PC Res 3686
RESOLUTION NO. 3686
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO THE
MASTER SIGN PLAN (PLN2005-97) FOR THE PRUNEYARD
SHOPPING CENTER ON PROPERTY OWNED BY EQUITY OFFICE
LOCATED AT 1875 S. BASCOM AVENUE IN A C-2 (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION OF MS. JULIE
PETIT, ON BEHALF OF EQUITY OFFICE. PLN2005-97.
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 application PLN2005-97:
1. The existing sign for Buca di Beppo, located in tenant space #155, is consistent with
other sign exemptions from the Master Sign Plan.
2. Buca di Beppo shall keep their existing sign and not be required to install a new
large roof-mounted sign.
3. Bankers Network Corporation, located on the second floor in tenant space # 2550,
shall have two small roof-mounted signs; one facing west and one facing east.
4. Bankers Network Corporation has expressed a problem with people finding their
business given that they have business frontages facing south, west, and east and
only one sign facing west. The proposed second sign to the east would allow people
entering the shopping center from the east to better locate the business.
5. PizzaMyHeart, located inside the Camera Cinemas, shall be allowed a new exterior
wall-mounted sign.
6. The project qualifies as Categorically Exempt project under Section 15311, Class 11
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pertaining to the construction or
placement of on-premise signs.
Based on the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and
concludes that:
1. The use or uses for which the signs are to be erected would not be adequately
identified without the Sign Exception.
2. The uses are of such size and are located in reference to surrounding uses and the
traffic circulation system so that larger, higher and more signs would best serve the
public welfare and would be in keeping with the purposes of the Sign Ordinance.
3. The signs are consistent with the requirements of the Sign Ordinance.
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4. The size, shape, color, and placement of the signs are compatible with the buildings
they identify and are compatible with the visual characteristics of the surrounding
area so as not to detract from or cause to decrease the value or quality of adjacent
properties.
5. 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 conditions.
6. The location and design of the proposed signs do not obscure from view or unduly
detract from existing or adjacent signs.
7. The location and design of the proposed signs (e.g., size, shape, illumination, and
color) are compatible with the visual characteristics of the surrounding area so as
not to detract from or cause to decrease the value or quality of adjacent properties.
8. The location and design of the proposed signs, located in close proximity to any
residential district, do not adversely affect the quality or character of the residential
area.
9. 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.
10. There is a reasonable relationship and a rough proportionality between the
conditions of approval and the impacts of the project.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission approves a
Modification to the Master Sign Plan (PLN2005-97) for the PruneYard Shopping Center
on property owned by Equity Office located at 1875 S. Bascom Avenue in a C-2
(General Commercial) zoning District" 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.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division:
1. Approved Plans: Approval is granted for a Modification to the Master Sign Plan and
Sign Exception for the PruneYard Shopping Center located at 1875 S. Bascom
Avenue to allow Bankers Network Corporation, located on the second floor in tenant
space # 2550, to have two small tenant roof mounted signs; and Buca di Beppo,
located in tenant space #155, to retain their existing sign and PizzaMyHeart, located
in the Camera Cinemas, to have an exterior wall-mounted sign. The project shall
substantially conform to the project exhibits listed below; except as may be modified
by the conditions of approval contained herein:
a. Revised PruneYard Master Sign Plans
b. Revised PruneYard Shopping Center Master Sign Plan Standards
2. Master SiQn Plan: All signs permitted under the Master Sign Plan, as modified, shall
be constructed and installed by December 31,2005.
3. Consistency With Master SiQn Plan: All new signs shall be constructed and installed
in conformance with the approved Master Sign Plan and PruneYard Shopping
Center Master Sign Plan Standards. A deviation from the approved plans and
standards shall require approval from the Planning Commission for a modification to
the Master Sign Plan.
4. SiQn Maintenance: The signs shall be maintained in good condition at all times and
shall be repaired or replaced as necessary.
5. Siqn Permit Required: The applicant/business operator shall obtain a Sign Permit
from the Planning Division prior to the installation of any new signs to ensure sign
consistency with the Master Sign Plan.
6. BuildinQ Permits Required: The applicant/business operator shall obtain all
necessary building and/or electrical permits from the Building Division prior to the
installation of any new signs.
7. PizzaMyHeart SiQn: PizzaMyHeart shall submit a separate Sign Permit Application
for the Community Development Director's approval for a wall sign that falls within
the existing Master Sign Plan criteria as a minor tenant sign.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of October, 2005, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Commissioners:
Alderete, Doorley, Ebner, Francois, Gibbons, Rocha
and Roseberry
None
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
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Sharon Fierro, Secretary
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