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HomeMy WebLinkAbout82-048REL:adg 4/8/82 RESOLUTION NO. 82-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 81-25 AND VARIANCE NO. 81-36 TO ALLOW AN OFF- PREMISE ADVERTISING SIGN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1501 S. TROTTER STREET WHEREAS, this Council held a public hearing on April 5, 1982 on Conditional Use Permit Application No. 81- 25, to allow construction of an off-premise advertising sign at 1501 S. Trotter Street in the M1 District, and on Variance Application 81-36, to allow the said sign to be constructed within 1000 feet of a freeway and in excess of 35 feet high; and WHEREAS, prior to taking action on the said applications, this Council has reviewed the negative declaration (I.S. No. 81-193) prepared for the project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: 1. Based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing this Council finds and determines as follows: (a) As conditioned hereinbelow, the subject sign is consistent with a policy of providing a moderate amount of outdoor advertising space in appropriate locations in the City, which service contributes to the general well-being of the community. (b) The subject sign will not have a significant adverse effect on persons or property in the vicinity, due to the circumstances of its location and sur- roundings and the conditions of approval hereinbelow. (c) The subject sign will be in compliance with all relevant zoning regulations and conditions other than those from which a variance is herein approved. (d) As conditioned hereinbelow, the subject sign will not have a significant adverse effect on the future development of the surrounding area in accordance with the General Plan of the City. RESOLUTION NO. 82-48 PAGE TWO (e) The strict application of the zoning ordinance's restrictions on height and construction of signs within the vicinity of a freeway would deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and purpose of the said ordinance, due to the special circumstances of the subject property's location and surroundings. (f) The approval of the subject variance is necessary to preserve the right of the owner of the subject property to preserve and enjoy a substantial property right. (g) The negative declaration prepared for this project, with its finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environ- ment, is hereby approved. 2. Conditional Use Permit 81-25 and Variance 81-36 are hereby approved, subject to the following limitations, requirements, and conditions: (a) The said Conditional Use Permit and Variance shall terminate five (5) years from and after the date of this resolution, unless extended for an additional period, not to exceed five (5) years, by this City Council upon its determination that the findings justifying this approval continue to apply. (b) By accepting the benefits of the sign installation hereby authorized, the owner of the subject property consents and agrees that, in the event the said sign is not removed within sixty (60) days of termination of the said Con- ditional Use Permit and Variance, the agents or employees of the City of Santa Ana may enter upon the subject property and remove the said sign, and the said owner shall reimburse the City of Santa Ana for the costs thereby incurred. (c) The sign shall be located in accordance with the plot plan submitted to this Council at the abovesaid hearing, except for minor modifications approved by the Planning Department. RESOLUTION NO. 82-48 PAGE THREE (d) Prior to issuance of a building permit for installation of the sign, the Department of Public Works shall be furnished proof that such installation will not interfere with existing underground utilities. (e) The height of the sign shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet above the freeway level. ADOPTED this 19th day of April , 1982. ATTEST: ~. Guy, COUNC ILMEMBERS Bricken Aye Luxembourger Acosta Aye Serrato Aye Griset Na.¥ Markel Nay McGu ig an Nay Council Approved as to Form: ~dw~rd'J.~C-~, City Attorney