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PC - 2012-23 - Desing Review 09-103 for Approval of a Master Sign Program for an Existing Commercial Property Located at 8855 Valley BlvdPC RESOLUTION 12 -23 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 09 -03, FOR THE APPROVAL OF A MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8855 VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE CBD -D (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE (APN: 5391 - 009 -002). WHEREAS, on November 22, 2005, the Rosemead City Council approved Design Review 03 -110, for the fagade remodel and landscape and parking lot improvements for the commercial property located at 8855 Valley Boulevard, and WHEREAS, on June 19, 2006, the Rosemead Planning Commission approved Zone Variance 06 -340 allowing the conversion of 2,600 square feet tenant space at the southeast corner for the first floor and 1,790 square feet of tenant space at the west side of the first floor, for a legal, non - conforming shopping center with less than the minimum number of required parking stalls for the commercial property located at 8855 Valley Boulevard, and WHEREAS, on May 11, 2009, Eric Lee submitted a Design Review application requesting approval of a master sign program for his commercial property located at 8855 Valley Boulevard, and WHEREAS, 8855 Valley Boulevard is located in the CBD -D (Central Business District with Design Overlay) zone; and WHEREAS, Section 17.72.050 of the Rosemead Municipal Code provides the purpose and criteria for a design review; WHEREAS, Sections 65800 & 65900 of the California Government Code and Section 17.72.050 of the Rosemead Municipal Code authorize the Planning Commission to approve, conditionally approve or deny design review applications; and WHEREAS, on December 6, 2012, twenty -one (21) notices were sent to property owners within a 300 -foot radius from the subject property, in addition to notices posted in six (6) public locations and onsite, specifying the availability of the application, plus the date, time and location of the public hearing for Design Review 09 -03 on December 6, 2012, the notice was published in the Rosemead Reader; and WHEREAS, on December 17, 2012, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Design Review 09 -03; and WHEREAS, the Rosemead Planning Commission has sufficiently considered all testimony presented to them in order to make the following determination. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead as follows: SECTION 1 . The Planning Commission HEREBY DETERMINES that Design Review 09 -03, is Categorically Exempt from environmental review as a Class 11 Exemption pursuant to Section 15311 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). SECTION 2 . The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that facts do exist to justify approving Design Review 09 -03, in accordance with Section 17.72.030 et seq., of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows: A. The plans indicate proper consideration for the relationship between the proposed building and site developments that exist or have been approved for the general neighborhood; FINDING: The master sign program has been developed to reflect uniform design elements for the commercial center. The proposed wall signage will complement the newly renovated building. The signs proposed in the master sign program will be designed with current industry standard materials and will improved the general appearance of the existing commercial center. B. The plan for the proposed building and site development indicates the manner in which the proposed development and surrounding properties are protected against noise, vibrations and other factors which may have an adverse effect on the environment, and the manner of screening mechanical equipment, trash, storage and loading areas. FINDING: The master sign program has been determined to be appropriate to the subject site and the newly renovated building. Once installed and operational, the signage will be silent in nature. This development will not adversely affect surrounding properties. C. The proposed building or site development is not, in its exterior design and appearance, so at variance with the appearance of other existing buildings or site developments in the neighborhood as to cause the nature of the local environment to materially depreciate in appearance and value; FINDING: The proposed design of the wall signs are in line with contemporary signage found within the current neighborhood. The development of a master sign program will improve the physical appearance of the commercial center by creating uniform sign criteria for the entire center. D. The proposed building or structure is in harmony with the proposed developments on land in the general area, especially in those instances where buildings are within or adjacent to land shown on the General Plan as being part of the Civic Center or in public or educational use, or are within or immediately adjacent to land included within any precise plan which indicates building shape, size or style. FINDING: The approved design of the master sign program will create a development that is aesthetically pleasing and enhance land values in the general area. The proposed master sign program will complement the newly renovated building. The proposed signage will provide an attractive cohesive architectural style and color scheme that will improve the Civic Center. E. The proposed development is in conformity with the standards of this code and other applicable ordinances in so far as the location and appearance of the buildings and structures are involved. FINDING: This proposed development meets all of the minimum code requirements for the CBD -D (Central Business District with Design Overlay) zone, and all applicable referenced code sections of the Rosemead Municipal Code. F. The site plan and the design of the buildings, parking areas, signs, landscaping, luminaries, and other site feature indicates that proper consideration has been given to both the functional aspects of the site development, such as automobile and pedestrian circulation, and the visual effect of the development from the view of public streets. FINDING: The master sign program will not affect automobile and pedestrian circulation. Instead, the master sign program will improve the visual effect of the site from the view of the public streets, primarily on Valley Boulevard. SECTION 5 . The Planning Commission HEREBY APPROVES Design Review 09 -03, approving a master sign program, subject to conditions listed in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 6 . This resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning Commission on December 17, 2012, by the following vote: YES: Eng, Herrera, Hunter, Ruiz NO: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Saccaro SECTION 7 . The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall transmit copies of same to the applicant and the Rosemead City Clerk. