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6P5~ 1012019) RESOLUTION NO. 97-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 97-14 TO ALLOW A VARIANCE FROM THE SIGN CODE FOR THE PACIFICARE OFFICE BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 3100, 3110 AND 3120 WEST LAKE CENTER DRIVE WHEREAS, this Commission held a public hearing on October 27, 1997, on Variance Application No. 97-14, to allow variances from zoning code standards for major identification wall signs at 3100, 3110 and 3120 West Lake Center Drive; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: 1. Variance No. 97-14 is hereby granted for the signs at 3100, 3110 and 3120 West Lake Center Drive with respect to the following items. a. Relief from Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41- 867(e)(1) regarding letter height. 2. With respect to the variance items approved in section 1 of this Resolution, and based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid 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, 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. The use of 42 inch upper case letters within the text of the sign allows motorists to identify the signs more rapidly and safely. B. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The strict application of the Sign Code in regards to major building signage would require signage not in keeping with the established trade identification for PacifiCare and SecureHorizon. Approval of a variation from the Municipal Code would allow for identification of the businesses in an aesthetically appealing manner. 1