1992-01 - RESOLUTION NO. 92-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING V-92-02, USE EXISTING TEMPERATURE AND
TIME POLE SIGN AS MONUMENT SIGN WITH BUSINESS
IDENTIFICATION
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Mr. Joe Kohorst (Mr. T.V. Video), has applied for
approval of V-92-02, which is a proposed variance from the Barton Road Specific Plan Sign
Guidelines in relation to monument sign requirements of 6 feet in height, sign content and
allowable sign area; (see Exhibit A) allowing 16 foot height pole sign to serve as monument
sign, change to sign content, and allowing use of existing sign structure; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission
on November 5, 1992, regarding an application for a variance, V-92-02; and
WHEREAS, it was determined that the time and temperature pole sign provides a
community benefit and has a historical significance to the City of Grand Terrace and it is
recommended to be maintained, thus creating a hardship for the applicant.
WHEREAS, this project is a Class 1g of Chapter 15301 categorically exemption per
the California Environmental Quality Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City
of Grand Terrace, California, that the following findings are hereby made:
1. Is the subject property deprived of privileges enjoyed by other properties in
the vicinity and under identical zoning classification due to special
circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape,
topography, location or surroundings?
2. Is the proposed variance consistent with the latest adopted General Plan?
Yes, the property has a general plan designation of General Commercial and
has sign guidelines per the Barton Road Specific Plan. The proposed variance
for the sign height, type of monument sign, design and height of sign, content
of sign is in conformance with the designation per the review process by the
Planning Commissin for any signs that do not strictly adhere to the code.
=; 3. Does the proposed variance allow any land use or activity which is not in
`d 1 conformity with the regulations specified for the district in which the subject
property is located?
No, signage allowing business identification and monument signage is allowed
and encouraged within the confines of the Barton Road Specific Plan
Guidelines and Zoning Code. Any signage variations from these guidelines
may be allowed or reviewed in closer scrutiny by the Planning Commission.
This will not allow any land use or activity which is not in conformity with the
City Code regulations.
4. Will the proposed variance constitute a grant of specific privileges
inconsistent with the limitations upon their properties in the vicinity and
under identical zone classification?
No, the.limitations or hardship faced by this property owner are not shared
by surrounding property owners. The City and community have considered
this time and temperature pole sign as a historical landmark as recently
considered by the Historical Committee,refer to Attachment C. Additionally,
the applicant has indicated in his letter to the Planning Commission,
Attachment B, that citizens have repeatedly requested from him to continue
the operation of the time and temperature sign.
5. Will the proposed variance have a detrimental effect on the health,safety and
welfare of the surrounding neighborhood and/or general public?
No, due to the pole sign and tenant business identification being there for
many years previously this variance would not alter any physical aspect of the
pole sign other than the tenant identification portion to Mr. T.V. Video.
Therefore, there would be no detrimental effect on the health, safety or
welfare of the surrounding neighborhood and/or general public.
During the last City Council meeting on current sign inventory, this pole sign
was reviewed from the prospect of being a historical landmark. A
determination was not made by City Council however, the option to continue
checking the feasibility of such a consideration was not left out and.was left
up to the Planning Director. The Historical Committee in their letter refers
to it along with the barber pole sign as historical landmarks in the community.
It can be established that the temperature and time sign provides a
community service which will not create a precedence. It is the only sign of
its type in our city and is at the focal point of our city which is easily
identifiable at the four comers of two main streets in our city.
6. Will conditions necessary to secure the purposes of the Grand Terrace
Municipal Code, including guarantees and evidence of compliance with
conditions be made a part of the variance approval?
Yes, t ere ge conc�i)tions of approval necessary to implement this variance.
(SeNOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission
of the City of Grand Terrace that V-92-02, is hereby approved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace,
California, at a regular meeting held the 5th day of November, 1992, by the following vote:
AYES: Chairman Buchanan; Vice-Chairman Sims; Commissioners Munson,
. Wilson, Van Gelder, Hargrave, Huss
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Dan
>. Dan Buchanan, Chairman
Planning Commission
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
P-M,da -c':5 . ,
Brenda--Stanfill, John Harper,
City Clerk City Attorney
�) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The only allowable portion to be used for signage will be within the 3.5' x 9'
four sections facing north, south, east and west, above the time and
temperature section. Sign letters shall not cover more than 75% of sign panel
area, or 24 square feet.
2. The signage background shall not be less than 85% opaque. Dark red
background shall be used for signage background. Business Identification
Sign shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with this variance
approval.
3. Appropriate building and electrical permits shall be pulled for the
construction of the business identification sign and time/temperature sign.
4. Landscaping at the base of the pole sign shall be irrigated and maintained.
5. The time and temperature portion of the structure shall operate accurately,
consistently, and regularly otherwise this variance will be null and void. This
variance is recommended for approval for the sole purpose to keep a
historical landmark which offers a service to the Community. In case the
clock operating ceases the sign structure must be brought into conformance
with the Barton Road Specific Plan sign regulations.
6. This variance is applicable to other possible tenants provided a sign permit
is applied for.
7. Sign structure must be kept in a maintained fashion by regular cleaning and
painting.
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