HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-013 - Denying Variance Application No. 93-008RESOLUTION NO. 94-0]5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING VARIANCE
APPLICATION NO. 93-008, WHICH SOUGHT TO
ALLOW AN OFF-PREMISE ADVERTISING SIGN TO
BE MAINTAINED AT VARIANCE WITH THE OFF-
PREMISE SIGN REGULATIONS AT 3151 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE
WHEREAS, this Council held a public hearing on March 7, 1994,
on Variance Application No. 93-008, which sought to allow relief
from the City's off-premise advertising sign regulations and
nonconforming use regulations for property located at 3151 South
Standard Avenue;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
1. Based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing
this Council finds and determines as follows:
A. The strict application of the zoning regulations will not
deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at
variance with the intent and purpose of the provisions of this
chapter;
The subject property located at 3151 South Standard
Avenue is a flat, rectangularly shaped parcel with no
special circumstances related to its size, shape,
topography, location or surroundings. A viable use of
the land is available through the use of the structure
on-site. The property has not been deprived of any
privileges accorded any nearby properties as these
properties are also located in a Critical Development
Area and are governed by the same Off-Premise Commercial
Advertising Sign Ordinance. The strict application of
these codes would not deprive the subject property of
privileges securable to other property sites within the
area.
B. That the granting of a variance is not necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property
rights;
The property owner's substantial property rights will
continue to be preserved and an adequate means of benefit
will remain available to him by the continued use of the
building on-site.
C. That the granting of a variance will be injurious to
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surrounding property;
The granting of a variance for the proposed 59 feet high
off-premise commercial advertising sign with a south
facing sign face of 864 square feet and a north facing
sign face of 540 square feet would be creating a hazard
to motorists traveling on the freeway by allowing a
excessive distraction and create an unattractive
environment or blight in an area deemed as to have
paramount importance to the future economic growth and
stability of the City. In addition, it would be granting
a special privilege to the property owner as the
surrounding properties would not be permitted to have an
off-premise commercial advertising sign of this height
and size.
D. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect
the General Plan of the city;
The proposed off-premise commercial advertising sign is
in direct conflict with the implementation program and
the goals and objectives for the Scenic Corridors Element
of the City of Santa Ana's General Plan. The billboard
is in far excess of the size and height limitation
permitted for off-premise commercial advertising signs
and as proposed would contribute to an unattractive
environment (blight) in the surrounding industrial area.
2. Variance Application No. 93-008 is hereby denied.
ADOPTED this 21st day of March , 1994.
ATTEST:
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COUNCILMEMBERS:
Young Aye
Pulido
Lutz
McGuigan Aye
Mills
Moreno
Richardson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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State of California
County of Orange
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