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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-027 TriVllyBuickGMC12-12-2000AGENDA STATEMENT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: December 12, 2000 PROJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: PA 00-027 Tri-Valley Buiclc/Pontiac/GM~Revised Master Sign Program-Site Development Review (Report prepazed by: Dennis H. Carrington, Senior Planner ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution denying Revised Master Site Plan. 2. Resolution approving Revised Master Site Plan. 3. Project plans. BACKGROUND ATTACHMENTS: 1. Appealable Action Letter dated March 13, 2000, approving PA 99-061, Tri-Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC Master Sign Program. 2. Project Plans for PA 99-061, Tri-Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC Master Sign Program. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open public heazing and hear Staff presentation. 2. Take testimony from the Applicant and the public. 3. Question Staff, Applicant and the public. 4. Close public hearing and deliberate. 5. Adopt resolution denying Revised Master Site Plan. DESCRIPTION: General Motors/Argonaut Holdings is proposing to construct a 75-foot tall freestanding sign at the southerly terminus of John Monego Court for Tri-Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC and for a future auto dealership. The sign would be 52 feet 7 inches from the CALTRANS right of way as shown on the project plans (Attachment 3). A revised Master Sign Program (MSP) for Tri- Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC will be required SITE DESCRIPTION: The site consists of a level and graded lot east of Tassajara Creek, west of John Monego Court, south of Dublin Boulevazd and north of I-580. ITEM NO.~ COPIES TO: Applicant Owner Address File BACKGROUND: History/description. The General Motors Automall was established by a Planned Development Rezone/Development Plan, Tentative Parcel Map, Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review on October 20, 1998 (PA98-007). The project was revised by a subsequent Planned Development Rezone on June 6, 2000, to increase the size of the Tri-Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC parcel from 3.5 acres to 4.43 acres and decrease the size of the middle pazcel from 3.0 to 2.07 acres. The third (southern) pazcel adjacent to I-580 was not changed. It is anticipated that a future Planned Development Rezone will be filed to eliminate the middle pazcel. Staff approved a Master Sign Program for Tri-Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC on March 13, 2000. That MSP permitted four freestanding signs and five wall signs for the auto dealership. The dealership was subsequently constructed and occupied. A hearing on this project was advertised for November 14, 2000. There was not a quorum and the heazing did not take place. The heazing was re-advertised for December 12, 2000. Design. The proposed 75 foot tall freestanding sign for the Tri-Valley Auto Dealership is composed of a dazk blue main pylon with white alucobond panels. A curved cap element is provided with the text "Auto Mall" in letters 3 feet 6 inches tall. A blue vertical indirect lighted element will run up each side of the sign and across the top of the topmost tenant panel. The tenant panels will be 11 feet 6 inches tall by 12 feet wide. The Tri-Valley Buick, Pontiac, GMC tenant panel will have three 3 foot 7 inches square medallions and "TRI -VALLEY" text along the top as shown on the project plans (Attachment 3). The sign will be located in a 9 foot 6 inch by 35 foot raised planter box. The planter box will be made of white painted concrete masonry units. A second tenant panel will be provided for a future auto dealership on Parcel 3. The sign is has an attractive design that is unique to the Auto Mall. The size of the sign is appropriate and consistent with other signage on commercial frontages for this part of I-580. It will contribute to an effective and attractive identification of the caz dealership and its users by providing cleaz, legible and succinct signage. The proposed freestanding sign is consistent with the regulations and standards of Section 8.84.40 "Sign Development Regulations"; 8.84.050, Signs Subject To Permits, 8.84.110, "Regulations for Wall Signs and Projecting Signs"; and 8.84.120, "Freestanding Sign General Regulations". All existing and proposed signage will conform to the overall design and layout of the dealership. Timing. It is not clear whether one or two more automobile dealerships will be located on the lots between the Tri-Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC dealership and I-580. It is also not clear when those lots will be developed. Staff is concerned that any future auto dealerships on those parcels may want a different overall design for the freestanding sign but will be constrained by an already existing design. Staff is also concerned that a second sign on the pylon would remain blank for a considerable period of time until the remaining lots aze developed. The sign should be constructed at the appropriate time when the uses of all of the parcels are known. The existing signage for the dealership is sufficient until that time. Location. The 52 foot 7 inch distance of the sign from the CALTRANS right of way is known. The actual location of the sign will not be known until the second auto dealership plans aze prepazed. Staff is concerned that the sign location may be placed in a location that would conflict with the desires of the owner of the new auto dealership. