CC Resolution 10518
RESOLUTION NO.
10518
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMPBELL APPROVING A SIGN APPLICATION (PLN2005-16) TO
ALLOW AN EXPRESSWAY ORIENTED SIGN ON PROPERTY
OWNED BY MR. SCOTT COOLEY LOCATED AT 700 W.
HAMILTON AVENUE IN A C-2-S (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION OF MR. RICHARD BATTISTA,
ON BEHALF OF THE PROFESSIONAL CULINARY INSTITUTE.
FILE NO.: PLN2005-16.
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 City Council did find as follows
with respect to application PLN2005-16:
1. The proposed expressway-oriented sign is limited to identification of an on-site
business located on the project site.
2. The applicant has demonstrated that the business operation is dependent upon
expressway identification and that denial of said identification would cause an undue
hardship.
3. The school is situated in a building with limited locations to place signage due to the
building design. The building design has significant glazing surfaces that limit the
wall surface that could accommodate a wall sign.
4. The applicant has demonstrated that the signage is similar to other similarly situated
businesses in the area.
5. The proposed expressway-oriented sign would best serve the public welfare and is
necessary to provide adequate visibility from San Tomas Expressway.
6. The height and sign area are the minimums necessary to provide adequate
identification for the business due to it location on the building and distance to the
traveling public. The building is situated 96 feet from the West Hamilton frontage and
approximately 150 feet to San Tomas Expressway.
7. The proposed sign, as conditioned, is architecturally compatible in design and
consistent with other building signage. The letter size is similar in style and size to
the other building wall sign identifying 'Gold's Gym'.
8. The proposed sign is architecturally compatible with the building in terms of color,
style and design and would be constructed of high quality durable materials. The
provision of a raceway to match the wall colors and the provision of individual
channel letters presents a sign that is less obstructive than a cabinet sign. Limiting
the color of the sign letters to two colors results in a simpler more refined
appearance to the sign.
City Council Resolution
PLN2004-16-700 W. Hamilton Avenue
Expressway Oriented Sign-Professional Culinary Institute
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9. The project qualifies as Categorically Exempt project under Section 15311, Class 11
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to the construction of
new on-premise signs.
Based on the foregoing findings of fact, the City Council 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 proposed sign would not be detrimental to the public welfare or persons in the
neighborhood or the City a~ a whole and allows for reasonable business
identification.
3. The proposed signs will promote the economic viability of the City by providing
adequate identification and visibility of the business, and will also best serve the
public welfare and be in keeping with the principles and purposes of the City's Sign
Ordinance.
4. 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.
5. 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 City Council approves a Sign
Application (PLN2005-16) to allow an expressway oriented sign on property owned by
Mr. Scott Cooley located at 700 W. Hamilton Avenue in a C-2-S (General Commercial)
Zoning District.
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 Plans: Approval is granted for a Sign Exception (PLN2005-16) to an
City Council Resolution
PLN2004-16-700 W. Hamilton Avenue
Expressway Oriented Sign-Professional Culinary Institute
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expressway oriented sign located at 700 W. Hamilton Avenue. The sign design and
location submitted for building permits shall substantially conform to the project
plans stamped as received by the Planning Division on February 24, 2005. The
permit allows the placement of an individual channel letters reading 'Professional
Culinary Institute' measuring 2 feet x 56 feet and a three foot logo on a four-foot
raceway.
2. Development Approval Expiration: The Sign approval shall be valid for one year
from the date of City Council approval. Within this one-year period a building permit
must be issued or the Sign Approval shall expire and be deemed void without further
notification by the City.
3. Siqn Maintenance: The sign shall be maintained in good condition at all times and
shall be repaired as necessary.
Building Division:
4. Permits Required: A building permit application shall be required for the proposed
sign. 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
call vote:
7th
day of
June
, 2005, by the following roll
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Burr, Furtado, Watson, Kennedy
Hernandez
None
No
APPRO
ATTEST: a~^-
Anne Bybee, City Clerk