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Sign Appeals - Special Sign Permit 85-8 - Special Sign Permi
CITY OF HUQ'1riTINGTON BEACH 200O MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA 92648 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK April 22, 1987 1 � Heath and Company 3225 Lacy Street Los Angeles, CA 90031-1867 ' Gentlemen: The City Council of the City of Huntington beach at its regular meeting held Monday, April 20, 1987 approved your appeal to the Planning Commission's denial of Limited Sign Permit No. 87-1, with findings and conditions. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Development Services Department - 536-5271. Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk 1 AMW:km enc. CC: City Attorney Development Services Director C . (TiMphon�:7143Jt6227) � S REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION Date April 20,-..1982 Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council Submitted by: Charles W. Thompson, City Administratore'tJ � Prepared by: James W. Palin, Director, Development ServicesfrITED �D Subje.:t: APPEAL TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF SIGN PERMIT NO. 87-1 Consistent with Council Policy? [ j Yes [ ] New Policy or Exception Statement of Issue,Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source,Alternative Actions,Attachments: �} Transmitted for your consideration is an appeal by Heath and Company to the Planning Commission's denial of Limited Sign Permit No. 87--1. Limited Sign Permit No. 87-1 is a request to permit a sign face change for a non-conforming freestanding sign and extend the sign's use for two years. BECQMNQATIQi�I: Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Corranission denial of Limited Sign Permit No. 87-1. planning CgMnission Action on arch 17. 1987: ON MOTION BY SCHUMACHER, SECOND BY HIGGINS, THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIED LIMITED SIGN PERMIT NO. 87-1, BASED ON FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Schumacher, Higgins, Leipzig, Summerell NOES: Silva, Pierce, Livengood ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None FIND-095 J 0H ,DENIAL: 1. Due to a lack of unique circumstances, the 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestanding sign's immediate removal will not result in a substantial economic hardship for the applicant. 2. The 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestanding sign will adversely affect other lawfully erected signs in the area. 3 . The 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestanding sign will be a hazardous distraction. No 5/85 t � ell, A sign permit was issued for the subject sign in 1973. According to the sign code adopted in August, 1986, Nonconforming Signs, Section 9610.8, the eventual elimination of existing signs which are not in conformance with the provisions of the sign code are as much a i subject of health, safety and welfare as is the regulation of new 1 signs. The Sanwa Bank freestanding sign did not conform to the IIII previous sign code (adopted in 1976) and it exceeds the existinq ! wign code by great proportions. Staff recommends that the City Council deny the two year extension and require the freestanding sign be modified to meet the provisions of sign code in -,ffect at this time. The sign panel for the Sanwa Bank freestanding sign, which was changed without a permit, is located in a landscape planter. There are a total of five freestanding signs along the Warner Avenue frontage which do not conform to the existing sign code. According to the provisions of the current sign code, the retail center is allowed one 15 foot high center identification freestanding sign and 5 separate 7 foot h3ah monument signs. The following is a matrix which illustrates code requirements for freestanding signs in commercial districts: Segt;ion Issue Maximum WIRIlina Remarks 9610.5(b) Maximum Height 7 feet 25 feet Exceeds Code by 18 feet Maximum Area 30 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. Exceeds Code by 66 sq.ft. The prior sign code permitted a 20 foot high, 100 square foot freestanding sign. The matrix above indicates that the subject sign is 5 feet higher than the permitted height. Since the sign did not conform to the previous Sign Code, the Sanwa Bank freestanding sign should be lowered to a 7 foot high, 30 square foot monument sign now to conform with the existing sign code. The Sanwa Bank building has effective wall signage which in combination with a monument sign, will provide ample exposure for their business. Eventually, the other freestanding signs will be required to conform to the Sign Code by means of recycle or change of use. E OONMENTAL STAB: The proposed project is exempt Class 11(a) Section 15311 from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. EUDING b'.OURCE Not applicable. I RCA - 4/20187 -2- (7808d) �'^,4' x .• ` .. r r -.. . t.'•li r Y'`1'�} i'M�`. t���M1'I I I ALTERNATIVE TI : As an alternative action, the City Council may consider approving Limited Sign Permit No. 87-1 based on the following Findings and conditions of approval. EINDTNGS EQFt APPROVAL: 1. Due to unique circumstances, the 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestanding 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 Arected signs in the area. 3. The 25 ioot high, 96 square foot freestanding sign will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity. j 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. ONDITIONS 0E 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 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 T a cash bond in V!a 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 structure. If this sign is not made to conform with the applicable provisions of the sign ordinance after two years from the date of approval, the City of Huntington Beach or its agents or employees may enter on the 1 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. ATTACHMMS: 1. Appellant's latter dated March 19, 1967 2. Site plan and elevation dated February 4, 1987 3. Draft Minutes of the March 17, 1987 Planning Commission meeting 4 . Planning Commission staff report dated March 17, 1987 JWP:RLF:kla RCA - 4/20/87 -3- (78Cad) .., yf TIC" ' v AtAhonzed to Publisn Advertisements of all kinds including public notices by Decree of tho Superior Cnjrl of Orange County. California. Number A.6214. dated 29 September. 1961. and A•2463 1,dated 11 June. 1963 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )00 County of Orange .wolc 40444 •o.wr'vy c0.004 e, gti/ 11"Volr./ Tf T ►pant ..In t0 pt•town..o+n I am a Citizen of the United Siztes and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or Interested in the below • entitled matter. I am a principal clerk of the Orange Coast DAILY PILOT, with which is combined the NEWS-PRESS, a newspaper of general circulation, �•: ;;; printed and published in the City of Costa Mesa, T •Ji County of Orange. Stale of California, and that a Notice of _ PUBLIC HEARING PalTICi�ttA.:! 11M1.i�w11 . of which copy attached hereto is a true and complete copy, was printed and published in the Costa Masa, iirieMsllltsrrn+i�a: ou Guarwaar+afwa1r Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valluy. wa�.liR•M 1t�lrMtlwlie M Irvine. the South Coast communities and Lagguna IrA' ONE TAE aMei+�;•�� Beach Issues of said newspaper for consecutive weeks to wit the Issue(s) of ��i11). ^l 4•; April 9 7i 1 . 198 ir�rrt�`w t , 138 V�h ie�M;-11ffi f 1 declares, under penalty of perjury, that the an ii` ►ri foregoing Is true and correct, r"in� ALI.r tMY�JIS�Tfr91,_ .:... April r i l y 7 1�:�•wwsw�o�ptw' . Executed on . 19a __ at to Mesa, Callfo la. two S ature go:City ctwr.:iflJf;i,Mao ► GM�ky�nle.,ler I�raMen.etr ��Ml'IAiU1i1f011 FMJIi'+N , 'Gr7l`T a19UlOA AL rmomwo�.ti a11e AM1tle Geled:Ap113,to .liitr�: 1L�.4� P-1007 0; PWLICA71071 (LQtyL /%11(/j14LGi { I Signage And Reiatea Services Nationwide - 4 HEATH U and company 10 :74 n C e.,01 1j: ;R C1 f March 19, 1987 City of Huntington Beach City Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Council manbers; On behalf of Sanwa Bank and Heath & Co. , I am appealing action takers on Limited Sign permit No. 87-1, to allow a non-conforming sign to remain for two more years. We are grieving actions taken based on the followIng reasons: 1) immediate rennval of this sign will result in a substantial economic hardship for appli.cmit. Applicant has already invested thousands of dollars Lithe existing; sign and replacing it would result in spending thousands ino . 2) the _5' high 95 square foot sign does not achmersely Affect other lawfully erected signs in the center because there are none. i 3) the 25' high 96 square foot sign has not been a hazardous distraction and has not caused any liabilities thus far that we are aware of. 4) the other non-cocnformirg signs in the center have no definite tine frame to come into conformance. Allowing this extension knuld also provide-adequate tirm for city planning and the center's mner(s)/mma- ger(s) to develop a feasible sign prog atn in which all tenants would have to adhere to. Sincerely, Kimberly P. Barr Permit Coordinator cc: J. Brancatelli. J. Lloyd 3225 LACY STREET LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA 90031 - 1867 (213) 223-4141 A FISCHBACH COMPANY i r d ' ..-.....�....... ... - ..'..J • .Y. ..t . _ ... __ _ = 1.. ... . ... ,.tT-...i.f.�.i��.,.r�,i�,,..�rt j , F 77- 7 / 7 r•; 6OLDEN wc5r 1 i 1. • •...:. � . se 0 • •• 1 r • I •Ztl •,•; Tu r!4 R�{f4CKrp /�i"yN71,VN.., .a.!.►. ' •`+/.. _.:...._.; .. . . .. .. y 1$G s:Mpw 'f�t1W'WFh7Yr';.� '• ; !1 � • +•• •r ••I,bAr.r• . f••`.•�•w t.•� — - - •LbGr 0../t1J�1,V��11 '4}r •'7•.• ; 1 ,�1 ��:��• PAIN'( GW'113" MJv WPPOR.7b <<":y; i ~ .•�•••. •••• p711Q1� Y111ir fj1�t11 ax \ _�•,`...+�.. 4 FOR __ .._ .. ... D--1 j T131TED SIGN PERMIT VQ, 87-1 (CONTINUED FBOM MARCH 3 . 1987 RLASSING C0MMT$.510N NE ING) APPLICANT: HEATH AND CO. At the request of the applicant, the Planning Commission continued Limited Sign Permit No. 87-1 to the March 17, 1987 meeting. Limited Sign Permit No. 87-1 is a request to permit a face change and grant a two-year extension of use for an approximately 25 foot high, 96 square foot internally illuminated freestanding sign for Sanwa Bank located at 6881 Warner Avenue. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Deny Limited Sign Permit No. 87-1 based on the findings. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY PIERCE, TO APPROVE LIMITED SIGN PERMIT NO. 87-1 WITH A TWO-YEAR LIMITATION WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Livengood, Silva, Pierce HOES: Schumacher, Higgins, Leipzig, Summerell ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION FAILS A MOTION WAS MADE BY SCHUMACHER, SECOND BY HIGGINS, TO DENY LIMITED SIGN PERMIT NO. e7;-1, WITH FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Schumacher, Higgins, Leipzig, Summerell NOES: Silva, Pierce, Livengood ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None NOTION„nSSEG ETNDTUGS FOR DENIAL: 1. Due to a lack of unique circumstances, the 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestanding sign's immediate removal will not , result in a substantial economic hardship for the applicant. 2. The 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestanding sign will adversely affect other lawfully erected signs in the area. f 3 . The 25 foot: high, 96 square foot freestanding sign will be a hazardous distraction. I PC Minutes - 3/17/87 -13- (7776d) .r! I, • ,.,� r huntington beach development services department srAf f ----]REPORT TO: Planning Commission FROM: Development Services DATE: March 3, 1987 SUBJECT: LIMITED SIGN PERMIT NO. 87-1 APPLICANT: Heath and Co. DATE ACCEPTED: ` 3225 Lacy Street F`eBrr`aary 11) 1987 Los Angeles, CA 90031 MANDATORY PROCESSING DATE: PROPERTY Sar,wa Zank April 19, 1987 OWNER: 1977 Saturn Street Morterey Park, CA 91754 ZONE: C4 (Highway Commercial District) REQULST: To permit a face change for a non-conforming GENERAL PLAN: General freestanding sign and Commercial extend the sign's use for 2 years. EXISTING USE: Bank LOCATION: 6881 Warner Avenue (north side of Warner Avenue approximately 600 feet west of Goldenwest Streetl 1 .0 SUGGESTED ACTION: �. Deny Limited Sign Permit No. 87--1 based on the findings outlined in this report. 2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION: Limited Sign Permit No. 87-1 is a request to permit a face change and grant a 2-year extension of use for an approximately 25 foot high, 96 square foot internally illuminated non-conforming freestanding sign for Sanwa Bank for-' at 6861 Warner Avenue. 3.0 SURROUNDING_ LAND USE, ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS: North,, -East and West of Subject Property: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: General Commercial ZONE: C2 (General Commercial District) LAND USE: Retail A•FM43A i South of Subject Property: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: General Commercial ZONE: C4 (Highway Commercial District ) LAND USE: Retail 4 .0 _ ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed prnject is exempt Class 11(a ) Sectiun 15311 from the provisions of *;-e California Environmental Quality Act. 5.0 COASTAL STATUS: Not. applicable. 6.0 _FEDEVELOPMENT STATUS: Not applicable. 7.0 SPECIFIC PLAN: Not applicable. 8.0 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE: Not applicable. 910 ISSUES AND ANALYSIS: The following is a matrix which illustrates code requit:ements for `J freestanding signs in commercial districts: Section issue Maximum Existing Remarks 9610.5(b) Maximum number 6 5 Complies with of freestanding code signs permitted along frontage Maximum Height 7 feet 25 feet Exceeds Code by 18 feet Maximum Area 30 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. Exceeds Code by 66 sq.ft. The Sanwa Bank freestanding sign is located in a landscape planter which is required by the Sign Code. There are a total of five freestanding signs along the warner Avenue frontage which do not conform to the existing Sign Code (see inventory of existing freestanding signs in attachments) . According to the provisions of the current Sign Code, the retail center is allowed one 15 foot high center identification freestanding sign and 5 separate monument signs. Staff Report - 3/3/87 -2- (7460d) Since the sign did not conform to the previous Sign Code, staff has determined that the Sanwa Bank freestanding sign should be lowered to a 7 foot Nigh, 30 square foot monument sign now, The Sanwa Bank building has effective wall signage which in combination with a monument sign, will provide ample exposure for their business. Eventually, the other freestanding signer will be required to conform to the Sign Code by rreans of recycle or change of use. According to the Nonconforming Signs, Section 9610.8, the eventual elimination of existing signs which are not in conformance with the provisions of the sign code is as much a subject of health, safety and welfare as is the regulation of new signs. The Sanwa Bank freestanding sign did not conform to the previous Sign Code and it ! exceeds the existing sign code by great proportions. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny the two year extension �1 and require the freestanding sign be modified to meet the provisions ; of sign code in effect at this time. 10.0 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny Limited Sign Permit No. 87-1 based on the following findings. i FINDINGS FOR DENIAL: j i 1 . Due to a: lack of unique circumstances, the 25 foot high, 96 ' square foot freestanding sign's immediate removal will not result in a substantial economic hardship for the applicant. ^1 2 . The 25 foot high, 96 square foot: freestanding sign will adversely affect other lawfully erected signs in the area. I 3 , The 25 foot high, 96 square foot freestanding sign will be a hazardous distraction. 11.0 ALTERNATIVE CTIQN: j Approve Limited Sign Permit No. 87-: based on findings and conditions of approval. ATTACHMENTS: 1, Area map 2. Site plan and elevation dated February 4, 1987 yy 3. Inventory of existing freestanding signs ;I JWP:RL :kla Y� 1 ' Staff Report - 3/3/87 -3- (7468d) ! I, 1 r I CF-E F RI Rl RI CF-R s R� RS CF-E w R I R I R I �••n w.a 11l va.L ras.Cnoau M M! RI Rl RI R� RI u • 6 :Itxs:s RI R1 RI Rl RI RI RI RI lq1. CFRm1 1 RI Al 0-00,Coo*AO1 w•! RS RS + RI O G • G • C�•�.+tt L.-J O C • G D rw RS R C2 rI R1 s ■`Ili R3 R 3 2 yy (is r R3 IF4 RS R3 R3 -_C4 _ j ml CF-E . L R3 ml ml � L CF-R RI AI Rl RI - RI RI Rs .••• •E� RI Rl 'CF-A AI room RI Rl Rl RI R! R! RI RI " CF-E M M1-MHP w� Rl RI RI RI R " RI RI R! Rl CF—C + t roe too III RI sm.•v MTONWJM MACH Ku"N*40 DWISI i OeTA i ll 75 4 r {�12!�� �:"q&M- 6;51Lb ' ZD �uvh - 4,0 1 D - 3&� r j d 4-0' ����- l 5v i1J i : Publish April 9, 1987 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF LIMITED SIGN PERMIT NO 87-1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Huntington Beach City Council . ' 1.1 hold a public hearing in the Council Chainber at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, on the date and at the time indicated below to receive and consider the statements of all persons who wish to be heard relative to the application described below. DATE: April 20, 1987 TIME: 7:00 P.M. SUBJECT: Appeal to Planning Commission denial of Limited Sign Permit No. 87-1 APPLICANTJAPPELLANT: Heath & Company LOCATION: 6881 Warner Avenue - (north side of Warner Avenue approximately 600 feet west of Goldenwest Street) PROPOSAL: To permit a sign face change for a non -conforming feeestanding 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 net adversely affect other signs in the area. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is exempt Class II (a) Section 15311 from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality .'act, 1986. ON FILE: A copy of Limited Sign Permit. No. 87-1 is on file in the Development Services Office. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit evidence for or against the application as outlined above. All applications, exhibits, and descriptions of this proposal are on file with the Office of the City Clerk, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, for inspection by the public. HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL By: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk Phone (714) 536-5405 Dated: April 3,1987 87-103 Page 1 146-591 1 5 2 3 Lloyds sank Warner-hest Ltd. ' c/o Bank Properties, 1281 Westwood Blvd. #203 1977 Saturn St. Los Angeles, CA 90024 Monterey Park, CA 91754 i } 3 1 4 7 5 8 ' Rancho Alegre Cattle Co. Warner Center Asso. Warner Center Addition P.O. Box 249 17931 Beach Blvd. Smite M 17931 Beach Blvd. Suite M St. Johns, AZ 85936 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 165-81 6 13 7 17 Fred Morita Bernard Samson 16455 Sierra St. 3 Inverness Lane i Fountain Valley, CA 92708 flewport Beach, CA 92660 8 19 9 21 10 22 Federated Department Stores World Savings b Loan Asso. Robert G. Lindgren Ralphs Grocery Co. 1970 Broadway 5511 Las Lomas P.O. Box 54143 Oakland, CA 94612 Long Beach, CA 90815 Los Angeles, CA 90054 11 6 12 3 87-103 Standard Brands Paint Huntington Granada Partners Ltd. 9.11.S. 4300 W. 190th St. 1736 Via Boronada 6320 Van Nuys Blvd. #408 Torrance, CA 92509 Palos Verdes Estates, CH 90274 Van 'luys, CA 91401 I� 1��ath r Co�Pn^� 3 as S LA4 Y l'i. L.c' Aw%dks, C/} qod$67 Amy'. k •,ba/y e'�rr i I 87-103 r Page 1 146-591 1 5 2 3 i Lloyds Bank Warner-Nest Ltd. c/o Bank Properties 1281 Westwood Blvd. #203 1977 Saturn St. Los Angeles, CA 90024 j Multerey Park, CA 91754 3 1 4 7 5 8 i Rancho Al,:gre Cattle Co. Warner Center Asso. Warner Center Addition i P.O. Box 249 17931 Beach Blvd. Suite M 17931 Beach Blvd. Suite M St. Johns, AZ 85936 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 i i 165-81 6 13 7 17 Fred Morita Bernard Samson 16455 Sierra St. 3 Inverness Lane Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Newport Beach, CA 92660 8 19 9 21 10 22 Federated Department Stores World Savings & Loan Asso. Robert G. Lindgren Ralphs Grocery Co. 1970 Broadway 5511 Las Lomas P.O. Box 54143 Oakland, CA 94612 Long Beach, CA 90815 Los Angeles, CA 90054 11 6 12 a 87-103 Standard Brands Paint Huntington Granada Partners Ltd. n.!i.S. 4300 W. 190th St. 1736 Via Boronada 6329 Van Nuys Blvd. #408 Torrance, CA 92509 Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 Van 'luYs, CA 91401 [,o„+pany 3 aX 5 Lac j LOS A„ytleS) Cif �}oa 867 A'��: k'r•tk��( tart 1 ,, .. ...._. ._..,.... .