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project is Categorically Exempt under Section 15311, Class 11 (a) (on premise signs) of the State CEQA Guidelines. CONCLUSION: The signage should not be established until the remaining auto dealership(s) develop on the site. The timing of the development of the second auto dealership and its design aze unknown. The second tenant panel would remain blank for a considerable time until the second auto dealership is built. The desires of the owner of the new auto dealership as far as design and location of the sign aze unknown. Although the distance from the Caltrans right of way is known the exact and proper location of the sign is not known. The sign should be constructed at the appropriate time when the uses of all of the parcels are known. The existing signage for the dealership is sufficient until that time. The only way to be sure the sign is property located is to wait until plans for the 2"a Auto Mall Dealership are received by the City. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take testimony from the Applicant and the public; question Staff, Applicant and the public; close the public heazing and deliberate; and Adopt the resolution approving the proposed Revised Master Sign Program. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION: OWNER/APPLICANT: LOCATION: ASSESSOR PARCELS: GENERAL PLAN/ SPECIFIC PLAN DESIGNATION: EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USE: Moya Kelly Argonaut Holdings, Inc. 515 Marin Street, Suite 211 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 4400 John Monego Court 986-0016-4 Campus Office PD (GM Automall) SURROUNDING GENERAL/SPECIFIC General Plan/Specific Plan PLAN, ZONING, AND West. General Commercial (Hacienda Crossings). LAND USE: East. Campus Office (Koll Business Center). North. Medium Density Residential (Toll Brothers) ZOn1nE West. PD (Hacienda Crossings). East. PD (Koll) North. PD (Toll Brothers). G:\pa00-027\pc staff reports 4 RESOLUTION NO.00-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN DENYING A REVISED MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR TRI-VALLEY BUICK/PONTIAC/GMC, PA 00-027 WHEREAS, the Applicant, Moya Kelly, on behalf of General Motors/Argonaut Holdings has requested approval of a Revised Master Sign Program/Site Development Review for Tri-Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC to permit a 75 foot tall freestanding sign, in a location approximately 52 feet from the CALTRANS right-of--way; and WHEREAS, a complete application for the above noted entitlement request is available and on file in the Department of Community Development; and WHEREAS, Applicant/Developer has submitted project plans for a Revised Master Sign Program/Site Development Review for the Tri-Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC project dated received December 1, 2000; and WHEREAS, the project has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines and the City of Dublin Environmental Guidelines and determined to be Categorically Exempt under Section 15322, Class 11 (a) (on-premise signs); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on December 12, 2000, for this project; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission deny the Revised Master Sign Program/Site Development Review; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did heaz and use their independent judgment and considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding the denial of said proposed Revised Master Sign Program/Site Development Review: A. The proposed revised Master Sign Program/Site Development Review permitting the construction of a 75 foot tall freestanding sign approximately 57 feet from the CALTRANS right-of--way is not superior to the quality that would result under the regulations and standazds of Section 8.84.120, Freestanding Sign General Regulations because: The signage should not be established until the remaining auto dealership(s) develop on the site, the design of the dealership is known and the desires of the owner of the new dealership with regard to signage design and location are known. ATTACHMENT 1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Planning Commission does hereby deny the requested Revised Master Sign Program/Site Development Review for Tri-Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of December, 2000. AYES: NOES: ABSENTe Planning Commission Chairperson ATTEST: Community Development Director g:00-027/pcrospdenialreso 1 RESOLUTION NO.00-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING A REVISED MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR TRI-VALLEY BUICK/PONTIAC/GMC, PA 00-027 WHEREAS, the Applicant, Moya Kelly, on behalf of General Motors/Argonaut Holdings has requested approval of a Revised Master Sign Program/Site Development Review for Tri-Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC to permit a 75 foot tall freestanding sign, similar in design to the Hacienda Crossings freestanding signs, in a location approximately 52 feet from the CALTRANS right-of- way; and WHEREAS, a complete application for the above noted entitlement request is available and on file in the Department of