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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Planning Commission
Community Development
August 21, 1990
SUBJECT:LIMITED SIGN PERMIT NO.90-7
APPLICANT:Pizza Hut
2500 South Red Hill Avenue
Suite #102
Santa Ana, CA 92705
PROPERTY LeRoy Collins
OWNER: 3504 E. Century Blvd.
Lynwood, CA 90262
REQUEST: To modify (face change) an
existing nonconforming
freestanding pole sign
and extend the use of the
sign for two (2) years.
LOCATION: 18001 Beach Boulevard
(southwest corner of
Beach Boulevard and
Talbert Avenue)
1.0 SUGGESTED ACTION:
DATE ACCEPTED:
July 20,. 1990
MANDATORY PROCESSING DATE:
September 20, 1990
ZONE: C4 (Highway
Commercial)
GENERAL PLAN: General
Commercial
EXISTING USE: Retail
ACREAGE: .53 acres
Approve Limited Sign Permit No. 90 -7 with findings and conditions of
approval.
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION:
Limited Sign Permit No. 90-7 is a request to modify (face change) an
existing 20 foot high, 86 square foot, nonconforming freestanding pole
sign. The applicant is requesting the face change as a result of a
change of business name from Winchell's Donuts to Pizza Hut.
Section 9610.8(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance code specifies
that the Planning Commission may allow a change of face for
nonconforming signs and extend their use for up to two years. A cash
bond is required to guarantee the removal after the expiration of the
extension of time.
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3.0 SURROUNDING LAND USE ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS:
North and South of Sub'ect Pro ert :
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION : General Commercial
ZONE : C4 (Highway Commercial)
LAND USE: Commercial
East of Sub'ect Pro ert :
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION : General Commercial
ZONE: C4 (Highway Commercial)
LAND USE : Commercial
West of Sub-iect Pro ert :
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION : Medium Density Residential
ZONE : R2 (Medium Density Residential)
LAND USE: Vacant
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The 1.roposed project is categorically exs.npt pursuant to Class 11,
Section 153 1.1 of the California Environmental Quality Act.
5.0 COASTAL STATUS: Not applicable.
6.0 REDEVELOPMENT STATUS:Not applicable.
'7.0 SPECI_IC PLAN: Not applicable.
8.0 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE :Not applicable.
9.0 ISSUES AND ANALYSIS:
The following is a zoning conformance matrix which compares the
existing sign with the current sign code requirements of Article 961.
T'--je Number Height Size
Existin Si n
Freestanding tenant 1 20 ft.
I.D. sign
86 sq. ft.
Allowed b Code
Freestanding The current sign code does not permit
monument sign, replacement of the freestanding sign
center name and/or for a secondary tenant.
major tenant only
Staff Report - 8/7/90 -2- (6683d)
The existing 20 foot high freestanding pylon sign provides 86 square
feet of sign area which identified Winchell 's Donuts . As a result
of a change of business ownership to Pizza Hut, the applicant is
requesting a limited sign permit to change the face of the existing
pylon sign for a temporary two year period. Pizza Hut is
establishing stores for take out and delivery only, and wishes to
retain the freestanding sign structure for two (2) years in order to
establish the business. The face change includes tenant
identification and a logo.
The applicant /owner has already installed the new sign faces without
permits . Therefore , the maximum two year permit period should run
from the time of such installation . After the two year period the
sign shall be removed or made to conform to the current code
requirements for freestanding signs.
10.0 RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Limited Sign
Permit No . 90-7 with the following findings and conditions of
approval:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - 4'F',D SIGN PERMIT NO. 90-7:
1. Allowing the main of the sign for an additional two years
w'.il not adverse c other signs in the area.
2. The proposed si change will not be detrimental to
property locate vicinity of such sign, and will be in
keeping with ti' car of the surrounding area.
3. The sign in its e' ing location along Beach Boulevard will not
obstruct pedestri, jr vehicular traffic vision.
4. Due to the unique circumstances applicable to the sign,
immediate alteration , removal or replacement of the sign will
result in a substantial economic hardship.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - LIMITED SIGN PERMIT NO. 90-7:
1. The site plan and sign elevations received and dated June 19.
1990 , shall be the conceptually approved layout.
2. Limited Sign Permit No. 90 -7 shall be valid for two years (until
July 1, 1992).
3. Prior to issuance of building permits , the applicant shall file
a cash bond in the amount of $5,000 with the City for the
purpose of indemnifying the City for any and all costs incurred
in the removal of the sign. If the sign is not made to conform
with the applicable provisions of the sign ordinance after two
years from the date of approval , or remodel of the property,
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whichever comes first, the City of Huntington Beach or its
agents or employees may enter the property where said sign is
located and remove said sign and the cost of removal shall be
deducted from the cash bond and summarily forfeited and paid
over to the city of Huntington Beach, and the remainder, if any,
returned to the person depositing the bond.
4. Limited Sign Permit No 90-7 shall not become effective for any
purpose until an "Acceptance of Conditions" form has been
properly executed by the applicant and an authorized
representative of the owner of the property, and returned to the
Planning Division; and until the ten day appeal period has
elapsed.
11.0 ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
The Planning Commission may deny Limited Sign Permit No. 90-7 with
findings.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Area map
2. Narrative
3. Site plan and elevation
4. Alternative Findings for Denial
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Staff Report - 8/7/90 -4-(6683d)
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