PC Res 3432RESOLUTION NO. 3432
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE C1TY OF CAMPBELL GRANTING A SIGN PERMIT (PLN2002-
23) TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW OFF-SITE
READERBOARD SIGN FOR THE WEST VALLEY MEMORY POST
99-AMERICAN LEGION ON PROPERTY OWNED BY DANIEL
FALKENSTEIN AND SAMUEL CHIN AT 1350 DELL AVENUE IN
A C-P-D (CONDOMINIUM/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) ZONING
DISTRICT. APPLICATION OF COMMANDER ERNEST A. GLAVE,
ON BEHALF OF THE WEST VALLEY MEMORY POST 99 -
AMERICAN LEGION. FILE NO. PLN2002-23.
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 PLN2002-23:
1. The proposed sign is architecturally compatible with the building in terms of style and
design.
2. The proposed size is proportional to the buildings and other industrial buildings in the
neighborhood.
3. The site is unusually difficult to locate in comparison to similar uses due to the location of
the meeting hall on the rear portion of a flag lot and the limited street frontage and visibility.
4. The business would not be adequately identified with only a wall sign due to the proximity of
the building to the street frontage and its limited visibility.
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The installation of a changeable reader board would not create an undesirable precedent for
all commercial uses since this is a non-profit charitable organization located on property
within an industrial area. The applicant has demonstrated that the meeting hall use is largely
dependent upon this reader board to advertise their current activities and events.
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The project is determined to be categorically exempt project under Section 15303, Class 3(e)
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), installation of small structures and
accessory structures; therefore, no environmental action is required.
Based on the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes
that:
1. The proposed sign, as conditioned, is consistent with the purposes of the Sign Ordinance by
preserving and improving the visual character of the community.
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The use for which the sign is to be erected would not be adequately identified and is
unusually difficult to locate in comparison to similar uses without exceeding the standards of
the Sign Ordinance.
The proposed signs will not be detrimental to the public welfare or persons in the
neighborhood or the City as a whole and allows for reasonable business identification.
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 approves a Sign Permit
to allow the installation of a new off-site readerboard sign on property owned by Daniel
Falkenstein and Samuel Chin at 1350 Dell 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
Plannin~ Division:
Approved Plans: Approval is granted for an exception to the sign regulations to allow an off-
premise freestanding sign on property located at 1350 Dell Avenue to identify the American
Legion Post at 1344 Dell Avenue. Plans submitted for building permits shall substantially
comply with the plans as submitted by the applicant, except as herein modified by the
Planning Commission. The total sign area for the sign shall not exceed 50 square feet and 9
feet in height as measured from finished grade.
2. Revised Plan: The applicant shall submitted a revised sign plan for review and approval of
the Community Development Director indicating the following changes:
a. A reduction in the sign height to 9 feet
b. Sign location to be setback 18 feet from the street property line and a minimum of 10 feet
from the north property line.
c. Sign base to include the address of the American Legion Post.
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Building 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 14th day of May, 2002, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Commissioners: Alderete, Doorley, Francois, Jones and Leonard
Commissioners: Gibbons and Hemandez
Commissioners: None
Commissioners: None
· ,o APPROVEDe~~~~ ~d
.~ ~,~t.._~ k~Ton~ Francois, Chair _2'5
Sharon Fierro, Secretary