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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Res 16-11 - 2016-06-06 RESOLUTION NO. 16-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM (PSP 16-2) TO MODIFY AN EXISTING PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM WITH REGARD TO WAYFINDING AND MONUMENT SIGNS, FOR AN OFFICE PARK AT 3010-3030 OLD RANCH PARKWAY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY FIND AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Peter Lloyd, on behalf of property owner Parallel Capital Partners (collectively "applicant"), submitted a conditional use permit application to the City of Seal Beach Department of Community Development for approval of Planned Sign Program 16-2 (PSP 16-2) to modify an existing planned sign program for three commercial office buildings and two restaurants at 3010-3030 Old Ranch Parkway (the "subject property"), which is located in the GC (General Commercial) Zone. Section 2. This project is determined to be a Class 1 (Conversion of small structures) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) for the modification of a sign program for an existing office park, involving negligible or no expansion beyond the existing use. Section 3. A duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on June 6, 2016 to consider the application for PSP 16-2. At the public hearing, the Planning Commission received and considered all evidence presented, both written and oral, regarding the subject application. The record of the public hearing indicates the following: A. The applicant submitted a conditional use permit application to the Community Development Department for approval of Planned Sign Program 16-2 (PSP 16-2) to modify a master sign program for a commercial office complex. B. The subject site is located on the west side of Seal Beach Boulevard, at the intersection of Old Ranch Parkway. The subject site is surrounded by commercial uses to the east, residential uses to the north and west within the community of Rossmoor, and the 405 Freeway to south. The subject property is located in the GC (General Commercial) zone. C. The subject site contains two parcels totaling 286,287 square-feet developed with five buildings totaling 88,000 square feet of commercial office buildings and restaurants. Page 1 of 5 Resolution No. 16-11 3010-3030 Old Ranch Parkway D. The Seal Beach Municipal Code (SBMC 11.4.25.045.E) gives the Planning Commission authority to approve a Conditional Use Permit for a planned sign program for commercial buildings. E. The proposal is for a modification to an existing planned sign program as it relates to wayfinding and monument signs, including the total number of proposed monument signs, the height, dimension, and area of each individual sign, the approximate location of each sign indicated on a site plan and illustrations of each sign type, including general information on materials and color schemes as required by SBMC 11.4.25.045.E. F. The modification to the planned sign program permits introduces 7 sign types that are typically monument or pylon style signs. The signs are all double faced with maximum sign heights, maximum letter heights, a font style of Gotham Narrow Book. The sign program provides additional specifications as to which sign types will allow illumination and logos. Section 4. Based upon the facts contained in the record, including those stated in the preceding Section of this Resolution and pursuant to Chapter 11 .5.20 of the Code of the City of Seal Beach, the Planning Commission makes the following findings: A. The proposed alteration is consistent with the General Plan. The General Plan Land Use Map identifies the subject site as a Commercial — Professional Office and the portion where the restaurants are located is a Commercial - General designation. The subject site is currently developed with 3 commercial office buildings and 2 restaurants which are consistent with the General Plan designation. The planned sign program modifications will improve access to each building while maintaining a uniform and complimentary appearance. B. The proposed modifications to the planned sign program comply with applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. The Municipal Code (SBMC 11.4.25.045.E) gives the Planning Commission authority to approve a conditional use permit for a planned sign program for a commercial building. The planned sign program identifies all approved sign types, maximum sign areas, and approved materials as required by the Seal Beach Municipal Code. C. The subject site is physically adequate for the proposed modification to the planned sign program. The subject site has 3 commercial office buildings and 2 restaurant buildings. The proposed signage will be located along the east and south portions of the parcels as well as near the buildings. The proposed signage does not add square footage to the building and does not require alterations of the subject site. D. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the planned sign program would be compatible with the surrounding uses and will not adversely affect those uses or properties in the surrounding areas. The existing Page 2 of 5 Resolution No. 16-11 3010-3030 Old Ranch Parkway commercial office buildings are located in a commercial zone. The planned sign program sets parameters for each sign type to maintain a proportional appearance on the subject site. E. