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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-09 RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF REVISED FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUEST DEV08-0021 AMENDING PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN - REZONING REQUEST PUD98-0001 AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUEST DP97-0008 (500 LA GONDA WAY - APN: 200-151-051 & 200-151-052) WHERAS, on January IS, 200S, The Tan Group, owners of 500 La Gonda Way, submitted an application for revised Final Development Plan DEVOS-0021 to amend the project conditions of approval pertaining to the previously approved project signage; and WHEREAS, on February 17, 1995, approval was granted for Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning request PUD9S-0001 and Final Development Plan request DP97 -OOOS rezoning a 2.69 + / - acre site to a P-1; Planned Unit Development District and authorizing the development of a two-story office building and one-story performing arts center; and WHEREAS, on October 4, 2000, approval was granted for revised Final Development Plan request DPOO-0020 and Variance request V AROO-0019, authorizing the elimination of the parking structure approved under the original entitlements for the project; and WHEREAS, Town of Danville P-1; Planned Unit Development District Ordinance requires approval of a revised Final Development Plan prior to modifying the conditions of approval that regulated the location, number, and message of signage approved under the original Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning and Final Development Plan requests; and WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting a sign exception that would authorize the identification of a maximum of five tenants on the Danville Financial Center monument sign; and WHEREAS, the modifications to the project being requested constitute minor adjustments to the original approval, leading to a determination that the current project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 3, Section 15303 (New Construction).; and WHEREAS, the public notice of this action was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission approve the request; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all reports, reconunendations, and testimony submitted in writing and presented at the hearing; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the Town of Danville approves revised Final Development Plan request DEV08-0021, amending Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning PUD98-0001 and Final Development Plan DP97-0008, per the conditions contained herein, and makes the following findings in support of these actions: FINDINGS OF APPROVAL 1. The development will not adversely affect the policy and goals as set by the Danville 2010 General Plan. 2. The proposed development is in conformance with the proposed zoning district in which the property is located. 3. The development will be an attractive and efficient development, which will fit harmoniously into and will have no adverse effects upon the adjacent or surrounding development. The aesthetics of the site will be enhanced with updated signage in keeping with the scale and architecture of the building and the sign exception authorizing the identification of five tenants on the Danville Financial Center monument sign will allow tenants in the building, who do not have wall signage, to be appropriately identified. 4. The development will not encourage marginal development within the surrounding area. CONDITIONS OF APPROV AL Unless otherwise specified, the following conditions shall be complied with upon approval of Final Development Plan DEV08-0021. Each item is subject to review and approval by the Planning Division unless otherwise specified. A. GENERAL 1. This approval is for revised Final Development Plan request DEV08-0021. The approval serves to modify previously approved Preliminary Development Plan - Rezoning PUD98-0001 and Final Development Plan DP97-0008. The original conditions of approval established for PUD98- 0001 and DP97-0008 continue to apply to this project, unless specifically modified through the following conditions of approval. PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2008-09 2. The signage for the project shall be substantially consistent with the Master Sign Program approved with this application. The program permits the following signage at the project site: a. Monument Identification Signs - These signs shall be located on the property's EI Cerro Boulevard frontage on either side of the fountain plaza and shall be five-foot eight-inches tall, six feet wide and one foot deep and may utilize indirect illumination. Signage shall be substantially as shown on the plans labeled "500 La Gonda Way Signage," prepared by Bennett Sign Centre and consisting of eight sheets, as dated received by the Planning Division on October 20,2009. The materials and colors of the signs shall be identical to the existing monument sign along La Gonda Way, with a metal cabinet painted with Matthews Acrylic Polyurethane "Dark Bronze" 41-313 and a stone base that matches the existing building stone. Sign lettering shall be three inches in height. 1. The first sign shall be double sided and list the name of the center and a maximum of five tenants. Sign lettering shall be individual acrylic letters for the center name and white vinyl graphics for tenant names. 11. The second sign shall be double sided and list the name of the theater and upcoming theater events. The interchangeable slats for upcoming theater events shall be of the same design and material as the slat that identifies the theater name. b. Entrance Identification Sign - Located on La Gonda Way, this sign shall be approximately 4'-3" high, three feet wide and one foot deep, as shown on the project plans. The sign contains the name of the center (i.e., Danville Financial Center) and displays the building address with bronze cut-out numbers with dark oxidized returns. No internal illumination is permitted for this sign. This existing sign shall be refinished to ensure that the colors substantially match that of the monument signs to be installed. c. Major Tenant Identification Sign - Located on the southwest planter wall at the corner of La Gonda Way and El Cerro Boulevard, this sign advertises the Brookfield Homes business. The tenant name is spelled with individual bronze cut-out letters with PAGE 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2008-09 dark oxidized returns, occupying an area of the planter wall which does not exceed 20' wide by 1'-6" high. If the lease for Brookfield Homes expires or is terminated, the sign shall be removed and no future tenants may make use of this sign area. d. Building Identification Sign - A halo-illuminated sign inscribed into the wall above the theater entrance which faces the parking lot (northern elevation). The sign describes the name of the theater (e.g., Mount Diablo Center for the Arts) and is subject to Planning Division review and approval prior to installation. 3. The building tenants, in conjunction with the property owner of the subject commercial property, shall abide by the Town's sign regulations, including the permit process used for any and all temporary promotional signs, the use of which is limited to a maximum of 45 days of display each calendar year and is restricted to a maximum of fifteen days of continuous display. B. MISCELLANEOUS 1. The project shall be constructed as approved. Minor modifications in the design, but not the use, may be approved by staff. Any other change will require Planning Commission approval through the Development Plan reVIew process. APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a regular meeting on December 8,2009 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: - ABSENT: Antoun, Attwood, Combs, Nichols, Overcashier, Radich Morgan JJ1zi# Chairman APPROVED AS TO FORM: rn~~ City Attorney =~ PAGE 4 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2008-09