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Sign Program - 2000 CITY OF CAMPBELL Community Development Department - Current Planning December 14, 2000 Tim Bennett 1040 Serpentine Lane, #205 Pleasanton, CA 94566 Re: PLN2000-133 - Sign Program - Vasona Technology Park (Hacienda & Dell) Dear Applicant: Please be advised that at its meeting of December 12, 2000, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3321 approving a Sign Program for the Vasona Technology Park on properties located at 200-250 E. Hacienda Avenue and 1315-1357 Dell Avenue. This approval is effective in ten days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk. The time within which judicial review of this decision must be sought is governed by Califomia Code of Civil Procedure, Section 1094.6. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2140. ~irn j~. ~ley~~ Associate Planner cc: Legacy Partners (Property Owners) 2026 W. Winton Avenue Hayward, CA 94545 70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.2140 · FAX 408.866.8381 . TDD 408.866.2790 RESOLUTION NO. 3321 BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING A SIGN PROGRAM (PLN2000-133) FOR VASONA TECHNOLOGY PARK ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200-250 E. HACIENDA AVENUE AND 1315-1357-DELL AVENUE IN A C-M/B-80 (CONTROLLED MANUFACTURING) ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION OF MR. TIM BENNETT, ON BEHALF OF LEGACY PARTNERS. FILE NO. PLN2000-133. After notification and public hearing, as specified by law, and after presentation by the Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed. After due consideration of all evidence presented, the Planning Commission did find as follows with respect to application PLN2000-133: 1. The proposed signs identify the on-site businesses 2. The businesses are a portion of a larger business park site which warrant additional signage for directional and identification purposes. The proposed size of the freestanding and window signs are proportional to the building frontage and facade and are substantially smaller than the 50 square foot limitation provided in the sign ordinance. 4. The design of the proposed signs complement the architectural style of the buildings. o The signing program will promote the economic viability of the City by providing adequate identification and visibility of the new business, and will also best serve the traveling public we and in keeping with the principles and purposes of the City's Sign Ordinance. Based on the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes that: 1. The proposed signs are consistent with the purposes of the Sign Ordinance by preserving and improving the visual character of the community. 2. The proposed signs will not be detrimental to the public welfare or persons in the neighborhood or the City as a whole and allows for reasonable business identification. 3. The proposed signs promote the economic vitality of the city by maintaining the identification, visibility and individual character of the business. Planning Commission Resolution No. 3321 PLN2000-133 - 200-250 E. Hacienda Avenue and 1315-1357 Dell Avenue Sign Program - Vasona Technology Park Page 2 Further, the applicants are notified as part of this application that they are required to comply with all applicable Codes and Ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of California which pertain to this application and are not herein specified. And, that this approval is granted subject to the following Conditions of Approval. Approved Plans: Approval is granted to allow a sign program identifying the business park located at 250 East Hacienda Avenue. Approval shall substantially comply with the plans as submitted by Tim Bennett Services dated 10/16/00, except as herein modified by the Planning Commission. 