CC Resolution 9151
RESOLUTION NO 9151
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING A FREEST ANDING
EXPRESSWAY-ORIENTED SIGN IDENTIFYING THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL AND ITS SERVICE
ORGANIZATIONS TO BE LOCATED AT THE
INTERSECTION OF LOS GATOS CREEK AND SAN
TOMAS EXPRESSWAY IN A PF (PUBLIC FACILITIES)
ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION OF MR. nM FREE,
ON BEHALF OF THE CAMPBELL KIWANIS. FILE NO.
SA 96-39.
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 SA 96-39
1. The sign proposal is consistent in area and size limitation of 40 square feet provided
in the sign ordinance.
2. The sign height and size of 32 square feet is the minimum necessary to achieve
visibility from the expressway.
3. The sign will not be illuminated or animated
4. The sign will provide a community service by identifying Campbell and its service
organizations.
5. The design of the sign complements the natural appearance of the Los Gatos Creek
Trail.
6. The sign is so located that it does not create pedestrian or vehicular visibility
problems.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the City Council concludes that:
1. The sign design is compatible with its surroundings.
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2. The size and location of the sign is in the best interest of the community's welfare,
persons in the neighborhood or the City at a whole.
3. The sign proposal will preserve and improve the visual quality of the City.
4. The proposal will promote the economic and civic vitality of the City by identifying
the community.
5. The proposed sign location adjacent to the expressway is necessary to provide a
community wide identification.
6. The proposal will not create a hazard to pedestrians or motorists.
Further, the applicants are notified as part of this application that they are required to
comply with all applicable Codes and Ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of
California which pertain to this application and are not herein specified. And, that this
approval is granted subject to the following Conditions of Approval.
1. Approved Proiect: Approval is granted for a service club sign to replace an
existing sign located San Tomas Expressway and Los Gatos Creek. The sign shall
comply with project plans prepared by Progressive Design Associates except as
modified by the Conditions of Approval herein.
2. Sign Approval Expiration: The Sign approval (SA96-39) is valid for a period of
one year from the City Council approval. All conditions of approval specified
herein must be completed within one year from the date of approval or the permit
shall be void.
3. Building Division Requirements: Applicant shall comply with all Building Code
requirements and obtain necessary permits as determined by the Building Division.
4. Santa Clara Valley Water District: Prior to sign construction applicant to obtain
permit from S. C. V. W. D. for work in its right of way.
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5. Public Works Department Requirements: The applicant shall, prior to issuance of
any building permits for the site, sign the City's standard secured deferred
improvement agreement and provide security as approved by the City Engineer.
The agreement will provide that the applicant or successor in interest will construct
City standard street improvements for the subject property when notified by the
City Engineer pursuant to said agreements.
6. Revised Plan: Prior to construction, applicant to submit a revised plan for the
Community Development Director's approval, addressing the following
modifications:
A. Provision of a decomposed granite surface material around the base of the
Sign.
B. Sign area to be surface with a vandal resistant plastic material.
C. The upper portion of the sign to read 'Welcome to Campbell' and to
incorporate the City logo and shall not exceed 40 square feet.
D. No illumination shall be provided.
E. Specific sign colors and or stains to be provided.
7. Maintenance: The applicant is responsible for maintaining the sign free of graffiti
and to ensure its maintenance, consistent with the approved plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of 9ctober
roll call vote:
, 1996, by the following
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABST AIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Burr, Conant, Watson, Furtado, Dougherty
None
None
None
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Anne Bybee, City Clerk