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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20140922_Reso2014-38_909NGrandAveROH - 09/22/14 RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -38 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING REGIONAL PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 2014 -02 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A DIGITAL READER BOARD SIGN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 909 NORTH GRAND AVENUE 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. The applicant is requesting approval of Regional Planned Sign Program No. 2014 -02 as conditioned to allow the construction of a 65 foot high digital reader board sign for the property located at 909 North Grand Avenue. B. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41 -885 requires a Regional Planned Sign Program to be approved by the Planning Commission. C. On September 22, 2014, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on Regional Planned Sign Program No. 2014 -02. D. The Planning Commission determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant this Regional Planned Sign Program pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41 -885, have been established for Regional Planned Sign Program No. 2014 -02 to allow for the construction of a 65 foot high digital reader board sign: 1. The scale and intensity of the proposed signage is consistent and harmonious with surrounding land uses and does not create conditions that could contribute to visual or physical blight intrusion or similar incompatibilities. The proposed 65 foot high digital reader board sign has been designed to be consistent and harmonious with the surrounding commercial land uses and will not contribute to visual or physical blight. The height of the sign is needed as the Santa Ana (1 -5) Freeway is elevated above the project site. Further, the sign will be oriented toward traffic on the I- 5 Freeway, which will minimize light impacts on residential uses located north and southwest of the freeway. The sign will incorporate the latest technologies that will minimize light Resolution No. 2014 -38 Page 1 of 7 intrusion into neighborhoods, including automatic and manual dimmers that will regulate the lighting levels that may spill into adjacent uses. 2. The location of the proposed signage will not contribute towards a hazardous environment for pedestrian's cyclists or motorists on City streets or freeways. The proposed sign will be located on private property that is adjacent to an on -ramp to the Santa Ana (1 -5) Freeway. The sign will also be located approximately 100 feet away from the nearest street and at a height of 65 feet, which will minimize the potential for creating a hazardous environment for pedestrians, cyclists or motorist travelling on Grand Avenue or the 1 -5 Freeway. 3. The proposed signage is compatible with the scale, intensity, and site development characteristics on which it is proposed, which may be determined by height of existing or proposed buildings on -site; the quantity of freestanding buildings, facades, and street frontages; scale of buildings as they relate to pedestrian and vehicular access surrounding land uses and transportation corridors; visibility from streets, highways, pedestrian areas, rail corridors bikeways other transportation routes, parks, and other public spaces; architecture color(s), material( s), illumination, and other site characteristics; the nature of business activities conducted on -site; and, visibility from any property used or zoned for residential purposes. The proposed signage will be compatible with the scale and site development characteristics on which it is proposed as the sign will be placed adjacent to and oriented toward the Santa Ana (1 -5) Freeway, which is the intended audience for the sign. The 65 foot height of the sign will allow the sign to be visible from the elevated freeway. Further, the proposed digital reader board sign is an appropriate type of sign for the automotive and truck dealership, with these types of electronic signs normally found in conjunction with auto dealerships. Automotive dealerships typically advertise the various makes and models of the vehicles that are for sale on the premises. A digital reader board sign will allow the makes and models to be displayed on a single sign, as opposed to the construction of a static sign that would contain multiple sign panels or the construction of several static signs. Finally, the proposed sign will be architecturally compatible with the buildings found on -site. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is exempt from further review pursuant to Sections 15311 and Resolution No. 2014 -38 Page 2 of 7 15332. Section 15311 applies to structures accessory to a commercial use, with the proposed on- premise sign a minor structure that is accessory to the primary automotive and truck dealership use. Section 15332 applies to in -fill development, such as the proposed sign, that is consistent with the general plan and zoning designations, is on a site that is less than five acres in size, and will not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air or water quality. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2014 -90 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Regional Planned Sign Program No. 2014 -02 as conditioned in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated September 22, 2014 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 22nd day of September, 2014 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (6) NOES: Commissioners: None (0) ABSENT: Commissioners: Alderete ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R..Qervalho, City Attorney MA iILTARM Resolution No. 2014 -38 Page 3 of 7 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, KAREN GERARDO, Secretary of the Planning Commission, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2014 -38 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on September 22, 2014. Date: Planning Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2014 -38 Page 4 of 7 Conditions for Approval of Regional Planned Sign Program No. 2014 -02 Regional Planned Sign Program No. 2014 -02 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the California Building Standards Code and all other applicable regulations. The applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising the rights conferred by this sign program. The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the sign program. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the sign program. A. Planning Division 1. There shall be a maximum of one (1) double -faced sign per freeway frontage. 2. The digital reader board sign shall comply with the following requirements: a. Be oriented to minimize visual and light emitting intrusion onto properties zoned or used for residential purposes b. Maximize visibility from adjacent or nearby freeway corridors. C. Produce a maximum 0.3 foot - candles over ambient light levels. d. Include a means of ensuring additional flexibility in reducing light levels upon request by the City. e. Provide a means of limiting excessive light or glare. f. Have automatic diming capabilities. 3. The sign copy shall change only through an immediate transition of the sign copy or message that does not have the appearance of moving text or images, shall not use flashing, intermittent or moving lights or produce the optical illusion of movement, and be displayed for a minimum of eight seconds. 4. The sign shall not be located within fifty (50) feet of a traffic signal or sign, or placed in a location that would not maintain safe conditions for motorists, pedestrians or cyclists as determined by the Public Works Agency. 5. The property owner shall comply with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41- 638.2 that pertains to graffiti abatement. Resolution No. 2014 -38 Page 5 of 7 SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 PAGE 2OF2 6. The property owner shall provide the City and the public a designated phone number and email address for emergencies or complaints that will be accessible 24 hours a day, seven days per week. 7. In addition to their on- premise advertising and identification purposes, the signs shall be used for public service announcements or warning signs as requested and provided by the City of Santa Ana. At a minimum, five ten percent of the display time every hour shall be set aside for these public messages. (Modified by the Planning Commission September 22, 2014.) 8. At all times, the sign shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations and permitting requirements. 9. The uppermost static sign panel on the column of the sign shall at all times display "Santa Ana." 10. The sign may only be operational between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. (Added by the Planning Commission September 22, 2014.) 11. Within one week after the sign is activated, a qualified lighting consultant / electrical engineer shall measure the sign intensity at the sign face and ensure compl -iance wft Santa Ana - Municipal -Code section �=885. Written verification - -- - - of compliance shall be provided to the Planning Department within one week following sign activation. All cost shall be the responsibility of the Applicant. (Added by the Planning Commission September 22, 2014.) Resolution No. 2014 -38 Page 6 of 7 PROOF OF SERVICE (C.C.P. SECTION 1013(a), 2015.5) STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE am employed in the aforesaid county; I am over the age of eighteen and not a party to the within action; my business address is 20 Civic Center Plaza, Ross Annex 2nd Santa Ana, California 92702. served the foregoing document described as: in this action by placing a true copy thereof enclosed in sealed envelopes addressed as follows: [ ] I caused to be delivered by courier, such envelope by hand to the office of the addressee(s). [X] BY MAIL I am readily familiar with my employer's practice of collection and processing correspondence for mailing. Under that practice it would be deposited with U.S. Postal Service on that same day with postage thereon fully prepaid at Santa Ana, California in the ordinary course of business. I am aware that on motion of the party served, service is presumed invalid if postal cancellation date or postage meter date is more than one day after date of deposit for mailing in affidavit. [ ] The document was transmitted by facsimile transmission and was reported as complete and without error. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on at Santa Ana, California. KAREN GERARDO Resolution No. 2014 -38 Page 7 of 7