2. Sign Restrictions: A. Location: The proposed window vinyl signs shall be located adjacent to the building entrances and shall be restricted to the ground floors. B. Illumination: Any proposed exterior illumination shall be concealed by landscaping or incorporated into the architectural elements of the proposed signing. C. Exposed raceways shall not be utilized for any illuminated wall signs and individual letters shall be restricted to 24" sizes. D. All existing signage shall be removed at the time new signing is installed. o Building Division Requirements: Applicant requirements and obtain necessary permits as structural and electrical permits. shall comply with all Building Code determined by the Building Division for PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of December, 2000, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners: Commissioners: Commissioners: Commissioners: Doorley, Francois, Gibbons, Hemandez, Jones, Lindstrom, Lowe None None None APPROVED: Elizabeth Gibbons, Chair ATTEST · ~haron k'lerro, Secretary ITEM NO. 3 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF December 12, 2000 PLN 2000-133 Bennett,T. Hearing to consider the application of Mr. Tim Bennett on behalf of Legacy Partners for approval of sign application (PLN 2000-133) to allow a signing program for an approved research and development park located at 200-254 E. Hacienda Avenue and 1315-1357 Dell Avenue in a C-M(Controlled Manufacturing) Zoning District. STAFF RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission take the following action: 1. Adopt a Resolution, incorporating the attached findings, approving the sign program, subject to the attached conditions of approval. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION This project is categorically exempt under Section 15303 Class 3(e) (New accessory structures) of CEQA; therefore, no environmental action is required. PROJECT DATA Site Data Site area: 20 gross acres 15.5 net acres Tenant space: 5 buildings 307,070 square feet Construction of Building's Lineal Frontage: Along Hacienda Avenue Building "A" 80' Building "B" 200' Building "A" 200' 480' Along Dell Avenue Building "A" 200' Building "F" 540' 740' Total linear building feet along street frontage: 1220' Staff Report - Planning Commission Meeting of December 12, 2000 PLN 2000-133 - 250 East Hacienda Avenue Page 2 Proposed Sign Program-Vasona Technology Park: Sign Type Quantity Size Sign Area Aggregate sign Height footage area Type "A" Freestanding-Main 1 3.2'x 17.6 sq. ft. 17.6 sq. ft. 6 ft. Identification Sign 5.3' Type "B" Freestanding-Secondary 2 3.2' x 15.5 sq. ft 31 sq. fi. 6 ft. Identification 4.8' Type "C" Building Address 8 1.3' x 5 sq. ft. 40 sq. ft. n.a. 3.9' Type "CI" Building Address 7 1' x 6' 6 sq. ft. 42 sq. ft. n.a. Type "D" Park Directory 3 3' x 5' 15 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. 6 ft. Type "E" Directional 10 1.6' x 6 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. 4 ft. 3.7' exempt Type "F" Individual Tenant Monument 14 1.7' x 8.75 sq. ft 122.5 sq. ft. 4 ft. 4.8' Type "G" Individual Tenant Windows 14 3' x 3' 9 sq. ft. 126 sq. ft. n.a. Type "H" Individual Channel Letters 3 varies 40 sq. ft. 120 sq. ft. 24" Illuminated maximum letter Total: 604 square feet DISCUSSION Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is requesting approval of a Sign Program (PLN 2000-133) to identify Vasona Technology Park, a recently remodeled business park at the intersection of East Hacienda and Dell Avenues. A condition of the applicant's development approval was the submittal of a signing program for this project. The signing program includes project freestanding signs, directional signs, tenant monument and identification signs and building address and wall signs. The signing proposal is before the Planning Commission in that the number of monument signs proposed exceeds that typically permitted under the sign ordinance. ANALYSIS Sign Requirements: Under Section 21.53.090 of the sign ordinance, an industrial property is permitted one wall sign with a size no greater than one square foot of sign area for each linear foot of business frontage, with a maximum sign area of 50 square feet. Each property is also permitted a freestanding sign with a height of 14 feet and a maximum sign area of 50 square feet. This project involves 4 parcels and comprises approximately 15.5 acres in area. Under the sign ordinance four (4) freestanding signs with a total sign area of 200 square feet could be considered. Additionally, each business could be permitted the installation of a wall sign up to 50 square feet in area or a total sign area of 1,220 square feet based upon the linear frontage of the buildings facing the public streets. Staff Report - Planning Commission Meeting of December 12, 2000 PLN 2000-133 -250 East Hacienda Avenue Page 3 Freestanding signs: The applicant is requesting approval of three freestanding signs to identify the business park and the project driveways. These sign have a height of 6 feet and a sign area of 15 to 17 square feet. Typically a maximum sign height of 14' and a maximum sign area of 50 square feet could