PC Res 4353RESOLUTION N0.4353
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING A SIGN PERMIT (PLN2016-297)
TO ALLOW A MARQUEE SIGN IN ASSOCIATION WITH A
REMODEL OF AN EXISTING MOVIE THEATER ON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2501 S. WINCHESTER BOULEVARD. FILE NO:
PLN2016-297
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 Planning Commission finds as follows with regard to File No. PLN2016-297:
1. The project site is the Campbell Plaza Shopping Center, located along South
Winchester Boulevard, south of Budd Avenue.
2. The project site is developed with a shopping center which includes a Safeway
grocery store and supporting retail within several commercial buildings. divided into
individual tenant spaces. The shopping center abuts commercial buildings to the
south and is adjacent to residential development to the west.
3. The project site is within the P-D (Planned Development) Zoning District and is
designated Commercial/Office/Residential by the General Plan.
4. The proposed Sign Permit would allow for a marquee sign in association with a
remodel of an existing movie theater.
5. The proposed marquee sign is part of a remodel of the existing movie theater
pursuant to an Administrative Planned Development Permit (PLN2016-171).
6. The proposed sign would be affixed to a projecting wall feature of the movie theater,
similar to atwo-side free-standing sign.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and
concludes that:
7. Inspection of the site and the proposed sign and review of the plans disclose that the
signs will comply with all of the regulations of the Sign Ordinance; and
8. The owner and/or applicant agree to abide by the sign regulations and conditions
imposed.
9. The proposed sign is part of an overall project (movie theater remodel) that is
Categorically Exempt under Section 15301 Class 1 of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pertaining to minor alterations to an existing private structure;
involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the
lead agency's determination.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 4353
2501 S. Winchester Blvd. - PLN2016-297
Sign Permit
Page 2 of 4
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission approves a Sign Permit
to allow a marquee sign in association with the remodel of an existing movie theater,
subject to the attached Conditions of Approval (attached Exhibit A).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of December, 2016, by the following roll call ,
vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTAIN: Commissioners:
APPROVED:
Paul Kermoyan, Secretary
EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Sign Permit (File No.: PLN2016-297)
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
1. Approved Project: Approval is granted for a Sign Permit to allow installation of a
marquee sign in in association with the remodel of an existing movie theater (Cinelux
Plaza Theatre), on property located 2501 S. Winchester Boulevard. The sign shall
shall substantially conform to the Sign Plans dated as October 13, 2016.
2. Approval Effectiveness: The Sign Permit approval shall only be effective on
conjunction with the separately approved Administrative Planned Development
Permit (PLN2016-171) for the remodel of an existing movie theater (Cinelux Plaza
Theatre). A building permit for the marquee sign shall- not be issued until a building
permit for the movie theater remodel has been issued.
3. Approval Expiration: The Sign Permit approval shall be valid for one year from the
effective date of the Planning Commission action (December 23, 2017). Within this
one-year period, an application for a building permit for installation of the approved
sign must be submitted.
4. Existing Building Signage: The existing building signs to be removed, as noted on the
Project Plans approved by the Administrative Planned Development Permit
(PLN2016-171), shall be removed concurrently with or prior to installation of the
approved marquee sign.
5. Sign Maintenance: The approved sign shall be maintained in good condition at all
times and shall be repaired or replaced as necessary.
6. Building Permits Required: The applicant shall obtain all necessary building and/or
electrical permits from the Building Division prior to the installation of the approved
sign.