-.-"-_ _.. ..��_ +....,.w.ov.wx:+Y:57.� .'1t�'..'tiY;tr`r75va• NOTICE rr0 CLERK TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC IIEAR114C IrEr1 A -'a j +0 F1_'J,,1 M 1' CA#(4 A4 -,-16 4n 6 TO: CITY CLERK'S OFFICE DATE: FROM: �PC t/. !✓1l G�'a I PLEASE SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING USING THE ATTACIIF.D LEGAL NOTICE FOR TILE DAY OF /-r 1 1( 1917. , II AP's are-attached 1 V. ���willl follow f No AP's f . Initiated by: Planning Commission Planning Department Petition i I * Appeal V Other Adoption of Environmental Status W 1 YES NO Refer to gabf4- Planning Department - Extension # EZ for additional information. * If appeal, please transmkt exact wording to be required in the legal. i i _. . . ,t .. .. ... .... ... . :3 . . .,n� .•'r.:i.. zip.t?b.5q!•'r.:'•��JtivtiS.{L1C„"S.',ty. Publish r NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE. IS ES EBY GIVEN that the Huntington Beach City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 I4ain Street, Huntington Beach, California, on the date and at the time indicated below to receive and consider the statements of all persons who wish to be heard relative to the application described below. AhTI?: Agri I TIME: I "U a f vv\ SU11.3ECV: ,�r��/�t ' p �l�n r1 fj i"✓ti1/-!I �'✓l Fj APPLICANT'. ,��oq�� u✓t (- 0/�i�/'t�t1 LOCATION: Q/1�r1 1t�U{�Lt t 1�AN /1c� �� 69.9 fie e t1jt"l f d T ��r;T ftn �tr% PROPOSAL% /1° (��r��+�+►-�'' ri .�i�c��, -Cc�GL� a �`-�C, -t ui �. u,pvl- U'trYl 1 y � j o ` ( e. v�, . a 1P4-d l 15 We# ✓GA JV'A15 44 f' iA j vtA m-edr m u✓A v ie, , `h1 h 01 ! EVIRON �NTA . S �S �1 0✓`ela'4u/ H A •� ,� '�C't/► 7►rl►+ t,J i 1{ itiv� ,a G1✓C✓"5G o I 16 f4j& q v'ca. �Ex �va fl 1 ' Ttlo , d 1S' .R�f vZt'(7 4eJq11t7 S•! �.d� �QL�llh� r f'?�5 1{ Irt71M.. "� �?��tJI ON ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are Invited to Attend said hearing ,end expreas opinions or submit evidence for or against the application as outlined above. All applications, exhibits, and descriptions of this proposal are on file With the Office of the City Clerk, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, for inspection by the public. HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL By: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk Phone (714) 536-5405 Dated IMP, SE'/M. SF Am. S_C P.', -aj., R/I ' `� 1�Co 5�1 • I w fAff I•,VAIN tAOW-rAVUM#VAW PO&O R J ' EVO PSI vt Age. J Q Al u+G 4"AC V 3 wA 4--N f wirrr.rirM,r�.f, !►'�IYt�E i X , • r •• elm- AV$' �w�ri r � �� � Q I • ,\O c1 1 AK i , •� r11 RN�1•Ir A' A t M•I� ,• ' ' N rrrd•tl Y • 4l O_L 3 r k `L Id err ar.►. �.�•.w�. . 13 hOW.ASIM 7,,; goat • �stfts�$01 m" /AO=SW j/»B. .li�'rtX PAKK NLMI M OOrIK I6:i►4G!dA 5' w !d inV.•! N l Ctfi, ��(71ArT1!!'!.!!!..rxr i I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the attached Radius Map correctly depicts the required radius and that the Ownership list correctly shows the latest required names and addresses of the property owners as of Signature r, r. • Publish April 9, 1987 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING i APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF LIMITED SIGN PERMIT NO 87-1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Huntington Beach City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, on the date and at the time indicated below to receive and consider the statements of all persons who wish to be heard relative to the application described below. DATE: April 20, 1987 TIME. 7:00 P.M. SUBJECT: Appeal to Planning Co.imission denial of Limited Sign Permit No. 87-1 APPLICANT/APPELLANT: Heats & Company LOCATION_: 6881 Warner Avenue - (north side of Warner Avenue approximately 600 feet west of Goldenwest Street) PROPOSAL: To permit a sign face change for a non-conforming feeestanding sign and extend the sign's use for two }ears. 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. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is exempt Class II (a) Section 15311 from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. ON FILE: A copy of Limited Sign Permit No. 87-1 is on file in the Development Services Office. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit evidence for or against the application as outlined above. All applications, exhibits, and descriptions of this proposal are on file with the Office of the City Clerk, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, for inspection by the public. HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL i By: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk Phone (714) 536-5405 Dated: April 3,1987 I i� 1 i Auth��dr,++l�d .Puoash Ad.erisements o1 ail wutds including public nottgss by acres Of Ina Superior Court of Orange County, CaLlornta, t url(Der A•621/, dated 29 September. 1961. and '. ; A-21fl3:,dated I t June, 1963 rto u��.. STATE OF CA LWORNIA County of Orange a W %0146 02.601's"ae.ww , .......... by My ;;01%i1Mr is so -A f pox" Mttt 10"a aak~w.ar+t , ...................... ................,, I I am a Citizen of the Untied States and a resident of PULJck t,K-E.. the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen NOTIct OF . years. and not a party to or interested In the below P' `'j��TO p'N't� entitled matter. I am a principal clerk of the Orange cPtA+iltAtsst mesl a oolrs. Coast DAILY PILOT, with which is combined the A"AQ Arraat AL Or . rolA NEWS-PRESS, a newspaper of general circulation, ' PERINTNO.� " NMMo printed and published in the City of Costa Mesa, slenn coo F County of Orange. State of California, and that a �,i.101 siw Notice of PUBLIC HEARING aVEN NOTICE Is the wiviNglon seach City Counctt wdt had n 3 public hearwtgln the Caen• PUBLIC IIOTfCE' co t;f+amhsr at the Hunt. , Irtgtt>,n 9each civw coolly.; dpW+MOna A►MibrtMl evoollin e. ?Oo0 hlrrP strew. Hunt- la or 111240 t"W ka " of which copy attached hereto is a true and complete InOlon 8e1Ch caltornla.on asIwlnrtedhlb" ii the dale and at this haw, e8110019.IMS."htf+ha.�mil,.tle• copy, was printed and published in the Costa Mesa, indrealed twk+w to IsCili re �on t�ae Mlh IM wftvw and cettsater the atatements are RIC City Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, olaaprescnsnhovishtobe atteel rC fc*k• 2M-Maln huprd rNdnvs in the aC?M unwyon,esech. Irvine, the South Coast CGmrnunlflQS and lA Una wi'ni'n desttitow�'"'. - Cah(Orrtis,for in'�jon by DATE Mortday. txtot,er NtINTIN4TOf1 .WACM Beach issue:: of said newspaper for ON F T 111 E 20 1086 Cfrtf C 1144T L. :�rtME:r.10 P M. ' liwt Alma SUBJECT,, Apppeel , AT. w+n Cpr Ckt#; }GD11s®CtitllDeyjWeXKto wit the issue(s; of special Signper"Ut 0.16-E Say �1 bra! Pl=e APPLICANT:, TM space Ceeet Q�APPPPELLANI: Oan Gag- Oa'f1r Oc whir f.7Nu LOCATIGNI sees October 9 199 6 olverbe nd Drive tstorage le• c,dty and ap+nmsnt projo t lI umth+tlat cortw of serf 13",o twwatrand Mag""s,, 198 Sir-") . + . rc+�E:fo.t t•A end tales PnOPOSAL:.111 For;a tteeftandinp all•t-tetritse 198 s+gn facing Warner Avarua that e■ceeds mealmum h"ht,We Md selaw%is- gvhemmis (2) Two *0 198 sighs laving the freeway: Rind 13l A V-thapad mono• mail sign IecrnQ.I+�sprtolle btresl 198 ENvinoftilAtNT*AL' STATUS-'Categortcelty on.. 0 +pt. ON FILE: COO" of it's' proposed sign plans are on: 1 declare, under penalty of perjury, that the -,�;«,s:t1 101°''� foregoing is true and correct. ALL INTCItESTeb PRR= SONS ara invited to attend said heating end express Executed on Oc tober 9 , 198 6 a sta Mesa, Califo la i ig ature V S J . PROOF OF PUBLICATION , 4 ! LIM CI"1""'Y OF 1-#t,,, NTINGTON BEACH 2000 MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA 92648 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK a October 21, 1986 Dan Guggenheim Co. 4665 MacArthur Ct. #275 Newport Beach, CA 92660 The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach on October 20, 1986 granted your appeal to the Planning Commission conditiond of approval on SSP 86-6 with conditions as amended relative to size of sign. The council also directed that telephone numbers will not be allowed an ` the sign. t Please contact the Development Service3 Department for further infor- mation. Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk 4A4:CB:js cc: J. Falin-Development Services Director G. Hutton-City Attorney Carol Benoit 6326 Rives.-dale Avc San Diego , CA 9211-0 ITOophone;714-536-52271 r • 4 • REQUES r' FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION Date IIctslh A r? Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council i Submitted by: Charles W. Thompson, City Administrator Prepared by: James W. Palin, Director, Development Services Subject: APPEAL OF CONDITIONS la AND le OF THE PLANNING COMMISSIONS APPROVAL OF SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 86-6 ` Confistent with Council Policy? ( Yes ( l Now Policy or Exception . Statoment of Issue, Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source,Alternative Actions,Attachments: I STATEMENT OF ISSUE: , /I Transmitted for your consideration is an appeal by the property a owner, Daniel Guggenheim, to Conditions l .a and l .e of the Planning Commission's approval of Special Sign Permit No. 86-6 Special Sign Permit No. 86-6 is a request for 17 variances to permit two freestanding signs and two wall signs for the mini storage facility and apartment complex at the southwest corner of the San Diego Freeway and Magnolia Street. RECOMMENDATION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: t Planning Commission action on September 3, 1986 and recommendation.- ON MOTION BY LIVENGOOD AND SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR, THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT No. 86-6 FOR EIGHT VARIANCE REQUESTS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY THE. FOLLOWING VOTE: ! AYES: Rowe, Winchell , Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: Porter ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. Strict compliance with Section 9610.5 will result in a substantial hardship to the applicant because it would preclude any business identification on Warner Avenue. t, 109 7 PIC 4/a4 n A 2. The proposed signs with modifications as recommended by staff will not adversely affect other signs in the area or be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity. 3. The proposed signs with modifications as recommended by staff 0 obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility will not and will not be a hazardous distraction. i CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1 . A revised site plan and elevations shall be submitted in accordance with *he following: a. Sign A shall be maximum 12 feet in height and 5 feet x 6 feet in size; minimum 7 feet above sidewalk; reverse pole position to rear of sign; provide pole cover; delete telephone number. b. Sign B shall be a small building entrance or identification sign not to exceed 10 square feet . i, c. Sign C shall be eliminated. d. The telephone number shall be deleted from Sign D. e. Sign E shall be modified by deleting the separate panel for "Space Place" and eliminating the telephone number from the 'I "Rivermeadows" sign; location is subject to review and approval by the Development Services Department and must be setback a minimum of 3 feet from Magnolia right of way property line. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: LI Staff recommends that the City Council overturn the 1.Ilanning Commission 's decision and accept the appeal of Condition 1.a and l.e of the Planning Commission's approval of Special Sign Permit No. 86-6 with the following modifications: l .a (Revised) : Sign A shall be maximum 12 feet in height and the panel shall be maximum 30 square feet in size; the "entrance" portion of the sign may be an additional 6 square feet; minimum 7 feet above sidewalk; reverse pole position to rear of sign; provide pole cover, delete telephone number. l .e (Revised) : Sign E is acceptable as requested with the "Space Place" panel except that the telephone number from : the "Rivermeadows" sign shall be eliminated; location is subject to review and approval by the Development Services Department and must be setback a minimum of 3 feet from Magnolia right-of-way property line. RCA - 10/20/86 --2- (6422d) 1 ANALYSIS: On September 31 1986, the Planning Commission reviewed the applicant's request for 4 signs with 17 variances. The following chart represents the applicant 's proposed signs and the Planning Commission's approval: PROPOSED SIGNS TYPE VARUNCE REOTTESTS j A Freestanding Pole Sign (1 ) exceeds max. 7' height (The space (8110' x 10' = Be sq .ft. ) by 81 ; (20 exceeds max. 32 Pla.:e) 15 ' in height, internally sq. ft. size by 56 sq. ft . ; illuminated (3) encroaches into required 10 ' x 10 ' sight angle setback; (4) within 40' of interior property line; and (5) non-monument telephone number PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED: A 51x6' sign with variances 11 (except only allowed 12' in height) , 31 4, and 5 B None proposed not applicable ' (The Space (was deleted from Place) original request) PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED: 10 square font identification sign C Wall Sign (1 ) 90 sq.ft. max. allowed (The Space (5 ' x 19' = 95 sq.ft . ) for all wall signs based cn Place) 21 ' in height, internally 90' of lineal building ` illuminated frontage for 1 buildings that front Riverbend; and (2) internal illumination not permitted; (3) telephonic number . PLANNING COMMISSION , APPROVED: aid not Approve w � 1 RCA - 10/20/86 -3- (6422d) i t . PROPOSED SIGNS TYPE VARIANCE REQUESTS D Wall Sign (1) Sigtis "C & D' represent (The Space (5' x 19' = 95 sq. ft . ) two wall signs along free- Place) 18' in height, way frontage only one wall internally illuminated sign is permitted; (2) exceeds max. sq. ft. allowed for all wall signs; and (3) internal illumina- tion not permitted; (4 ) telephone number; (5) off-site sign panel for °Space Place" PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED: Wall Sign "D" only with variance #3. E V-Shaped Monument Sign (1 ) V-shaped sign con- Meadow- with Two Panels on each sidered two signs-only Rivers/ face one sign permitted along The Space Magnolia St. frontage; Place (a) 4 'x 8 ll ' � 44 sq.ft. (2) sign includes tele- x q.ft . phone number; (3) max. sign (b) 119' x 213" = 4 sq. ft. area is 50 sq.ft. ; (4) off-- x 2 = 8 sq. ft. site sign panel for 'Space 5' in height Place" PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED: V-shaped monument sign advertising Rivermeadows only with variances #1 and $3. ' Approval for the variances were justified due to the uniqueness of the existing development and access to each use. The Planning commission recognized signage on Warner Avenue was necessary but Felt Sign "A' (8110' x 101 ) was excessive. Thus, the Planning commission approved a reduced Sign 'A" because of its location and li.mited exposure on Warner Avenue; a 51x6' sign was approved. Sign "E" was modified to delete any reference to the "Space Place" because the Planning Commission 's view was that the main entryway to the mini-storage facility is on Warner and that no panel advertising the "Space Place,' even a small identification sign, should be , allowed on Magnolia . In addition, the Magnolia entrance is primarily for the apartment users. A "Space Place" sign would encourage joint use of the Magnolia driveway causing undesirable commet•cial/residential traffic mixture. It should be noted that a sign advertising the apartment complex is not proposed on the Warner Avenue "Space Place" sign. Staff ro conmended approval of the separate "Space Place" panel . RCA -- 10/20/86 -4- (6422d) Plicant has appealed Condition la and le of Special Sigh No 86-6 because they are too restrictive and do not allow ,te signage for the *Space Place" facility. In regard to the L of Condition No. la, the applicant is proposing a 6' x 8' as a compromise to the original ;request (an 8110*x10' sign) and ?lanning Commission's approval (a 51x6' sign). Staff is emending the condition be reworded to clarify that the panel may 0 square feet in size (excluding the pole and/or frame) and a 6 ire foot *entrance" may be permitted. A 36 square foot total i is of sufficient size to accommodate 10" or 12* letters which e adequate exposure to motorists looking for the facility :ranee, addition, the applicant feels Condition #le should be modified to .low a panel on sign "E* for the *Space Place*, Advertising for ie "Space Place" on Magnolia is necessary for the convenience of ustomers and that it will not hinder traffic on Magnolia. Plus, :he accessway between Warner Avenue and Magnolia Street was designed for ueeage by both the apartment project and mini-storage. Staff recommends approval of the separate "Space Place* panel. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is exempt under Class 11, Accessory Structures, Section 15311 o the California Environmental Quality Act. FUNDING SOURCE: Not applicable. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: Overturn the Planning Commission's decision and accept the appeal, of Conditions l.a and l.e of Special Sign Permit No. 86-6 by permitting Sign "A" to be 6' x 8' and the *Space Place* panel to be allowed on Sign "E" as reflected in the :Following modified conditions. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (Revised) : l .a Sign A shall be maximum 13 feet in height and 6 feet x 8 feet in size; minimum 7 feet above sidewalk; reverse pole position to rear of sign; provide pole cover; delete telephone number. l.e Sign E is acc,:ptable as requested with Space Place panel except that the telephone number from the "Rivermeadowa* sign shall be eliminated, location is subject to review and approval by the Development Services Department and must be setback a minimum of 3 feet From Magnolia right of way property line. ATTACHMENTS: I . Appeal letter dated September 15, 1986. 2. Planning Commission minutes dated September 3, 1986. 3. Planning staff report dated September 3, 1986. JWP:SH:kla RCA - 10/20/86 -5-- (6422d) rr.