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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecision Letter & Approved Plans 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 February 13, 2020 Promotion Plus Sign Co. Inc Attn: Sorin Enache 21034 Osborne Street Canoga Park CA 91304 SUBJECT: Minor Use Permit No. MUP 19-15 & Sign Architectural Design Review No. SADR 19-67 PROJECT ADDRESS: 701 W. Huntington Drive (dba: Conserv Fuel) Dear Mr. Enache: The public comment period for Minor Use Permit No. MUP 19-15 & SADR 19-67 ended on February 11, 2020. Staff did not receive any comments during the public comment period. On February 12, 2020, the Development Services Department conditionally approved the Minor Use Permit and Sign Architectural Design Review to allow the installation of one (1) double- sided electronic changeable copy monument sign, one (1) double-sided electronic changeable copy price sign along Baldwin Ave., two (2) wall signs, and to reface the existing canopy and gas dispenser signs at 701 W. Huntington Drive (dba: Conserv Fuel). The project is subject to the conditions of approval listed below. Pursuant to Development Code Section 9107.09.050, a Minor Use Permit may be approved if all of the following findings can be made: 1. That the granting of such Minor Use Permit is consistent with the comprehensive General Plan and any applicable specific plan. 2. That, subject to the granting of a Minor Use Permit, the use proposed is allowed within the applicable zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of the Development Code and Municipal Code. 3. That the design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed activity will be compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity. 4. That the site is physically suitable in terms of its design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use in order to accommodate the use, and all fences, landscaping, loading, parking spaces, walls, yards, and other features required to adjust the use with the land and uses in the neighborhood; streets and highways are adequate in width and pavement type to accommodate public an emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and medical) access; public protection, and provisions of utilities. MUP No. 19-15 SADR No. 19-67 701 W. Huntington Drive 5. That the site is physically suitable in terms of its design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use in order to accommodate the use, and all fences, landscaping, loading, parking spaces, walls, yards, and other features required to adjust the use with the land and uses in the neighborhood; streets and highways are adequate in width and pavement type to accommodate public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and medical) access; public protection, and provisions of utilities. 6. That the type, density, and intensity of use proposed will not adversely affect the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, constitute a nuisance, or be materially injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located. Based on the information available, the approved project, as conditioned, satisfies all the required findings necessary to grant a Minor Use Permit (refer to Attachment 1). The proposed project qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption for the installation of on-premise signs, from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15311(a) of the CEQA Guidelines. Conditions of Approval 1. The plans submitted to Building Services for permit issuance shall include the following notes: a. The proposed monument sign shall have a photometric sensor that will adjust the intensity of the sign for daytime and nighttime viewing. The nighttime intensity shall be limited to 0.3-foot candles (over ambient levels) as measured at a height of five feet above the ground and a distance of between 150 and 350 feet from the sign under consideration, depending on the size of the sign, and aimed at the sign. b. The images shall change instantaneously, with no special effects or video. c. Any form of moving, animated, scrolling, oscillating, or rotating images, or any other design intended to attract attention through movement or the semblance of movement on the whole or any part of the sign, or any othe r method or device that suggests movement, is prohibited. 2. The Conserv Fuel Gasoline lettering and logo on the monument sign and price sign shall provide pushed-through dimensional lettering with a minimum depth of ¾”. 3. The ‘Snack Shop’ wall signs shall provide pushed-through dimensional lettering with a minimum depth of ¾”. 4. The unpermitted price sign along Huntington Drive shall be removed in its entirety. 5. This Minor Use Permit may be periodically monitored to ensure that it is being operated in a manner consistent with City regulations, these conditions of a pproval and that the use is being operated in a manner, which is not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. MUP No. 19-15 SADR No. 19-67 701 W. Huntington Drive 6. All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, occupancy limits, building safety, health code compliance, emergency equipment, environmental regulation compliance, and parking and site design shall be complied with by the property owner/applicant to the satisfaction of the Building Official, City Engineer, Planning & Community Development Administrator, Fire Marshal, and Public Works Services Director, or their respective designees. The changes to the existing facility are subject to building permits after having fully detailed plans submitted for plan check review and approval by the aforementioned City officials. 7. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for MUP 19-15 & SADR 19-67 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals. 8. