HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 2018-30_3300 S BRISTOL STREETLS 10.08.18
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VARIANCE NO.
2018-09, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW A 15 -FOOT TALL
FREESTANDING SIGN FOR THE BRISTOL PLACE
SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 3300 SOUTH
BRISTOL STREET
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds,
determines and declares as follows:
A. Greg Fick (Applicant) is requesting approval of Variance No. 2018-09 for the
installation of a 15 -foot tall freestanding sign for the Bristol Place Shopping
Center at the property located at 3330 South Bristol Street.
B. Pursuant to Section 41-862(c)(2) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC); no freestanding sign shall exceed seven (7) feet in height.
Subsequently, Section 41-862(c)(3) of the SAMC allows freestanding signs
to be constructed up to a height of 15 feet for any development site of 15
acres or more. The Applicant is requesting a variance to allow the new
freestanding sign to a height of 15 feet, as the subject site is only 12.7 acres
in size.
C. Variance No. 2018-09 came before the Planning Commission on October
8, 2018, for a duly noticed public hearing. Variance No. 2018-09 would
allow the installation of a new 15 -foot freestanding sign for the integrated
shopping center located at 3300 South Bristol Street.
D. The Planning Commission determines that for Variance No. 2018-09 the
following findings, which must be established pursuant to Santa Ana
Municipal Code Section 41-638 in order to grant a variance from the
provisions of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, have been established:
1. That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject
property, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings,
the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the
subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent
and purpose of the provision of this chapter.
The project site has special circumstances related to size
and surroundings. The site is located at the southwest
corner of the Bristol Street and Alton Avenue intersection. As
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the Bristol Street corridor is a major arterial street, vehicles
travel at a higher speed than non -arterial streets. Allowing
the sign to exceed the seven -foot height will promote
superior visibility for advertising for vehicles traveling the
corridor. The size of the shopping center is close to the 15
acres that is required to allow the proposed 15 -foot tall
freestanding sign. Surrounding developments of a similar
size and use already provide taller signs that make the
center more visible to patrons. Approval of the variance
would create opportunities on the project site to advertise the
services provided by the tenants, while the revitalization of
the site through tenant improvements is occurring.
2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and
enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights.
The granting of the variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights.
The ability to provide additional signable area and visibility to
customers of the shopping center will allow the tenants to
remain competitive with surrounding businesses.
Additionally, granting the variance also allows the property
owner the ability to preserve substantial property rights since
the development of the site has always been an integrated
shopping center since 1986, and has always maintained the
property in compliance with all requirements of the SAMC.
3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to
the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property.
The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the
public or surrounding properties. The sign is intended to be
consistent with the surrounding integrated shopping centers.
The sign will not incorporate any flashing or moving
elements that may distract motorists or passersby.
Additionally, the structure of the sign is designed to be
consistent with the materials and color schemes of those
used in the facades of the buildings in the development.
Moreover, the site is located in an exclusively commercial
area with residential communities located in the immediate
vicinity, but at a distance from the proposed sign location.
4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General
Plan of the City.
The project will not adversely affect the General Plan as the
proposed signage is consistent with several goals of the
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General Plan. Approval of the variance supports Policies 2.7
and 2.8 (to promote land uses which enhance the City's
economic and fiscal viability) and Policies 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5 of
the Land Use Element (to protect and enhance development
sites that are unique community assets). In addition,
approval of the variance is consistent with the intent and
purpose of Goals 1 and 2 of the Urban Design Element (to
improve the physical appearance of the City through creating
a sense of place, positive community image, and quality
environment, and to improve the physical appearance of the
City through development that is proportional and
aesthetically related to its district setting). Furthermore,
approval of the variance supports Objective 2.3 of Goal 2 of
the Scenic Corridor Element (to use scenic corridors to
provide identity, form, and an orientation framework for the
City).
E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15301.
This Class 1 exemption allows the operation, repair, maintenance,
permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or
private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical
features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing
at the time of the lead agency's determination. The sign in question will be
consistent with other signs already in place for the surrounding shopping
centers in the area. In addition, the shopping center is already served by
municipal services, such as roadways, utilities, and parking. Categorical
Exemption Environmental Review No. 2018-45 will be filed for this project.
Section 2. The Applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the
City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability,
claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this
project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any
environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of
the City of Santa Ana.
Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting
the public hearing hereby approves Variance No. 2018-09 for 3300 South Bristol Street
as conditioned in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein. This decision is
based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes, but is not
limited to: the Staff reports and exhibits attached thereto; and, the public testimony,
written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
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ADOPTED this q day of October, 2018.
AYES: Commissioners: ALDERETE, CONTRERAS-LEO, MCLOUGHLIN,
REYNA, VERINO (5)
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners: MENDOZA, NGUYEN (2)
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners:
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Mark cl.oughlin
Chairperson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: ,, ,
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2018-30 to be the original r ;volution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Santa Ana on October_, 2018.
Date:
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Recording Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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EXHIBIT A
Conditions of Approval for Variance No. 2018-09
Variance No. 2018-09 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of
the Planning Manager, with applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the
California Administrative Code, the California Building Standards Code and all other
applicable regulations. In addition, it shall meet the following conditions of approval:
The Applicant must comply with each and every condition listed belowrip or to exercising
the rights conferred by this variance.
The Applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the
life of the variance. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the
revocation of the variance.
A. Planning Division
1. All proposed site improvements must conform to the Site Plan Review
approval of DP No. 2018-05.
2. Any amendment to this variance must be submitted to the Planning Division
for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available
or if the variance must be amended.
3. Applicant will be responsible for regular maintenance of the freestanding
sign, and all other signage provided on-site.
4. All on-site improvements shall be completed prior to the issuance of the
building permit for the sign.
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit for the 15 -foot freestanding sign, an
updated sign program must be submitted and approved.
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