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TO:Planning Commission
FROM:Community Development
DATE:April 4, 1989
SUBJECT:LIMITED SIGN PERMIT NO. 89-1
APPLICANT:Steve Therriault DATE ACCEPTED:
10845-D Wheatlands Avenue March 2, 1989
Santee, CA 92071
MANDATORY PROCESSING DATE:
OWNER:Huntington Marina May 1, 1989
Executive Center
9227 Reseda Blvd. ZONE: C4 (Highway
Northridge, CA 91324 Commercial)
REQUEST: To modify two existing GENERAL PLAN: General
nonconforming freestanding Commercial
signs and extend the use
of the signs for two years. EXISTING USE: Professional
and medical office complex
LOCATION: 4952 Warner (south of
Bolsa Chica) ACREAGE: 2.34 acres
1.0 SUGGESTED ACTION:
Approve Limited Sign Permit No. 89 -1 with findings and conditions of
approval.
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION:
Limited Sign Permit No. 89-1 is a request to modify two existing
multi-tenant freestanding signs at an office complex southwesterly
of Warner and Bolsa Chica. The applicant is requesting to add four
30 square foot identification panels for Coldwell Banker to each
side of the two signs. Section 9610.8(c) of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance code specifies that the Plannina 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 their remo-a1 at
that time.
3.0 SURROUNDING LAND USE ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS:
Sub'ect Pro ert :
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: General Commercial
ZONE: C4 (Highway Commercial)
LAND USE: Office complex
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North of Sub'ect Pro ert :
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
ZONE:
LAND USE:
East of Sub'ect Pro ert :
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
ZONE:
LAND USE:
South of Sub'ect Pro ert
(Across Warner Avenue)
General Commercial
C2 (Community Business District)
Retail center
(Across Bolsa Chica Street)
General Commercial and Medium Density
Residential
C4 (Highway Commercial)and R2 (Medium
Density Residential)
Retail and apartments
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: General Commercial
ZONE: C4 (Highway Commercial)
LAND USE: General Telephone Exchange
West of Sub'ect Pro ert :
GENERAL FLAN DESICNATION: High Density Residential
ZONE: R3 (Medium High Density Residential)
LAND USE: Multiple family residential
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 11,
Section 15311(a) of the California Environmontai Quality Act.
5.0 COASTAL STATUS: Not applicable.
6.0 REDEVELOPMENT STATUS:Not applicable.
7.0 SPECIFIC PLAN: Not applicable.
8.0 SUBDIVISION COMNi:TTEE:Not applicable.
9.0 ISSUES AND ANALYSIS:
The following is a zoning conformance matrix which compares the
existing signs with the current Sign Code r-quirements of Article
961.
Type Number Height Size
Total
Square Feet
Existing Signs
Freestanding tenant
identification sign 2 25 ft.190 sq.ft.380
Allowed b Code
Freestanding monument
sign primarily identi-
fying center name and/or
major tenant 1 7 ft.50 sq.ft.50
Staff Report - 4/4/89 -2-(2322d)
Existing on the site are two, large multi-tenant sign structures,
one at the Warner frontage and one at Bolsa Chica. The side of each
sign has three slots for illuminated sign panels and several more
for non-illuminated wooden panels . The applicant 's reques`; is to
mount another cabinet sign stretching between the columns of the
structure which will replace so me of the area available for the
wooden panels.
Since the time the applicant prepared the plans and surveyed the
site two changes have taken place. First , the Schwinn bicycle store
that had used one of the lighted sign panels is no longer in
business on the site . Staff is therefore recommending that a sign
face for Coldwell Banker be inserted in this location rather than
permitting installation of a new sign cabinet as requested.
This requirement would more clearly meet the intent of the limited
sign permit provisions, which allow sign face changes only and not
the addition of new sign cabinets. It should be noted that the
existing panel is about 5 square feet smaller than the sign proposed
by the applicant , but would accommodate the same size letters and
logo as shown on the plan.
Second, a sign for Harbour Medical Center has been illegally
installed in the blank area just below the Medi-Prompt sign at the
top of the structure . Although a -ently this work was done by
another sign company and for a d ' .rent client, staff is
recommending that the problem be resolved. A sign permit would be
required to be obtained prior to the issuance of permits for the
.oldwell Banker sign.