be considered under the sign ordinance. The proposed freestanding signs each are supported by two fabricated aluminum columns shaped to resemble the building buttresses and painted to match the building color. The interior rectangular panel provides the signing surface and accommodates dark brown routed letters. The design of the sign is shown in Attachment No. 3. Tenant Monument Signs: The applicant is requesting approval of 14 smaller freestanding sign adjacent to building entrances. The proposed signs are a similar design to the other freestanding signs with a height of 4' and a sign area of 8.75 square feet. Tenant Window Signs: Each tenant is provided a vinyl letter/logo sign of 9 square feet at its entrance. Staff does not consider this signing significant and supports their approval. A condition of approval requires installation at the ground level and prohibits installation on second story windows. Wall Signs: The proposed wall signs are shown as address signs of 5 and 6 square feet identifying individual buildings and three individual channel letter signs not to exceed 40 square feet in area for three major tenants. Staff is recommending a condition of approval that the letter size be restricted to a maximum of 24" and that no exposed raceways be permitted. General Review: Staff finds that the number and size of the proposed signs are necessary to identify the buildings and uses and that the sign program proposed is architectural compatible with the buildings and site of which they are associated. Overall, the signing program presents a conservative series of signs that effectively identify the buildings and tenants in the business park. Site and Architectural Review Committee: The Site and Architectural Review Committee reviewed the application at its meeting of November 28, 2000 and concurred with staff's recommendation. Staff Report - Planning Commission Meeting of December 12, 2000 PLN 2000-133 -250 East Hacienda Avenue Page 4 Attachments: 1. Findings 2. Conditions of Approval 3. Exhibits and Letter of request 4. Location Map ~ Prepared by: ~[ ,,~-'-~ [~'- Tim J. Haley,"h. ssociate Planner Approved by: (~e~ffBr{~dley, ~eenior Planne7 Attachment No. 1 FINDINGS FOR RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF FILE NO. PLN 2000-133 SITE ADDRESS: APPLICANT: P.C. MEETING: 250 East Hacienda Avenue Tim Bennett-Legacy Partners December 12, 2000 Findings for Approval of a Sign Program (PLN 2000-133) to allow a signing program for a Vasona Technology Park on a site located at 250 East Hacienda Avenue The Planning Commission finds as follows with regard to File No. PLN 2000-133: 1. The proposed signs identify the on-site businesses 2. The businesses are a portion of a larger business park site which warrant additional signage for directional and identification purposes. The proposed size of the freestanding and window signs are proportional to the building frontage and facade and are substantially smaller than the 50 square foot limitation provided in the sign ordinance. 4. The design of the proposed signs complement the architectural style of the buildings. o The signing program will promote the economic viability of the City by providing adequate identification and visibility of the new business, and will also best serve the traveling public we and in keeping with the principles and purposes of the City's Sign Ordinance. Based on the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes that: 1. The proposed signs are consistent with the purposes of the Sign Ordinance by preserving and improving the visual character of the community. 2. The proposed signs will not be detrimental to the public welfare or persons in the neighborhood or the City as a whole and allows for reasonable business identification. 3. The proposed signs promote the economic vitality of the city by maintaining the identification, visibility and individual character of the business. Attachment No.2 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR FILE NO. PLN 2000-133 SITE ADDRESS: 250 East Hacienda Avenue APPLICANT: Tim Bennett P.C. MEETING: December 12, 2000 The applicant is hereby notified, as part of this application, that he/she is required to meet the following conditions in accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of California. Additionally, the applicant is hereby notified that he/she is required to comply with all applicable Codes or Ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of California that pertain to this development and are not herein specified. Approved Plans: Approval is granted to allow a sign program identifying the business park located at 250 East Hacienda Avenue. Approval shall substantially comply with the plans as submitted by Tim Bennett Services dated 10/16/00, except as herein modified by the Planning Commission. 