PC Res 3737
RESOLUTION NO. 3737
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING A MASTER SIGN PLAN AND
SIGN EXCEPTION (PLN2006-10) FOR A MIXED USE BUILDING ON
PROPERTY OWNED BY CAMPBELL AVENUE LLC LOCATED AT
175-201 E. CAMPBELL AVENUE IN A C-PD (CONDOMINIUM -
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION OF
SAND HILL PROPERTY COMPANY. FILE NO: PLN2006-10.
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 PLN2006-10:
1. The proposed wall, awning and projecting signs are warranted due to the two street
frontages and pedestrian walkways along the frontages of this building. The
proposed sign designs, height and areas are consistent with the standards of the C-
3-S Zoning District Sign Standards.
2. The signs are compatible to the architecture of the building and are so located to
provide reasonable identification to the tenants of the building.
3. There shall be smaller projecting and awning signs to reinforce the pedestrian
atmosphere of the project. The wall signs would be a maximum of 40 square feet
and the awning and projecting signs would be restricted to 6 square feet. The
proposed signs will be designed to be with complementary to the building design.
4. The proposed Master Signing program allows signs that are architectural compatible
and provide a consistent signing format throughout the building.
5. Tenants would be allowed to pick the size, color, and arrangement of the
letters/logos of their sign, within the parameters of the Master Sign Plan.
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 are adequately
identified with approval of a sign program.
2. The buildings uses are of such size and are located in reference to surrounding uses
and the traffic circulation system that more signs would best serve the public welfare
and would be in keeping with the purposes of the Sign Ordinance.
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1. That signs are consistent with the requirements of the Sign Ordinance and the C-3-S
Zoning District standards.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The location and design of the proposed signs do not obscure from view or unduly
detract from existing or adjacent signs.
5. 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.
6. The location and design of signs in close proximity to any residential district does not
adversely affect the quality or character of the residential area.
7. 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.
8. 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 Master
Sign Plan and Sign Exception (PLN2006-10) for a mixed-use building on property
owned by Campbell Avenue LLC located at 175-201 E. Campbell Avenue in a C-PD
(Condominium-Planned Development) 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.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Plannina Division
1. Approved Plans: Approval is granted for a Master Sign Plan for the Downtown
Mixed Use project located at 175-201 East Campbell Avenue and shall substantially
conform to the project exhibits listed below; except as may be modified by the
conditions of approval contained herein:
a. Master Sign Plans dated as revised May 24, 2006 and prepared by Sand Hill
Property Company
b. Aqui Cal Mex signing proposal prepared by MBA Architects.
2. Master Sion Plan: All signs permitted under the master sign plan shall be
constructed and installed per the approved Master Sign Plans.
3. Sion Maintenance: The signs shall be maintained in good condition at all times and
shall be repaired or replaced as necessary.
4. Compliance with Temporary Sion Reoulations Outlined in Sion Ordinance: The
applicant and/or tenants of the retail spaces shall comply with the provisions of the
Sign Ordinance particularly as it pertains to use of temporary banner signs.
5. Buildino Permits Reauired: The applicant shall obtain all necessary building and/or
electrical permits from the Building Division prior to the installation of any new signs.
6. Site Plan: The applicant or tenant shall provide a detailed sign plan for each building
tenant to the Planning Division prior to the issuance of any building permits for signs.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of July, 2006, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Alderete, Ebner, Francois, Rocha and Roseberry
None
Doorley
Gibbons
APPROVED~ *-~/ ~
Bob Alderete, Chair
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Sharon Fierro, Secretary