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed planned sign program would not be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The subject site is located in a commercial zone with both wall signs and monument signs. The proposed design of the monument signage compliments the existing building façade. F. The planned sign program, as modified, is aesthetically compatible with the surrounding area. The size, location and design of the proposed signs provide a uniform appearance that compliments the existing building. The proposed sign types are compatible with the architectural character of the site and surrounding buildings. The proposed uniform appearance and material correspond with the office type uses within the building. Section 5. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves a conditional use permit for a planned sign program (PSP 16-2) to modify a planned sign program for commercial office buildings at 3010 to 3030 Old Ranch Parkway, subject to the following conditions. 1. Planned Sign Program 16-2 is approved for the modification of the existing planned sign program for the commercial office complex at 3010 to 3030 Old Ranch Parkway. The modifications to the sign program include replacement of the existing monument signs and the addition of wayfinding signs, including a total of 16 monument or pylon type signs in various locations throughout the site are proposed. The sign program, as modified, will have 7 different types of signs. The other portions of the original sign program will still regulate all other signs on the site. 2. All work performed for the monument signs and wayfinding signs must be in substantial conformance with planned sign program date-stamped May 6, 2016 unless changed by any of the succeeding conditions. Future modifications that are not in substantial conformance, as determined by the Planner, shall require modification of this approval. 3. Quality of all finished work shall be carried out in accordance with the Planning Department's approval before Planning shall provide approval of issuance of the final building permits. 4. The monument signs must utilize materials to match the buildings. The monument sign cannot be painted. 5. This approval for modifications to a planned sign program is not an approval of building or electrical permits, which must be applied for separately with the Building Division. Page 3 of 5 Resolution No. 16-11 3010-3030 Old Ranch Parkway 6. All signs, together with all of their supports, braces, guys and anchors, shall be kept in good repair and in proper state of preservation. The display surfaces of all signs shall be kept in a pristine condition at all times. 7. All other conditions and requirements of the original planned sign program, dated February 19, 1986, shall remain in full force and effect. 8. When the use is discontinued, the business owner and/or property owner shall remove all signage and repair/repaint any affected surfaces within 30 days. This condition shall be included into the lease or other rental agreement between the property owner and each tenant. 9. A complete copy of these conditions, as approved, shall be listed on the second sheet of plans submitted for a building permit pertaining to this project. 10. All conditions of this approval shall be complied with prior to issuance of Planning Division's final approval for building permits. 11. This CUP for a Planned Sign Program shall not become effective for any purpose unless/until a City "Acceptance of Conditions" form has been signed and notarized by the applicant before being returned to the Planning Department; and until the ten (10) calendar day appeal period has elapsed. 12. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Municipal Code, or all other applicable City Ordinances in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 13. This CUP shall become null and void unless exercised within one year of the date of final approval, or such extension of time as may be granted by the Planning Commission pursuant to a written request for extension submitted to the Community Development Department at least ninety days prior to such expiration date. 14. The applicant/property owner must indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, its officers, agents, and employees (collectively "the City" hereinafter in this paragraph) from any and all claims and losses whatsoever occurring or resulting to any and all persons, firms, or corporations furnishing or supplying work, services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of the use permitted hereby or the exercise of the rights granted herein, and any and all claims, lawsuits or actions arising from the granting of or the exercise of the rights permitted by this Conditional Use Permit, and from any and all claims and losses occurring or resulting to any person, firm, corporation or property for damage, injury or death arising out of or connected with the performance of the use permitted hereby. Applicant's obligation to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City as stated herein shall include, but not be limited to, paying all fees and costs incurred by legal counsel of the City's choice in representing the City in connection with any such claims, losses, lawsuits or actions, expert Page 4 of 5 Resolution No. 16-11 3010-3030 Old Ranch Parkway witness fees, and any award of damages, judgments, verdicts, court costs or attorneys' fees in any such lawsuit or action. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach Planning Commission at a meeting thereof held on June 6, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Campbell, Klinger, Machen, Cummings, Thomas NOES: Commissioners ABSENT: Commissioners ABSTAIN: Commissioners .Ii�L c tom' ._//v/ Esther C mmings o ST. Chairperson 1. t i 7Bashallr •fanning Commission Secretary Page 5 of 5