PC Res 3884
RESOLUTION NO. 3884
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL GRANTING A MODIFICATION (PLN2008-23)
TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MASTER SIGN PLAN (PLN2005-97)
TO ALLOW A NEW WALL SIGN (SUGAR BUTTER FLOUR) FOR AN
EXISTING COMMERCIAL TENANT SPACE, PREVIOUSLY MRS.
FIELD'S COOKIES, ON PROPERTY OWNED BY EQUITY OFFICE
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1875 S. BASCOM AVENUE, UNIT 152
IN A C-2-S (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT.
APPLICATION OF MS. JONEL PORTA, ON BEHALF OF EQUITY
OFFICE PROPERTIES. FILE NO.: PLN2008-23.
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 PLN2008-23.
1. The as-built sign (i.e. letters and logo) for Sugar Butter Flour located in tenant space
#152 shall be allowed to remain exempt from the Master Sign Plan.
2. The modified sign for Sugar Butter Flour shall provide consistency in signage while
allowing them to keep the as-built sign.
3. 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 signs are consistent with the requirements of the Sign Ordinance.
2. 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.
3. The location and design of the proposed signs do not obscure from view or unduly
detract from existing or adjacent signs.
4. 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.
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5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 grants a Modification
(PLN2008-23) to a previously approved Master Sign Plan (PLN2005-97) to allow a new
wall sign (Sugar Butter Flour) for an existing commercial tenant space, previously
occupied by Mrs. Field's Cookies, on property owned by Equity Office located at 1875 S.
Bascom 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 Modification to the Ma,ster Sign Plan for the
Pruneyard Shopping Center located at 1875 S. Bascom Avenue to replace Mrs.
Field's with Sugar Butter Flour on the sign exception list in section E of the Master Sign
Plan Standards for the Pruneyard Shopping Center. The project shall substantially
conform to the project exhibits listed below; except as may be modified by the
conditions of approval contained herein:
a. Project Plans, stamped as received on March 13, 2008.
b. Sign design modified by Planning Commission to a box sign with articulated metal
filigrees on the ends. The letters only would be illuminated to create a halo effect.
The balance of the sign area shall be opaque.
2. Master Siqn Plan: All previous Master Sign Plan standards not modified by this
approval are still in effect.
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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. Propertv Manaqement Requirement for Paint Samples and Siqn Applications: The
property management shall submit paint samples to the Community Development
Department for approval in advance of repainting any building(s) at the pruneyard
Shopping Center including samples of the most recent paint update. Any future signs
for tenants at the Pruneyard Shopping Center shall be reviewed and approved by
Community Development Department in advance of installation to ensure compliance
with the approved Master Sign Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of April, 2008, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Ebner, Gairaud, Gibbons and Roseberry
None
Alderete, Doorley and Rocha
None
APPROVED:~ ~~
Bob Roseberry, C air
ATTEST:
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