�s.ix,...• t {I �• J�7 77"7�7 Real Estate Development and Investment. September 15, 1986 l rn x C: Alicia Wentworth =' City of Huntington Beach "' 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 .^ G,r+m .�� �� ''mac► RE: Special Sign Permit 86-6 Space Place Mini Storage/Rivermeadows Apartments zz Dear Members of the City Council : Hoelscher/Guggenheim Partners hereby respectfully appeals the Planning Commission's denial of our variance request for the signs on our above-referenced projects. We feel there are extenuating circumstances on the Space Place Mini Storage which would make our requests for variance on the sign size on [Varner, as well as an additional sign or, Magnolia , appropriate. As the City Council may recall the site had been a problem site which had been before the City Council on numerous occasions for a number of different project porposals. Due to the sensitivity of the single family residential neighborhood to the west of the subject property a number of previous proposals for this site had been turned down. The single family neighborhood was adamant that they did not want Connor Street opened up to additional single family development, tior to any other proposed development on t`r. site. floe lscher/Guggenheim's original desire was to build an apartment project on the entire site, however we were advised that the adjacent neighborhood had adamantly opposed every apartment project that had been proposed for this site. Specifically, the residential neighborhood had requested some sort of: buffer between any apartment project and their single family homes. As a buffer we proposed the mini storage, due to the fact that it would c-encrate less traffic than most alternatives and it would provide full security to the back yards of the single family neighborhood. To provide a secondary access, off. Warner to both the mini storage and the apartments, we built a double box culvert over the flood control channel at an expense of $940 ,000, which allowed Connor Street :o remain closed. Providing a dual use to the site, rather than the single apartment use, however, resulted in the mini storage being land locked with no visibility from either Magnolia or Warner. Thus, signage from Warner and Magnolia are extremely important , particularly in the light of the quasi-commercial nature of the mini storage business. As opposed to normal industrial use, tenants do not remain normally 4665 MacArthur Court, Suite 275 • Newport Beach, California 92660 • (714) 851-2116 Alicia Wentworth City of Huntington Beach September 15, 1986 Page Two for five years, but rather many of thc- tenants are temporary users of from one to three months making a continuing .identity important. Additionally, our entrance on Warner being only forty (40) feet wide, and the fact that the other commercial establishments along Warner between our entrance and Magnolia have sizable signs, in most cases two or three times that which was alotted to us by the Planning Commission, in addition to ` considerable landscaping, high foliate, etc. , further minimizes the visibility of our signage on Warner. Thus, we would like to 4j request that in lieu of the 5 ' by 6 ' sign, which was approved by the Planning Conunission, that a h ' by 8 ' sign would be more appropriate. Since the Planning Commission approved a partial variance in allowing us to have a maximum height of twelve ( 12) feet on our sign, we could live within the height restriction and are only requesting that the length of the sign be increased to a total of eight ( 8) feet. r; In denying our request for any signage for the mini storage, on Magnolia, the Planning Commission voiced the concern of traffic I and wanted us to maintain Warner as our only access for the mini storage. I should point out that our ads in the yellow pages describe the location as Magnolia and Warner, and all of our directions over the phone will obviously use the easy access points of Magnolia and Warner. Thus, with any prospective tenants who are looking for the location of our mini storage, if they are coming north or south on Magnolia they will be slowing down and craning their necks trying to find some directional signs to the mini storage, which would appear to me would cause greater traffic hazards than if we actually had a sign on Magnolia alerting them to the fact that that is one of the entrances to the mini storage. The sign we had proposed was certainly not designed for marketing, or attracting new customers, since it was only 2 ' by 2 ' to begin with, but merely a directional sign to alert prospective tenants looking for our location. We feel this small sign would reduce traffic congestion rather than hinder it. I Alicia Wentworth City of Huntington Beach September 15, 1966 Page Three We respectfully reauest a favorable action on these additional variances. Sincerely, HOUSCHER/GUGGENHEIM PARTNERS Daniel M. Guggenheim General Partner DMG:jb i i I C-6 SPECIAL SIGll* PERMIT NO. 86-6 Special Sign Permit clo. 86-6 is a request to permit one freestanding sign and two wall signs for The Space Place, a concealed mini-storage facility setback from the street and concealed from street view at the southwest corner of the San Diego Freeway and Magnolia Street. Another freestanding sign is proposed identifying an apartment project and The Space Place fronting Magnolia Street. In 1984, Conditional Use Permit No. 84-33 was approved and establishes the mini-storage facility and apartment project. ENV1RONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is exempt under Class 11., Accessory Structures, Section 15311 of the California Environmental 'Quality Act. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED John Ruetman, sign company representative, spoke in support of the proposed signs. He stated that if the sign were setback it would cut down the visibility of the project. He suggested that the sign be moved south (towards driveway) and setback 3 feet. Carol Benoit, sign company represettative, spoke in support of the proposed signs. She explained that the center needs visibility from the road to establish business. She requested that the requirement of channel letters not be imposed since her client 's color scheme included burgandy letters and there were no burgandy channel letters available. She requested, instead, an overlay with an opaque background. When asked by the Commission which sign she would choose if she could not have both C and D, she stated that she favored Sign D insteadof Sign C. •. Dan Guggenheim, property owneL , spoke in support of the proposed signs. He asked that. the Commission approve signage on Warner because of the present lack of visibility. Diane Tanner, sign company representative, spoke in support of the proposed signs. There were no other persons available to (speak fer or against the proposal and the public hearing was closed. Straw votes were taken on approving the staff's recommendation for '. each proposed sign. The results of the straw votes follow. ,i ',; 11C Minutes - 9/3/86 -11- (6156d) SIGN A - Pole Sign, maximum 12' in height, maximum 5' x 6' in size. oca lon acceptable since its height will not impair sight angle visibility. Minimum height to bottom of sign 71 . Reverse sign pole position so pole is 6' from sidewalk. Provide pole cover. Delete telephone number. AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Schumacher, Livengood, Mirjahangir NOES: Erskine ABSENT: Porter VOTE PASSED SIGN b - Small identification sign recommended not to exceed 10 square feet. AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Schumache , Livengood, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Porter VOTE PASSED SIGN C AND D - Delete Sign C. The telephone number shall be deleted from Sign D. AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Porter VOTE PASSED SIGN E - Sign E shall be modified by deleting the separate panel for 'Space Place" and eliminating the 'telephone number from the 'Rivermeadows" sign; location is subject to i :view and approval by the Development Services Department and must be setback a minimum of 3 feet from Magnolia right of way property line. Since channel letters are not available in the color burgandy, the Center's color scheme, an overlay with an opaque background will be accepted. AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Porter VOTE PASSED A MOTION WAS HADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY MIRJAHANGIR, TO APPROVE SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 86-6 WITH STAFF'S REVISED FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Schumacher, Livengood, Erskine, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Porter ABSTAIN: None r MOTION PASSED PC Minutes - 9/3/86 -13- (6156d) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. Strict compliance with Section 9610. 5 will result in a substantial hardship to the applicant because it would preclude any business identification on Warner Avenue. 2. The proposed signs with modifications as recommended by staff will not adversely affect other signs in the area or be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity. 3. The p_'oposed signs with modifications as recommended by staff will not obstruct: vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will not be a hazardous distract 'on. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. A revised site plan and elevations shall be submitted in accordance with the following: a. Sign A shall be maximum 12 feet in height and 5 feet x 6 feet in size; minimum 7 feet above sidewalk; reverse pole position to rear of sign; provide pole cover; delete telephone number. b. Sign B shall be a small building entrance or identification sign not to exceed 10 square feet. c. Sign C shall be eliminated. d. The telephone number shall be deleted from Sign D. e. Sign E shall be modified by deleting the separate panel for "Space Place" and eliminating the telephone number from the "Rivermeadows" sign; location is subject to review and approval by the Development Services Department and must he setback a minimum of 3 feet from Magnolia right of way property wine. i C-7 ZONE CHANGE 110. 86--18/NEGATIVE DECLARATION 86-43 Zone Change No. 86-18 has been !vitiated by the Planning Commission ict the building height in the R2 district along Main Street between !'leven eets to two stories in height. The goal of the Planning Commission rotect the integrity and visual character of the neighborhood .an sure that new development is compatible with the old developme the greatest extent feasible. PC Minutes - 9/3/86 -14- (6156d) 7 • huntington beach development services department STAFF i -REPOR M TO: Planning commission FROM: Development Services DATE: September 3, 1986 SUBJECT: SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 86-6 APPLICANT: The Space Place DATE ACCEPTED: Carol Benoit August 20, 1986 6363 Riverdale Avenue San Diego, CA MANDATORY PROCESSING DATE: October 19r 1996 REQUEST: Variance to sign code for four signs. ZONE: (Q)M1-A and (Q)R3 i.CCATIOV: 8985 Riverbend Drive GENERAL PLAN: Mixed Use, (Storage facility and apartment project at EXISTING USE: Mini-storage ` southwest, corner of San facility apartments Diego Freeway and Magnolia Street) :. .G SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Special Sign Permit No. 86-6 with staff's recommended changes based on the findings and conditions of approval outlined in this report. 2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION: • I Special Sign Permit No. 86•-6 is a request to permit one freestanding sign and two wall signs for The Space Place, a concealed mini-storage facility setback from the street and concealed from street view at the southwest corner of the San Diego Freeway and Magnolia Street. - Another freestanding sign is proposed identifying an apartment project and The Space Place fronting Magnolia Street'. In 1984, Conditional Use Permit No. 84-33 was approved and establishes the mini-storage facility and apartment project. 3.0 SURROUNDING LAND USE, ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS: North of Subject Property: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Residential/San Diego Freeway ZONE: CFE LAND USE: Pleasant View School Q".W 0 A•FM4]A East of Subject Property: (Across Magnolia Street - City of Fountain Valley) South of Subject Property: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: General Commercial ZONE: C2 LAND USE: Shopping center West of Subject Property: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Residential ZONE: Rl LAND USE: Residences f 4 .0 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is exempt under Class 11, Accessory Structures, Section 15311 of the California Environmental Quality Act. 5. 0 COASTAL STATUS: Not applicable. 6. 0 REDEVELOPMENT STATUS: Not applicable. 7.0 SPFCIFIC PLAN: Not applicable. 8. 0 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE: Not applicable. 9.0 ISSUES AND ANALYSIS: Due to the uniqueness of the existing development and access to each use, justification for partial relief from the sign code is warranted. However, staff feels the proposal is too much signage and exceeds the intent of the code. There is necessity for storage facility identification on Warner Avenue, Magnolia Street and the freeway because of its limited visibility. Staff is recommending approval with modifications. Visibility on Warner Avenue is limited due to street trees and landscaping on adjacent properties. Therefore, Sign `A" need only be large enough for motorists to recognize the sign early enough for adequate movement onto the site. Reducing the proposed sign size to 5 feet x 6 feet will allow for 10 inch letters which are visible up to 450 feet. A pole sign is recommended by the Engineering Division with a minimum 7 foot clearance from sidewalk to bottom of sign for Staff Report -- 9/3/86 -2- (6077d) I I visibility from vehicle to pedestrian, bikes, etc. on Warner. Avenue sidewalk. An identification sign on the office building (Sign B) is recommended for identification of the complex to new customers driving on Riverbend rrive. Only one sign with channelized letters is recommended for the rear building wall facing the freeway; either sign C or D shall be eliminated. Sign E would be permitted if it were double faced, not V-shaped. Staff feels this configuration is compatible with the apartment architecture. Traffic Division recommends a 3 foot setback from property line. The following is a matrix of the proposed signs and staff's recommendation. i PROPOSED SIGNS TYPE VARIANCE REQUESTS A Freestanding Pole Sian (1 ) exceeds max. 7 ' height (The Space (8110" x 10' = 88 sq.ft. ) by 81 ; (2) exceeds ma,:. 32 Place) 15 ' in height, internally sq.ft. size by 56. sq.ft. ; j illuminated ( 3) encroaches into I . required 10 ' x 10 ' sight angle setback; (4 ) within 40' of interior property line; and (5 ) non-monument type. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Pole Sign, maximum 12' in height, maximum 5 ' x 6' in size. Location acceptable since its height will not impair sight angle visibility. Minimum height to borrom of sign 71 . Reverse sign pole position so pole is 6' from sidewalk . Provide pole cover . Delete telephone number. B None proposed not applicable (The Space (has been deleted) Place) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Small identification sign recommended not to exceed 10 square feet . Staff Report - 9/3/86 -3- (6077d) { E. PROPOSED SIGNS TYPE VARIANCE REQUESTS C Wall Sign (1 ) 90 scl. ft. mar.. allowed (The Space (5 ' x 19 ' = 95 sq.ft. ) for all wall signs based on Place) 21 ' in height, internally 90 ' of lineal building illuminated frontage for 3 build.ings that front Riverbend; and ( 2 ) internal illumination not permitted. D Wall Sign (1) Only one wall sign per- (The Space (5 ' x 19' = 95 sq.ft. ) matted along freeway front- Place) 18 ' in height, age; (2) exceeds max. internally illuminated allowed for all wall signs; and (3) internal illumina- tion not permitted. STAFF 1 RECOMMENDATION: Only one of these wall signs shall be permitted and shall be channel letters . I E V-Shaped Monument Sign ( 1 ) V-shaped sign' con- Meadow- with Two Panels sidered two signs and Rivers/ (a ) 41xl1 ' = 44 sq.ft. ( 2 ) sign includes tele- j The Space x 2 = 88 sq.ft. phone number and (3) P, ace (5) 119" x 213" = 4 sq.ft. max. sign area !s x 2 = 8 sq.ft. sq.ft. 5 ' in height STAFF RECOMMNDATION: Acceptable as proposed except the telephone number shall not be permitted, and setback 3' from property line. 10. 0 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve Special Sign Permit No. 8E-6 as modified by staff based on the following fir0ings and conditions of approval: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1 . Strict compliance with Section 9610.5 will result in a substantial hardship to the applicant because it would preclude any business identification on Warner Avenue. 2. The proposed signs with modifications as recommended by staff wall not adversely affect other signs in the area or be detrimental to properties located in the vic:initj. Staff Report - 9/3/86 -4- (6077d) 3. The proposed signs with modifications as recommended by staff will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will not be a hazardous distraction. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. A revised site plan and elevations shall be submitted in accordance with the following: a. Sign A shall be maximum 12 feet in height anti 5 feet x 6 feet in size; minimum 7 feet above sidewalk; reverse pule position to rear of signs provide pole cover ; delete telephone number. b. Sign H location shall indicate a small building entrance or identification sign not to exceed 10 square feet. c. Either Sign C or D shall be eliminated and shall be channelized letters with no telephone number. d. The telephone number shall be removed from Sign E and setback 3 feet from property line. 11.0 ALTERNATIVE ACTIOM: The Planning Commission may deny Special Sign Permit No. 86--6 based on the following findings: 1 . Strict compliance with Section 9610.5 will not result in a substantial hardship to the applicant because sufficient signage could be provides in accordance with the sign code. 2. The proposed signs are excessive and could be a hazardous distraction to motorists on the freeway, Warner Avenue and Magnolia Street. ATTACHMENTS: 1 . A.rea map 2. Site plan and elevations JWP:SH:kla i Staff h-�port -- 9/3/86 -5- (6077d) { � a or At 01 At 1 • �� 4�t4 �! RI RI RI Rt RI u RI Rt R{ t RI I e At RI / I At ` C 4 , RI RI ..�. , »� R, M At CF-E RI � At t t � '` a+11• 1 � �••ro 1.1115�'rt.f•.7•Kl1 j P! pit _ 1 4' C4 At Rt + R; R: RI RI R,pit Ott Vl ! I <. R! RF R1 is i Al 1!! A! .tmR3 i At Rl ! CF-CHip t Y ' •e•••n••w.rxtrt ""my caf Ri att RI e 1 R3 '1 R3 c• 3 so1 •RI R3 RI _ Ira 11 w� i. _ f�V+Iri4flri ii4LH HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING DIVISION t•. I ' w • J •�� 1 J •r. � i •:f "f 1 2' jfJ6.� .a AVE 7 tylLT1146 BUICK WALL x': � I 51DE1NALK t , TAfFfa =161 h4QL— h'l�NTII+fGTCN BEACH GiLiFGRNl0. RECOMMENDAT'EON FOR SIG14 "A" PLANNING DIVISION - v � r •� OR CR CRfi Emma .! Ml awm � i IL • , ��• '• ^of Y l� -- 416 _tA iL. ck: lid =Z ............ S\ 1 Ot u it .. j►1ir .l J`1 • 44NYRANCE t a� V 4RNEP AVE. .f. tC13TlW *ts SIDEWALK HUNTINGTON BEACH CA =sc MANNING, ©IVISJoi� El�ORNlA b, J, r t • . ENTRANCE+ F 1 2, r WARNER A\/h . LYIST{Nr BLOCK W L HUNTINGTON BE4CN CALIFORN!R lap PLANNING DIVISION RECOMMENDATION FOR SIGN "A" l. I Publish 10/9/86 • :�3TIC$ OF PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL TO PLA,NHING COKKISHOUT OONDIT ONS OF APPROVAL FOR t SPECIAL IN PU MIT N0. 6-6 . (Variance to Sign Code For Frees taa ing Signs and ball Sine) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Huntington Beach City Council will hold a � public hearing in the Council Chamber at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, on the date and at the time indicated below to receive and consider the statements or all persons who Nish to be heard relative to the application described below. ATE: Monday, October 20, 1986 2IH 7:30 P.M. SUBJECT: appeal -- Special Sign Permit No. 86-6 APPLICANT: The Space Place APPE11- a: Dan Guggenheim LOCATION: 8805 Aiverberd Drive (storage facility and apartment project at southwest corner of San Diego Freeway aad Magnolia Street) ZONE: (Q)M.1-A and (Q)S3 PROPOSAL: (1) For a freestanding, off-premise sign facing Warner . Avenue that exceeds maximum height, size and setback , requirements: (2) Two wall signs facing the freeway; and (3) A V-shaped, monument sign facing Maanolia Street EgVIRONMLVXAL STATUS: Categorically exempt I ON FILE: Copies of the propised sign plans are on file in the Department of Development Scrvi+:es. t� ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit evidence for or against the application as outlined above. All appileations, exhibits, and descriptions of this proposal are on file wii.h the Office of the Ctty Clerk, 2000 :lain Street, Huntington Beach, California, for inspection by the public. HUNTLNGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL By: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk Phone (71) 536-5405 Dated 10/6/86 cJ" r � Pu bl l,'�10/9/86 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMIS IO S CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT N0. 6-6 (Variance tr Sigq Co a for Frees taa in,3 Signs and hall Signs) NOTICE 1S HEREBY GIVEN that the Huntington Beach City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, on the date and at the time indicated below to receive and consider the statements of all persons who wish to be heard relative to the anplicatirn described below. DATE: Monday, October 20, 1986 TIME: 7:30 P.M. SUBJECT: Appeal -- Special Sign Permit No. 86--6 APPLICANT: The Space Place AT'P J.W: Dan Guggenheim LOCATION: 8885 Riverbend Drive (storage facility and apartment pro jest at southwest corner of Sac, Diego fireefay and Magnolia Street) ZONE: (Q).41-24 and (Q)R3 'r PROPOSA?': (1) For a freestanding, off-premise sign faci-zg Warner Avenue that exceeds maximum height, size avid setback requirements: ' (2) Two wall signs facing the freeway; and (3) A V-shaped, monument sign facing Magnolia Street ENVXROKKEKTAL STATUS: Categorically exempt ON PILE: Copies of the proposed sign plans are on file in the Department of Development Services. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend naid hearing and express opinions or submit evidence for or against the application as outlined above. All applications, exhibits, and descriptions of this proposal are an file with the Office of the City Clerk, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, Caliiornia, for inspection by the public. HUNlINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL By: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk Phone (714) 536-5405 Dated 101'6/86 i 4 , • N07ICE TO CLERK TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING ITEM, " ` ►�_.�•�� � f..�' TO: CITY CLERK'S 'OFFICE '' �' ' DATE: FROM: PLEASE SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING USING THE ATTACHED LEGAL NOTICE FOR THE DAY OF ', 198 (i ! r AP's are attached AP's will follow No AP's Initiated by: Planning Commission 1 Planning Department ! Petition � Appeal } Other Adoption of Environmental Status (x) 4 Has City Attorney's Office been YES NO informed of forthcoming public hearing? Refer to /-S Planning Department - Extension 5-15A6; I for additional infor,,nation. If appeal , please transmit exact wording to be required in the legal . I IS THIS AN APPEALABLE DEVELOKIENT (COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT)? YES NO J L . r HUNTINGTON BEACH DEVELOPSiENT SERVICES 5 *Pbo-A-r, B0% 190 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HP' 0• CA 9Z6 � -tsarHuntinc�onBe�ct�, SgSC-AL SIG:! PERMIT 6 (Variance to Sign Coda for F.eestanding Signs and hall Signs ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV"_N that the Huntington Beach n Will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at the Huntington ?each Civic Center, 2000 Main Street:, Huntington Beach, California, on the date and at the time indicated below to receive and consider the statements of all persons who wish to be heard relative to the application described below. DATE/TIME: 04 44L_- A?PLICATION NUMBER: Special Sign Permit No. 86-6 APPLICANT: The Space Place I TU C�'uqq ehk,lwt LOCATI t�: 8885 River`thd Drive (storage facility and apartment project at southwE:st corner of San Diego Freeway and Magnolia Street ) ZONE: (Q)Ml-A and (Q)R3 I RRQUE'ST: (1) For a freestanding, off premise sign racing warner Avenue that exceeds maximum height, .size and setback requirements; (2) Two walls signs facing the freeway; and (3) A V-shaped, monument sign facing Magnolia Street ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Categorically Exempt iON FILS: Copies of the proposed sign plans are on file in the Department o v f Development Services, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648, for inspection by tue public. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit evidence for or against the application as outlined above. If there are any further questions please call Scott Hess, Associalte Planner at 536-5271. Xms lin, cretaryHujngea P rt�s on (5960d-•7) i �I 1 T4Cight Thousand q`is gp�p Space Place Ltd Ptnshp ?'Jerome Skands t 8907 Warner Ave 16755 Magnolia St 11337 Snowdrop St Huntington Beach CA 92647 Huntington Beach CA 92647 Fountain Valley CA 92708 107-231-10 107-231-15 107-611-02 #ORiver Meadows Apartments MCity of Huntington Beach Chester Matson Jr : JJ 4665 Mac Arthur Ct #275 2000 Main St 8831 Conner Dr Newport Beach CA 92660 Huntington Beach CA 92E48 Huntington Beach CA92647 107-231-16 or 107-913-3? 107-231-17 107-bii-03 I4 Jose Chavez 'IFAvard Armstrong 4 Jay Miller � 8802 Jarrett Cir 8852 Conner Dr 8821 Conner Dr Huntington Beach CA 92E47 Huntington Beach CA 926117 Huntington Beach ,,^.A 92647 107-812-37 107-812-01 107-811-04 3`Richard 11guyen $James Day C Marc Cohen ;• 8632 Anthony Dr 8842 Conner Dr 7212 Sunbreeze Dv Huntington Beach CA 92647 Huntington Beach CA 92647 Huntington Beach CA 92647 107-912-49 107-812-02 107-811-05 Orange County Flood Cont.Dist gTerumi Clark 1 "3gL`i,��pr� 1 0-tirrving Green/Judy Green � P 0 Box 4048 8832 Conner Dr G AkS3�0 17530 Santa Domingo Cir Santa Ana, CA 92707 Huntington Beach CA 92647 Fountain Valley, CA 92708 107-231-1,6,0 81143-301-37 107-812-03 107-811-06 ; f SA 41Tamura Enterprises IORobert Raisig I7•Gary Gerth ' 1215 S Flouter St 5184 Calzado 8801 Derek Cir Los Angeles, CA 90015 Laguna Hi11s,CA 92653 Huntington Beach CA 92647 107-231-07 107-812-04 107-812-12 f 'V/� ' f Union ail Co of Cal I(Ronald Krenz£n 13 James Browne P 0 Box 7600 8802 Conner Dr 8821 Derek Cir Los 4ngeles, CA 90054 Huntington Beach CA 92647 Huntington Beach CA 92647 107-231-09 107-812-05 1074 12-13 t< Ocean View School Dist Kevin Mulholland AK Harold Seeley 7972 Warner Ave 8851 Conner Dv 9512 Hightide Dr HuntingtonBeach CA92647 Huntington Beach CA 926l+6 Huntington Eeach CA 92646 107-231-1111,,652 10 107-811-01 107-812-14 t it i i tl KRay Smaglik Kae Ann Rodriguez Auenter Kittlaus 8841 Der-ek Cir 0831 Jarrett CIr 8831 Anthony Dr Huntington Beach CA 92647 Huntington Beach CA 92647 Huntington ©each CA 92647 207-812-15 107-812-30 107-812-47 XDan Rogers Srseugn Sup Cha 35 F Grosveld/Jorge Ruiz 8851 Derek CIr 8841 Jarrett Cir 8842 Anthony Dr Huntington Beach CA 92647 Huntington Beach CA 92647 Huntington Beach CA92647 107-812-16 107-812-31 107-812-46 IlGlen Bacon Z`Phillip Hahn * 'jKenneth Cooper 3rd 8852 Derek Cir 8851 Jarrett Cir 9022 Anthony CIr Huntington Beach CA 92647 Huntington Beach CA 92647 Huntington Beach CA 92647 107-912-17 107-812-32 107-812-50 ISPaul Edwards 21 Yee Liao 33 Andre Seati 8842 Derek Cir 8852 Jarrett Cir 8802 Anthony Dr Huntington Beach CA 9264^ Huntington Beach CA92647 Huntington Beach CA 92647 1W812-18 107-812-33 107-812-51 IaJorge Gonzalez 1�Robert Blundell 31 City of Huntington Beach 8032 Derek Cir 8842 Jarrett Cir 2000 Main St Huntington Beach CA 92647 Huntington Beach CA 92647 Huntington leach CAS2648 107-812-19 107-812-34 107-231-01 f %0 Luis Santos 7&rdeshir Roahan 49John Huish RecreactionCentev Inc 8822 Derek Cir 9602 Port Clyde Dr 16800 Magnolia Ave Huntington Beach CA 92647 Huntington Beach CA 92646 Fountain Val?ey CA 92708 107-012-20 1 107-812-35 143-294-01 ylFrutozo Sena 10 Mike Louros 5:7rountain Valley Golf' Park/Huish 8002 Derek Cir 19860 Algonquin St #1-103 33200 Paseo Cerveza Huntington Beach CA92647 Huntington9each CA 92649 San Juan Capistrano CA 92675 107-812-21 107-012-36 143-294-02 r b 'IGayson K-Aug 31'Vickie Appleby Wames Huish And 'Trampolines Inc yy� 18341 Gum Tree Ln 8801 Anthony Dr 5L9063 Recreation Cir II h1intington Beach CA 92546 Huntington Beach CA92647 Fountain Valley CA 92703 rj 107-812-2b 107-812-45 143-301-31,32 i thobert Landers 13Marshall Lin fjpomdan Enterprises Inc 5041 McFadden Ave 8821 Anthony Dr 2575 H Beverly Blvd Huntington Beach CA 92649 Huntington Beach CA 92647 Los Angeles, CAS0057 107-812-29 107-812-46 143-301-36 vv- 6u9ci-eA )vet m �. ��o AAAwa: d.ro� Authorized ish al kns 01 not ce$ bytDecrele of therS per'ti Coulrt 1of OrangenGo Public California. Number A-6214, dated 29 September. 1961, and i A•24831,dated 11 Juno. 1463 T OF CALIFORNIA / STATE , County of Orange ow»K P"I"Ae..mwq 6Oi►"° e G pr rh► ►1Ne►wl 18 ►►t - F -AW%i wth 10 PCs Cokom 001h V I am a Citizen of the United States and a resident of 1 ,IU �e �•-" ,� .,_.. the County aforesaid, I am over the age of eighteen t o years, and not a party to or interested in the belnw entitled matter. I am a principal clerk of the Orange Coast DAIL'i PILOT, with which is combined the NEWS-PRESS, a newspaper of general Circulation, printed and published in the City of Costa Mesa, �• �� County of Orange. State of California, and that a Notice of Public Hearing _ i of which copy attached hereto is a true and Complete copy, was printed and published in the Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Irvine, the South Coast communities and Laguna PUBLIC NOTICE 1 t i m n Notice OF ftwC_Ni?TICE Beach issues of said newspaper for PURUCHEARp1a 1np ism 2 which 0.%Iy per.I APPEAL TOPLANNINOC AM 9SION'S lnau a io foot higis. 921 ng xtt►a�eaud)vlttawtaebtlo veil the issue(s) of CONDITION OF won`eand anefunder, APPROVAL a2 tanapy/veal)eq n. I SPECIAL SIGN ENYIRONMENTALI PERMIT xes R STATUS:Pursuant 10 Bec- Decesnber 19, 5 NOTICE IS HEREBY lion 15311. Class.ittsl oft GIVEN that the Huntuvion CEQA,Ihie p(Nect categ. 198 peach City Council*0 Mid orkaly 6Yampt will hold a pubeo hearing in Ok FILE: A Copy '0f the Council Chamber at the ap,�y SIgn Parrnll Na SS•a 198 Huntington Beach civic In on 1aa b•Ne DepartF►tanl center, 2000 Main Strad, of Develooftwi services Huntington Beach, call. ALL INIERESTO PER- FMnis.on the date and at the SONS are Inrted to attend 198 lime Indicated below to re as}a.r>sarlr.2 and a■pprrfts aNve and consider the stste• 0pl,yona or sutxnit ev. of;s merits of ao bona vote for or agelnst the ap bcallon wish to be heard reiatNe t as outlined above.Ail iimlf• the application daaatbs canons eYtwbits, and I 198 bile*. acriptions of thls proposal DATE. Monday, January are on file with the Oifice of e. Tone the city Ciotti, 2000 Main TIME:7:30 P.M. Street. Huntington Beath, 198 A APPLICATION cai I ATIONAI Nn 1 EEFL California,for inspection by No.tl3.8 g 'rH UNTINGTON ARACM LOCATION 18033 Y-,=h CITY Ctlt1NCL,tl;s Altaic Boulevard ah Of G1ka,-;,,1. waetwarth, Ct1�I Cleat, I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the Soo r.et no•th br OUT,eW'phenemal53Y.8a41 Avenue 1 Published Orange coast foregoing Is true and correct. PROPOSAL: An appau DaliVy Pecs Ostember 1p, filed by Design 21033 Signmatrru to the Planni Tti•316 Commission'/ condition of January 14 G Ap;vova No. 2 of apatlal� Executed on _,._ , 1gg � Sign Perrm No. 05.9. Do. at Costa Mesa, Californi Slgnature RE QUFS f FOR CITY COUNCIL. ACTION Date Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council Submitted by: Charles W. Thompson, City Administratore"U, Prepared by: Tames W. Palin, Director, Development SErvice S'-b1ect: APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL.. OF P CIAL SIGN PERM T NO. 85-9 ConO:vint with Council Policy? yes ( ] New Policy or Exception Statement of Issue, Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Sourca, Alternative Actions, Attachments: STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Transmitted for your consideration is a report requested during the January 6, 1986 City Council meeting regarding Special Sign Permit No. 85-9 . The City Council directed staff to work with the applicant and reach an agreement regarding a freestanding Campbell sign. Staff has worked out a sign proposal with the applicant and ( the applicant concurs with staff's recommendation of a ten-foot high Campbell sign which will be set back from the ultimate right-of-way six feet to the sign copy and nine feet to the support pylon. RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission action and recommendation: ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY WINCHELL, THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 85-9 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Schumacher, Erskine, Porter , Mirjahangir NOES: Livengood ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed combination of signs would not adversely affect other signs in the area. 2. The proposed combination of signs would not be detrimental to property located in the vicinity. 3. The proposed combination of signs will be in keeping with the character of the commercial area. 4 . The proposed combination of signs will not obstruct the vision of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. r P10 4184 S •,, CITY OF Ht..JNT1NG'TON BEACH 2000 MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA 92648 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK January 28, 1986 Design 2 Signmakers 2632 So. Harbor Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92704 Attn: Zoran Vidanovic The City Council of the City of Huntingtan Beach on January 21, 1986 sustained the Planning Commission's approval relative to your nppeal , with amended findings and conditions. Attached is a Statement of Action of the City Council regarcing your appeal to a Special Sign I=erm.it P85-9. Alicia M. Wentworth t City Clerk AW:CB:js Enclosure cc: James Palin - Development Services Director Gail Hutton - City Attorney (Tdeptane:7!R-636-52.'�71 n CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1 . A revised site plan and elevation shall be submitted indicating the size and location of signs as required by the Planning Commission. The plans are to be subject to review and approved by the Director of Development Services. 2 . The used car sign shall be a monument sign, 58 sq.ft. The freestanding Nissan Sign shall be 20 ft in height and 92 sq.ft. in area. The dealer 's name identification has the option of a 36 sq. ft. monument sign or a wall sign pursuant to code. A sign indicating entrance into the service area shall be 3 ft. in height and 3 sq. ft. of area. 3. The proposed combination of signs shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Development Services. 4. All illegal banners and flags shall be removed. 5. The existing roof sign shall be removed. 6. Additional landscaptiny shall be provided along Beach Boulevard for the used car lot. 7 . All non-conforming and illegal signs on the site shall be removed city Council action and recommendation: ON MOTION BY KELLY AND SECOND BY MAC ALLISTER, THE CITY COUNCIL SUSTAINED THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO PERMIT A 20 FOOT HIGH NISSAN FREESTANDING SIGN; A 5 FOOT HIGH USED CAR MONUMENT SIGN; AND DIRECTED STAFF TO WORK OUT A COMPROMISE ON THE CA14PEELL SIGN TO A MAXIMU74 OF TEN FEET IN HEIGHT, AS LONG AS IT DOES NOT BLOCK THE VIEW OF THE VETERINARIAN HOSPITAL SIGN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey NOES: Finley ABSENT: Mandic, Green, Thomas ABSTAIN: None Staff recommendation: Staff concurs with the Planning Commission 's approval of a 20 foot high Nissan freestanding sign and a 5 foot high used car monument sign. Staff also concurs with the Planning Commission 's approval of a third Campbell sign. However, instead of a monument or wall sign, staff recommends a ten foot high Campbell freestanding sign to be set back six feet from the ultimate right-of-way and the support pylon to be set back nine feet from the ultimate right-of-way. Staff recommends approval of a ten foot high Campbell sign at the proposed location subject to the following findings and conditions of approval (note: Finding no. 5 and conditions no. 8 have been added and Condition RCA - 1/21/86 -2- (4068d) no. 2 has been modified in order to include sprcific requirements for the Campbell freestanding sign. The Planning Commission provided an option of a Campbell monument sign or a wall sign. Condition no. 2 has been modified to allow only a ten foot high Campbell freestanding sign. ) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1 . The proposed combination of signs would not adversely affect other signs in the area. i 2. The proposed combination of signs would not be detrimental to property located in the vicinity. 3. The proposed combination of signs will be in keeping with the character of the commercial area. 4. The proposed combination of signs will not obstruct the vision i of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. 5 . The proposed ten foot high Campbell sign will not create a vehicular or pedestrian traffic hazard. SUGGESTED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1 . A revised site plan and elevation shall be submitted indicating the size and location of signs as required by the Planning Commission. The plans are to be subject to review and approval by the Director of Development Services. 2. The used car sign shall be a monument sign, 58 sq. ft. The freestanding Nissan Sign shall be 20 ft. in height and 92 sq. ft. in area. The proposed ten foot high Campbell sign shall be ! set back six feet from the ultimate right of way and the support pylon shall be set back nine feet from the ultimate right of way. A sign indicating entrance into the service area shall be 3 ft. in height and 3 sq. ft. of area. 3. The proposed combination of signs shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Development Services. 