Community Development; and WHEREAS, Applicant/Developer has submitted project plans for a Revised Master Sign Program/Site Development Review for the Tri-Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC project dated received December 1, 2000, and WHEREAS, the project has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines and the City of Dublin Environrental Guidelines and determined to be Categorically Exempt under Section 15322, Class 11 (a) (on-premise signs); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on December 12, 2000, for this project; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission deny the Revised Master Sign Program/Site Development Review; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding the approval of said proposed Revised Master Sign Program/Site Development Review: A. The proposed Revised Master Sign Program/Site Development Review permitting the construction of a 75 foot tall freestanding sign approximately 52 feet 7 inches from the CALTRANS right-of--way is superior to the quality that would result under the regulations and standards of Section 8.84.120, Freestanding Sign General Regulations because: The design is consistent with the design of the Tri-Valley Buick, Pontiac, GMC automobile dealership on the GM property adjacent Dublin Boulevard. ATTACHMENT2 2. The height and scale of the sign as designed will is consistent with other freestanding signs for commercial developments that are adjacent to I-580. 3. The design of the sign is unique and attractive. B. The proposed freestanding sign does conform generally with the Design Criteria in Section 8.84.060 because the sign is compatible with the signage and structures on the GM Automall site and to freestanding signs in the general azea. C. The Revised Master Sign Program for PA 00-027 Tri-Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC contributes to an effective and attractive identification of the car dealership and its users by providing clear, legible and succinct signage that will identify and direct automobile and pedestrian traffic to the site. D. The design quality of the site, improved with this Revised MSP, and the surrounding area will be superior to the quality that would result under the regulations and standards of Section 8.84.40 "Sign Development Regulations"; 8.84.050, Signs Subject To Permits, 8.84.110, "Regulations for Wall Signs and Projecting Signs"; and 8.84.120, "Freestanding Sign General Regulations". The Revised MSP allows the use of more than one freestanding sign for the site. All existing and proposed signage will conform to the overall design and layout of the dealership and surrounding commercial areas. F. All of the proposed signs have been designed to be compatible with the style and character of the existing improvements on the site and they aze well related to each other. G. All proposed signage is visible, legible, does not cause glaze or disrupt the flow to pedestrian or vehicular traffic and conforms with the Design Criteria in Section 8.84.060, of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed freestanding signs are of a scale that relates well to the existing layout of the dealership H. The approval of the Revised MSP is consistent with the intent of Section 8.104 "Site Development Review" (SDR). The Revised MSP compliments and improves the site's development and design by providing a comprehensive sign program that incorporates the architectural style and design of the proposed building. Additionally, all signage will promote safe traffic circulation within the site. I. The approval of the Revised MSP, as conditioned, complies with the General Plan and the general requirements established in the Zoning Ordinance because it establishes a comprehensive, well-designed automobile dealership signage program for the development. The approval of the Revised MSP, as conditioned, will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfaze because it promotes a sign program that will provide effective and attractive identification for the site, K. The proposed Revised MSP considered site layout, vehicular access, circulation, parking, setbacks, height, walls, public safety and similaz elements to ensure that the MSP design assists in the provision of a desirable environment for the automobile dealership. L. Architectural considerations, including the character, scale and quality of the design, the architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, building materials and colors, screening of exterior appurtenances, exterior lighting, and similaz elements have been incorporated into the Revised MSP, where appropriate, in order to insure the compatibility of the wall signs and freestanding signs with the business park's design concept and the character of adjacent buildings and uses. M. Landscape considerations including the requirement for planters for the freestanding signs that are of sufficient width, length and height to protect the base of the signs from damage due to vehicular traffic have been required to insure visual relief and an attractive environment for the public. