 BROAD m 37 m. m • m _ �zp m y m z O TUB N c O L m0$ m AAm m�yN Y j U_Vy N l U m X a •. moa N N p N r N O y N a z a ' p O " N m n . Iw � UUPOo lll4 -_ P m z y y m v x � ' N a : m .o 1 .~ G o z .;;.:<.:.tt =,axe � �� a � i i-`� • _:pn__��• H•]± mo 0o w m mr �'.'•'r'i.::.,:.E.a .•. � to u+ a m • ':ori=r.•i'..":R• :u m T ■ ui„ l I 4� x 5 i ARC Minutes September 7, 1993 Page 1 SIGNS: 4. ARC 123-93: 3165 Broad Street. A request for an exception to the approved sign program for Crossroads Center to allow a logo sign for Cool Cat Cafe; C-S-PD zone; Cool Cat Cafe, applicant. Pamela Ricci, Associate Planner, presented the staff report, recommending that the commission deny the requested sign, but in a separate action, approve a second suspended sign, with exterior illumination designed in accordance with the approved sign program, to be located above the walkway at the side of the building facing Broad Street. Sean Corpuel, representative, responded to the staff report and indicated it was impossible to represent all tenants by a uniform sign program. He indicated that there isn't a central marquee at the center that identifies the restaurant like at some other locations. He indicated that he could eliminate the band of neon to reduce the amount of lighting. He noted that a large interior neon sign would not be visible from the street. Commr. Dingus felt that the sign program should be adhered to. Comm=. Regier admired the signage for the project and supported staffs alternatives. Commr. Underwood did not agree with granting an exception in this case since others have complied. He could support the installation of a monument sign at the center. He supported staffs proposal. Comm=. Cooper felt a directory monument sign would be acceptable, but could not support more neon. Commr. Joines supported adhering to the sign program. Commr. Combrink was concerned with the monument sign. Con=. Joines moved to deny the proposed fascia-mounted neon sign. Commr. Dingus seconded the motion. AYES: Joines, Dingus, Cooper, Combrink, Underwood, Regier NOES: None ABSENT: Illingworth ARC Minutes September 7, 1993 Page 2 The motion passed. Commr. Joins moved to approve an exception to the approved sign program to allow two alternative signs that coordinated better with approved signage. Those signs were a second exterior-illuminated sign facing Broad Street and a smaller version of the proposed neon sign as a window sign. Commr. Dingus seconded the motion. AYES: Joines, Dingus, Cooper, Combrink, Underwood, Regier NOES: None ABSENT: Illingworth mill II�I�� Cl 0 SAn WIS OBISPO 990 Palm StreetlPost Office Box 8100 • San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8100 APPEAL 70 CITY COUNCIL In accordance with the appeals procedure`as authorized by Title I, Chapter 1.20 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code,the undersigned heiebyappeals from the decision of C rendered on l – 7— 9.3. , ,: which decision consisted of the following (I.e. set forth factual ski iatlon and the grounds for submtttng this appeal. Use addIdonal sheets as needed): l rt (N v N �Psl (The undersigned discussedthe.decislon being appealed DATE &TiME APPEAL RECEIVED: Appellant: ajLA-J6 �� v�� (0 lyly a ne e Representative R F—C e i V E SEP 1 7 1993 rens Suu— Fs�3S CITY CLERK Phone Original to Clry Clerk pp�pp, City Attorney Calendared for. /n�S`�7c7:`' Copy to Administrative Officer _... ._._ .. . __-. . __. _......__,__..._.__._..__ Copy tothe•tollowingdepartment(s): 1