PC Res 3479RESOLUTION NO. 3479
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBEIJ. GRANTING A SIGN EXCEPTION (PLN2002-
152) TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF A WALL SIGN ON THE
SIDE OF THE BUILDING FACING McBAIN AVENUE AND A LOGO
PANEL ON THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING FACING S. BASCOM
AVENUE ON PROPERTY OWNED BY STEVEN AND GINGER
COHEN LOCATED AT 1870 S. BASCOM AVENUE IN A C-2-S
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION OF
MR. JEFFREY E. JENSEN ON BEHALF OF POOL, PATIO AND
THINGS. FILE NO. PLN2002-152.
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law, and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the heating was closed.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, the Planning Commission did find as follows
with respect to application PLN2002-152:
1. The proposed signs are architecturally compatible with the building in terms of color, style
and design and would be constructed of high quality durable materials.
Due to the single tenant nature of the building, and the rather long building frontage along
South Bascom Avenue and narrow frontage on McBain Avenue, the use for which the signs
are to be erected would not be adequately identified without the larger wall sign and second
logo sign.
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Although the letters on the wall sign could be spaced closer together in order to conform to
the maximum allowable size of 34 square feet, the greater spacing would maximize the effect
of the halo illumination, providing for a more attractive sign without allowing larger letters
or more text.
The two signs proposed on the front of the building facing South Bascom Avenue total 69.9
square feet, however, the logo sign does not contain any text and is a decorative addition to
the building that breaks up the blank wall of the elevator tower.
5. The project qualifies as Categorically Exempt under Section 15311, Class 11 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pertaining to accessory structures.
Based on the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes
that:
1. The proposed sign is consistent with the purposes of the Sign Ordinance by preserving and
improving the visual character of the community.
2. The use for which the sign is to be erected would not be adequately identified in comparison
to similar uses without exceeding the standards of the Sign Ordinance.
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3. The proposed sign would not be detrimental to the public welfare or persons in the
neighborhood or the City as a whole and allows for reasonable business identification.
4. The proposed signs 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.
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.
6. There is a reasonable relationship and a rough proportionality between the Conditions of
Approval and the impacts of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission grants a Sign
Exception (PLN2002-152) to allow the installation of a wall sign on the side of the building
facing McBain Avenue and a logo panel on the front of the building facing S. Bascom Avenue
on property owned by Steven and Ginger Cohen located at 1870 S. Bascorn Avenue, subject to
the following conditions:
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 Plans: Approval is granted for Sign Exception to allow the installation of a 38.3
square-foot wall sign on the side of the building facing McBain Avenue and a 31.6 square-
foot logo panel on the front of the building facing South Bascom Avenue on property located
at 1870 S. Bascom Avenue. The sign design and location submitted for building permits shall
substantially conform to the project exhibits listed below:
a. Project plans prepared by JSJ Electrical Display Corporation, including a site plan, sign
design, and elevations.
b. Colored elevation prepared by JSJ Electrical Display Corporation.
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Prohibition of Signs on Second Floor Windows: No signs/banners of any kind shall be
allowed on the second floor level windows. Temporary signs that meet the criteria under the
City's Sign Ordinance can be placed on first story windows.
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Prohibition of Stacking of Merchandise against Display Windows: The backing and/or
stacking of merchandise against display windows are to be prohibited. Appropriate attractive
displays of available retail merchandise are permitted.
Buildin~ Division:
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Permits Required: A building permit application shall be required for the proposed signs.
The building permit shall include Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical fees when such work is
part of the permit. Prior to performing any work, the applicant shall make application to, and
receive from, the Building Division, all applicable construction permits
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of January, 2003, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Alderete, Doorley, Francois, Gibbons and Rocha
None
Hernandez and Jones
None
APPROVED: C.~ ~,~~'x
Gene Doorley, P~cti~
ATTEST:
Sharon Fierro, Secretary