4. All illegal banners and flags shall be removed. 5. The existing roof sign shall be removed. 6. Additional landscaping shall be provided along Beach Boulevard for the used car lot. 7 . All non-conforming and illegal signs on the site shall be removed. 8. The City Council reserves the right to revoke Special Sign Permit No. 85-9 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. RCA - 1/21/86 -3- (4068d) ANALYSIS: On January 61 1986, the City Council sustained Planning Commission 's decision to permit a 20 foot high Nissan freestanding sign; a 5 foot high, used car monument sign; and directed staff to work out a compromise on a third Campbell sign. The City Council stated that the Campbell freestanding sign shall be a maximum of 10 feet high, 36 square foot sign. The Council expressed concern regarding the proposed freestanding sign not blocking the view of the veterinary hospital freestanding sign which is located immediately south of the car dealership. The veterinary sign is approximately 15 feet high. The proposed 10 foot high Nissan sigh would be situated below the veterinary sign. Staff met with the appellant and the appellant's sign company on January 9, 1986 in order 4o discuss and work out an acceptable proposal for the City Council . Campbell Nissan indicated that they would agree to a 10 foot high freestanding sign at the proposed location and has submitted revised elevations depicting a ten foot high Campbell sign. Also, the Planning Division has received a letter from the veterinarian string that he agrees to a ten foot high Campbell sign. it is staffs position that the ten foot high Campbell sign is acceptable if the leading edge of the sign copy panel is set back six feet from the ultimate right of way (back of sidewalk ) and that the support pylon be set back a distance of nine feet from the back of sidewalk . The proposed location for the Campbell sign is situated at the north side of the southern driveway entrance/exit for the new car lot. Staff perceives a potential vehicular/pedestrian traffic hazard, if the proposed sign is located adjacent to the ultimate right of way. Staff feels that locating the sign back six feet will eliminate any potential visual problems. Locating the support pylon nine feet back from the ultimate right of way will preserve a clear space for total visibility of pedestrians and vehicles that are proceeding southbound on Beach Boulevard. In addition, setting the Campbell sign back will negate any possibility of blocking the veterinary sign located to the south of Campbell Nissan's operation. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed sign is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 11 (e) Section 15311 from the California Rnvironmental Quality Act. FUNDING SOURCE: Not applicable. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: Deny Special Sian Permit No. 85-9 based on the following findings: RCA - 1/21/86 -4- (4068d) i f I FINDINGS FOR DENIAL: + 1 . The proposed ten foot high freestanding sign will adversely affect other signs in the area. 2. The proposed ten foot high freestanding sign will be detrimental to property located in the vicinity. 3. The proposed ten foot high freestanding sign will not be in keeping with the character of the development and neighborhood. 4. The proposed ten foot high freestanding sign may create a vehicular hazard. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Elevation dated January 9, 1986 2. Letters dated January :, 1986 3. RCA dated January 6, 1986 JW P:RLF•kla i RCA -- 1/21/86 (4068d) i . ..r.rrr+..+ew arr��.�a.+a w.rw.u.�.Raao.Y tsww•w.w�+r.a r.wa�f�.rr.frr�rrwf�aw�w/�arr�rrwana I.aMr.r• ..�Iayti./�n�.��'•O�YM.frrlt I i. �r7M.a/a�•arrJ►�.1r.r /rw IIr1r ....�..rw.aw�sr...ar ww a•r+h..rr.aaa..er r r�.r....r...r..w rw 7Mwar•�ArY.rb4A�' 7 r..r.r.r.�r.wP�r�rrr+Y+.rwnwa.���1.naa.Ytia.r.w�wawY•rwrrv/�,*yy.�:. Design Z SIgIlmalasra 26=S HxbwBtrd,Santa Ana,CA 22704(774)540.778a .tob r f f f o c:kns+wr►wt+rau+now 1 s7•�r , -J. 1 c:C"f � f 20•-0• MY#711a-I; I: ACM L 7�:J • J'-S' stai�i�Ai a f-0• �.. i 1 f 1. 1 Design 2 SIgnmatiers F9V January 9, 1986 ••� '" Robert Franklin ;•• ;•• ••, City of Huntington Beach = P.O. Box 190 " Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Re: Special Sign Permit #85-9 Dear Bob: Based on the motion that passed in the City Council on 1/6/85, we are submittin, for staff review the revised drawings of the signs. We are also enclosing letter from Wayne M. Comeau D.V.M. showing his concurrence with the 10 ' height for the Campbell Identification Sign. i 4cerely, Vidanovic President ZV/sjb enc. cc: Campbell Nissan Huntington Beach i File I 2632 So.Habor Bodevord Santo Ma Cociomn 02704 Ptx7�(714)540-7788 / � 1 BEACH-GARFIELD VETERINARY HOSPITAL INC. 18961 Beach Blvd, f CFI Huntington Beach, Calif. 92648 HUNTINGTON B� � i DEVELOPMENT SERVICES �714)847.2519 J AN 9 1966 � P.O. Box 190 CA 92648t Huntington Beech' r D r� OVA aAa CQ Cls-,�Lt" CL 6� I 0 4Ad) ;L4-a� dwo YI .•i�IIC� t.U-d,ti1.X.4�C. "�'�-� °�-' l ��"���w VV L � i olol� p.X'd c� � 1 f 0-� ��d (jet a,� tXt s "tUlfgd ) -me - i R UES , FOR arY COUNCIL ACTION 4. �0 � / ��v�1�s� -� at .tanuary 6 , 1 ,6 Submitt �� Ho Se bile Mayor and City Council qq �� sub by:; C. rles W. Thompson, City Administrator )� /� 4 Pare/'' - ,'ames W. Palin, Director, Development Service Jw1" ,&d APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONDITION OF APPROVAL f NUMBER 2 OF SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 85-9 Consistent ith Council Policy? 0 Yes ( ] New Policy or Exception Statement of Issue, Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source,Alternative Arauns,Attachmbnts: STATEME11T OF ISSUE: Transmitted for your consideration is an appeal by Design 2 Signmakers to Condition 2 of Special Sign Permit No. 85-9. The applicant is appealing the condition which only permits a 20 foot high , 92 square foot Nissan freestanding sign and either a wall or monument sign of 36 square feet for the dealer identification sign. The appellant is requesting a 25 foot high, 92 square foot Nissan freestanding sign. They are also appealing the conditions that the dealer identification sign be a monument or a wall sign of 36 square feet. They are requesting a 15 foot high, 36 square foot pole sign. RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission action and recommendation: ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY WINCHELL, THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 85--9 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Rowe, Winchell, Schumacher, Erskine, Porter, Mirjahangir NOES: Livengood ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Staff recommendation: Support Planning Commission recommendation to permit a 20 foot high Nissan freestanding sign; a 5 foot high used car monument sign; and a 5 foot high dealer identification monument sign. i ANALYSIS: At the November 5, 1985 Planning Commission meeting, staff j recommended denial of the original sign proposal which requested four freestanding signs at a site which only would permit one pursuant to Article 979, Sign Code. On November 15, 1985, staff met PIo 4/a4 1 r with the applicant and attempted to produce a sign proposal which would be acceptable to the applicant, staff and th:. Planning Commission. On November 19, 1985, staff recommended to the Planning Commission a combination of freestanding signs which represented less signage compared to the original proposal but still required a special sign permit. Staff also included an alternate action which permitted two freestanding signs and a wall sign. On November 19, 1985, the Planning Commission approved a sign proposal which permitted three freestanding signs and an alternative monument sign or tall sign for the dealer identification sign. Attached is a letter dated December 21 1985, which states the applicant's grievance with condition of approval number 2. In gathering research for this proposal, staff visited other nearby cities in order to verify permitted auto dealership signage. In most cases, the product (Nissan, Ford, Toyota ) identification sign was a low profile monument sign near the street. The dealer identification sign in most cases was relegated to the face of the building that is set back from the street. This arrangement prevents oversigning a site while maintaining market exposure for the business. in addition, auto dealerships in Huntington Beach, located along Beach Boulevard, exhibit similar arrangements with the product freestanding signs, sear the street, and the dealer identification on wall signs. However, in this particular cases a wall sign would need to be quite large in order to afford visibility from. Beach Boulevard. The nature of construction and building materials of the showroom would prohibit an appropriate wall sign and the building of masonry materials which would be appropriate for a wall sign, is set back a significant distance from Beach Boulevard. This setback would require a very large sign in order to a visible from Beach Boulevard. Therefore, staff recommends a freestanding dealer identification monument sign of 36 square feet. The applicant requested a 25 foot high Nissan sign and staff concurred with the requested heights because the applicant initially r stated the lights standard would block the sign at 20 feet. However, a field research revealed that a sign 20 feet in height may be more visible from the number 3 lane on Beach Boulevard than one at 25 feet. E42NAURONMENTAL STATUS: i The proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 11(e) Section 15311 from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. FUNDING SOURCE: Not applicable. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: Deny Special Sign Permit No. 85-9 and only permit signage permitted by Article 976, Sign Code. RCA - 1/6/86 --2- (3827d) 1 ATTACHMENTS: 1 . Appellant's letter dated December 2, 1985 1 2. Letter dated November 19, 1985 3. Staff report dated November 19, 1985 I i I i, I . I i I I ' Ii i i RCA - 1/6/86 -3- (3827d) Design 2 Signmokers December 2, 1985 C'7v :L"K . . , . Huntinct,)n Beach ri,:x Council I ' j To Whom It May Concern: I � In reference to special sign permit No. 86-9 , Conditions of I ' approval, item 2, we submit for review these actions and grounds for your consideration: Action (A) The freestanding Nissan sign shz.:.l be 20 ft. in height. Grounds for Grievance in Action (A) . 1 . Sign is the property of ;Nissan and comes in a 25 ft. height and 96 sq. ft. configuration. The reason for this configuration came after an extensive study which produced complete graphic guidelines for Nissan signage. To ' reduce the sign height would produce disproportionate relationship between sign size and sign height. After reviewing these considerations and alternatives available, the Huntington Beach Planning Deptartment staff con- curred with Nissan graphic guidelines and therefore recommend to the Planning Commission that they approve the 25' height as the best solution. �! 2. In addition, if the sign height was lowered to 20 ft. it would interfere visually with Light standards which are also at that height presently. It is for this same reason that we requested a dealer sign to be at 15 ft. high - to avoid visual clutter i with the same light standards. The staff also concurred with this point. Action (a) The dealer' s name (sign) shall be either a canopy sign or a wall sign. Grounds for Grievance in Action (B) . I i I I 1 Hunt.ingtan 'rack C: cy Council Page 2 I 1. Wall sign cannot be seen because of the distance to the street and the obstruction by the canopy. 2. Canopy sign relegates Campbell identification to a minor position, when in fact it is the principal source of traffic building for this Automotive Group known as Campbell, Automotive Group. All � advertising for Campbell/Nissan Hungtington Beach is handled jointly for all dealerships in Orange County. It is imperative that the Dealer name receive adequate exposure to justify the advertising effort produced on its behalf. 3 . Fufthermore, Nissan does not permit any joint identification of its product with a dealer name, such as Campbell Nissan, making it even more difficult in advertising and on site identification. 1 Sincerely, Bruce Danxara Assistant Planner i BD/sjb i .or r I us Atyleles Rana Orrice l68�Sun�uwerAvenue i 1 _ Costa Xna,CAIVOR14 9:ti:6 MaUine Address: i P.O.six MM ! I'ISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION in U.S.A. Telph rt:i714)549.1lam t t i November 19. 1985 i Mr. Zolan Vidanovic DESIGN 2 SIGNMAKERS 2632 S. Harbor Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92704 Dear Mr.`Vidanovic, As you are aware, Nissan Motor Corporation in U.S.A. is changing the identification of its dealer body from Oatsun to Nissan. Extensive corporate policies and guidelines have been established to insure the uniform installation of Nissan signs. One area of Nissan's policy regarding re-identification. centers on individual dealer identification fixtures to Nissan signs. Under no circumstance will Nissan allo•a attachment of any banners, signs or other individual dealer identification to the Nissan Main Brand sign. Nissan Motor Corporation is providing the majority of dealer signs at no cost to the dealer. In all dealerships. Nissan retains ownership of the Nissan Main Brand Sign. If you require further clarification of any Nissan policy regarding the I re-identification program, please feel free to contact rye. Regards, Curt Powell Dealer Identification Manager Los Angeles Region • /0493G A 1, Ci 'Y OF HL1NTINGTON BEACH 2000 MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA 92648 ! OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I I f January 9, 1986 1 I Design ? Signmakers 2632 So. Harbor Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92704 i Attn: Bruce Danzara, Asst. Planner The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach its regular meeting held January 6, 1986 sustained the decision of the inning Commission on your appeal, but directed staff to work out o cL , rnnise on the Campbell sign to a maximum or ten feet if it does rat ' lack the view of the veterinary hospital sign. Please contact the Development Servires Department for furt0er inform- ation - 536-5271. Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk ii AMW:CB:js jcc: James Palin - Development Services Director i [Telephone:714.530.52271 I I I I , CITY FHUtVTII'VTOI'V BE�I►C�i ' P.O. DOX 190 Y CALWORNIA 92648 DEPARTMENT OF[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BUILDING QlVIS10ll(714)£365241 PLAN 1✓'•:AY 17If)63B•6271 November 20, 1985 CRAP-eUDEDDECEMBER 9, 1985 Design 2 Signmakers /! ♦� �Iit ,.,.. 2632 S. Harbour �� :w Santa Ana, CA 92704 /e} CQ�,r.��lr) i +N�t ► / al+c�i►dri ��a op �� /O° l��,i Rl An� i1 PRINCIPAL: Campbell/�iissan C>{OtIR 1laC�./�tyf�jAarq �f��/a� :.�i�� • ' :• ISUBJECT: SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 85 REQUEST: To permit four freestanding signs at a site with only 445 feet of street frontage which permits, only one freestanding sign. LOCATION: 18835 Beach Blvd. , approximately 300 feet north of 'Garfield Avenue FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1 . The proposed combination of signs would not adversely affect other signs in the area, 2 . The proposed combinations of signs would not be detrimental to property located in the vicinity. 3 . The proposed combination of signs will be in keeping with the character of the commercial area. 4 . The proposed combination of signs will not obstruct the vision . of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ( 1 . A revised site plan and elevation shall be submitted indicating. the size and location of signs as required by the Planning, ! Commission. The plans are to be subject to review and approved by the Director of Development services. i f i C , 2. The used car sign shall be a monument sign, 58 sq .ft . The freestanding Nissan Sian shall be 20 ft in height and 92 sq. ft . in area. The dealer 's name identification has the option of a 36 sq. ft . monument sign e- a wall sign pursuant to code.' A sign indicating entrance Into the service area shall t•;• in height and 3 sq . ft . of area. 3 . The proposed combination of signs shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Development Services. 4 . All illegal banners and flags shall be removed. S. The existing roof sign shall be removed. ' 6 . Additional landscapting shall be provided along Peach Boulevard for the used car lot. 7 . All non-conforming and illegal signs on the site shall be removed N . I ' I hereby certify that Special Sign Permit No. 85-9 was approved by the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach California on taovember 19 , 1985 upon the Foregoing conditions and citations. Sincerely, .tames 1V. Pal in Secretary Planning Commission JWP:lp (3750d(l ) . i Design 2 Signmokers • ••• •' RECEIVED ... ... ... ... December 2, 1985 CI CITY eF'tK CITY .. ... .._ I41N7;1iGTON CC1CPs E!%!!. huntini..ji'.•Br ac}I Gii. Council . , . �cr 3 q nrl all lq5 • r ... • . . w �r '1• t... To Wham It May Concern: y In reference to special sign permit No. 86-9, Conditions of approval, item 2, we submit for review these actions and grounds for your consideration: Action (A) The freestanding Nissan sign shall be 20 ft. in height. Grounds for Grievance in Action (A) . 1. Sign is the property of Nissan and comes in a 25 ft. height and 96 sq. ft. configuration. The reason for this configuration came after an extensive study which produced complete graphic guidelines for Nissan signage. To reduce the sign height would produce disproportionate relationship between sign size and sign height. After reviewing these considerations and alternatives available, the Huntington Beach Planning Deptartment staff con- j curred with Nissan graphic guidelines and therefore recommend to the Planning Commission that they approve the 25' height as the best solution. 2. In addition, if the sign height was lowered to 20 ft. it would interfere visually with light standards which are also at that height presently. It is for this same reason that we requested a dealer sign to be at 15 ft. high - to avoid visual clutter with the satre light standards. The staff also concurred with this point. Action (B) The dealer's name (sign) shall be either a canopy sign or a wall sign. Grounds for Grievance in Action (B) . 2632 So.Harbor Boulevard Santa Aria.C61orrra 92704 F xm(714)540-7788 Hunts ngten naen city_Council Page;2.- c • •a 1. Wall sign oannoti~be seen because of the distance to the street and the obstruction by the canopy. 2. Canopy sign relegates Campbell. identification to a xhinor position, when in fact it is the principal source of traffic building for this Automotive Group known as Campbell Automotive Group. All advertising for Campbell/Nissan Hungtington Beach is handled jointly for all dealerships in Change County. It is imperative that the Dealer name receive adequate exposure to justify the advertising effort produced on its behalf. 