1994-11
RESOLUTION NO. CA 94-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CARDIFF COMMUNITY ADVISORY
APPROVING A SIGN PROGRAM APPLICATION
FOR AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL CENTER
IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2015 SAN ELIJO AVENUE
(CASE NUMBER 94-176 SIGN)
BOARD
WHEREAS, a request for a sign program was filed to allow new
signage for an existing commercial center for the property located at
2015 San Elijo Avenue, described as Tax Parcel No. 260-370-26.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted on the application on
December 20, 1994, by the Cardiff Community Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, the Board considered:
1.
The December 20, 1994, staff report to the Community
Advisory Board with attachments;
Application and project plans (wall sign, pedestrian
oriented signs, and monument sign plans) dated received
October 3, 1994;
Oral evidence submitted at the hearing;
2.
3.
WHEREAS, the community Advisory Board made the following findings
pursuant to Chapter 23.08.078 of the Encinitas Municipal Code:
(SEE ATTACHMENT "A")
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cardiff community
Advisory Board of the City of Encinitas hereby approves application
94-176 SIGN subject to the following conditions:
(SEE ATTACHMENT "B")
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2 oth day of December,
following vote, to wit:
1994,
by the
AYES:
Crimmins, Fullwood, Grossman, MacFall, Sarkozy
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
olin MacFall
Chairman of the
Cardiff Community
Advisory Board
ATTEST:
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ATTACHMENT "A"
Resolution No. OE 94-11
Case No. 94-176 SIGN
Applicant: Cardiff Towne Center Partners
FINDINGS
This approval is based upon the following findings pursuant to
section 23.08.078 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code:
1.
The project design assures that the size and shape of the sign
is in scale with the building with which it is associated.
Facts: The applicant proposes a revised sign program for
the existing commercial center, consisting of new wall signs,
hanging pedestrian oriented signs, and a new monument sign.
Discussion: The subject building provides a fascia element
intended to accommodate wall signs, which will be limited to
1 sq. ft. of signage per liner foot of business frontage, per
Municipal Code limitations, or to 80% store frontage, which
ever is less.
The hanging signs will also be accomodated by the fascia.
The proposed monument sign will replace the existing monument
sign located along the San Elijo Avenue frontage, which is
situated in a place also intended to accommodate such a sign.
Conclusion: The Board determines that the building and site
will accommodate and will be in scale with the proposed signs.
2.
The building site provides for adequate space and locations on
the building, in harmony with the architectural design, for
the display of signs.
Facts: The subject building provides a fascia to
accommodate wall signs, which will be limited to 1 sq. ft. of
signage per liner foot of business frontage, per Municipal
Code limitations, or to 80% store frontage, which ever is
less.
The hanging signs will also be accomodated by the fascia.
The proposed monument sign will be located along the San Elijo
Avenue frontage in a location intended to accommodate such a
sign.
Discussion: The proposed sign program intends to replace
existing signs in the same locations, with the exception of
the new pedestrian oriented hanging signs.
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3.
conclusion: The Board determines that the building and site
provide locations which are in harmony with the existing
building and site.
The project signs relate well to the building on the project
site and to the neighborhood in general in terms of size,
shape, color, texture, materials and lighting intensity,
creating a visually compatible appearance.
Facts: The project proposes new channel letter wall signs
of varying designs and colors, and will conform to Municipal
Code standards in terms of size and lighting. Also proposed
are pedestrian oriented signs and a modernized monument sign
to replace an existing monument sign.
Discussion: The new wall sign provisions intend to permit
an "eclectic" assortment of signs which do not define a
particular style, and therefore are considered to be
compatible with a wide range of building styles, i. e. the
existing "Cape Code" architectural style of the building is
not substantially impacted by the neutral style of the
proposed wall signs. The hanging signs and the monument sign
will also have a neutral impact on the building architecture,
but will, with the wall signs, have a positive impact on the
commercial center due to their modernization and increased
visibility, especially at night (current signs are un-lit).
Conclusion: The Board determines that the proposed wall
signs will enhance the commercial center with more visible and
modernized signs.
4.
The project signing shows subtlety, is unobtrusive and conveys
the message legibly and clearly.
Facts: The current signs for the businesses in the
commercial center are non-illuminated wood, having poor
legibility, particularly at night. .
Discussion: The new wall signs will be internally
illuminated channel-letter type. Per Municipal Code
Standards, no exposed bulb (except neon) or flashing lights
would be permitted. The new monument sign will also be
illuminated.
Conclusion: The Board determines that the proposed signs
will present a clear message and will be more legible by the
general public, while at the same time are unobtrusive.
5.
The proposed signing is weather resistant and durable.
Conclusion: The signs will be of durable construction, being
of acrylic and metal construction.
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6.
The project is found to be exempt from Environmental Review,
per CEQA section 15311(a) since the project consists of an
addition to an existing structure.
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G.
ATTACHMENT "B"
Resolution No. OE 94-11
Case No. 94-176SIGN
Applicant: Cardiff Towne Center Partners
CONDITIONS
A.
This approval will expire in two years on December 20, 1996,
at 5:00 p.m. unless the conditions have been met, or an
extension has been approved by the Authorized Agency.
B.
This approval may be appealed to the authorized agency within
15 calendar days from the date of this approval.
Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any
sections of the Municipal Code and all other applicable City
Ordinances.
C.
D.
Permits from other agencies will be required as follows:
California Coastal Commission.
E.
The sign program is approved as evidenced by the application
and project plans (consisting of wall, monument, and hanging
pedestrian oriented signs) dated received October 3,1994, and
shall not be altered without Community Development Department,
or Community Advisory Board review and approval, as
appropriate.
F.
In the event that any of the conditions of this permit are not
satisfied, the Community Development Department may cause a
noticed hearing to be set by the authorized agency to
determine why the City of Encinitas should not revoke this
permit.
No new signage shall be installed at the subject commercial
center without first having submitted sign plans for review by
the Community Development Department to verify compliance with
the approved sign program
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