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Home My WebLink AboutLimited Sign Permit LSP1987001 - Supporting DocumentsNOTICE OF APPEAL TO: 1-%,..SINh1u P1 Fi 1 ed by: a+k -o. - R- REGARDING A ),30v-( +U PC Set for Public Hearing .- X Copy of Appeal Letter attached. 0 0 LS%o tj 2 ,,o-r DATE: ?-2 b'7 LEGAL NOTICE AND A.P. MAILING LIST MUST BE k- _JVED IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk ENTITLEMENT WORK SHEET ENTITLEMENT NO. PROJECT PLANNER Name Name Date Entitlement # Task performed Time Spent Project P1apnej (5758d)-7/28/86 (TIME SPENT) Date Descri tion of Task Time Spent TIME SHEET L% AT r C'r R C li al Time (O HEATHSignage And Related Services Nationwide and company KIMBERLY P. BARR 4 3225 LACY ST - LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90031-1667 - 12131223.4141 a rtc anA ca convMn Sanwa Bank P.C. Box 54861 Terminal Annex California HUNTINGTON DEAN Los Angeles, California 90054 iEVELOPIMECIT SkVI2E January 14, 1987 FE[ I- ,. =:,j HuntingtonBuach, LA Department of Development & Services CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, Ca;ifernia 92648 RE: LIMITED SIGN PERMIT To Whom it May Concern: Sanwa Bank California (formerly Lloyds Bank) has contracted with Heath & Company for sign installations at all of our branch locations. This letter, therefore, is to request that your Department proceed with filing a Limited Sign Permit under administrative action for Heath & Company on behalf of Sanwa Bank California. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the undersigned at: (213) 727-3255. Sincerely, /J.ose BrLQ'ncate 1 i Vice/President Bank Properties Department JB/csw cc: Branch Job File Page 9 - Council Minutes - 4/20/87 ere being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no fur er protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed on Plea 2.6 ai Area 2.7 by the Mayor. -L The City erk presented Resolution No. 5768 for Council consideration - "A RESOLUTION THE CITY OOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTING1DN BEACH APPROVING LAND USE ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN 87-1B." A motion was made Erskine, seconded by Bannister, to continue the decision regarding Environnen 1 Impact Report 87-1B, Resolution No. 5768 and Land Use Element Amendment 7-1B to May 'r, 1987. The motion carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Winchell, Mays, Fi ey, Kelly, Erskine, Green, Bannister NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Mays suggested that a mi ' development with Ml -A zoning be consi- dered with a long-term ground lease suggested that the open space could be used as a park in the rear of the p perty. The Director of Development Services stated that a Specific Plan coul be developed for all four corners of Warner Avenue and Beach Boulevard with a 'xed development and industrial zoning with extremely specific requirements on the uses. Be stated that this could provide traffic signalization, feasibili studies, etc. Mr. Mays warned Council that without a specific plan de opers could plan hotels, motels, etc. for the area. MOTION TO ADJOURN' - FAILED Councilman Bannister made a motion to defer the rest of the enda to May 4, 1987 and to adjourn this meeting. Following discussion, the no ion failed due to lack of a second. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL TO PC DENIAL OF LIMITED SIGN PERMIT 87-1 - APPROVED WITH FINDINGS OJNDITIONS - HEATH & COMPANY SANW BANK The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour se+. for a public hearing to consider an appeal filed by Heath & (bepany, on behalf of Sanwa Bank to the Planning Commission's denial of Limited Sign Permit 87-1, to permit a sign face change for a non-conforming freestanding sign and extend the sign's use for two years. The appeal is based on reasons that the immediate removal of the sign will result in a substantial economic hardship and the two year extension will not adversely affect other signs in the area. The City Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification, publi- cation and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matter. The Mayor declared the hearing open. Joseph Brancatelli, employee of Sanwa Bank and Kimberly Barr, representing a & pany urg Council to grant a two year extension or e sign. Barr stated she believed a sign program was needed for the shopping center. Page 10 - Council Minutes - 4/20/0", There being no one present to speak on the matter and thei.o being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was ciosed by the Mayor. Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding initiating a sign pro- gram for the shopping center. A motion was made by Mays, seconded by Erskine, to overrule the Planning Com- mission's decision, grant the appeal and approve Limited Sign Perm--t 87-1 based on findings as outl'ned in the April 20, 1987 RCA, as follows: Findin s for royal: 1. Due to unique circumstances, the 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestand- ing sign's immediate removal will result in a substantial hardship for the applicant. 2. The 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestanding sign will not adversely affect other lawfully erected signs in the area. 3. The 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestanding sign will not be detri- mental to properties located in the vicinity. 4. The 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestanding sign will be in keeping with the character of the surrounding area. 5. The 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestanding ign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will not be a hazardous distraction. Conditions of Approval: 1. The site plan and elevation dated February 4, 1987, shall be the approved layout. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the Department of Development Services a lettps from the property owner and owner of the sign agreeing with the conditions of approval. 