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officials, officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or conditional approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or conditional approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and/or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. There is a ten (10) day appeal period for this application. To file an appeal, a completed Appeal Application form must be submitted to the Community Development Division along with a $600.00 appeal fee by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2020. Approval of Minor Use Permit No. MUP 19-15 & SADR 19-67 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 March 12, 2020, this approval will become null and void. This approval shall expire in one year (February 25, 2021) from the effective date unless plans are submitted to Building Services for plan -check, a building permit is issued and the construction is diligently pursued, a certificate of occupancy has been issued, or the approval is renewed. The final plans must be consistent with the approved plans and any conditions of approval. Any inconsistency from the approved plans may preclude the issuance of a building permit. An extension may be granted by the Development Services Director or designee, or the Review Authority that approved the project for a maximum period of one (1) year from the initial expiration date. An extension can only be granted if the required findings can be MUP No. 19-15 SADR No. 19-67 701 W. Huntington Drive made. Please note that acceptance of an extension request does not indicate approval of an extension. A building permit and inspection may be required for construction activity. Please contact Building Services at (626) 574-5416 to determine the type of documentation and permits needed. You may visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions to view this letter. If you have any questions regarding this approval, please contac t me at (626) 574- 5447 or by email at csong@ArcadiaCA.gov. Thank you. Sincerely, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Christine Song Associate Planner Attachment: Minor Use Permit – Findings for Approval Approved Plans Acceptance Form c: 701 Arcadia LLC, Property Owner Lisa Flores, Planning & Community Development Administrator MUP No. 19-15 SADR No. 19-67 701 W. Huntington Drive Attachment 1: Required Findings for Approval of a Minor Use Permit Pursuant to Development Code Section 9107.09.050 FINDINGS YES NO 1. That the granting of such Minor Use Permit is consistent with the comprehensive General Plan and any applicable specific plan. The proposed installation of one (1) double-sided electronic changeable copy monument sign and one (1) double-sided electronic changeable copy price sign along Baldwin Avenue , two (2) wall signs and re-facing of the existing canopy and gas dispenser signs for an existing gas station and convenience store will be compatible with the Commercial land use designation of the subject site. An existing monument sign and price sign will be replaced with new electronic changeable copy signs, which will provide an improvement to the site. In addition, the existing use will not change nor adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan or any applicable specific plan. ☒ ☐ 2. That, subject to the granting of a Minor Use Permit, the use proposed is allowed within the applicable zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of the Development Code and Municipal Code. The zoning of the site is Professional Office (C-O) and the Arcadia Development Code Section 9103.11.070 allows electronic changeable monument signs subject to approval of a Minor Use Permit. Therefore, the proposed use will be in compliance all applicable provisions of the Development and Municipal Code. ☒ ☐ 3. That the design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed activity will be compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity. The proposed electronic changeable copy signs will be installed at an existing gas station site. The new monument sign will replace an existing monument sign and the new price sign will replace an existing price sign. Both new signs will be designed to be in compliance with the development standards of the subject zone and will be compatible with other signs in the vicinity. ☒ ☐ 4. That the site is physically suitable in terms of its design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use in ☒ ☐ MUP No. 19-15 SADR No. 19-67 701 W. Huntington Drive order to accommodate the use, and all fences, landscaping, loading, parking spaces, walls, yards, and other features required to adjust the use with the land and uses in the neighborhood; streets and highways are adequate in width and pavement type to accommodate public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and medical) access; public protection, and provisions of utilities. The proposed electronic changeable copy signs will replace existing signs and will be designed and located in a manner that will be adequate for the subject site. The subject site is located on Huntington Drive, which is adequate in width and pavement type to carry emergency vehicles and traffic serving the subject site. In addition, the site will be serviced by existing fire and police protection services, and existing utilities. The installation of new signage for the existing business will not impact existing services; therefore, no impacts are anticipated. 5. That the type, density, and intensity of use proposed will not adversely affect the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, constitute a nuisance, or be materially injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located. The proposed electronic changeable copy signs, wall signs, and canopy and dispenser signs are compatible with the other gas stations located in the vicinity and throughout the City. The use will provide additional signage for an existing use that serves the residents in the area and the general public. The proposed installation qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15311(a) of the CEQA Guidelines for the installation of on-premise signage. Therefore, the proposed electronic changeable copy signs, wall signs, and canopy and dispenser signs will not impact the public convenience, health, interest, safety of general welfare, will not constitute a nuisance or be materiall y injurious to the community, and will not be out of character with uses in the general area. ☒ ☐ CITY OF ARCADIA ACCEPTANCE FORM Development Services Department Community Development Division-Planning Services 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 AMENDED Issued 2/12/20 APPLICATION NO.: Minor Use Permit No. MUP 19-15, SADR 19-67 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 701 W. Huntington Drive (dba: Conserv Fuel) 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 March 12, 2020, this approval will become null and void and all fees will be forfeited.