HomeMy WebLinkAboutARC-1023-18 (ARCH-1909-2018 -- 1241 Laurel Lane)RESOLUTION NO. ARC-1023-2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE VILLAGE AT LAUREL LANE SHOPPING
CENTER AT 1241 LAUREL LANE (APPLICATION ARCH-1909-2018)
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 December 3, 2018, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under
ARCH-1909-2018, Laurel Lane Investments LLC, 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; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner
required by law;
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 finds as follows:
a) As conditioned, the proposed sign program is consistent with the City's Sign
Regulations (SLOMC Ch. 15.40). As provided by Sign Regs. § 15.40.485, the
Commission may approve a sign program for the property, and its requirements
will supersede the Sign Standards of Article IV. Proposed signage is architecturally
compatible with site architecture and the character of surrounding development,
and provides effective identification for the businesses in the shopping center.
Conditions of approval reduce the size of proposed walls signs on the market
building, reduce the number of tenants displayed on the proposed Shopping Center
Identification sign, and reduce the size of that sign, consistent with the property's
location in a Neighborhood Commercial (C-N) Zone, and to enhance consistency
with the intent and purpose of Sign Regulations described in § 15.40.110.
b) As conditioned, the proposed sign program is consistent with the City's Community
Design Guidelines governing Signs (§ 6.6). The signage proposed under the
program provides consistent and architecturally compatible signage that addresses
the limited visibility of many tenant spaces, as seen from the public right-of-way,
providing a Shopping Center Identification Sign to identify several tenants, and
allowing for appropriate signage for the market near its building entrance.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. Approval of the sign program is exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The action allows the placement
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of on -premise signs, minor structures accessory to an existing commercial facility, as described in
CEQA Guidelines § 15311 (a).
SECTION 3. Action. The Architectural Review Commission hereby approves the
proposed sign program, based on the findings above and subject to the following conditions:
a) Conformance to sign program. Plans submitted for Sign Permits for site signage
shall be in substantial conformance to the provisions of this sign program, as
modified according to these conditions of approval. Modifications to the sign
program, including any change to the size, number, placement, or type of signage
permitted, shall be subject to review and approval by the Community Development
Director or Architectural Review Commission, as deemed appropriate.
b) Shopping Center Identification Sim. The design of the Shopping Center/Tenant
Sign depicted on Page 8 of the proposed sign program submitted with this
application shall be modified such that no more than 5 tenants are identified on the
sign, and that the sign does not exceed 12 feet in height, and includes a concrete
base of a maximum height of 2 feet. The sign shall be placed in a location that
provides adequate sight distance for any driveway, to the satisfaction and approval
of the Public Works Director and Community Development Director, as provided
in Sign Regulations § 15.40.410.
c) Final Sign Prom. Prior to the issuance of any Sign Permit for site signage, the
applicant shall update the sign program as necessary to satisfy conditions of
approval b) and c) above, to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director, and submit a copy of the revised sign program as a final version for
inclusion in the application record file.
On motion by Commissioner Beller, seconded by Commissioner Withers, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Beller, Rolph, Smith, Soll, Withers and Chair Root,
NOES: None
REFRAIN: None
ABSENT: Chair Nemcik
The foregoing resolution was adopted this Yd day of December 2018.
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Doug David ��; Secretary
Architectural Review Commission