HomeMy WebLinkAbout90-20RESOLUTION NO. 90-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF DANVILLE
APPROVING SIGN REVI~ AND SIGN EXCEPTION REQUESTS SR 90-4
DANVILLE SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER
WHE~ Ed Agino requested approval of a Sign Review and Sign Exception
request for a sign program for the Danville Square shopping center; and,
WHERF~S the Planning Commission did review the project at a noticed public
hearing on May 8, 1990; and
XVI-IE~ the proper notice of this request was given in all respects as required
by law; and
WHE~ the request is exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS a staff report was submitted recommending that Planning Commission
approve the request; and
WHE~ the Planning Commission did hear and consider all reports,
recommendations, 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 the Sign Review and Sign Exception request SR 90-4, per the
conditions contained herein, and makes the following findings in support of the sign
program:
The proposed signage is compatible with character and design of the exterior
architecture and existing signage on the structure on which it is proposed to be
located.
The location of the proposed signage will not impair the use of the property or
conflict with visibility.
The proposed signage will not adversely effect the health, or safety of persons
residing or working in the vicinity, or be injurious to property, or improvements
in the area.
The proposed signage does not excessively compete for the public's attention nor
impact the use of the property or conflict with visibility.
5. The proposed signage is no larger than necessary for adequate identification.
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The proposed signage will serve to primarily identify the business established or
type of activity conducted on the premises.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission of the Town of Danville
approves the Sign Exemption SR 90-4, per the conditions contained herein, and makes
the following findings in support of the sign exception:
Granting of a sign exception to allow a wall monument sign to be located above
the 15 feet in maximum height limit is appropriate due to the absence of a
monument in the center.
The proposed sign exception is not inconsistent the intent of the sign ordinance;
and,
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Strict adherence of the sign ordinance would not provide adequate identification
of the center as viewed from the street.
CONDITIONS
The signage shall be installed in full conformance with the plans dated received
May 3, 1990, on file with Planning Application File SR 90-4, consisting of three
sheets.
No new signs shall be internally illuminated. The source of any indirect lighting
shall be screened from view of any public street and shall be installed in such
a manner that glare is directed away from surrounding properties and right-of-
ways. Details of said lighting fixtures and intensity, shall be subject to review and
approval by the Planning Division prior to installation.
The existing soffit light fixtures in the Trader Joe's building shall be modified
and/or replaced to screen the exposed bulbs from parking lot. The final lighting
solution shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Division prior
to installation.
Use of a monument sign for the shopping center is expressly prohibited due to
the high visibility of the blade sign.
The project sign program for all facia signs for the rear building shall conform
with the following provisions:
Each tenant sign lettering shall not exceed 14" in height. The lettering style
may vary from tenant to tenant.
Lettering colors for each tenant sign shall be consistent with the project
sign plans.
All sign lettering shall be equally centered top to bottom on the shingle
signs.
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The existing monument sign located on Danville Boulevard, identifying the subject
site and the U.S. Post Office, shall be removed prior to installation of any sign
contained in this sign program.
The repainting of the Trader Joe's building shall be coordinated with the rear
building and the final colors of the building shall be subject to review and
approval by the Planning Division. The colors for Trader Joe's signage shall be
compatible with the building colors utilized and shall be subject to review and
approval by the Planning Division.
The applicant shall work with staff (and referred to the Design Review Board if
necessary) to incorporate the second major tenant signage on the blade sign
design. The final design shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning
Division.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8th day of May, 1990 by the following vote:
AYES:
Vihauer, Hughes, Frost, Hendricks, Hunt
NOES:
ABSTENTION:
ABSENT:
Wright, Hirsch
APPROVED"~"/TO FORM:
al;City Attorney ~
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