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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 2012-12 08/14/2012 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-12 CITY OF PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR DEER CREEK VILLAGE LOCATED AT NORTH MCDOWELL BOULEVARD AND RAINIER AVENUE APNs: 007-380-005 and 007-380-027 File No. 09-SPC-0091 WHEREAS, Merlone Geier submitted an application for Site Plan and Architectural Review for Deer Creek Village and an associated Master Sign Program for the center located at the intersection of North McDowell and Rainier Avenue; and, WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the Deer Creek Village Center, which assessed the environmental impacts of the project, including project signage, and was certified by the Petaluma City Council in April 2, 2012 (Resolution No 2012-040 N.C.S.). The Master Sign Program is consistent with the standards contained in Chapter 20 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and the signage type, location, and general dimensions as analyzed in the EIR. Therefore, no further environmental review is required for the master sign program; and, WHEREAS, the Master Sign Program as conditioned will conform to the intent, goals, and policies of the Petaluma 2025 General Plan; and, WHEREAS, on August 2, 2012, a Notice of Public Hearing for SPAR review of the project, including the Master Sign Program, was published in the Argus Courier and mailed to all residents and property owners within 1,000 feet of the project and all individuals on the interested party list for the project; and, WHEREAS, the Master Sign Program as conditioned, will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community because it will be operated in conformance with performance standards specified in the Uniform Building Code the Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance, and is consistent with the City of Petaluma General Plan 2025; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on August 14, 2012, in accordance with the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Section 24.030; and, WHEREAS, as conditioned, the Master Sign Program conforms to the requirements of the Site Plan & Architectural Review Standards for Review of Applications, Section 24.010 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance; and, WHEREAS, as conditioned, the Master Sign Program meets the purpose and intent of Chapter 20 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby approves the Master Sign Program for the project and authorizes construction and installation of signs for the Deer Creek Village Centerin compliance with the approved Master Sign Program based on the following findings and attached conditions. Planning Commission Resolution No.2012-12 Page 1 1. The Master Sign Program, as conditioned, will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community in that it will be operated in conformance with the. standards specified in the Uniform Building Code, the Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance and is consistent with the City of Petaluma General Plan. 2. The Master Sign Program is consistent with Policy 2-P-5 of the General Plan 2025 in that the master sign program provides for unified signage elements along North McDowell which will further strengthen the visual and aesthetic character of this major corridor. As conditioned, the reduced height of the main pylon sign for the shopping center will maintain an appropriate streetscape scale along North McDowell. 3. The Master Sign Program as conditioned is consistent with Section Chapter 24.010 - Site Plan and Architectural Review, of the IZO, including the standards in Section 24.010.G, which govern the scope of Commission review. a. The appropriate use of quality materials and harmony and proportion of the overall design. The proposed Master Sign Program, as conditioned, will incorporate materials including stucco, stone veneer and metal accents that are in harmony and compatible to the surrounding buildings and to the style and architecture of the center. The location of each of the proposed signs as conditioned is appropriate to the buildings for the shopping center. The proposed signs, as conditioned, are in keeping with surrounding buildings with regards to setbacks, height, and materials. b. The siting of the structure on the property as compared to the siting of other structures in the immediate neighborhood. The wall signs are proposed below roof lines and placed with sensitivity to the architectural detailing of the buildings. The scale of the wall signs is required to be proportional to the individual tenant storefronts. Siting of the proposed freestanding signs is associated with the primary access points to the shopping center and will not interfere with vision site triangles at intersections. c. The bulk, height, and color of the proposed structures as compared to the bulk, height, and color of other structures in the immediate neighborhood. The proposed signage will incorporate materials that are in harmony and compatible to the surrounding buildings. The proposed signs are in keeping with the architecture of the surrounding buildings and encourage variety in color, materials, and design within the Deer Creek Village shopping center. As conditioned, the reduced height of the freestanding signs will be more sensitive to the residential uses on the other side of North McDowell and conditions requiring automatic shut offs and dimmers will reduce impacts from light and glare. Henning Commission Resolution No.2012-12 Page 2 ADOPTED this 14th day of August, 2012, by the following vote: , cCorifmttsioner-- No bsentAbstain n. Abercrombie X Elias X Herries X Johnson X Kearney X Chair Pierre X Vice Chair Wolpert X Len lerracair/fra / ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM: Heat 1&r Hines, Corr) ission Secretary Eric Danly, City Attorney Planning Commission Resolution No.2012-12 Page 3 Exhibit A MASTER SIGN PROGRAM CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL DEER CREEK VILLAGE INTERSECTION OF NORTH MCDOWELL AND RAINER APNs: 007-380-005 and 007-380-027 File No. 09-SPC-0091 1. This Site Plan & Architectural Review authorizes the approval of a Master Sign Program for Deer Creek Village as shown in the approved sign program and as modified by these Conditions of Approval.. 2. Plans submitted for sign/building permit review shall be in substantial conformance with the sign program dated stamped July 25, 2012 with the following modifications: a. Two monument signs on North McDowell Boulevard in addition to the main pylon sign shall be allowed. Each monument sign shall not exceed ten feet in height. b. The main freestanding pylon sign (P-1) shall be reduced in height to a maximum height of 20 feet. c. All freestanding signs shall utilize push thru letters and have non-illuminated sign faces except for the business name and logo. d. No monument sign shall be permitted along the Rainier frontage until Rainier Avenue is extended past the Fitness Center. At such time a freestanding monument sign shall be permitted at the project's Rainier entrance and shall be designed to match the other monument signs with a maximum height not to exceed ten feet. 3. No business identification signs shall be permitted on the back/rear of the buildings facing the freeway. 4. The applicant shall apply for and obtain a sign permit prior to installation of each sign. 5. All exterior signs shall be equipped with photo-sensors to shut off illumination during the day and auto-dimmed during non-business, late night, early morning hours. 6. Business owners shall be advised in writing to not authorize construction of signs prior to receiving both Property Owner and City approval. Signs fabricated prior to approval will not be approved for installation if not consistent with the approved master sign program. 7. All work within the public right-of-way requires an encroachment permit from the Public Works department. 8. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officials, boards, commissions, agents, officers and employees ("Indemnitees") from any claim, action or proceeding against Indemnitees to attack, set aside, void or annul any of the approvals of the project. The applicant's duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless in accordance with this condition shall apply to any and all claims, actions or proceedings brought concerning the project, not just such claims, actions or proceedings brought within the time period provided for in applicable State and/or local statutes. The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any such claim, action or proceeding concerning the subdivision. The City shall cooperate fully in the defense. Nothing contained in this condition shall prohibit Planning Commission Resolution No.2012-12 Page 4 the City from participating in the defense of any claim, action, or proceeding, and if the City chooses to do so, applicant shall reimburse City for attorneys' fees and costs incurred by the City. Planning Commission Resolution No.2012-12 Page 5