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Sign - 2001 - Dent Pro CITY OF CAMPBELL Community Development Department · Building Division February28,2001 Rusciano Construction, Inc. 2828 Aiello Drive, Suite B San Jose, CA 95111 Re: PLN2001-06. 2205 S. Winchester Boulevard. Second wall sign for Dent Pro. Dear Applicant: Please be advised that at its meeting of February 27, 2001, the Planning Commission approved a Sign Exception for the above referenced property to allow a second wall sign. Two copies of the stamped approved plans are enclosed. 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 California Code of Civil Procedure, Section 1094.6. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2140. Sincerely, Tim Haley Associate Planner Cc'. Roger Scala/Gary Kleinfeldt (Property Owners) 2205 S. Winchester Boulevard Campbell, CA 95008 Sign A Rama (Sign company) 2150 Rheem Drive, Suite G Pleasanton, Ca 94588 Frank Mills, Building 70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95008.1423 . TEL 408.866.2130 · F.&X 408.866.8381 · TDD 408.866.2790 RESOLUTION NO. 3329 BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING A SIGN EXCEPTION TO ALLOW A SECOND WALL SIGN (PLN2001-06) FOR DENTPRO ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2205 S. WINCHESTER BOULEVARD IN A C-2-S (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION OF ROSCIANO CONSTRUCTION, INC., ON BEHALF OF DENTPRO. FILE NO. PLN2001-06. After notification and public hearing, as specified by law, and after presentation by the Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed. ARer due consideration of all evidence presented, the Planning Commission did find as follows with respect to application PLN2001-06: 1. The proposed wall signs style and design are architecturally compatible with the building. 2. The proposed aggregate sign area of 32.8 square feet is less than 38.5 square feet permitted under the sign ordinance. 3. The proposed sizes of the wall signs are proportional to the building and the use would not be adequately identified with only one wall sign. The approval of two wall signs versus a wall sign and a freestanding sign is desirable in this situation due to the proximity of the building to the street frontage and the limited area for a freestanding sign. o The location of the proposed wall signs will not comprise the architectural style of the building and will reduce the need for a freestanding sign due to the layout and location of this site and building. o The proposed wall sign will promote the economic viability of the City by providing adequate identification and visibility of the new business, and will also best serve the public welfare and be 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 wall 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. Planning Commission Res,,lution No. 3329 PLN2001-06 - 2205 S. Winchester Boulevard - Second Wall Sign for DentPro Page 2 3. The proposed signs promote the economic vitality of the city by maintaining the identification, visibility and individual character of the business. 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 P!~ns: Approval is granted for an exception to the sign regulations to allow a second wall sign on the building to be located at 2205 S. Winchester Blvd. Plan submitted for building permits shall substantially comply with the plans as submitted by Apple Signs, except as herein modified by the Planning Commission. The total wall sign area shall not exceed 32.8 square feet. Sign.Ar. em A freestanding sign shall not be approved at this location in addition to the two wall signs unless a Planning Commission approval is granted for an additional sign exception. o Building Division Requ,_'rements: The applicant shall comply with all Building Code requirements and obtain necessary permits as determined by the Building Division. Electrical Wiring for Two W~_!! Signs: Each of the two wall signs will be individually wired to allow the property owner some flexibility in use of one or both of the signs at times of energy shortages. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of February, 2001, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST' Commissioners: Doorley, Francois, Gibbons, Hemandez, Jones, Lindstrom, Lowe Commissioners: None Commissioners: None Commissioners: None APPROVED: Meal in~slr~~v~ S'h-~$n Fierrc;, SeCretary L)x~ ITEM NO. 5 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF February 27, 2001 PLN 2001-06 Poulin, R. Heating to consider the application of Mr. Robert Poulin, on behalf of Dent Pro, for approval of a Sign Exception (PLN 2001-06) to allow a second wall sign on a new commercial building at located at 2205 S. Winchester Boulevard in a C-2-S (General Commercial) Zoning District. STAFF RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission take the following action: 1. Adopt a Resolution, incorporating the attached findings, approving a sign exception allowing a second wall sign, subject to the attached conditions of approval. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION This project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 CEQA; therefore, no environmental action is required. Class l(a) (Existing Facilities) of PROJECT DATA Tenant space: 2,500 sq. ft. Lineal Frontage: 38.5 feet along S. Winchester Blvd. Approved Signage: Description One wall sign facing (east) reading 'Dent Pro' One directional sign 'Dent Pro Parking' (exempt) Approved Permitted 16.3 sq. ft. 38.5 sq. ft. 3.0 sq. ft. 6.0 sq. ft. Proposed Sign: One wall sign facing (south) reading 'Dent Pro' Proposed 16.3 sq. ft. Note: This commercial business would typically be permitted one freestanding sign with a sign area of 38.5 square feet per sign face and a sign height of 14 feet and one wall sign measuring 38.5 square feet. Staff Report - Planning Commission Meeting of February 27,2001 PLN 2001-06 - 2205 S. Winchester Blvd. Page 2 DISCUSSION Background: The Community Development Director approved the applicant's proposal for a wall sign identifying his business and a small directional sign on January 25, 2001, consistent with the provisions of the sign ordinance. The issue of a second wall sign identifying the business requires the Planning Commission approval. Businesses that are not located on comer properties are tyPically permitted one wall sign and a freestanding sign. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant, Mr. Robert Poulin, on behalf of DentPro, is requesting approval of a Sign Exception (PLN 2001-06) to allow a second wall sign on the fagade of a new commercial building on South Winchester Blvd. This second sign is in lieu of a freestanding sign in front of his business. ANALYSIS Sign Requirements: Under Section 21.53.090(D) of the Sign Ordinance a commercial business is permitted one wall sign and one freestanding sign. The business owner is permitted one square foot of sign area for each linear foot of business frontage, with a maximum sign area of 50 square feet and a minimum sign area of 20 square feet. The applicant would be allowed one 38.5 square foot wall sign and one 38.5 square foot freestanding sign under this standard. Signage which is consistent with these standards may be approved administratively by the Community Development Director. However, sign proposals which vary from the type, size and number permitted must be considered by the Planning Commission for approval. Sign Proposal: The proposed wall signs will be mounted on the building wall above the building entrance. The two proposed wall signs measure a total of 32.8 square feet in area which is less than 38.5 square feet permitted per street frontage by the sign standards. The applicant is requesting that the Planning Commission grant the Sign Exception to allow the two wall signs to be placed above the building entrance tenant space in lieu of one wall sign and one freestanding sign. Design: The proposed wall sign consists of individual illuminated channel letters with a raceway below that will be mounted on the building walls. The sign design is considered to be architecturally compatible with the building design. Site and Architectural Review Committee: The Site and Architectural Review Committee reviewed this proposal at its meeting of February 13, 2001 and is supportive of the exception subject to a restriction that a freestanding sign not be installed. This restriction is reflected in the conditions of approval. Staff Report - Planning Commission Meeting of February 27,2001 PLN 2001-06 - 2205 S. Winchester Blvd. Page 3 Attachments: 1. Findings 2. Conditions of Approval 3. Exhibits 4. Location Map/...~---~ Prepared by: Tim J.~ Haley,L~ss~iate~Planner Approved by: ~3eoffBradley, Senior Plan~er Attachment No. 1 FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF FILE NO. PLN 2001-06 SITE ADDRESS: 2205 S. Winchester Blvd. APPLICANT: DentPro P.C. MEETING: February 27, 2001 Findings for Approval of a Sign Exception (PLN 2001-06) to allow the installation of a second wall sign on the building located at 2205 S. Winchester Blvd. The Planning Commission finds as follows with regard to File No. PLN 2001-06: 1. The proposed wall signs style and design are architecturally compatible with the building. 2. The proposed aggregate sign area of 32.8 square feet is less than 38.5 square feet permitted under the sign ordinance. 3. The proposed size of the wall signs are proportional to the building and the use would not be adequately identified with only one wall sign. The approval of two wall signs versus a wall sign a freestanding sign is desirable in this situation due to the proximity of the building to the street frontage and the limited area for a freestanding sign. The location of the proposed wall signs will not comprise the architectural style of the building and will reduce the need for a freestanding sign due to the layout and location of this site. o The proposed wall sign will promote the economic viability of the City by providing adequate identification and visibility of the new business, and will also best serve the public welfare and be 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 wall 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 2001-06 SITE ADDRESS: 2205 S. Winchester Blvd. APPLICANT: DentPro P.C. MEETING: February 27, 2001 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 for an exception to the sign regulations to allow a second wall sign on the building to be located at 2205 S. Winchester Blvd. Plan submitted for building permits shall substantially comply with the plans as submitted by Apple Signs, except as herein modified by the Planning Commission. The total wall sign area shall not exceed 32.8 square feet. Sign Area: A freestanding sign shall not be approved at this location in addition to the two wall signs unless a Planning Commission approval is granted for an additional sign exception. 3. Building Division Requirements: The applicant shall comply with all Building Code requirements and obtain necessary permits as determined by the Building Division.