HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-01 - Zoning App PA-89-36 A2 and PA-97-133 A1 (ZA-13-22)RESOLUTION NO. 14-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA TO
UPHOLD THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION AND APPROVE ZONING
APPLICATION PA -89-36 A2 / PA -87-133 Al (ZA-13-22)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Architectural Design & Signs, authorized
agent for Amel Property Development and Metro Pointe Retail Associates 11, owner of real
property located at 901 South Coast Drive and 950 South Coast Drive located in a
Planned Development Commercial (PDC) zone;
WHEREAS, the request is for an amendment to an existing Planned Signing
Program (PA -89-36) to replace three existing monument signs, replace an existing
project identification sign, and install two new pylon signs with electronic changeable
copy displays (LED reader boards), along the south side of the site facing the San
Diego (405) Freeway, and 14 temporary banners (2 feet, 6 inches wide by 10 feet in
height each) mounted on seven light poles on the property located at 901 South Coast
Drive;
WHEREAS, the request is also for an amendment to an existing Planned Signing
Program (PA -87-133) to allow a twelve -foot tall, illuminated directional sign on the
property located within 200 feet of residentially zoned properties at 950 South Coast
Drive;
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission
on December 9, 2013 with all persons having the opportunity to speak and be heard for
and against the proposal, and Zoning Application ZA-13-22 was approved with the
exception of the 14 banners by the Planning Commission on a 3-2 vote allowing the
amendment to the Planned Sign Program with the exception of the fourteen banners;
WHEREAS, City Councilmember Genis filed an appeal of the Planning
Commission's decision to approve the project on December 16, 2013;
BE IT RESOLVED that, based on the evidence in the record and the findings
contained in Exhibit "A," the City Council hereby UPHOLDS the Planning Commission's
approval of the project and APPROVES Zoning Application ZA-13-22, subject to certain
amendments to the conditions of approval.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Costa Mesa City Council's amendments to
the proposed conditions consist in the following changes;
Pylon signs facing the freeway will not exceed 40' in height, including all decorative
elements of the signs;
The content of the LED signs shall be strictly limited to the names and logos of
businesses located on -premises; provided that applicants may substitute text or logos with
noncommunicative decorative elements, including but not limited to, lifestyle photographs.
"On -premises" shall mean that the business is located on the Metro Pointe site only, and
does not include any use or business that operates for less than ninety consecutive (90)
days. LED text shall not include, for example, information regarding short-term tenants (90
days or less), sales, specials, events, or any off -premises advertising.
The height of the directional sign on the north side of South Coast Drive shall not
exceed 7 feet from grade.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Costa Mesa City Council does hereby find
and determine that adoption of this Resolution is expressly predicated upon the activity
as described in the staff report for Zoning Application ZA-13-22 and upon applicant's
compliance with each and all of the conditions in Exhibit "B", and compliance of all
applicable federal, state, and local laws. Any approval granted by this resolution shall
be subject to review, modification or revocation if there is a material change that occurs
in the operation, or if the applicant fails to comply with any of the conditions of approval.
PASSFOAf3jPTED this 7th day of January, 2014.
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MOOR, CITY OF COSTA MESA
ATTEST:
BRENDA -GR N-,
CITY CLERK
CITY OF COSTA MESA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 14-01 and was duly passed
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on
the 7th day of January, 2014, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
RECUSED:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Genis, Leece, Monahan, Righeimer
None
Mensinger
None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of
Costa Mesa this 8th day of January, 2014.
BRENDA_GREE , CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT "A"
FINDINGS (APPROVAL)
1. The signs comply with Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 13-29(e) because:
• The signs are compatible and harmonious with uses that exist in the general
neighborhood.
• The signs comply with the intent of the applicable performance standards as
prescribed in the Zoning Code.
• The signs are consistent with the intent of the General Plan.
• The cumulative effects of all planning applications have been considered.
2. The proposed signage conforms with the intent of the City's Sign Code as it pertains
to Planned Signing Programs as well as the City's General Plan and Redevelopment
Plan.
