PC Res 4164 - supercededRESOLUTION NO. 4164
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING A MODIFICATION
(PLN2014-87) TO APREVIOUSLY-APPROVED MASTER SIGN
PLAN WITH A SIGN EXCEPTION FOR THE VASONA
TECHNOLOGY PARK ON PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 220 E.
HACIENDA AVENUE (1315 DELL AVENUE 8~ 1357 DELL
AVENUE).
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 numbers PLN2014-87:
1. The project site is the Vasona Technology Park located at the southeast corner of
Winchester Boulevard and E. Hacienda Avenue.
2. On December 12, 2000, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 3321
approving a Master Sign Plan for theVasona Technology Park.
3. The proposed project is a request to allow a modificationto the previously approved
Master Sign Plan to incorporate existing signage as previously approved, and allow
new signage for Kaiser Permanente, including three wall signs and one free-standing
sign.
4. The applicant has agreed to reductions in the number and size of proposed signage,
changes of which have been incorporated into the conditions of approval.
Based on the foregoing findings of fact, pursuant to Sec. 21.30.030.H.3, Sec.
21.30.030.0.4, and Sec. Sec. 21.30.030.0.5, of the Campbell Municipal Code the
Planning Commission further finds and concludes that:
1. The signs otherwise allowed 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;
2. The signs otherwise allowed 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;
3. 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;
4. The additional signs comply with all the other requirements, except for the limitations
on the number of signs;
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5. The number of signs allowed does 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.
6. The design complies with the applicable design elements criteria;
7. 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 condition;
8. The location and design of the proposed signs do not obscure existing or adjacent
signs from view; and
9. The project is Categorically Exempt under Sections 15311, Class 11 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pertaining to the construction or placement of on
premise signs.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission approves a Modification
(PLN2014-87) to apreviously-approved Master Sign Plan with a Sign Exception for the
Vasona Technology Park on properties located at 220 E. Hacienda Avenue (1315 Dell
Avenue 8~ 1357 Dell Avenue).
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
1. Approved Project: Approval is granted for a Modification to a previously approved
Master Sign Plan (PLN2000-133) with a Sign Exception for the Vasona Technology
Park located at 220 E. Hacienda Avenue (1315 Dell Avenue 8~ 1357 Dell Avenue).
The "final" Master Sign Plan, shall substantially conform to the revised Master Sign
Plan, stamped as received by the Planning Division on May 30, 2014, except as
modified by the conditions of approval herein.
2. Approval Expiration: The approval shall be valid for one year from the effective date
of Planning Commission action. Within this one-year period, a "final" Master Sign
Plan in compliance with Condition of Approval No. 4, must be submitted or this
approval shall be rendered void.
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3. Previous Conditions of Approval: Upon the effective date of this Resolution, the
previously approved Conditions of Approval provided in Planning Commission
Resolution No. 3321 shall be void and shall permanently be superseded in their
entirety by the Conditions of Approval specified herein.
4. "Final" Master Sign Plan: Prior to issuance of a Sign Permit, the applicant shall
submit a "final" Master Sign Plan, which shall incorporate the following revisions:
a. Existing Sign 'M' shall be labeled "existing sign to be removed"
b. Proposed Sign 'P' shall be revised to indicate and depict 50 square-foot signs
for the 200 E. Hacienda Avenue (north-facing elevation) and 220 E. Hacienda
Avenue (inward, east-facing elevation). A 90 square-foot sign shall only be
permitted on the Winchester Boulevard, west-facing elevation.
5. Sign Permit Required: All signs permitted under the Master Sign Plan shall require a
Sign Permit prior to installation. A Sign Permit shall not be issued until all signs to be
removed have been removed.
6. Future Changes: Any sign inconsistent with the approved Master Sign Plan shall
require approval of both a Sign Exception and a Modification to the Master Sign Plan.
7. Sign Maintenance: The signs shall be maintained in good condition at all times and
shall be repaired or replaced as necessary.
8. 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 9th day of September, 2014, by the following roll call vote
AYES: Commissioners: Dodd, Kendall, Resnikoff, Reynolds, Rich and Young
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Finch
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None
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7 , ` Paul Resnikoff, Chair
ATTEST: ~,~
Paul Kerm
Secretary