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~- RESOLUTION NO.00-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING IN PART
AND DENYING IN PART VARIANCE NO. 00-07, FOR
RELIEF FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE SIGN
CODE FOR THE TARGET STORE LOCATED AT 3300
SOUTH BRISTOL STREET
WHEREAS, Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 provides for the granting of a
variance from the provisions of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, upon making certain findings; and
WHEREAS, this Commission held a public hearing on June 26, 2000, on Variance
Application No. 00-07, for relief from certain provisions of the sign code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISION OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
1. Based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesald hearing this Commission finds and
determines as follows:
A. That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size,
shape, topography, location or surroundings, that the strict application of the zoning
ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance
with the intent and purpose of the provisions of this chapter.
Due to the relative size of the lot and the setback of the building from the street, the
installation of additional signage will allow Target the ability to identify new uses
and services available within the store. The variance will also allow Target the
ability to use the property in a manner that is consistent with similar sized uses.
Staff is not supportive of the monument sign variance as no special circumstances
exist on the site that deprive the site of privileges. Other similar sized projects along
the South Bristol Street corridor have installed signage that is in compliance with
the Sign Code.
B. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or
more substantial property rights.
The granting of the variance for secondary signage will allow the tenant the ability
to identify two new activities that will be provided within the store.
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The variance for monument signage is not necessary to preserve property rights as
the tenant will still be able to install monument signs which comply with the Code,
which provide adequate business identification.
C. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to surrounding property.
The secondary signage will not be detrimental to the surrounding area as a condition
of approval has been added that will limit the amount of secondary signage allowed
on the site. This will assist in minimizing the visual clutter found on structures with
multiple wall signs.
The granting of a variance for the monument signage may be detrimental to the area
by allowing excessively large signage, not enjoyed by other properties, on the site,
which may contribute to adverse aesthetic impacts along the corridor.
D. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City.
The granting of the variance will not adversely affect the City's General Plan in any
way as the land use designation of District Center (DC) allows signage in
conjunction with retail uses in the land use designation.
2. Variance No. 00-07 is approved, as conditioned, for relief from Section 41-863(a) and
denied as to relief sought from Section 41-862(c)(2), based upon the aforementioned findings.
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ADOPTED this ~fi- day of Ti TNF. , 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Mondo, Nalle, Solorio, Doughty, Cribb, and Richardson
NOES: Commissioners None
ABSENT: Commissioners Verino
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners None
ATTEST:
Sharon McCain Johnson
Panning Commission Secretary
Planning and Building Agency
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