3. Furthermore, Nissan does not permit any joint identification of its product with a dealer name, such as Campbell Nissan, making it even more difficult in advertising and on site identification. Sincerely, Bruce Danzara Asaistant Planner BD/sjb ,MN I.oeAry� o erAve.i Oflfce �""""� 1683$untlower Avenue conic.Men,CrlifOMIA qnM MAQwAddreW P.O.Box&W NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION in U.S.A. �p iCA 54a-m f t November 19, 1985 i Mr. tolan 1lidanovic i DESIGN 2 SIGNMAKERS 2632 S. Harbor Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92704 Dear Mr. Vidanovic, As you are aware, Nissan Motor Corporation in U.S.A. is changing the identification of its dealer body from Datsun to Nissan. Extensive corporate pollcies and guidelines have been established to insure the uniform installation of Nissan signs. One area of Nissan's policy regarding re-identification, centers on individual dealer identification fixtures to Nissan signs. Under no 'circumstance will Nissan allow attachment of any banners, signs or other individual dealer identification to the Nissan Main Brand sign. Nissan Motor Corporation is providing the maSority of dealer signs at no cost to the dealer. In all dealerships, Nissan retains ownership of the Nissan Main Brand Sign. If you require further cla Wication of any Nissan policy regarding the re-identific«tion program, please feel free to contact me. Regards, t i Curt Powell k Dealer Identification Manager Los Angeles Region :gal0493G d i t f I huntington beach development services department STAf f -----...REP0R11 i TO: Planning Commission i FROM: Development Services DATE: November 19, 1985 SUBJECT: SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 85--9 APPLICANT: Design 2 Signmakers DATE ACCEPTED: c o er , 985 PRINCIPAL: Campbell Nissan MANDATORY PROCESSING DATE: RE VEST: To permit four freestanding December 22, S89 signs at a site with only 445 feet of street frontage ZONE: C4--Highway which permits only one Commercial District freestanding sign. GENERAL PLAN: General LOCATION: 18835 Beach Blvd. , commercial approximately 300 feet north, of Garfield Avenue EXISTING USE: Automobile Dealership ACREAGE: Auproximately 2 acres 1.0 SUGGE&•:--'j ACTION: Approve Special Sign Permit No . 85-9 based on the findings and conditions outlined in this report. 2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION: On November 51 1985, the Planning Commission voted to continue Special Sign Permit No. 85-9. Staff was instructed to meet with the applicant and work on the sign proposal. Staff met with the applicant on November 15, 1985, and the results of the meeting are discussed in Section 9.0 of this report. 3.0 SURROUNDING LAND USE, ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS: North of Subject Pro2erty: M GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: General Commercial ZONE: C4-Highway Commercial District LAND USE: Auto Dealership i A•FM43A i East of Subject Property: ' _ 1 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: General Commercial. � ZONE: C4-Highway Commercial District LAND USE: Retail j South of Subject Property: f GHNERAI, PLAN DESIGNATION: General Commercial ZONE: C4--Highway Commercial District LAND USE: Auto Dealership West of Subject Property: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Medium Density Residential ZONE: R3-Medium High Density Residential District LAND USE. Apartments 4.0 ENVIRUNMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is exempt pursuant. to Class 11(a ) Section 15311 from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. 5.0 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: On November J.S. 1985, staff met with the applicant and discussed the sign proposal for Campbell Nissan. The original proposal for Special Sign :permit No. 85-9 requested four ( 4) freestanding signs at a site which only permitted one per Section 9760.7, Sign 'Code. In the staff report dated November 5, 1985, staff recommended combining two of the proposed signs. This would reduce the number of signs along Beach Boulevard and also create an undulating effect with a low sign at the north end of the property; a 20 foot high freestanding sign at the center of the property; and a low sign at the south end of the property. The applicant indicated at the November 5, 1965 Planning Commission meeting that Nissan requires a separate sign and that Mr. Campbell, the owner of Campbell Nissan, needed a dealer identification sign at the street also. Staff Report - 11/19/85 -2- (3722d) Based on the meeting of November 15, 1985, staff and the applicant arrived at a proposal that modifies the original request but still requires a special sign permit. The applicant has presented a proposal which includes: (a) One (1) monument "Used Carl sign at the north end of the property which will be 5 leet in height and 58 square feet of cign area. (h) one (1) freestanding "Nissan" sign in the center of the site which will be 25 feet high and 92 square feet of sign area. (c) One (1) freestanmding "Campbell" sign at the southern end of ' the property which will be 15 feet in height and 36 square feet of sign area. it was, agreed in the meeting that the service directory sign which is only 3 feet in height and only 3 square feet of sign area would not adversely impact the site. The new proposed sign combination would be the only signage for the site. The applicant agreed to the exclusion of any wall signs, flags, and banners. All signs are to be placed in a landscape Planter and it would be encouraged to impose a condition that the landscape planter on the used car lot be widened to match the adjacent planter which will be required from Use Permit No. 85--71 . 10.0 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Special sign. Permit No. 85-9 based on the following findings and conditions: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1 . The proposed combination of signs would not adversely affect other signs in the area. 2. The proposed combination of signs would not be detrimental to � property located in the vicinity. 3. The proposed combination of signs will be in keeping with the character of the commercial area. 4. The proposed combination of signs will not obstruct the vision of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. 5. The canopy in front of the exterior wall presents poor visibility for wall signage. SUGGESTED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL I. A site plan and elevation dated November 15, 1985 shall be the approved layout. 2. The proposed combination of sighs shall be subject to the review and appxovZ1 of the Director of Development services. 3. All illegal banners and flags sh311 be removed. Staff Report 11/19/05 -3- (3722d) 4. The existing roof sign shall be removed. Additional landscapting shall be provided along Beach Boulevard for the used car lot. G. No wall signage shall be permitted. 11,0 ALTERNATIVE ACTION: As an alternative action, staff would present a possible sign proposal which would include a monument sign at the north end of the property; a 25 foot high freestanding sign in the center of the site; and the Campbell identification signage could be placed on an exterior wall where there is a wall sign for the former establishment name. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Staff report dated November 5, 1985 2. 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DATE: REQUEST: To permit four freestanding December , -11985 signs at a site with only 445 feet of street frontage ZONE: C4-Highway which permits only one Commercial District freestanding eign. GENERAL PLAN: General LOTION: 18835 Beach Blvd. , ommercia approximately 300 feet north of Garfield Avenue EXISTING USE: Automobile Dealership ACREAGE: Approximately 2 acres 1 .0 SUGGESTED ACTION: 1 Deny Special Sign Permit No. 85-9 based on the findings outlined in this report. 2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION: Special Sign Permit No. 85-9 is a request to permit four internally illuminated, freestanding signs at a site with 445 feet of street frontage which permits only one freestanding sign. There are four existing freestanding signs at the site and the applicant is requeating to replace the existing signs with new signs which identify the new name of the retail establishment (Campbell Nissan formerly Dot Datsun) . The following is a table which compares the existing freestanding signs to the proposed freestanding sign package: Existing Proposed 1. Dealer Identification 102 sq.ft. 40 feet high 95 sq.ft. 20 feet high A-FId43A t 1 Existing Proposed 2. Dealer Identification { 12 sq.ft. 30 fet high 90.9 sq.ft. . 25 feet high 3. Used Car 48 sq.ft. 20 feet high 50 sq.ft. 5 feet high 4. Service Directional lw sq.ft. 6 feet high 3 sq.ft. 3 feet higo The applicant has initiated a special sign permit because the proposed sign package does not comply with the huntington Beach Ordinance Code, Article 976, Sian Code, in the following areas: 1. Section 9760.7 specifies: One freestanding sign per site per c reet fronEage shall be permitted in the C2, C31 C4 and R5 Districts. The applicant is proposing four freestanding signs which exceeds the code by three signs. 2. Section 9760.7(a ) specifies: Such sign shall be placed within a ads ac pe p anted no portion of the sign shall extena beyond the -perimeters of said planter. Two of the proposed signs will not be contained in a landscaped planter . 3. Section 9760.7(b) specifies: Sign Height and Area shall be subject to the following provisions: Setback from Ultimate Right-of-Way to Nearest Maximum Maximum Portion of Sign Sign Height Sign Area (1) 0' - 12 ' 20' 1 square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of site frontage with a maximum of one hundred (100 ) square feet The applicant is proposing all four signs to be located adjacent to the Ultimate Right-of-Way. One of the proposed signs is 25 feet in height which exceeds the code by five feet. 3.0 SURROUNDING LAND USE, ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS: North of SubJect Property: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: General Commercial ZONE: C4-Highway Commercial District ,4= LAND USE: Auto Dealership Staff Report - 11/5/85 -2- (3583d) East of subject Property: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: General Commercial ZONE: C4-Highway Commercial District LAND USE: Retail South of Subject Property: GENERAL PLAW DESIGNATION: General Commercial ZONE: C4-Highway Commercial District LAND USE: Auto Dealership i west of subject Property : ; i GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Medium Density Residential ZONE: R3-Medium High Density Residential District LAND U1,E. Apartments { 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed project is exempt pursuant to Class 11(a) Section 15311 from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. 5.0 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 ARD ANALYSIS: The number of signs, the height of one of the signs, and the proposed placement of two freestanding signs outside a landscape planter conflict with the provisions of Article 976 Sign Code. Staff has evaluated the sign proposal and feels that the request for four separate freestanding signs is not based on a substantial economic hardship. Staff realizes that there is a product name changeover and an ownership change at the site. Instead of permitting the four separate freestanding signs, staff proposes that the two signs that are twenty feet in height (Cambell jj Nissan) and twenty-five feet in height (Nissan) be combined into one :staff Report - 11/5/s5 -3- (3583d) i sign. This would reduce the number of signs to three. This would also create an undulating effect with a low monument at the north end of the property; a twenty foot high sign in the center of the property; and a low sign at the south end of the property. Staff recommends denial of the proposed four separate freestanding signs. As an alternate action, staff would recommend combining two signs into one sign that would be twenty feet in height plus a low profile monument and a service directory sign. 10.0 RECO14MENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny Special Sign Permit No. 55-9 based on the following findings: ) . The proposed four freestanding signs will adversely affect other signs in the area. 2. The proposed four freestanding signs will be detrimental t•.o property located in the vicinity. 3. The proposed four freestanding signs will not be in keeping with the character of the neighborhood , 4 . The proposed four freestanding signs may create a vehicular traffic hazard. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: As a possible alternative to the proposed four freestanding signs, staff would recommend approval for combining two freestanding and two low profile signs at the subject site. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1 . The proposed combination of signs would not adversely affect other signs in the area. 2. The proposed combination of signs would not be detrimental to property located in the vicinity. 3. The proposed combination of signs will be in keeping with the character of the shopping center and neighborhood. 4 . The proposed combination of signs will not obstruct the vision of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. SUGGESTED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL I . A site plan and elevation shall be submitted to the Department of Development Services which will indicate the recommended combination freestanding signs. Staff Report - 11/5/85 -4- ( 3583d) 2. The proposed combination of signs shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Development Servicen . 3. All illegal banners and flags shall be removed. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Area map 2. Site plan and elevations dated July 26, 1985 3. Elevation of recommended combination of freestanding signs. JWP:RLP:kla r` .I i 1 Staff Report - 11/5/85 --5- ( 3583d) i IX I R2 -- --.. > �- -- 3 V3 --;- ------ r ... ..... a, a i a 11 • MI R2 '� , C2 / ci C4 i,2�; RS R3 R3 �� 3 44 R3 ' ' ,}; ,, R3 tR3 .� h3 RI V// Rl PA I CA R3 PLAN R3R2 R2 3 Fe IW ra - — WR►1Et-0 R2 p. R2 ... t: ! • �.. �.� R1 ,. fR2� _ MH "..'"� .� � � � t � Ri •• RI Rl R2 .."ft.....,.. {{ tt}} _11.1tza R •� "` RI RI�. «.:- RA, C4� + R1 �CF-E� F" R! RI '. /R2 R2 R 2 R2 RI t1 I►lf 1 Ri R, R2 ( i n..omasi it s 44"J& tMlhi.WGIO"owl$ HUNTWGTON UAtH FLAMING DIV!SIGN k_ } Publish 12/19/85 NO1ICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL TO PLANNING COMKISSION'S CONDITION OF APPROVAL 12 SPECIAL SIGN ?EMIT 185-9 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the huntingtou Beach City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, on the date and at the time indicated below to receive and consider the statements of all persons who wish to be heard relative to the application described below. ALTE: Monday, January 6, 1986 TIME: 7:30 P. M. APPLICATION NU2ER: Appeal - Special Sign Permit No. 85-9 LOCATION: 18835 Beach Boulevard approximately 300 feet north of Garfield Avenue PROPOSAL: An appeal filed by Design 2 Signmakers to the Planning Commission's Condition of Approval No. 2 of Special Sign Permit No. 85-9, Design 2 Sigumakers is appealing Item 2 which only permits a 20 foot high, 92 square foot freestanding sign and an under canopy/wall sign. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Pursuant to Section 15311, Class II(a) of CEQA, this project is categorically exempt ON PILE: A copy of Special Sign Permit No. 85-9 is on file in the Department of Development Services ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and .express opinions or submit evidence for or against the application as outlined above. All applications, exhibits, and descriptions of this proposal are on file with the Office of the City Clerk, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, for inspection by the public. HUNTINGTON ?EACH CITY COUNCIL By: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk Phone (714) 536-5405 J.Pu lish' NOTICE OF PUBLIC HQM"""" '""'"'•---•......�„ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Huntington Beach City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at the 'Huntington •Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, on the date and at the time indicated below to receive and consider the statements of an . persons who wish to be heard relative to the application described below. RATE: J OSM i g:;P' N0.� . Tom: ; j ? �t. APPLICATION NUMBER., �� •;�:(r r '� .. LOCATION: Lj 44. PROPOSAL: �(,!ti •��ippC.t� �,� 1?� 'U��. �• r-; ! ►t //`A L� e�� •�� C 40di ���v�Frj Urt•.'v� ����!✓v+r9 � . �+:%�s� e1t� '"'f�.c:{= •f--'�7'.�,� . JA E"c%u �✓{�ul. C��u r ry Gt 7,0 �c �''` Z- vQr� •,F � ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: 4 Ceqae ON FILE: �k �.�� o�' �...-gyp-Lr.� ��,ti, �•��v"x.c--� � Gc-�• ���',..� • �� ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit evidence for or agAiust the application as outlined above. All applicstiona, exhibits, and descriptions of 'this proposal are on file with the Office of the City Clerk, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, for inspection by the public. HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL _ r By: Alicia H. Wentworth -{-b �kf •.� 1 ��,� /11�1 a City Clerk Phone (714) 536-5405 ' Cl T v 1`11EASURE•11- WARREN Q TALL �r •� ! CITY OF FIUNTINGTON 9EAC. Address All Correspondence To:y fjj I, (6J•tap rp OEVELOPKNT SERVICES OEPT on Pa flow Iso k 1"/0?/r.5 165*00 TL HUNTINGTON UEACII CALIFORYA 92646 r OR CAI 11III 536-5244 DINE_Lw2 r..� RECEIVED FRUM ADonESS con 1 �t�[ `-L. r•.L J "�"' l� AMOUNT 11FCEIVC.0 L V CAS14 0 CHECK _A.U.A. • Is /Z�, _5 C- RECEIVED pY , OESCRIP11ON REFERENCE• CODE AMOUNT BUSINESS LICENSE 0301 _ BUILDING PEMITS 0306 PLAN CHECK FEES 0705 PLUMBING PERMITS 0301 ELECTRICAV PERMITS 0308 HEATING PERMITS 0309 POOL PERMITS 0315 PARK &REC (UNIT LOT FEE) 1906 LIBRARY FEES(CELF) 0711 GRADING PERh11TS �- Y 0114 GRAVING PLAN CHECK FEE 0724 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 0719 ZONING APPLICA11014S } tll� 0101 � (j PARK d nEC (SUBDIVISION LICENSE FEE) 1907 a� I iUTAI.S U [? 208929 I � ISSUING LICr'At21•c.T;•IT i t I z � f I 3 NOTICE TO CLERK TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING l ITEM IS�.._ ' ro I' ��"- ( �v TO: CITY CLERK'S OFFICE DATE: FROM s PLEASE SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING USING THE ATTACHED LEGAL NOTICE FOR THE DAY OF IMP's are attache) "-AI''s Will follow No AP's Initiated by: Planning Commission Planning Department Petition Other Adoption of Environmental Status (x) YES NO Refer to � � - , Planning Department - Extension 0 for additional information. * if ap eal , please transmit exact wording to he required in the legal . I I J 157-451-07 ` .159-111-06 / '1 938-40-003 Victor J. Illig Viola H. Almgren Steven L. 6 Beth E. Cohn 3577 IV. Figueora Street 18835 Beach Blvd. 7905 Palln Circle Jos Angelos, CA 90065 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 ` HtIntington Beach, CA 92648 1 57-451-08 1 59-111-07 938-40-004 To 938-40-020 Vito Bea to Wayne M. Comeau Cambridge Huntington Property 3320 Tweedy Blvd. 18861 Beach Blvd. 2943 S. Pullman Street ! South Gate, CA 92708 Huntingdon Beach, CA 92648 Santa Ana, CA 92705 157-452-34 159-111-08 Jack Slamovic Sidney A. Crossley Design 2 Blvd. 9911 w. Pico Blvd. #530 18881 Beach Blvd. Sant S. haarborrbor Los Angeles, CA 90035 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Santa Ana, CA 92704 704 157-452-35 159-112-09 Campbell Nissan George D. Buccola Sidney A. Crossley 18835 Beach Blvd. 2701 B. Alton Avenue• 18801 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach, CA Irvine, CA 92714 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 ' 92648 1 57-452-36 To 1 57-452-37 1 59-111-10 George D. Buccola Sidney A. Crossley P.O. Box 1385 1055 Rose Avenue Newport Beach, CA . 