2. Sign Restrictions: A. Location: The proposed window vinyl signs shall be located adjacent to the building entrances and shall be restricted to the ground floors. B. Illumination: Any proposed exterior illumination shall be concealed by landscaping or incorporated into the architectural elements of the proposed signing. C. Exposed raceways shall not be utilized for any illuminated wall signs and individual letters shall be restricted to 24" sizes. D. All existing signage shall be removed at the time new signing is installed. Building Division Requirements: Applicant shall comply with all Building Code requirements and obtain necessary permits as determined by the Building Division for structural and electrical permits. 0~' ° City of Campbell -- Community Development Department 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008 MEMORANDUM To: From: Subject: Site and Architectural Review Committee Tim Haley, Associate Planner 200-250 East Hacienda Avenue PLN 2000-133 Signing Program Date: November 28, 2000 On June 27, 2000, the Planning Commission approved a Site and Architectural to allow the remodel the industrial park at the comer of Dell and Hacienda Avenues. This application proposed the conversion of this business park into research and development uses. A condition of that approval required the applicant to process an application for a signing program. The applicant at this time is seeking approval of a signing program that identifies a variety of sign types to identify the buildings and tenants at this business park. The following table summarizes the signing request: Sign Program sign TYPe Quantity Size Sign Area Aggregate sign Height footage area TYPe "A" Freestanding-Main Identification 1 3.2'x 5.3' 17.6 sq. ft. 17.6 sq. ft. 6 ft. Sign TYPe "B" Freestanding-Secondary 2 3.2' x 15.5 q. ft 31 sq. ft. 6 ft. Identification 4.8' Type "C" Building Address 8 1.3' x 5 sq. ft. 40 sq. ft. na 3.9' TYPe "CI" Building Address 7 1' x 6' 6 sq. ft. 42 sq. ft. na TYPe "D" Park Directory 3 3' x 5' 15 sq. ft. 45 sq. ft. 6 ft. TYPe "E" Directional 10 1.6' x 6 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. 4 ft. 3.7' exempt TYPe "F" Individual Tenant Monument 14 1.7' x 8.75 sq. ft 122.5 sq. ft. 4 ft. 4.8' Type "G" Individual Tenant Windows 14 3' x 3' 9 sq. ftl 126 sq. ft. na Type "H" Individual Channel Letters 3 40 sq. ft. 120 sq. ft. na 554 sq. ft. Industrial site are typically permitted a freestanding sign of 50 square feet and a height of 14' and wall signs of up to 50 based upon building frontage. This site comprises approximately 20 acres and four parcels. Typically, an applicant could proposed additional sign area up to 200 square feet for the freestanding signs and numerous wall signs. Staff f'md that the sign proposal is conservative; however, it should adequately identify the signing needs of the complex. Additionally, the color and design complement the building designs. CITY OF CAMPBELL Community Development Department November 21, 2000 Re: PLN2000-PLN2000-133 - 200-250 E. Hacienda/1315-1357 Dell Avenue (Sign Program) Dear Applicant: Please be advised that the above-referenced application has been deemed complete and has been scheduled for the following meetings: Site and Architectural Review Committee Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2000 Time: 6:15 p.m. Location: Doetsch Conference Room, City Hall, 70 N. First Street, Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 70 N. First Street, Campbell Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866- 2140. Sincerely, Associate Planner CC; Tim Bennett (Applicant) 1040 Serpentine Lane, #205 Pleasanton, CA 94566 Legacy Partners (Property Owners) 2026 W. Winton Avenue Hayward, CA 94545 70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95008.1423 · TEL 408.866.2140 · F^X 408.866.8381 ' TDD 408.866.2790 SERVICES November 14 00 City of Campbell 70 North First Street Campbell CA 95OO8 Attention: Tim Haley Dear Tim, Please find attached three copies of sign type H detail, internally illuminated letters. Legacy would also like a time line from me as to how the process proceeds from here. Please let me know. Thanks