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1990-023CITY OF ENCINITAS 527 Encinitas Boulevard, Suite 100 Encinitas, California 92024 (619) 944-5050 NOTICE OF DECISION June 15, 1990 This letter is to inform you that the Director of Community Development has approved your application for: 90-075 ADP - PACIFIC SERENA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION. Administrative Design Review for the placement of two 19" x 31" residential identification signs located at 726 Snapdragon Street and 763 Teaberry Street. Approval subject to findings and conditions as indicated within the attached resolution DCD 90-023. This approval is based upon the finding that the proposal is in substantial compliance with the City's Design Review Guidelines and Technical Development Standards, and that none of the regulatory conclusions contained in Chapter 23.08 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code can be made. This approval is valid for two years, to expire on June 15, 1992, unless prior to that time the applicant has obtained a building permit and has performed substantial construction in reliance on this permit. Pursuant to Section 23.08.200 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code, this decision of the Director may be appealed within fifteen calendar days of the date of this notice. This notice constitutes a decision by the Planning Department only. Building Permits may also be required. This project is exempt from Environmental Review per Section 15303 of CEQA. If you have any questions on this matter, please contact Matthew Newman at the Community Development Department at (619) 944-5060. Patrick Murphy Director of Community Development MN/05/PN3-359WP5 (6-20-90) RESOLUTION NO. DCD 90-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF ENCINITAS APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION 90-075 ADP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 726 SNAPDRAGON STREET AND 763 TEABERRY STREET, ENCINITAS WHEREAS, Pacific Serena Homeowners Association applied for a Design Review Permit for two 19" X 31" residential identification signs located at two entrances to the development (726 Snapdragon and 763 Teaberry Street) pursuant to Chapter 23.08.040 (Design Review) of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code; WHEREAS, public notice was given to the application by the Director to allow all parties to submit information prior to April 24, 1990, and all persons desiring to be heard were heard; and WHEREAS, evidence was submitted and considered to include without limitation: a. Site plan submitted by the applicant as received by the City of Encinitas on April 6, 1990 dated April 2, 1990. b. Written information submitted with the application; C. Oral and written testimony from staff, applicant, and public made a part of the administrative record considered by the Director. WHEREAS, the City of Encinitas has not been provided evidence that the message of the sign is accurate, the City can not verify the accuracy of message nor can restrictions be placed on the content of sign message since the Municipal Code provides for message neutral signs. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Director of Planning and Community Development of the City of Encinitas that the Administrative Design Review Permit is hereby approved subject to MN/03/CR06-579wp5 (6-20-90-1) the following findings: 23 08.072 Regulatory Conclusions - Generally. A. The project design is inconsistent with the General Plan, a Specific Plan or the provisions of this Code. Evidence: The proposed placement of two 19" x 31" residential identification signs are consistent with the General Plan and the provisions of this Code. Chapter 30.60.070 of the Encinitas Municipal Code establishes permanent residential sign standards. This Chapter permits one 5 square foot sign a maximum of 4 feet in height to be placed a minimum of 2 feet from a property line or public right-of-way on a residential lot. Since the proposed signs are to be placed on separate lots within the guidelines described above, this project is consistent with the General Plan and the provisions of this Code. B. The project design is substantially inconsistent with the Design Review Guidelines. Evidence: The proposed signs are consistent with the Design Review Guidelines which encourage signs that: are architecturally compatible in size, shape and color with the surrounding neighborhood; that are not obtrusive and convey the message legibly and clearly; and that are constructed of durable, weather resistant materials. The proposed signs are to be in scale with the surrounding structures. They are proposed to be rectangular in shape, four feet in height and less than 5 square feet in area. The colors to be used in the proposed signs are a white and gold background with black block lettering. This color scheme provides an effective contrast to convey the message "Pacific Serena Homes: A senior community" legibly and clearly. The proposed signs are to be constructed of exterior grade plywood with 1" x 2" painted wood posts. This proposed signage appears to be constructed of durable and weather resistent materials. It is the opinion of staff that the proposed signs are substantially consistent with the Design Review Guidelines. C. The project would adversely affect the health, safety or general welfare of the community. Evidence: No negative effects on the health, safety or general welfare of the community can be identified in conjunction with this project. Several citizens expressed concerns that the identification of this housing development as a senior community may result in an increase in robberies or other crimes, however, no evidence has been submitted to MN/03/CR06-579wp5 (6-20-90-1) substantiate this concern. D. The project would tend to cause the surrounding neighborhood to depreciate materially in appearance or value. Evidence: No evidence has been submitted which suggests that the proposed signs would tend to cause the surrounding neighborhood to depreciate materially in appearance or value. IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE DIRECTOR THAT CASE NO. 90-075 ADP (Pacific Serena) is approved subject to the following conditions: 1) This approval is valid for two years, to expire on June 151 1992, unless prior to that time the applicant has performed substantial construction in reliance on this permit. 2) The size, location, and colors of the proposed signs will be in compliance with the plans submitted April 6, 1990, and dated approved by the City of Encinitas Community Development Department on June 151 1990. 3) The applicant shall notify the City of Encinitas Community Development Department when the signs are in place to enable the Department to verify that the signs are pursuant to this approval. Following the approval by the Department of Community Development, any remaining funds in the applicants account shall be released to the applicant. THIS DECISION was rendered by the DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT on June 15, 1990 and may be appealed to the City Council pursuant to Section 23.08.200 and Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Patrick S. Murphy, Director of Planning and Community Development MN/03/CR06-579wp5 (6-20-90-1)