PC Res 4112RESOLUTION NO. 4112
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING A SIGN EXCEPTION
AND MODIFICATION (PLN2013-145) OF AN EXISTING
MASTER SIGN PLAN OF THE PRUNEYARD SHOPPING
CENTER TO ALLOW FIVE WALL SIGNS/GRAPHICS FOR THE
SPORTS BASEMENT (WITHIN A TENANT SPACE
PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED BY HOLLYWOOD VIDEO AND
BARNES AND NOBLE) ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1875 S.
BASCOM AVENUE, SUITE 240.
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 file number PLN2013-145:
Environmental Finding
1. The project qualifies as an Exempt project under Section 15311, Class 11 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to the construction or
placement of on-premise signs.
Evidentiary Findings
1. The Modification of the Master Sign Plan is consistent with the requirements of the
Sign Ordinance in that the Planning Commission, in conjunction with approval
language of the Master Sign Plan, has the authority to modify the Master Sign Plan to
allow individual tenant signage an exception from strict compliance with the adopted
Master Sign Plan upon re-evaluation at change of tenancy.
2. The proposed signage design complies with the intent of the Master Sign Plan in that
the Master Sign Plan provides clear requirements for all new signage to be
architecturally compatible with the design of not only the individual shopping center
but also the specific tenant space.
3. The location of the proposed signs and the design of their visual elements (lettering,
words, figures, colors, decorative motifs, spacing, and proportions) are legible under
normal viewing conditions in that the size and placement of the proposed wall and
tower signage is commensurate with the scale of the shopping center, providing
adequate off-site visibility.
Based on the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and
concludes that:
1. That the signs are consistent with the requirements of the original tenant space Sign
Permits, as approved through the Master Sign Plan.
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2. That the design complies with the design elements criteria listed in subsection
21.30.030(H)(2) of the Sign Ordinance as approved through the original Master Sign
Plan.
3. That both the location of the proposed signs and the design of their visual elements
(lettering, words, figures, colors, decorative motifs, spacing, and proportions) are
legible under normal viewing conditions.
4. The signs otherwise allowed by the Sign Ordinance would not be visible to the public
due to issues of distance or obstructions that are beyond the control of the owner of
the site on which the signs are or would be located.
5. The signs could not be made visible and intelligible to a person of normal sight by
allowing an increase in the area or height of the sign pursuant to the increased sign
area or increased sign height exception process stated above.
6. The additional signs comply with all the requirements of the Sign Ordinance, except
for the limitations on the number of signs and the increased in sign area.
7. The number of signs allowed pursuant to the this provision shall not exceed the
minimum number of signs necessary to make the signs visible to the public due to
issues of distance or obstructions that are beyond the control of the owner of the site
on which the signs are or would be located, which could not be accomplished by the
number of signs otherwise allowed.
8. That the location and design of the proposed signs do not obscure existing or
adjacent signs from view.
9. The location and design of the proposed signs (e.g., size, shape, illumination, and
color) are compatible with the visual characteristics of the surrounding area so as not
to detract from or cause to decrease the value or quality of adjacent properties.
10. The location and design of signs in close proximity to any residential district does not
adversely affect the quality or character of the residential area.
11. No substantial evidence has been presented from which a reasonable argument
could be made that shows that the project, as currently presented and subject to the
required Conditions of Approval, will have a significant adverse impact on the
environment.
12. There is a reasonable relationship and a rough proportionality between the
Conditions of Approval and the impacts of the project.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission approves a Sign
Exception and Modification (PLN2013-145) of an existing Master Sign Plan of the
Pruneyard Shopping Center to allow five wall signs/graphics for The Sports Basement
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(within a tenant space previously occupied by Hollywood Video and Barnes and Noble) on
property located at 1875 S. Bascom Avenue, Suite 240.
Where approval by the Director of Community Development, City Engineer, Public Works
Director, City Attorney or Fire Department is required, that review shall be for compliance
with all applicable conditions of approval, adopted policies and guidelines, ordinances,
laws and regulations and accepted engineering practices for the item under review.
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.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division
Approved Project: Approval is granted for a Sign Exception and Modification to a
Previously Approved Master Sign Plan (PLN2013-145) exempting three walls signs
and two tower signs associated with Suite 240 from the current sign regulations for the
Pruneyard Shopping Center, located at 1875 S. Bascom Avenue. The project shall
substantially conform to the Project Plans stamped as received by the Community
Development Department on May 28, 2013, except as may be modified by the
Conditions of Approval specified herein.
2. Sign Area: Sign 1 shall be limited to 191 square feet of sign area, inclusive of
background. Signs 3 and 5 shall each be limited to 90 square feet in sign area,
inclusive of background. Signs 2 and 4 shall each be limited to 66 square feet, inclusive
of background.
3. Sign Maintenance: The signs shall be maintained in good condition at all times and
shall be repaired or replaced as necessary.
4. Building Permits Required: The applicant shall obtain all necessary building and/or
electrical permits from the Building Division prior to the installation of any new signs.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of August, 2013, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners
NOES: Commissioners
ABSENT: Commissioners
ABSTAIN: Commissioners
ATTEST: \ !,(,l I I ~-~..~
Dodd, Brennan, Finch and Reynolds
Gibbons and Resnikoff
Roseberry
None
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APPROVED. G
Philip Reynolds, Jr., Chair
n, Secretary