for your help. 1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 205 Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-931-1204 Fax: 925-931-9407 SERVICES November 3 00 City of Campbell Community Development Department 70 North First Street Campbell CA 95008 Attention: Tim Haley Dear Tim, Re: PLN 2000-133 Sign Program Vasona Tech Park Regarding illumination, the external lighting for all illuminated signs will be concealed by landscaping, namely a planter around the sign base. Are you saying that you would prefer the main ID sign to be internally illuinated? I have added the sign face square footages to the attached drawings of each sign type, making allowances for double-sided and single-sided faces. I did send down color chips of the two tones of beige being used on the buildings. Do you need me to obtain more? If so, how many? Using the latest prints, I am supplying the 3 sets of full size drawings showing sign locations. There is also an 1 lx17 set. Call with questions. 1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 205 Pleasanton, CA 94566 925 -931 - 1204 Fax: 925-931-9407 CITY OF CAMPBELL Community Development Department · Current Planning October 20, 2000 Tim Bennett TB Services 1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 205 Pleasanton, CA 94566 Re: PLN 2000-133 (Sign Program) Vasona Tech Park 200-250 E. Hacienda Avenue Dear Mr. Bennett: The Planning Division has reviewed the additional information you submitted October 17, 2000, for the above referenced sign application. In that this signing proposal involves multiple monument or freestanding signs, the signing request must be considered by the Planning Commission. A review of the submitted information indicates that additional information is needed as follows: Please provide clarification of how the type "A" sign will be illuminated. Any exterior illumination needs to be screened by landscaping or concealed by design features of the sign. It is recommended that interior illumination of this sign be investigated. The sign elevations should be scaled and the square footage of the sign area needs to be summarized. The current description indicates the width and height of the sign, but not its area. Please also provide color samples. The site plan needs to depict sign locations relative to improvements such as driveways, walkways and landscaping. Dimensioned setbacks need to be provided. Please do Tim J. Haley The size, height and placement of the individual letter signs, type "H" need to be illustrated on the building elevation. not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2144 to discuss these items. 70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95008. 1423 - TEL 408.866.2140 - FaX 408.866.8381 · TDD 408.866.2790 SERVICES City of Campbell Community Development Department 70 N. First Street Campbell CA 95008 October 16 00 ECE VED Attention: Tim Haley Dear Tim, City OF CAMPBELL PLANNING DEPT. Re: PLN 2000-133 Vasona Technology Park Sign Type A Master Sign Program Summary Size Quantity 72in tall x 64 1 Description Park Main ID Externally Lit B 72in tallx 58 2 Park Secondary ID with street Addresses C C(1) 16in tall x 2in deep 8 12in tall x 2in deep 7 Building Number Range of Building Numbers 1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 205 Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-931-1204 Fax: 925-931-9407 D 72tall x 58in wide 3 F 48in tall x 58in wide 14 G 36in x 36in 14 H Varies 3 Park Directories Tenant Monument Tenant window Vinyl lettering Individual Illuminated letters EXEMPT DIRECTIONAL SIGNS E 48in tall x 44.5in 10 Directional post And panels SERVICES City of Campbell Community Development Department 70 N. First Street Campbell CA 95008 October 16 00 Attention: Tim Haley VASONA TECHNOLOGY PARK SIGN DETAILS Dear Tim, Sign Types A, B, D, F are fundamentally the same structure. Each sign consists of two fabricated aluminum columns ( shaped to resemble the building buttresses), and a rectangular center unit with two stabilizer supports. The whole structure is based on 1.5inch square tubing frame with. 125 face material. The columns will be painted one of the building colors and the center panel the other color. The support posts are not texcoated. There is a gap between the posts and the center panel. The columns are 8inches deep whereas the center unit is 6inches deep. The tenant ID signs type F are proportionately smaller. All the signs mount to concrete bases including a mow strip. 