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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecision Letter City of Arcadia Development Services Department Jason Kruckeberg Assistant City Manager/ Development Services Director 240 West Huntington Drive Post Office Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 (626) 574-5415 (626) 447-3309 Fax www.ArcadiaCA.gov May 23, 2019 PI Properties No 111, LLC C/O Positive Investments, Inc 610 N. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia, CA 91006 SUBJECT: Sign Architectural Design Review No. SADR 19-25 & Major Administrative Modification No. Major AM 19-08 PROJECT ADDRESS: 150 N. Santa Anita Ave. Dear Applicant: The Development Services Department has conditionally approved the concept plans submitted on April 15, 2019, to remodel an existing non- conforming monument sign. The monument sign requires approval of an Administrative Modification to allow the existing nonconforming 10’-3” height, in lieu of the required eight feet to remain, and the existing nonconforming three feet setback in lieu of the required five foot setback from the front property line to remain with the proposed improvements. With the exception of the height and setback modifications, the monument sign will comply with the Development Code. According to Arcadia Development Code Section 9107.05.050, it states that an Administrative Modification may be approved if at least one of the following findings can be made. 1. Secure an appropriate improvement of a lot; 2. Prevent an unreasonable hardship; or 3. Promote uniformity of development. The Modification to allow the remodeled monument sign to maintain the existing nonconforming height and setback will secure an appropriate improvement of a lot and will prevent an unreasonable hardship. The improvements to the sign will update and modernize an outdated sign and will be compatible with the recent improvements completed to the exterior of the building on the subject site. In addition, requiring that the existing monument sign be brought into compliance with current standards would essentially require the construction of a new sign. The proposed improvements, which will resurface the existing sign will not increase the overall dimensions and will not further extend the existing nonconformities. In addition, the proposed sign is consistent with the City’s Architectural Design Guidelines for Commercial and Industrial Signing. The proposed installation of a wall sign to an existing facility qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. Conditions of Approval 1. The actual sign colors, materials, and location shall be consistent with the colors, materials, and location shown on the design concept plan and elevation. 2. The monument sign shall not exceed the existing height of 10’-3”, nor shall it be located closer than three (3) feet from the front property line. 3. Any damage and/or discoloration to the exterior of the building that results from the installation of the new signs shall be repaired and/or repainted so that the damage and/or discoloration is not noticeable from the surrounding pedestrian and vehicular access ways. 4. Approval of Sign Architectural Design Review No. SADR 19-25 & Major Administrative Modification No. Major AM 19-08 shall not be of effect unless on or before 30 calendar days after approval of this project, the property owner/applicant has executed and filed with the Community Development Administrator or designee an Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. There is a ten (10) day appeal period for this application. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Community Development Division with a $600.00 appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2019. You will be notified if an appeal is filed. Approval of SADR 19-25 and Major AM 19-08 shall not be of effect unless the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the enclosed Acceptance Form to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. The Acceptance Form is due now and if it is not received by June 23, 2019, this approval will become null and void. A building permit must be obtained prior to any installation of a sign(s). Please contact Building Services at (626) 574-5416 to determine the type of documentation, plans, and fees for the appropriate permit. Once the appeal period has passed, this approval letter and two additional sets of plans must be presented to Building Services to initiate the permitting process. This approval shall expire in one year (June 4, 2020) from the effective date unless a permit from Building Services is issued for plan-check, and construction is diligently pursued, or the approval is renewed. The final plans must be consistent with the approved design concept plans and any conditions of approval. Any inconsistency from the approved design concept plans may prohibit the issuance of a building permit. If you have any questions regarding the above approval, please contact me at (626) 574-5442 or by email at ltorrico@ArcadiaCA.gov. Thank You. Sincerely, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Community Development Division/Planning Services Luis Torrico Senior Planner Attachment CITY OF ARCADIA ACCEPTANCE FORM Development Services Department Community Development Division-Planning Services 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 Issued 5/22/19 APPLICATION NO.: Sign Architectural Design Review No. SADR 19-25 & Major Administrative Modification No. Major AM 19-08 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 150 N. Santa Anita Ave. I am/We are the applicant(s), and the owner(s), or the duly authorized representative(s) of the owner(s), respectively, of the project and real property that is the subject of the above application(s). I am/We are aware of, understand, and accept, all the provisions and conditions imposed upon the project and real property that is the subject of the above application(s), and also understand that noncompliance with said provisions and conditions shall constitute grounds for the immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals granted through said application(s). I/We certify and declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE DATE PRINT NAME PROPERTY OWNER’S SIGNATURE DATE PRINT NAME Approval of your application shall not be of effect unless the property owner and applicant have executed and filed this Acceptance Form to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. The Acceptance form is due now and if it is not received by May 23, 2019, this approval will become null and void and all fees will be forfeited.