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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110523_2011-09_2445SBristolROH — 05/23/11 • RESOLUTION NO. 2011-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2011-05 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THREE SECONDARY WALL SIGNS AT EL SUPER ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2445 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. Applicant is requesting approval of Variance 2011-05, to allow three secondary wall signs at EI Super located at 2445 South Bristol Street. B. Variance No. 2011-05 came before the Planning Commission on May 23, 2011, for a duly noticed public hearing. • C. Section 41-863 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code allows one wall sign per tenant space per elevation and is intended to minimize visual clutter and blight on buildings located on commercial corridors. D. The Planning Commission determines that for Variance No. 2011-05, the following findings, which must be established pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 in order to grant a variance from the provisions of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, have been established: 1. That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, 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. EI Super has two existing wall -mounted signs over the main entry which are located on a building wall and positioned at 45 degree angles from the building elevation, causing them to function as dedicated secondary wall signs on the north and south building elevations. The unique architectural feature of the building creates a unique circumstance applicable to the property. In addition, the building itself has • a primary, street -facing elevation of approximately 180 linear feet. Were this to be divided into individual tenant spaces, Resolution No. 2011-09 Page 1 of 4 this elevation would be permitted to have substantially more • than three signs. 2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The installation of additional signage will allow EI Super the ability to identify goods and services available within the store. The variance will also allow EI Super the ability to utilize the property in a manner that is consistent with similar sized uses. The additional signs are consistent with Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element that supports commercial uses in adequate amounts to accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. 3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The three secondary signs 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 height, size and • appearance of the signs will blend with established shopping center and will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. 4. 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 General Commercial (GC) allows signage in conjunction with retail uses in the land use designation. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15061(b)(3), which is a general rule exemption applying to projects that have no possibility of having a significant effect on the environment. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2010-148 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Variance No. 2011-05 as conditioned in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein as though fully set forth. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which • includes, but is not limited to: the Staff reports and exhibits attached thereto; and, the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2011-09 Page 2 of 4 • ADOPTED this 23rd day of May, 2011, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: Acosta, Alderete, Gartner, Nalle, Mill, Turner, Yrarrazaval (7) NOES: Commissioners: None (0) ABSENT: Commissioners: None (0) ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) 0 0 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph Straka, City Attorney CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARTHA RAMIREZ, Clerk of the Planning Commission, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2011-09 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on May 23, 2011 Date: 7 —/// �G /c ler of the Planning ffm-rissio City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2011-09 Page 3 of 4 Conditions for Approval for Variance No. 2011-05 • Variance No. 2011-05 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Commission, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the California Building Standards Code, and all other applicable regulations. The applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed belowrip or to exercising the rights conferred by this variance. The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the variance. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the variance. A. Planning Division 1. The project shall remain in compliance with Site Plan review DP No. 2010- 52. 2. The project shall comply with all conditions of approval as part of previous entitlements including Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-04. 3. The maximum number of secondary wall signs shall be limited to three in • addition to the two existing tower -mounted wall signs and a one -word description of additional goods and services located within the establishment. 0 4. Any amendment to this variance must be submitted to the Planning Division for review. At this time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or if the variance must be amended. 5. The proposed sign will be limited to the location and size as indicated on the approved plan per the attached exhibit. Exhibit "A"