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17 day of December, 2012. C UtC24� is or Ruiz, i CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rosemead at its regular meeting, held on the 17 day of December 2012 by the following vote: YES: Eng, Herrera, Hunter, Ruiz NO: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Saccaro WA'r"UU � . Michelle Ramirez, Secre ry APPROVED 6rS FORM: Gregory M.1Vfubfiy , Planning Coi Burke, Williams & orensen, LLP EXHIBIT "B" DESIGN REVIEW 09 -03 (APN: 8391 - 009 -002) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL December 17, 2012 1. Design Review 09 -03 is approved for a master sign program in accordance with the master sign program marked Exhibit "C ", dated November 9, 2012. Any revisions to the approved plans must be resubmitted for the review and approval of the Planning Division. 2. The conditions listed on this exhibit shall be copied directly onto any development plans subsequently submitted to the Planning and Building Divisions for review. 3. Approval of Design Review 09 -03 shall not take effect for any purpose until the applicant has filed with the City of Rosemead a notarized affidavit stating that he /she is aware of and accepts all of the conditions of approval as set forth in the letter of approval and this list of conditions, within ten (10) days from the Planning Commission approval date. 4. Design Review 09 -03 is approved for a period of one (1) year. The applicant shall commence the proposed use or request an extension within 30- calendar days prior to expiration. The one (1) year initial approval period shall be effective from the Planning Commission approval date. For the purpose of this petition, project commencement shall be defined as beginning the permitting process with the Planning and Building Divisions, so long as the project is not abandoned. If Design Review 09 -03 has been unused, abandoned or discontinued for a period of one (1) year it shall become null and void. 5. The Planning Commission hereby authorizes the Planning Division to make and /or approve minor modifications. 6. The following conditions must be complied with to the satisfaction of the Planning Division prior to final approval of the associated plans, building permits, occupancy permits, or any other appropriate request. 7. Design Review 09 -03 is granted or approved with the City and its Planning Commission and City Council retaining and reserving the right and jurisdiction to review and to modify the permit, including the conditions of approval based on changed circumstances. Changed circumstances include, but are not limited to, the modification of the use, a change in scope, emphasis, size, or nature of the use, or the expansion, alteration, reconfiguration, or change of use. This reservation of right to review is in addition to, and not in lieu of, the right of the City, its Planning Commission, and City Council to review and revoke or modify any permit granted or approved under the Rosemead Municipal Code for any violations of the conditions imposed on Design Review 09 -03. 8. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Rosemead or its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Rosemead or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set side, void, or annul, an approval of the Planning Commission and /or City Council concerning the project, which action is brought within the time period provided by law. 9. The applicant shall comply with all Federal, State and local laws relative to the approved use including the requirements of the Planning, Building, Fire, Sheriff and Health Departments. 10. The numbers of the address signs shall be at least 6" tall with a minimum character width of 3/4 ", contrasting in color and easily visible at driver's level from the street. Materials, colors, location and size of such address numbers shall be approved by the City Planner, or his or her designee, prior to installation. 11. All requirements of the Building and Safety Division and the Planning Division shall be complied with prior to the final approval of the proposed construction. 12. The hours of construction shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday. No construction shall take place on Sundays or on any federal holidays without prior approval by the City. 13. The site shall be maintained in a graffiti -free state. Any new graffiti shall be removed within twenty -four (24) hours. A 24 -hour, Graffiti Hotline can be called at (626) 569 -2345 for assistance. 14. The site shall be maintained in a clean, weed and litter free state in accordance with Sections 8.32.010 - 8.32.040 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, which pertains to the storage, accumulation, collection, and disposal of garbage, rubbish, trash, and debris. All trash containers shall be stored in the appropriate trash enclosure at all times. All trash, rubbish, and garbage receptacles shall be regularly cleaned, inspected, and maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. 15. The on -site public hearing notice posting shall be removed within 30 days from the end of the 10 -day appeal period of Design Review 09 -03. 16. Violations of the conditions of approval may result in citation and /or initiation of revocation proceedings.