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Planning Commission does hereby approve the Revised Tri-Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC Master Sign Program/Site Development Review for PA 00- 027, subject to the following Conditions of Approval: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance of building permits or establishment of use, and shall be subject to Department of Community Development review and approval. The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL] Planning, [B] Building, [PO] Police, [PW] Public Works, [ADM] Administration/City Attorney, [FIN] Finance, [F] Alameda County Fire Department, [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District, [CO] Alameda County Department of Environmental Health. GENERAL SIGN REQUIREMENTS: This approval shall be as generally depicted and indicated by plans prepared and submitted by Argonaut Holdings, Inc., and Olivera Sign Company, consisting of 6 sheets (as amended), labeled as Exhibit A, dated received December 1, 2000, stamped approved and on file with the City of Dublin Department of Community Development. Signs approved under this Master Sign Program shall generally conform to the following conditions, dimensions, restrictions and notations made and indicated on the plans labeled Exhibit A and the Dublin Zoning Regulations. This Master Sign Program approval for PA 00-027 is for the following signs as shown on Exhibit A as amended and shown in the following text: Freestanding Signs on Tri-Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC site: BUICK, PONTIAC, GMC, TRI-VALLEY, GM Medallion Height. 36 feet Sign size. Main Sign. 11 feet 3 '/4 inches by 11 feet 3 '/4 inches Medallion. 3 feet by 3 feet 4. GM Certified USED VEHICLES, TRI-VALLEY, GM Medallion Height. 28 feet Sign size. Main Sign. 8 feet 8 '/< inches by 8 feet 8 '/< inches Medallion. 2 % feet by 2 % feet 10. Thank You Come Again/Directional Sign Height. 5 feet Sign size. 2 feet eleven inches by 4 feet 4 inches 11. Goodwrench Service Plus Height. 8 feet Sign size. 2 feet 3 and 9/16 inches by 8 feet 4 and 9/16 inches Freestanding Sign on GM Automall site. Height of sign structure. 75 feet Width of sign structure. 13 feet 6 inches. Setback from CALTRANS right-of--way. 52 feet 7 inches. Tenant Sign size. 11 feet 6 inches by 12 feet 0 inch. Tri-Valley Buick, Pontiac, GMC tenant panel will have three 3 foot 7 inches square medallions and one foot 9 inch tall "TRI -VALLEY" text along the top as shown on the project plans. Number of tenant signs on pylon. 2 Planter box. The planter box will be made of white painted concrete masonry units. Plans. Sign shall conform to sign plans dated received December 1, 2000. Wall Signs A. TRI VALLEY (over main entrance) Height. 30 inches. Width. 16 feet 10 inches B. BUICK (on East elevation) Height. 36 inches. Width. 21 feet 6 inches C. PONTIAC (on East elevation) Height. 36 inches, Width. 20 feet 11 inches D. GMC (on North elevation) Height. 36 inches. Width. 12 feet 2 inches E. SERVICE & QUICK LUBE (on East elevation) Height. 16 inches. Width. 25 feet 10 inches 2. All signage shall comply with the provisions established in this Revised Master Sign Program or to the specific conditions stated. The Zoning Administrator upon application may consider modifications for a Sign Site Development Review pursuant to Section 8.104 Site Development Review. [PL] 3. Building Permits for installation of all freestanding signs and the wall mounted signage for Tri-Valley Buick/Pontiac/GMC shall be secured and construction commenced within 6 months of the effective date of approval of this Revised Master Sign Program or said approval shall be void. [B, PL] 4. All freestanding and wall-mounted signs shown on Attachment 3 and as in PA 99-061, shall be well-maintained in an attractive manner and in accordance with the approved plans. Any indirect light fixtures used to illuminate any signage shall be glare-shielded. [PL] New or proposed wall signs or additional freestanding signs for the automobile dealership site, shall first be subject to review by the Department of Community Development and shall conform to this Master Sign Program. The use of said additional wall and/or freestanding signage not shown or indicated by this Master Sign Program approval will require a separate Sign Site Development Review approval by the Zoning Administrator prior to installation or use. Said signage shall comply with the sign regulation provisions of Section 8.84.060, 8.84.110 and 8.84.120, of the Zoning Ordinance. [PL] 6. Wall-mounted signs shall be placed flat against the building wall of the occupied frontage as applicable. No sign shall appear above the roofline. If signs change, all mounting holes from previous signs shall be repaired and walls repainted prior to mounting the new signs. [PL] 7. The use of any Temporary Promotional Signs (i.e., banners, pennants, flags, balloons, seazchlights and similaz advertising devises) for special advertising and/or promotional use shall first require a separate Zoning Clearance approval and shall comply with the provisions established in the Sign Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. [PL] 8. The use of any A-Frame, portable or sandwich boazd signs on the site is prohibited. Said signs shall also not be allowed to be placed within the public right-of--way. [PL, PW] 9. Any vehicles with signage shall conform to the requirements of the Sign Regulations. [PL, PW, PO] 10. This Master Sign Program/Sign Site Development Review approval shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8.96.020.I of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. 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