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Home My WebLink AboutLimited Sign Permit LSP1989002 - Staff Report/Executive SummarysraFf huntington beach dept tment of community development E OR TO: FROM: DATE: Planning Commission Community Development June 6, 1981 SUBJECT:LIMITED SIGN PERMIT NO.89-2 APPLICANT:Ad Art Sians Inc.DATE ACCEPTED: 5107 Telegraph Rd.May 5, 1989 PROPERTY Los Angeles, CA 90022 Del Taco, Inc. MANDATORY PROCESSING DATE: July 4, 1989 OWNER:245 Baker Street. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 ZONE: C2 (Community Business REQUEST:To change the face of an District) existing nonconforming GENERAL PLAN: General freestanding sign and extend the use of the sign for two ye--j. Commercial EXISTING USE: Fast food LOCATION:21401 Brookhurst (north restaurant of Hamilton)ACREAGE: 0.46 acres 1.0 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Limited Sign Permit No. 89-2 with findings and conditions of approval. 2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION: Limited Sign Permit No. 89-2 is a request to allow a sign face change of an existing 65 square foot, 20-foot tall pole sign. 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 the&-r use for up to two years. A cash bond is required to guarantee their removal at that time. 3.0 SURROUNDING LAND USE ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS: „;, b' ect Pro ert _: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION : General Commercial ZONE: C2 (Community Business District) LAND USE: Fast food restaurant A-FM-23C North of Sub 'ect Pro ert : GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: ZONE: LAND USE: East of Sub 'ect Pro ert GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: ZONE: LAND USE: Medium Density Residential R2 (Medium Density Residential) Condominiums (Across Brookhurst Street) Medium Density Residential R2-PD -FP2 (Medium Density Residential -Planned Development- Floodplain District 2) Condominiums South and West of Sub ' ect Pro ert -: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION : General Commercial ZONE : C2 (Commercial Business District) LAND USE : Shopping center 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 1.1, Section 15311 of the California Environmental Quality Act. 5. COASTAL STATUS: Not applicable. 6.0 REDEVELOPMENT STATUS: Not applicable. 7.0 SPECIFIC PLAN: Not applicable. 8.0 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE: Not applicable.. 9.0 ISSUES AND ANALYSIS: The following is a zoning conformance matrix which compares the exi::ting sign. with the current sign code requirements of Article 961. Type Number Height Total Square Feet Existin Si n Freestanding 1 20 ft.65 sq.ft. Pole sign Allowed b Code Freestanding Max. 1 Max. 7 ft.50 sq.ft. monument sign Staff Report - 6/6/x^-2- (2799d) 0.6 . r T The existing 20 foot high pylon sign identifies the store as a Naugles Restaurarnt . Del Taco , Inc., which bought the chain last year , is now converting all of the stores to the Del Taco name. Due to the name change , the applicant is filing for a limited sign permit to change the face of the sign for a temporary two-year period. After this time , the sign shall be made to conform to current code requirements (maxj*qum 50 square feet and 7 feet high). Although not a part of this application , it should be noted that the applicant is obtaining permits to eliminate the sign clutter on the fascia of the building . These new building signs meet current requirements. 10.0 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Limited Sign Permit No. 89-2 with the following findings and conditions of approval: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. Allowing the maintenance of the sign for an additional two years will not adversely affect other signs in the area. 2. The proposed sign face change will not be detrimental to property located in the vicinity of such sign, and will be in keeping with the character of the surrounding area. 3. The sign `s existing location along Brookhurst Street will not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic vision. 4. Due to the unique circumstances applicable to the sign, immediate alteration , renjval or replacement of the sign will result in a economic hardship. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan and sign elevations received and dated April 4, 1989, shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. Limited Sign Perm_L No. 89-2 shall be valid for two years (until June 16, 1991). 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall file a cash bond in the amount of $2,000 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, 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. Staff Report - 6/6/89 -3- (2799d) 4. This limited sign permit 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. 89-2 with findings. ATTACHMENTS: 1.Area map 2.Narrative 3.Site plans and elevations dated April 4,1989 4.Alternative Findings for Denial JA SH:J.A:kia Staff Report - 6/6/89 -4- (2799d) RI•FP2VDAON RIW.A LRI3t3RI139iliW I`LImoT.n <xuC m7 J'._..tlcin4t cwERI '2 C R25RItiu...i[a... rr-bR2mmid-c.HI;uSbmi?aiM 'Ix Sp 1RI RI!Ie RzAAR2u j e.^RIRIRI 15RIRI RIRI RIANIli RIo IIRI_RI ( R2 -3AVE --+ - RAMILTOms C4eERE."w.u a8R2RI RIRIw .CRRI RI 19RI ex. RIB RIR; RIRI RI RI RIRIIA I CRRI RIRICF-ERI1nr2L W89-ZR3R3-CZN. 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