1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 205 Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-931-1204 Fax: 925-931-9407 The copy on sign types A and B is routed from half inch acrylic and painted dark brown. The copy on type D (directory) and F ( tenant ID) is high performance vinyl film. The tenant ID sign allows the use of the tenants color logo in vinyl. Sign type G consists of white vinyl letters applied to the window adjacem to the tenants entrance. Illumination of types A and B and D is by external floods. Types A and B will have planters around their bases with seasonal color. Yours truly, / ''"~'T~~m l] e ~~ett SERVICES City of Campbell Community Development Department 70 N. First Street Campbell CA 95008 October 16 00 Attention: Tim Haley VASONA TECHNOLOGY PARK MASTER SIGN PROGRAM JUSTIFICATION Dear Tim, This existing park consists of 20 acres with 7 buildings of different appearance, sizes and uses. The buildings have different frontages and a variety of orientations. The existing sign program is out of date with regard to type of uses intended for the refurbished park and is inadequate in guiding tenants, customers and patients to their respective destinations. The park is being renovated throughout with changes to building fascias, upgrading of parking stalls, parking lot changes, repainting etc and the new sign program is to support and augment those changes whilst remaining keyed to the buildings in appearance. 1040 Serpentine Lane, Suite 205 Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-931-1204 Fax: 925-931-9407 Upon completion, the sign program will enhance the utility and value of the site whilst relieving the existing frustrations of locating specific businesses in the park. You,~rul~l _ Tim Bennett City of Campbell -- Community Development Department 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA 95008 Transmittal To: Tim Bennett T. Bennett Services From: Tim J. Haley Associate Planner Subject: Vasona Technology Park - Signing Request PLN 2000-133 Date: September 21, 2000 Please f'md listed additional information that needs to accompany your sign request: 1) A scaled site plan depicting locations signing. Typical setbacks to buildings, driveways and property lines need to be provided. 2) A table summarizing the sign program. The table should include sign type, size and number. Additionally exempt directional signs should be separated from the advertising/identifying signing. 3) Provide typical elevations ora building indicating sign placements for individual letters, addresses and window signs. 4) Signing details should be provided. Are the support post textured to match the buildings? What is the sign material? Are the graphic and letters screened or mounted for individual tenants? How is illumination being handled? Are their open areas between the sign post and panels? 5) The fee for a sign program is $500.00 versus $126.00. Please submit an additional fee of $374.00. 6) A written description should be submitted as a justification for the sign program. Size of the project, multiple buildings, multiple frontages, etc. 7) Please submit a reduced set of plans/sign program in a 11" x 17" format for the Planning Commission's consideration. 8) Please provide three full size sets for staffreview and display. If you should have any questions regarding these items, please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Staff at (408) 866-2140. ' CA'k Sign .c Application o ~ C Iq ^*.° Planning Department 70 North First Street, Campbell, California 95008 (408) 866-2140 TELEPHONE: ( ) ZIP: ZONING: BUSINESSNAME: ADDRESS: CITY/STATE: TYPE OF BUSINESS: APPLICANT: ADDRESS: /O~O X'~.,ez~,,~z;..-~ d./2/n//~' ~o5"' TELEPHONE: CITY/STATE: /~'/--~/94~''''°/x/ C~ ziP: PROPERTY OWNER: CITY/STATE: TELEPHONE: (-5~) 2g~' .Z~,/~ ZIP: 99-/9- f' SIGN COMPANY: S~/'//vT~' 7' ,j~ F-.'F/x) ~-~0 ADDRESS: z, 2 3o-~ .~ OJ'~-~a:O ~'& T~:iLEPHONE: ¢$/% g a"? '29/z_ CITY/STATE: /~,'~o~,,/'?'- ~ ZIP: ':~ f"~ '~ In accordance with Sections 21.53.030 and 21.53.110 of the City of Campbell Municipal Code, the undersigned hereby makes application for approval of the attached sign plans and agrees to abide by the Sign Regulations of the City and the Conditions of Approval for this application. Applicant's Signature Property Owner's Signature [~] Approved as Presented: [-'] Conditionally Approved: [~] Denied: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY by: for Community Development Director Date Rvsd. 3/7/00