10.0 RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Limited Sign
Permit No. 89 -1 with the following findings and conditions of
approval:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. Allowing the maintenance of the signs 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.
?. The signs in their existing locations along Warner and along
Bolsa Ciiica will not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic
vision.
4. Due to the unique circumstances applicable to the signs,
immediate alteration , removal or replacement of the signs will
result in a economic hardship.
Staff Report - 4/4/89 -3 - (2322d)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan and sign elevations received and dated March 10,
19&9, shall be the approved layout with the following
modifications:
a. The Coldwell Banker sign panels shall be placed in the
existing empty sign cans , which on the submitted elevations
are the second from the top. These had identified a
Schwinn bicycle store which is no longer in business.
b. The plan shall be modified to show the Harbour Medical
Center signs and sign permits shall be obtained prior to
the installation of the Coldwell Banker signs.
2. Limited Sign Permit No. 89 -1 shall be valid for two years
(until April 4, 1991).
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall file
a cash bond in the amount of $4,000 with the City for the
purpose of indemnifying the City for any and all costs incurred
in the removal of the two signs. If the signs are 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
signs are located and remove said signs and the cost of removal
shall be deducted from the cash boi :d and summarily forfeited
and paid over to the City of Huntington Beach, and the
remainder , if any, returned to the person depositing the bond.
11.0 ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
The Planning Commission may deny Limited Sign Permit No. 89-1 with
findings.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Area map
2. Narrative
3. Site plans and elevations dated March 10, 1989
4. Letter from property owner dated January 19, 1989
5. Alternative Findings for Denial
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Staff Report - 4/4/89 -4-(2322d)
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ADDENDUM TO APPLICATION LSP 89-1
Coldwell Banker - Huntington Marina Executive Center
Narrative (Application requirei-.ents - item #11)
As a major tenant moving into the Huntington Marina Executive
Center, Coldwell Banker is requesting approval to be included
on two (2) existhig freestanding tenant directory signs located
within the Center.
It is our understanding that these tenant directory sirens are
non-conforming. As a result of discussions betweer Susan
Pierce of the Planning Department, Coldwell Banker, and the
landlord, an agreement was forge, between the parties that by
permitting the Coldwell Banker displays, the landlord agrees to
bring both freestanding signs into conformance within two (2)
years of the installation date.
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EXHIBIT "C"
City of Huntington Beach
Planning Department
P. 0. Box 190
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
RE: Huntington Marina Executive Center - Coldwell Banker
Sign
To Whom It May Concern:
As the owner of Huntington Marina Executive Center, I authorize
Coldwell Banker and their agents to apply for sign permits as
follows: two (2) building signs conforming to the City of
Huntington Beach sign code and two (2) double faced signs to be
added to the existing freestanding tenant directory signs located
on Bolsa Chica and Warner Avenue.
It is my understanding that the existing freestanding tenant
directory signs are non-conforming and that a limited sign
plan permit application must be approved by the Planning
Commission priorto allowing additional Coldwell Banker signs
added o the existing displays. I authorize Coldwell Banker
to file a limited sign plan application and will agree to abide
by the conditions set forth by the commission. I agree to bring
signs into conformance as required by the City of Huntington
Beach and will post a cash bend as required by the Planning
Department anda/or Planning Commission as a show of good faith.
Sincere y,
,andlord
Huntington Mama Executiv e Center
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ALTERNATIVE FINDINGS FOR DENIAL
LIMITED SIGN PERMIT NO. 89-1
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL:
1. Allowing the maintenance of the signs for an additional two
years will adversely affect other signs in the area.
2. The proposed sign face change will be detrimental to property
located in the vicinity of such sign , and will not be in
keeping with the character of the surrounding area. The signs
far exceed the maximum square footage and height permitted by
the current sign code.
3. The signs in their existing locations along Warner and along
Bolsa Chica may obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic vision.
4. Requiring the immediate alteration , removal or replacement of
the signs will not result in an economic hardship.
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