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 indemnify- ing the City for any and all costs incurred in the removal of the sign sti 2ture,. If this sign is not made to conform with the applicable pro- visions of the sign ordinance after two years from the date of approval, the City of Huntington Beach or its agents or employees may enter ca the property where said signs are located and remove said signs 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. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: I AYES: Winchell, Mays, Finley, Kelly, Erskine NOES: Green, Bannister ABSENT: None Page 10 - Council Minutes - 4/20/87 There being no ona present to speak on the matter- and there being no protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed by the Mayor. Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding initiating a sign pro- gram for the shopping center. A motion was made by Mays, seconded by Erskine, tt., overrule the Planning (bm- mission's decision, grant the appeal and approve Limited Sign Permit 87-1 Lased on findings as outlined in the April 20, 1987 RCA, as follows: Findinas for oval: 1. Due tc unique circumstances, the 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestand- ing sign's immediate removal will result in a substantial hardship for the applicant. 2. The 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestanding sign will not adversely affect other lawfully erected signs in the area. 3. The 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestanding sign will not be detri- mental to properties located in the vicinity. 4. The 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestanding sign will be in keeping with the character of the surrounding area. 5. The 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestanding sign will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will not be a hazardous distraction. r'aiditions of Approval: 1. The site plan and elevation dated February 4, 1987, shall be the approved layout. 2. Prior to issuanca of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the Department of Dev:lopment Services a letter from the property owner and owner of the sign agreeing with the conditions of approval. 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 indemnify- ing the City for any and all costs incurred in the removal of the sign structure. If this sign is not made to conform with the applicable pro- visions of the sign c!_dinance after two years from the date of approval, the City of Huntington Beach or its agents or employees may enter on the property where said signs are located and remove said signs 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. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: RTinchell, Mays, Finley, Kelly, Erskine NOES: Green, Bannister ABSENT: None t Page 9 - Council Minutes - 4/20/87 I There being no one present to speak further on the matter and there being no further protests filed, either oral or written, the hearing was closed on Area 2.6 and Area 2.7 by the Mayor. The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 5768 for Council consideration - "A IW-901 FPION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNITINGION BEACH APPROVING LAND USE ELEMENT AI U24E P TO THE GENERAL PLAN 87-]B. " regarding Environmental Impact Report 87-1B,Resolution No. 5768 and Land Use Element Amendment 87-1B to May 4, lowing roll call vote: 1987.The motion carried by the ol- A motion was made by Erskine, seconded by Bannister, to continue the decision AYES: Winchell, Mays , Finley, Kelly, Erskine , Green , Bannister NOES: None ABSENT: None Councilman Mays suggested that a mixed development with M1-A zoning be consi- dered with a long-term ground lease. He suggested that the open space could be used as a park in the rear of the property. The Director of Development Services stated that a Specific Plan could be developed for all four corners of Warner Avenue and Beach Boulevard with a mixed development and industrial zoning with extremely specific requirements on the uses. He stated that this could provide traffic signalization, feasibility studies, etc. Mr. Mays warned Council that without a specific plan developers could plan hotels, motels, etc. for the area. MOTION TO ADJOURN - FAILED Councilman Bannister made a motion to defer the rest of the agenda to May 4, 1987 and to -dj(Yurn this meeting. Following discussion, the motion failed due to lack of a second. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL T^ PC D?-rIIAL OF LIMITED SIGN PEI 1J, 87-1 - APPROVED WITH FINDINGS CO NDITIONS - HEA1H & COMPANY SA-WA BANK The Mayor announced that this was the day and hour set for a public hearing to consider an appeal filed by Heath & Company, on behalf of Sanwa Bank to the Planning Commission's denial of Limited Sign Permit 87-1, to permit a sign face change for a non-conforming freestanding sign and extend the sign's use for two years. The appeal is based on reasons that the immediate removal of the sign will result in a substantial economic hardship and the two year extension will not adversely affect o-ther signs in the area. The Cit„ Clerk announced that all legal requirements for notification. publi- cation and posting had been met, and that she had received no communications or written protests to the matte2. The Mayor declared the hearing open. Joseph Brancatelli, employee of Sanwa Rank and Kimberly Barr, representing a & pany urg unci to grant a two year extension or e sign. Ms. Barr stated she believed a sign program was needed for the shopping center. C.Iq11yg4Ynsr4,> i/41/4,SEC 22,r5S.,R. / c25F.( FAST' GARCEN GROVE - W/NTERS8URG CHANNEL)HUNTINGTON BEACHDEVELOPMENT SERVICESP.O. Box 190Huntington Beach, CA 92648C.55390tooal/t' /)O'Neo'p if.dw dy5-2PAR. 36 78 AC.1I9 69'NINaW0