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RESOLUTION NUMBER 1313
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING
VARIANCE APPLICATION 2-84 A REQUEST TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF SIGNAGE (12800 SEAL BEACH BLVD.)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH HEREBY RESOLVES:
WHEREAS, an application was duly filed by the Atlantic Richfield
Company, 300 W. Glenoaks, Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202; and
WHEREAS, the property is described as, Parcel 1 in the City of
Seal Beach, county of Orange, state of California, as
shown on a map recorded in Book 15, Page 11 of Parcel
Maps, in the office of the county recorder of said
county; and
WHEREAS, the proposal is to exceed the maximum total square footage
of signage (Code Section 28-1810); and
WHEREAS, the subject property contains approximately .71 acres and
located at southeasterly corner of Seal Beach-Los Alamitos
Blvd. and Lampson Avenue. (12800 Seal Beach Blvd.): and
WHEREAS, the subject property fronts Seal Beach Blvd. and Lampson
Avenue which are noted as local scenic roadways in the
General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the buildings on subject property are of a rustic type
(wood frame) New England Colonialt desi.g.n, painted wh';"te,
with shake shingle roofing and that the pump islands
canopies are of New England covered "wooden bridge"
design, also painted white with shake shingle roofing; and
WHEREAS, Section 28-271.1 of the Seal Beach Zoning Code defines a
sign as: "any medium device or structure used for visual
communication or attraction, including any display,
illustration, insignia, model, statue or symbol used to
identify a place or to advertise or promote the interest
of any person; together with the framework, background
material, structure and component parts. Painted signs and
super graphics are signs"; and
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes a signage program using internally
illuminated and unilluminated facia super graphic panels,
spandrel panels, pump topper signs, dispenser signs, for
the existing service station building and canopy and island
areas totaling 1,083 square feet of signage; and
WHEREAS, Section 1810 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code specifically
states that all signs except self-service, full service
information sign for auto service stations shall not exceed
150 total square feet; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding
the variance:
1. The proposal violates and would have an adverse affect
on goals, objectives, policies and text of the Land Use
and Scenic Highway Elements of the General Plan.
Specifically, the designation of the streets fronting
the property as Local Scenic Roadways.
2. That existing signage adequately identifies the premises
per Section 28-100 of the Municipal Code.
3. That no special circumstances are applicable to the
property that deprives such property of the privileges
enjoyed by other property in the same vicinity and zone.
4. That the proposal exceeds the total signage provisions
of Sec. 28-1810 by a large magnitude and all hardship is
self imposed.
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5. That the proposal conflicts with the Sec. 28-1800
..."objectives may best be achieved by limiting
the total amount of signing along city streets
to an intensity that will adequately identify
each premises without being unduly distracting".
6. That the proposal is not consistent or compatible
with the architectural style of the existing station,
or the surrounding area.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby
deny Variance 2-84.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commision of the City of
Seal Oeach at a meeting thereof held on the 7th day of
March , 1984 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Murphy, Jessner, Goldenberg
NOES: Commissioners None
ABSENT: Commissioners Perrin
ABSTAIN: Commissioners
Commission