CC Resolution 11887Attachment 6 ,
RESOLUTION NO. iiss~
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMPBELL DENYING A SIGN EXCEPTION (PLN2015-053)
WITHOUT PREJUDICE FOR THE RESIDENCES AT RAILWAY
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 208 8~ 226-328 RAILWAY AVENUE
8~.A PORTION OF 290 DILLON 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.
The City Council finds as follows with regard to the recommended denial of a Sign
Exception (PLN2015-053):
Environmental Finding
1. The denial is Statutorily Exempt under Section 15270(a) of the California Environment
Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to projects which a public agency rejects or
disapproves.
Evidentiary Findings
1. The proposed project ("project") is a planned residential development consisting Hof
157-units, comprised of 119 apartment units (rental) and 32 townhouse (for sale) and
six duet (tor sale) units, and associated on- and off-site improvements, as well as
removal of existing on-site trees. The project includes applications fora Planned
Development for the approval of site configuration and architectural design, Vesting
Tentative Subdivision Map to create individual townhome, duplex and commonly
owned lots, Tree Removal Permit to allow for the removal of protected trees, Sign
Exception to allow for a large decorative sign element, and Variance to allow the
placement of a new service pole in association with the project's undergrounding of
overhead utilities.
2. The project site is an assemblage of thirteen parcels located on both sides of Railway
Avenue and also includes a small portion of the City Corporation Yard, located at the
end of Dillon Avenue, which all together totals 3.90 net acres (4.66 gross).
3. The project site is generally bordered by the Avalon Apartment Community to the
south, the remaining City Corporation Yard to the east, the VTA light rail line to the
west, and the Calvary Temple of Campbell (church) to the north.
4. The project site is zoned P-D (Planned Development) as shown on the Campbell
Zoning Map.
5. The proposed Sign Exception may be approved cohcurrently, and subject to, a
Planned Development Permit.
6. The maximum allowable size for amulti-family residential development is 80 square
feet.
7. The proposed wall sign is roughly 8-feet tall by 30-feet wide, with a resulting sign area
of 225 square feet, and would be painted on the northwest first-story building wall.
City Council Resolution No.
Findings for Denial of a Sign Exception (PLN2015-053)
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8. The purpose of the Sign Ordinance (Chapter 21.30) of the City of Campbell Municipal
Code is to regulate the height, size, location, duration and design of signs.
9. In response to Site and Architectural Review Committee comments, the applicant
provided a sign alternative which would have resulted in a roof mounted sign on a
metal mesh backdrop on the fourth floor of the apartment building.
10. In response to Site and Architectural Review Committee comments, staff provided an
additional sign alternative which would have resulted in large faded white letters
painted on the building walls spanning the fourth floor of apartment building.
Based on the foregoing findings of fact, pursuant to Sec. 21.30.030.0.4, of the Campbell
Municipal Code the City Council further finds and concludes that:
1. The proposed painted wall signs, as designed, would be inconsistent with the purpose
of the Sign Ordinance to preserve or improve the visual quality of the City or ensure
architectural compatibility with adjacent buildings and the surrounding environment.
2. The roof mounted sign, proposed as an alternative, is a prohibited sign type and cannot
be approved as presented. '
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council denies a Sign Exception
(PLN2015-053) without prejudice for the Residences at Railway Development located at
208 8, 226-328 Railway Avenue & a portion of 290 Dillon Avenue.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15~h day of September 2015, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:Resnikoff, Kotowski, Baker, Cristina
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:Gibbons
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:tvone
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:None
APPROVED:
ATTEST: ~
Wend ood, City Clerk