92663 Palm Springs, CA 92262 157-352-38 159-111-13 George D. Buccola De La Cuesta Reginald 1 Saga Lane - 7811 Glencoe Avenue N1 Menlo Park, CA 94025 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 159-111-01 159-111-16 4 Ti-ke Shen Florida Gardens 121 CeIvingeton Drive P.O. Bac 6348 Monroeville, PA 15146 Orange, CA 92667 ' ! 159-111-02 159-11.I-19 Melvin G. Potts Huntington Beach Ccmpany 18771 Beach Blvd. P.O. Fax 7611 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 San Francisco, CA 94120 i � 159-111-03 159-111-20 Arthur I. Bonin P.O. Box 1220 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Huntington BeacN, CA 1.59-I11-04 938-40-001 Dot Datsun Xnc. Saumuel A. Yardage IdO35 Beach Blvd. 7915 Palin Circle Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 159-111-05 938-40-002 Harris L. Woods Cambridge Huntington Property 18835 Beech Blvd. 2943 S. -Pullman Street + Huntington•Beach, CA 92648 Santa Ana, CA 92705 ; j j Ire CITY OF HUNTING TON BEACH 2000 MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA 92648 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I January 24, 1986 I Greg Ptacek Southland Signs 15661 Producer Lane "8" Huntington Beach, CA 92649 The City Council of the City or Huntington Beach at their regular meeting held January 22, 1986, granted your appeal and approved Special Sign Permit 85-8 with conditions. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call the Department of Development Services at (714) 536-5271. Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk AMW:bt {Telephone:71433"2271 7, Authorized to Publish Advertisements of ills kinds includingpublic p notices by Decree of the Superior Court of Orange County, Calr,ornra, plumber A-6214, dated 29 Seplomber. 1961. and A-24831.dated 11 June. 1963 NP U���.,1 e� �h�iH�j S. alit. tr..dkcl&f els STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Orangev„e>K �r�.•a...,,«.q eo.«w �'u !p/�11�� ;- � Ti 1e U off. or rM aftewr r wr M r powd J r «rr,top"carrtn.rtatn � �.P.�f./ derv!�/Lr 1N $uT• *I M/s'fi -- 1 am a Citizen of the United States and a resident of _ PC bleoAcd ,J the County aforesaid; I an over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested In the below UG�P c>re,c�cr�Qi••R� entitled matter. I am a principal clerk of the Orange Coast DAILY PILOT, with which is combined the ��'•';"�' `m hrW NEWS-PRESS, a newspaper of gr;nersl circulation, rlt+VK"' h � •�-. printed and published In the City of Costa Mesa, PII �IC MO�fCE County of Orange. State of California, and that a fMfl�TN:iOFf, Notice of Public Hearing ;APPMTOP Amp comlftt omm stna" or saaot& afela fMfafR t'NDTICE•, 19. HEREBY of which copy attached hereto is a true and complete , jyp`y °p�, copy, was printed and published in the Costa Mesa e••oh, in !h cr a the *� Counun�1n �ilc to, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Chambert�f,otthe Civic Irvine. the South Coast communities and Laguna ii"on t�ff a pme. Beach issues of said newspaper for 1 time of October. its_� ►wpmetlf d by Boat xalt�ettaatven�2 IV to wit the issue(s) of �p++t i ook nlrl of sma the �s doolni No:e68 wfrde ro uu•1ed a October 1 0 19 t3 5 to feels MIN'ww hvo- an 198 krcat•da att=Aw anus,•aypra+dlnctety 6t10 het a•.t of,t3•M1y"Z ebe•t In MI•C2(COnM"ft. 198 ewwKMa!�I otraeal.:. . A stir A••alptbn ' Ifs In tttFCCiwwrll t�1p•AnMnt of D•- ----- 198 �iudritmer•r1•�d p�•r' ar+a► �rntled ro ettMltl alit►ar• In jld•*xpr•*• their ,•v�a+>r for or*Pit*taw y4WVA WAY be oblair t*rs from Of ft of the c41 dark.2M Maw, str••t, um1npton 90i01% I declare, under ponalty of perjury, that the sialwAk 92W.•.:(7t4r foregoing Is true a-1d cofsect. Theo OW11Des Cm W NUNT1WON ��[ACN, pre Allalr� Y. Executed on October 10 5 CMT� �.. (n.Ny f'aot ootcb*r+Th 7as at Costa Mesp, Califo ni . 1198 V44A&- I t Signature r 1 REQUES f FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION Date January 21 , 1986 Submittadto: Honorable Mayor and City Council Submitted by: Charles W. Thompson, City Administrator *,- es W. Palin Director Development Service ) o Prepared by: Jam j . r r p i APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF SPEC SIGN Subject: PERMIT NO. 85-8 i Consistent with Council Policy? ] Yes [ ] New Policy or Exception Statement of issue, Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source,Alternative Actions,Attachments: STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Transmitted for your consideration is a report for your review and action regarding the approval of a freestanding sign for the retail center located at 7011 Warner . The City Council directed staff to work with the applicant to reach an acceptable solution regarding the sign size and sign area. An agreement has been reached and staff is bringing the proposal before the Council for approval . RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission Action and Recommendation: A MOTION WAS MADE BY PORTER AND SECOND BY ERSKINE TO DENY SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 85-8 WITH FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Rowe, Win hell, Livengood, Erskine, Porter, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Schumacher ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSED FINDINGS FOR DENIAL 1 . The Redevelopment Agency opposed the applicants request because it will be inconsistent with the Planned Sign Program No. 83-2 for freestanding signs which should be reserved for major tenants only. Since the new center does not contain any major tenants an additional freestanding sign should not be allowed. if the new center had a different name or other identity, that m?_v be reason for a separate freestanO-.6ng sign, P10 4/84 1 but in no cab.. should individual tenants .,e identified on such a sign, a location o , an proximity o an arterial Ig way allows for sufficient visibility of tenant wall sign identification. 2. The proposed freestanding sign will not be in keeping with the character of the shopping center or the neighborhood and does not comply with approved Planned Sign Program No. 83-21 . 3. The proposed freestanding sign will adversely affect other signs in the area. 4 . The proposed freestanding sign will be detrimental to property located in the vicinity. 5 . The proposed freestanding sign may obstruct the vision of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. City Council action and recommendation: Following discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY KELLY, SECONDED BY THOMAS, TO RECONSIDER THE PRIOR ACTION AND TO DIRECT THE P'.,ANNINIG DEPARTMENT TO WORK WITH THE APPELLANT TO REACH AN ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION AND RETURN TO COUNCIL WITH A WAY FOR THE SIGN TO BE APPROVED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Kelly, Bailey, Finley, Thomas NOES: Mandic, Green ABSENT: MacAllister ABSTAIN: !'one Staff recommendation: Approve Special Sign Permit No. 85--8 subject to findings and conditions of approval outlined in this report. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1 . The proposed six and one-half foot high monument sign would not adversely affect other signs in the area. 2. The proposed six and one-half foot high monument sign would not be detrimental to property located in the vicinity. 3. The proposed six and one-half foot high monument sign would be in keeping with the character of the shopping center/ development and neighborhood. 4 . The proposed six and one-half foot high monument sign will not obstruct the vision of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. 5. The proposed six and one-half foot high monument sign will be compatible with Planned Sign Program No. 83-2. RCA - 1/21/86 -2- (4046d) SUGGESTED CONDITIG OF APPROVAL: 1 . The elevation received and dated January 7 , 1986, shall be the approved layout. 2. The applicant shall submit to the Department of Development Services a precise site plan prior to the issuance of a sign permit. 3. Prior to the issuance of building permite all illegal flags and banners shall be removed from the site. d . The subject monument sign shall be incorporated into Planned Sign Program No. 83-2. 5. The City Council reserves the right to revoke Special Sign } Permit No. 85-8 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ANALYSIS: At the October 21, 1985, City Council meeting, the Council directed staff to work with the applicant to resolve the problem pertaining to the size and copy for a ground sign for the retail center located at 7011 Warner Avenue. On November 6, 1985, staff met with the applicant in order to work out a proposal that would be acceptable to both the applicant and the City Council. An agreement was not reached and the applicant stated he needed time to redesign a ground sign. On January 6, 1986, staff received an elevation and = memo from the applicant regarding the size and copy of the proposed ground sign. Staff has evaluated the proposal and it is staff's position that the proposed six and one-half (6.-1/2) foot high sign and two (2) tenant panel sign copy is ac-ceptable. Based on our evaluation of the sign, staff recommends that the City Council approve Special Sign Permit No. 85--8. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed sign is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 11 (e) Section 15311 from the California environmental Quality Act. FUNDING SOURCE: Not applicable. i ALTERNATIVE ACTION: I� Deny Special Sign Permit No. 85-8 based on the following findings: I i RCA - 1/21/86 -3- (4046d) FINDINGS FOR DENIAL.. 1 . The proposed six and one-half foot high monument sign will adversely affect other signs in the area . 2. The proposed six and one-half foot high monument sign will be detrimental to property located in the vicinity. 3. The proposed six and one-half foot high monument sign will not be in keeping with the character of the shopping center/development and neighborhood. 4. The proposed six and one-half foot high monument sign may create a vehicular hazard. I.TTACHMENTS: I 1 . Elevation dated January 7, 1986 2. Memo dated January 6, 1986 3. Minutes from the October 21, 1985 City Council meeting 4. RCA dated October 21, 1985 JWP:RGF:kla i i RCA - 1/21/86 -4- (4046d) , II C -�-'•td�F" �{a�t:i. �.rr_t� �:Lc�ri..o,T�Ez•� _LT 8::C+�Z t-ATS t-c? Z-7015, J'«G 1 15 MA MK Ur" J G t•� i t ' � ` �tr„• 3 /� 1�ND JOB.M06939 D 1T AYS ►+uNI PPOD a E-LA C• 9:+,sa ""^11 W!?+�C1=- a��1Cr u.L[ s1z'.{% S!GNS �r,. sls�a65 _ -r-0 k•:ns-_W— A.C• j}.•WiP,3.i^r-j Ct r CA. Fj 1 - i J III °"` paIoamr F SOUTHLAND t!!�4 )e(o uRt3E�lTI 1) ff4 R � ' V_ - SIC�SIGNS "�"° o sm/a _ m :5661 PRODUCER LANE #B ( jj,( p ow,Lr„mm HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92649 1 (714)895.3865 E • s Sti •s+ A G , E l SIGI3ED: �v ' "IT O�M[RT. 11etr TD '":"tTINOTON BEACN A ;E LLOPMENT SERVICES E i Y f F 1110 deach, Ca SENDER: MAIL RECIPIENT WHITE AND PINK SHEETS. i REQUES FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION Ong �o�if�S r»o�•v,r f A,#- Ca✓A&-L cle-y 1Q/��1}4.0 ` 19. Uo'f{,-o Wh" A, +y T44- -40 Vetu kr 1� vohsDate October 21 r .1985 er- AJ6 f-/oN Pet IL0T.1 e^o�+��r��f-b.Fa,P�46 tuank ��7'�a►<«..,� a` tit�,v+► Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council , C4.*C;L Submitted by: Charles V1. Thompson, City Administrator��U i PreQaredby: James W. Palin, Director, Development Services Subject: APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF SPECeLSIGN PERMIT NO. 85-8 Consistent with Council Policy? �< Yes [ ) Now Policy or Exception Statement of Issue, Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source,Alternative Actions,Attachments: STATEMENT OF ISSUE: I Transmitted for your consideration is an appeal from Southland Signs of the Planning Commission's denial of Special Sign Permit No. 85-8. Thy appeal is based on the appellant 's opinion that due to architectural reasons or for no street exposure many of the retail establishments within the commercial center are suffering economic hardship. RECOMMENDhTION: Planning Commission action and recommendation: ON MOTION BY PORTER AND SECOND BY ERSKINE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIED SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 85--8 BY THE FOLLOWINu VOTE: AYES: Rowe, Winchell , Livengood, Erskine, Porter, Mirjahangir NOES: None ABSENT: Schumacher ABSTAIN: None Staff recommendation: Uphold Planning Commission's denial of Special Sign Permit No. 85--8. ANALYSIS: On September 17, 1985, the Planning Commission denied Special Sign Permit No. 85--8. Special Sign Permit No. 85-8 originally requested the approval of a 20 foot high, 99 square foot internally illuminated freestanding sign (Attachment 3) within 330 feet of an existing freestanding sign located at 7011 Warner Avenue approximately 500 feet rest of Goldenwest Street. The proposed sign contained 28 tenant copy panels and was to be located in a landscaped area. The retail center is governed by Planned Sign Program No. 83-2 and only one, 25 foot high freestanding sign is allowed along the Warner Avenue frontage. r ` VI O 4184 - 1 The applicant initiated a special sign permit because the proposed sign did not comply with the Huntington Beach ordinance Code Article 976 Sign Code, in the following area: 1. section 9760.7(c) specifies that sites in the C2, C31 C4 , and R5 Districts with a minimum of seven hundred (700 ) feet of street frontage on any single street may be permitted un additional freestanding sign for every six hundred (G00) feet of street frontage in excess of the r minimum seven hundred (700) feet, provided further that the minimum distance between such signs shall be six hundred (600) feet. The location of the proposed sign would be approximately 330 feet away from an existing freestanding sign, which is approximately 260 feet less than the code requires for the minimum distance between freestanding signs. The distance between the proposed freestanding sign and an existing freestanding sign is approximately 260 feet less than the sign Code requires. Also, the proposed freestanding sign does not meet the intent of the planned sign program that governs the shopping center. All the approved freestanding signs at the shopping center advertise major tenants only and multiple tenant identification signs are not permitted. The close proximity of the retail stores to Warner Avenue does not justify a 20 foot high freestanding sign with 28 tenant copy panels. At the August 20, 1985 Planning Commission meeting, Special Sign Permit No. 85-8 was continued in order to allow staff to work with the applicant and try to design a low profile monument sign which would serve the advertising needs of the tenants that do not, have direct street exposure along Warner Avenue. A low monument sign was suggested as an alternative action by staff for consideration at the September 17, 1985 Planning commission meeting (see Attachment 4 ) . The applicant did not agree with the staff version and instead presented a 9 foot high, 48 square foot sign (see Attachment 5 ) . Staff presented graphics and photographs which demonstrates that all the tenants have street exposure for advertising purposes. The Planning Commisston agreed with staff's analysis and recommendation and denied the applicant 's request. The applicant has resubmitted his original proposal for your consideration. The proposed location for the subject sign is in a redevelopment area. The Redevelopment Agency made the following comments: In order to be consistent with the Planned Sign Program No. 83-2 Freestanding signs should be reserved for major tenants only. Since the new center does not contain any major tenants an additional freestanding sign should not be allowed. If the new center had a different name or other identity, that may be reason for a separate freestanding sign, but in no case should individual tenants be identified on such a sign. The location of, and proximity Eo an arterial ig way a ows for sufficient visibility of tenant wall sign identification. i RCA - 10/14/85 -2- (3397d) {� I ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Pursuant to Section 15311, Class 11 (a ) of the California Environmental Quality Act Law and Guidelines 1984, the proposed project is categorically exempt. FUNDING SOURCE: Not applicable. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: As an alternative to the proposed freestanding sign, staff could recommend a low profile monument sign at the proposed location. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Letter of appeal from applicant 2. Area map 3. Applicant's original sign proposal to the Planning Commission and currentg sign request before the City Council 4. Staff alternative low profile monument sign 5. Applicant's alternative sign proposal to the Planning Commission 6. Site plan with ground sign layout 7. Staff report dated September 17, 1985 JWP:RLF:kla I RCA - 10/14/85 -3- (3397d) �yo zYL SOUTHLAND SIGNS 15661 PROCUCER LANE NB HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. 92649 (714) 895-3865 City of Huntington Beach P.O. Box 190 Huntington Beach CA 92648 � x :C m-�efr Mayor Ruth Bailey & Council Members City of Huntington Beach The tenants of 7011 Warner Center are asking for your ^ `" consideration in our appeal to reverse the planning commissions decision to deny special sign permit # 85-8- Many stores in the center due to architectural reasons or no street exposure ar6 suffering from lack of Identification. Your decision on the proposed freestanding sign may be very important to the sucese or failure to some of the tenants in this center. The proposed sign is typical of many other legal signs in the city and we urge your support on this matter. 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F 1 V i t •_c� t u'.10 �.�...� � w ♦ r n t � + mo t n u t :maw Wba»• S I T E P L A fl NLMiU+WI.wvw 4WOm" map huntington beach development services department ffAf f IEPORT TO: Planning Commission FROM: Department of Development Services DATE: September 17, 1985 SUBJECT: SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 85-8 APPLICANT: Southland Signs DATE ACCEPTED: 15601 Producer Lane August 13, 1985 Unit B, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 REQUEST: Permit a 9 foot high, 48 MANDATORY PROCESSING DATE square foot internally Octnber 13, 1985 illuminated freestanding sign Within 330 feet from an existing freestanding sign LOCATION** 7011 Warner Avenue approxi- ZONE: C2 - Community -� mately 500 feet east of Bu�ness District Goldenwest Street 1.0 SUGOESTEU ACTION: Deny SpectAl Sign Permit No. 85-8 based on the findings outlined in M Section 6.0 of this report. 