The proposed signs are consistent with each other in design and construction, taking
into account sign style and shape, materials, letter style, colors and illumination.
The signs are compatible with the buildings and developments they identify, taking
into account materials, colors, and design motif.
Approval does not constitute a grant of special privilege and/or allow substantially
greater visibility than what the standard sign provisions would allow.
Specifically, the signs will not exceed the maximum amount of sign area allowed
under the Planned Signing Program or the City's Zoning Code.
The conditions of approval will minimize any adverse impacts of the proposed signs
to vehicle traffic and surrounding properties, and will enable the retail center to attract
and maintain regional retail tenants.
The applicant has demonstrated that the LED reader board signs will not be visible
from the residential properties across the freeway to the south.
Additionally, the signs are consistent with the following General Plan goals:
• Goal CD -1: Vehicular and Pedestrian Corridors: Strengthen the image of the
City as experienced from sidewalks and roadways.
• Goal CD -6, Image: Enhance opportunities for development to contribute to a
positive visual image for the City of Costa Mesa.
• Goal CD -13, Signs: Ensure that signs contribute positively to Costa Mesa's
image and overall economic development.
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3. The project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City environmental procedures,
and has been found to be exempt from CEQA under Section 15311 for Accessory
Structures.
4. The project is exempt from Chapter IX, Article 11, Transportation System
Management, of Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL EXHIBIT "B"
Ping. 1. All newly installed signs shall be in conformance to the requirements and
intent of this Planned Signing Program, as well as other applicable Codes
and regulations. Any sign not meeting the specific criteria outlined in the
planned signing program shall not be permitted.
2. The City's Sign Ordinance shall apply to signs not specifically covered by
this Planned Signing Program.
3. Any modification, addition, or deletion to the approved Planned Signing
Program shall be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator to determine if an
amendment to the Planned Signing Program is necessary.
4. The Planned Signing Program may be referred to the Planning Commission
for modification or revocation at any time if the conditions of approval have
not been complied with, or if, in the reasonable opinion of the Development
Services Director or his/her designee, any of the findings upon which the
approval was based are no longer applicable.
5. The total site signage, including the LED signs, shall not exceed the total
sign area allowed under the planned sign program (7,241 sq. ft. for the
entire center).
6. The freeway -oriented pylon signs with the LED reader board screens shall
comply with the following requirements:
a. The pylon signs facing the 405 freeway shall not exceed 40 feet in
height, measured from the adjacent grade.
b. The display area shall be a maximum of 23 feet high by 18 feet
wide.
c. The LED reader board screen at the bottom panels of the pylon
signs shall be a maximum of nine feet high by 18 feet wide.
d. The display may not include any message that is in motion or
appears to be in motion.
e. The display may not change the intensity of illumination.
f. The display may not change the message more than once every
four seconds.
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g. The LED reader board screen shall not exceed a maximum height
of 30'-0" feet as measured from grade to the highest point on the
screen.
h. The LED reader board screen shall not exceed 300 nits in
luminance during the evening hours.
No flashing or animated displays or images on the LED reader
board screen shall be permitted at any time. The operating hours
of the LED reader board screen shall be 7:OOAM through
10:OOPM, seven days a week. Beginning at 9:OOPM, the LED
reader board sign shall be gradually dimmed until it is completely
turned off at 10:OOPM. Outside these approved hours, the LED
reader board screen shall be turned off.
j. The content of the LED signs shall be strictly limited to the names
and logos of businesses located on -premises; provided that
applicants may substitute text or logos with noncommunicative
decorative elements, including but not limited to, lifestyle
photographs. On -premises shall mean located on the Metro Pointe
site only. LED signs text shall not include, for example, information
regarding short-term tenants (90 days or less), products, services,
activities, sales, specials, events, or any off -premises advertising.
k. As presented by the applicant, the words 'Costa Mesa' shall be
included in the project identification signs.
7. The directional sign located at 950 South Coast Drive shall be a maximum
of seven feet in height from grade.
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