HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 149-98 SDR/Sign AutoNation RESOLUTION NO. 149 - 98
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PA 98-027 AUTO NATION USA
MASTER SIGN PROGRAM / SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
WHEREAS, California Sign Installation on behalf of Chandler Signs has requested
approval of a Master Sign Program for Auto Nation USA, a proposed automobile dealership at
4600 Dublin Boulevard in Eastern Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did conditionally approve a Conditional Use
Permit for Auto Nation USA, an automobile sales lot with ancillary service, within a Planned
Development Zoning District (Santa Rita Commercial Center PA 94-001) in Eastern Dublin on
February 11, 1997; and
WHEREAS, the Planned Development (PA 94-001) that was approved for this site
requires that the application for Site Development Review be approved by the City Council at a
public meeting; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State
guidelines and City environmental regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impact and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, the project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from CEQA under
Section 15311, Class 11 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines. The project
consists of construction and placement of on-premise signs accessory to a commercial facility.
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public meeting on said application on October 20,
1998; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public meeting and a ten day public review period was
given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the StaffReport was submitted recommending the City Council approve the
Master Sign Program / Site Development Review application subject to Conditions of Approval;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations
and testimony hereinabove set forth and used their independent judgment to make a decision.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does
hereby find that:
The Master Sign Program (MSP) for PA 98-027 Auto Nation USA contributes to an
effective and attractive identification of the car dealership and its users by providing dear,
legible and succinct signage that will identify and direct automobile and pedestrian traffic
to the site.
B. The design quality of the site, improved with this 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 MSP allows one of the freestanding signs to be a height of 72
feet and allows the use of more than one freestanding sign on the site. The height of the
freestanding sign has been designed to clearly identify the proposed auto dealership to
travelers on 1-580. All signage will conform to the overall design and layout of the site
and all mounted signage will correspond well with the building elevations. The signs will
reflect the overall design theme of the site and the adjacent Hacienda Crossings Master
Sign Program. ·
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 are well related to each other.
All proposed signage is visible, legible, does not cause glare 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 layout of the automobile dealership and the adjacent Hacienda Crossings Master
Sign Program
The approval of the MSP is consistent with the intent of Section 8.104 "Site Development
Review" (SDR). The 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 existing buildings. Additionally, all signage will promote safe traffic
circulation within the site.
The approval of the MSP, as conditioned, complies with the General Plan, the Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan, the Planned Development Zoning District (PA 94-001) and the
general requirements established in the Zoning Ordinance because it establishes a
comprehensive, well-designed signage program for the development.
The approval of the 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 welfare because it promotes a sign program that will provide effective and
attractive identification for the site.
The proposed MSP considered site layout, vehicular access, circulation, parking, setbacks,
height, walls, public safety and similar elements to ensure that the MSP design assists in
the provision of a desirable environment for the automobile dealership.
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 similar elements have been
incorporated into the MSP, where appropriate, in order to insure the compatibility of the
wall signs and freestanding signs with Auto Nation's design concept and the character of
adjacent buildings and uses, including the Hacienda Crossing retail/entertainment center.
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.
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 planning
Department review and approval. The following codes represent those departments/
agencies responsible for monitoring compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL]
Planning, [BI 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 Master Sign Program approval for PA 98-027 is for three (3) freestanding signs, two
(2) Overhead interior signs, five (5) directional signs, four (4) wall-mounted signs and a
parking display/vehicle locator plan as shown on Exhibits 1, 2 & 3.
This approval shall be as generally depicted and indicated by the Auto Nation USA
Exterior Sign Program plans prepared and submitted by Chandler Signs, Inc., consisting of
26 sheets, labeled as Exhibit 1, a site plan, labeled as Exhibit 2 and sign summary, labeled
as Exhibit 3 dated received September 28, 1998, stamped approved and on file with the
City of Dublin Department of Community Development. Sign's approved under this
Master Sign Program shall generally conform to the following conditions, dimensions,
restrictions and notations made and indicated on the documents labeled Exhibits 1, 2 & 3
and the Dublin Zoning Regulations. [PL]
All signage shall comply with the provisions established in this Master Sign Program or to
the specific conditions stated. Modifications may be considered by the Zoning
Administrator upon application for a Sign Site Development Review pursuant to Section
8.104 Site Development Review~ [PL]
Building Permits for installation of all freestanding signs and the wall moUnted signage for
Auto Nation USA shall be secured and construction commenced within one year of the
effective date of approval of this Master Sign Program or said approval shall be void. [B,
PL]
All freestanding and wall-mounted signs shown on Exhibits 1, 2 & 3, 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]
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Wall-mounted signs shall be placed flat against the building wall of the occupied frontage
as applicable. No sign shall appear above the roof line. If signs change, all mounting
holes from previous signs shall be repaired and walls repainted prior to mounting the new
signs. [PL]
The use of any Temporary Promotional Signs (i.e., banners, pennants, flags, balloons,
searchlights and similar 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]
The use of any A-Frame, portable or sandwich-board signs on the site is prohibited. Said
signs shall also not be allowed to be placed within the public right-of-way. [PL, PW]
Any vehicles with signage shall be parked as close as practical to the business they serve.
Said vehicles cannot be parked adjacent to the Dublin Boulevard or Myrtle Drive
frontages, or adjacent to Interstate 580, or on the public street. Vehicles with signage
shall be used in the normal course of business and shall not be used as a sign platform or
for the sole purpose of attracting people to a place of business. [PL, PW, PO]
10.
The approved freestanding signs shall be located in a landscaped planter area. Prior to
final inspection by the building inspector, all landscaping and any required irrigation shall
be installed for said freestanding sign. [PL, B]
11.
Prior to approval of any Parcel Map to subdivide the property, the Director of Community
Development shall determine if Monument Sign No. 2, located adjacent to Dublin
Boulevard constitutes an "off-site advertising sign" under Section 8.84.020 V and
8.84.150 D of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance and if so, shall require the sign to be removed
prior to. recordation of the Parcel Map. [PL, PW]
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Monument Sign Number 3 shall be revised to remove "1234 Auto Nation Way", because
this is not the correct street address assigned to the private driveway providing access
from Dublin Boulevard to the Auto Nation USA site. [PL, B]
This Master Sign Program/Sign Site Development Review approval shall be revocable for
cause in accordance with Section 8.96.020.1 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance~ [PL]
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of October, 1998.
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Howard, Lockhart and Mayor Houston
ATTEST:
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