2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION: Special Sign Permit No. 85-8 was originally a request to construct a 20 foot high, 99 squart foot internally freestanding sign located at 7011 Warner Avenue approximately 500 feet east of Goldenwest Street. The proposed sign contained 28 tenant copy panels and was be located in a landscaped area . The retail center is governed by Planned Sign Program No. 83-2 and only one, 25 foot high freestanding sign is allowed along the Warner Avenue frontage. The applicant initiated a special sign permit because the proposed sign did not comply with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Article 976 sign _Cade. Special Sign Permit No. 85-8 was continued to the Geptember 4, 1985 Planning Commission meeting and then to the September 17, 1985 Planning Commission meeting in order to allow the applicant time to work out problems with the staff. The applicant is now proposing. a 9 foot high, 48 foot sign. n v A•F►1.'1A NUMT 3.0 ENVIRONMENVAL STATUS: pursuant to Section 15311 , Class 11 (a ) of the California Environmentai puality Act Law and Guidelines 1984, the proposed project is categorically exempt. 4.0 REDEVELOPMENT STATUS: The proposed location for the subject sign is in a redevelopment area. The Redevelopment Agency made the following comments: In order to be consistent with the Planned Sign Program No. 83-2 freestanding signs should be reserved for major tenants only. Since the new center does not contain any major tenants an additional freestanding sign should not be allowed. if the new center had a different name or other identity, that may be reason for a separate freestanding sign, but in no case should individual tenants be identified on such a sign. The- location of, anT"�"` proximity Eo an ar eria hIghway alTows for sufficient visibility of tenant wall sign identification. 5.0 ISSUES AND ANALYSIS: Section 9760.7c requires that the distance between freestanding signs be at least 600 feet. The distance between the proposed freestanding sign and the existing freestanding sign is only 330 feet. This is approximately 2G0 feet less than the sign code requires. Also, the proposed freestanding sign does not meet the intent of the planned (� ' sign program that governs the shopping center. All the approved freestanding signs at the shopping center advertise major tenants only and multiple tenant identification signs are not permitted. Staff originally recommended denial of Special Sign Permit No. 85-8 because they di6 not feel that the center, with close proximity to Warner Avenue, justified a 20 too►. hi.gb freestanding sign with 28 tenant copy panels. All but two businesses in the center have sufficient exposure on Warner Avenue fcr identification purposes. Staff has worked with the applicant over the past several weeks to denign a sign that would fulfill the tenants ' needs and meet the requirements of the code ar;d Planned Sign Program 83-2. The applicant's most recent proposal is for a 9 foot high sign with 6 tenant panels (see attached sketch ) . Staff still feels that this sign would not comply with the requirements. Instead, staff is recommending a 6 foot high monument sign with only 2 tenant panels, to accommodate the 2 tenants that do not have exposure on Warner Avenue. The applicant has not agreed with this proposal . Staff Report 8-20-85 -2- ( 3083d) e I 6.0 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny Special Sign Permit No. 85-8 based on the following findings: 1� The proposed freestanding sign will adversely affect other signs in the area. 2. The proposed freestanding sign will be detrimental to property located in the vicinity. i 3. The proposed freestanding sign will not be in keeping with the character of the .shopping center or the neighborhood and does I not comply with approved planned Sign Program No. 83-21. I 4. The proposed freestanding sign may obstruct the +tision of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: As a possible alternative to the proposed freestanding sign, staff would recommend a 6 foot high monument sign with two tenant panels. A sketch of the alternative sign is attached. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed monument sign would not adversely affect other signs in the area. 2. The proposed monument sign would not be detrimental to property located in the vicinity. 1 3. The proposed monument signs will be in keeping with the character of the shopping center and neighborhood. 4 . The proposed monument sign will not obstruct the vision of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. SUGGESTED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. A site plan and elevation shall be submitted to the Department of Development Services which will, indicate a low profile monument sign. 2. The proposed low profile monument sign shall be designed in accordance with Planned Sign program NO. 83-2 and shall be subject of the review and approval of the Director of Development ;services. I Staff Report 8-20--85 -3- ( 33083d) 3. Placement of the sign shall be approved by the Development Services and Public Works Departments. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Staff report of August 20, 1985 and September 4 , 1985 2. Elevation of recommended low profile monument sign 3. Elevation of applicant 's proposed sign dated September 10, 1985 JWP. F:lp I Staff Report 8•-20-85 -4- (3083d) huntington beach d®velopnent services d`partment -� STAff ERO TO: Planning Commission FROM: Development Services DATE: September 41 1985 SUBJPCT: CONTINUANCE OF SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 85-8 APPLICANT: Southland Signs DATE ACCEPTED: 15601 Producer Lane August IY,�S85 Unit B Huntington Beach, CA 92649 MANDATORY PROCESSING DATE: Octo er 13, 19 55 REQUEST: Permit a 20 font ;:igh, 99 square foot internally ZONE: C2-Community illuminated freestanding Business District sign within 330 feet from an existing :reeatanding sign LOCATION: 7011 Warner Avenue approximately 500 feet east of Goldnnwest Street . 1.0 SUGGESTED ACTION: Continue Special Sign Permit No. 85-8 to the September 17, 1985 Planning Commission meeting. 2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION: un August 20, 1985, the Planning Commission continued Special Sign Permit No. 85-8 by a vote of 6 to 0. This item was continued to allow additional time for staff and the applicant .to work together towards designing a low profile monument sign which will satisfy the advertising needs of the tenants that do not have direct exposure to i Warner Avenue or Golde►twest Street. The applicant will be submitting revised plans and staff is requesting additional time to evaluate the proposal. 3.0 RECOMMENDATION: Continue Special Sign Permit No. 85-8 to the September 17, 1985 Planning Commission Meeting with concurrence of applicant. ' ATTACHMENT: I. Staff report dated August 20, 1985 . 2. I. tter from applicant dated August 29, 1985 -'JWP: F:kla (3161d) WWI A•FM-93A i huntington beach development services department EPOR11 SrAf f i TO: Planning Commission FROM: Detartnient of Development Services DATE: August 20, 1985 SUBJECT: SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 05-8 APPLICANT: Southland Signs DATE ACCEPTED: 15601 Producer Lane August 13, 985 Unit H, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 REQUEST: Permit a 20 foot high, 99 MANDATORY PROCESSING DATE square foot internally October 13, IN5 illuminated freestanding sign within 330 feet from an existing freestanding sign LOCATIGE: 7011 Warner Avenue approXi- ZONE: C2 - Community mately 500 feet east of Bus ness District Goldenwest Street 1 .0 SUGGESTED ACTION: i Deny Special Sign Permit No. 85-8 baseu on the findings outlined in �( Section 6.0 of this report. ! 2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION: special Sign Permit No. 85-8 is a request to construct a 26 foot high , + 99 square foot internally freestanding sign located at 7011 Warner { Avenue approximately 500 feet east of Goldenwest Street. Zhe proposed sign will contain 26 tenant copy panels and will be located in a landscaped area . The retail center is governed by Planned Sign Program Ne . 83-2 and only one, 25 foot high freestanding sign is allowed along the Varner Avenue frontage. The applicant ha:: initiated a speCal sian permit because the proposed sign sloes not comply with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Article 976 Sign Code, in the following area: ACft A•FM•Z]A Hip `. ti :7 1 . Section 9760.7 (c) specifies that sites in the C21 C3, C4, and R5 Districts with a minimum of seven hundred (700 ) feet of street frontage on any single street may be permitted an additional freestanding sign for every six hundred (600 ) feet of street: frontage in excess of the minimum seven hundred (700) feet, provided further that the Riinimum distance between such signs shall he six hundred (600) feet . The proposed location of the sign will be approximately ?30 feet away from an existing freestanding sign, which is approximately 260 feet less than the code requires for the minimum distance between freestanding signs. 3. 0 ENVIRONMENTAI. STATUS: Pursuant to Section 15311 , Class 11 (a ) of the California Environmental Quality Act Law and Guidelines 1984, the proposed project is rategorically exempt. 4 .0 REDEVELOPMENT STATUS: The proposed location for the subject sign is located in a redevelopment area and the Redevelopment Agency made the following comments: In order to be consistent with the Planned Sign Program No. 83-2 freestanding signs should he reserved for major tenants only. Since the new center does not contain any major tenants an addiLional freestanding sign should not be allowed. If the new l center had a different name or other identity than that may be reason for a separate freestanding sign, but in no case should individual tenants be identified on such a sign. The location of and proximity to arterial highway allows for sufficient visibility of tenant wall sign identification. 5.0 ISSUES AND ANALYSIS: The aistance between the proposes freestanding sign and an existing freestanding sign is approximately 260 feet less than the sign code requires. Also, the proposed freestanding sign does not meet the � intent of the planned sign program that governs the shopping center . All the approved freestanding signs at the shopping center advertise major tenants only and multiple tenant identification signs are nit permitted. Staff feels that the close proximity of the retail stores to Warner Avenue does not justify a 20 foot high freestanding sign with 28 tenant copy panels. 6.0 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commi.sion deny Special Sign Permit No. 85-8 based on the following findings: Staff Report 8-20-85 -2- ( (3083d) • 1 � � 1 . 41he proposed 20 foot high 99 square foot freestanding sign will adversely affect other signs in the area. 4 2. The proposed 20 foot high , (,9 square foot freestanding :;ign will be detrimental to property located in the vicinity. 3. Itic proposed 20 foot high, 99 square foot freestanding sign will not be in keeping with the character of the shopping center or the neiahhorhocd and does not comply with approved Planned Sign Program No. 83-21 . 4 . The proposed 20 foot high, 99 square foot freestanding sign may obstruct the vision of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: i As a possible alternative t•o the proposed freestanding sign, staff would recommend a low profile nonument sign at the proposed location. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1 . The proposed monument sign would not adversely affect other signs in the area. 2. The proposed monument sign would not be detrimental to property located in the vicinity. I 3. The proposed monument signs will be in keeping with the character of the shopping center and neighborhood. 4 . The proposed monument sign will not obstruct the vision of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. I i SUGGESTED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1 1 . A site plan ana elevation shall be suhmitLed to the Department of Development Services which will indicate a low profile monument sign. 2. The proposed low profile monument sign shall be designed in accordance with Planned Sign Program NO. 83-2 and shall be subject of the review and approval of the Director of Development Services. ATTACHMENTS: 1 . 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'^ O in 1 Ir ul tjfll :��, . tt• 1�•I..r, uUu, 1 _ � � l �1�Iti41►'ltrt Ar •j tiff ` ', � rtn 1'ir �i r_L�• U1Ln '� r t 1•) •1'r tl� Y1�4JL•.-i/+� ••:IIr �•I r'!�C. �_ ti-•,r.� t U 1W.14, 1t,i., Olr.e let VNr•1►1. 111e... � •'t +�C' 1 •1.ttt 1''•: 1• '">>1'�' '"t-"`14tz•L ut; ,)1 II'1.(,I A;_ �„J. �,�•...1, ,(•l.��rrltC� 'rrr,{,� r� i - '�1 r ' 4 F. .. .. r r J" �•"111 w ` `5 ' �I�r a4 � t I' { 1 k(,• � el w -.- MONUMENT SIGN ),.• ' c r 77. -lot Ae , F 'i i11r117:i i . ! ! i 1p .r S. `,,y� 1 1 ti, • ..T.'i "a< t ti — .l If..s �.. { i � -. .r� 1 1+ •tit 77 IW Al i J ti41 Publish: 10/10/85 I � i NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 85-8 NOTICE IS HEREBY SIVEN That a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, Huntington Beach, at the hour of 7:30 P.M. , or as soon thereafter as possible on Monday, the 21at day of October, 1985, for the purpose of ' considering an appeal filed by Greg Ptacek of Southland Signs, to the Planning Commission's denial of Special Sign Permit No. 65-8 which requested a 20 foot 7 high, 99 square foot internally illuminated freestanding sign Within 330 feet of an ex.'.sting freestanding sign. The subject property is located at 7011 Warner Avenue, approximately 500 feet east of Goldenwest Street in the C2 (Community Business) District. � A legal deacription is ou file in the Department of Di:velopment Services. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and express their opinions for or against said appeal. (� Further information may be obtained from the Office of the City I Clerk, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, 92648 - (714) 536-5227. DATED: October 2, 1985 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH By: Alicia M. Wentworth City Clerk r i Huntington Beach Planning Commission P.O. Box 190 CALIFORNIA 92648 September 18, 1985 Southland Signs 15601 Producer Lane Unit B, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 SUBJECT: SPECIAL SIGN PEPN.IT NO. 65-6 REQUEST: Permit a 90 foot high, 48 square foot internally illuminated freestanding sign within 330 feet from an existing freestanding sign LOCATION: 7011 Warner Avenue approximately 500 feet east of Goldenwest Street FINDINGS FOR DENIAL 1 . The Redevelopment Agency opposed the applicants request because it will be inconsistent with the Planned Sign Program No. 83-2 for freestanding signs which should be reserved for I � major tenants only. Since the new center does not contain any major tenants an additional freestanding sign should not be allowed. If the new center had a different name or other identity, that may be reason for a separate freestanding sign, but in no case should individual tenants be identified on such a siqn. The locaEioh of, and proximity to an arteria ig way alinM for sufficient visibility of tenant wall sign identification. 2. The proposed freestanding sign will not be in keeping with the character of the shopping center or the neighborhood and does not comply with approved Planned Sign Program No. 83-21. 3. The proposed freestanding sign will adversely affect other signs in the area. ! I { 4 . The proposed freestanding sign will be detrimente1 to property l located in the vicinity. 5 . The proposed freestanding sign ray obstruct the vision of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. i I hereby certify that Special Sign Permit No. 85-8 was denied by the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach, California on September 17, 1985 upon the foregoing findings. Sincerely, � t James W. Palin Secretary Planning Commission Jim: 1cp (3298d) f i s r [ep IN Huntington Beach Planning Commission P.O. 80X 190 CALIFORNIA 92648 Date: September 18, 1985 NOTICE of ACTION Applicant: Southland Signs, 15601 Producer Lane, Unit B, HB 92649 Subject: Special Sign Permit No. 85r-8 Your application.was acted upon by the Huntington Beach Planning Commission,on 5pptpmhFr 17. iggS and your request was: Withdrawn Approved Approved with Conditions (See Attached) Disapproved XX with firidings Tabled Conti> ued until I Under the provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, the action taken by the Planning Coiimission is final.unless an appeal is filed to the City Council by you or an interested party. Said appeal must be in writing and must set forth in detail the actions and grounds by and upon which the applicant or interested party deems himself aggrieved. Said appeal roust be accompanied by a filing fee of one hundred and sixty-five ($165) dollars and be submitted to the City Clerk 's office within ten (10) days of the date of the Commission's action. In your case, the last day for filing an appeal and paying the filing fee is September 27, 1985 Provision's of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code are such that any application becomes null and void one (1) year after final approval, unless actual,'construction has started. Very truly yours, .lames We Palin;';Secretar'y • +'; A-PC-LT-IA NOTICE TO CLERK TO SCHEDULE1-PUBLIC HEARING ITEM D cr- TO CCIITjY� CLERK'S OFFICE DATE: IRON: 'aril�' sP..�'I�l PLEASE SCHEDULLE A PtMLIC HEARING USING THE ATTACHED LEGAL NOTICE FOR THE AY OF 'At I-016a APIs attached it 11 No A `a Initiated by: Planning Conm'ission Planning Department Petition _ � * Appeal i Other Adoption of Environmental Status (x) ES 110 Refer. to Planning Department T;xtenaion ;<17r i for additional information. I * If appeal , please transmit exact' wording to he required in the legal . I 1 Publish I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING r i �'��t.. �Q ��i4'����.1�• ��1.{t/t•t!y�/erJ S �+1�/�i't,. NOTICE I5 HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, Huntington Beach, at the hour of ;'53D P.M. , or as soon thereafter as possible o day of 19ANS� for the purpose of considering 4V,. 7 � 1r� r &W4W /S d6W ff 4 AI A�A Ile'Ve 11 'r 44 7t, 4;0 All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and express their opinions for or against said Further information may be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk, 2000 Main Street, Kuntington Beach, California. 92648 - (714) 536-5227 DATED _ CITY OF HUNTINGTON 6EAC�. By: Alicia M. Wentworth i City Clerk I Barn: of Westminster 8251 WQstminster wasttninster, CA 92683 .142-253-01 L.C. Smu11 17631 Fitch Irvine, CA 92714 142--253-02 Downey Swings and Loan 17631 Fitch Irvine, CA 92714 142-253-03 3 L.C. ..ra al 17631 Fitch h � Irvine, CA 92714 142-253-04 A3 artsons Inc. SOUTHLAND I 250 Parkoenter SIGNS Boise, ID 83706 15Wi PRODUCER LANE98 142•-253-05 HUN71NGTON BEACH. CA.92E49 I�t�1 116•�N5 L.C. SmLU 17631 Fitch Irvine, CA 92714 142-253-06,07 William IaT. 1901 Avenue of the Stars 470 Lm Angeles, CA 90067 142-253-16,17,18,19,20,21,22 Warner-West Ltd. 1281 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90024 146-591-03 1 Etna Bean P.O. Box, 7630 Ins Angeles, CA 90051 146-591-04 Minnick 12269 Sky Los Angles, CA .90049 165-•081-10 Hunt:ungton Union High School District i 1902 17th St. j Mntingtrm Beach, CA 92646 i