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Home My WebLink About8.4 Attch 03 PCresoApproveMSP/SDRRESOLUTION NO. 11-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING A MASTER SIGN PROGRAM/SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR WALL SIGNS AND DIRECTIONAL.SIGNS AT DUBLIN HYUNDAI 6015 SCARLETT COURT (APN 941-0550-032-02 & 03) PLPA 2011-00004 WHEREAS, the .Applicant, Guy Houston, on behalf of Dublin Hyundai, has fled an application for a Master Sign Program/Site Development Review to amend an existing Master Sign Program adopted for the Valley Auto Center (PA 95-006) which Dublin Hyundai now occupies; WHEREAS, the Valley Auto Center Master Sign Program was approved by Planning Commission Resolution 95-18 on May 15, 1995 and established a comprehensive and coordinated signage program for the automotive sales and service uses located at the Valley Auto Center; and WHEREAS, the Valley Auto Center originally included a variety of automobile dealerships including Nissan, Dodge, Audi and Volkswagen and the Master Sign Program ensured that all signage was coordinated; and WHEREAS, Valley Auto Center was subsequently renamed Dublin Auto- Center and. is now occupied by solely by Dublin Hyundai; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Dublin Hyundai Site Development Review approval for exterior modifications to the existing buildings (PLPA-2010-00063), all signage for Dublin Hyundai shall conform to a Master Sign Program; and WHEREAS, Dublin Hyundai is requesting to install new wall signs and freestanding directional signs; and WHEREAS, the proposed signage for Dublin Hyundai does not conform to the existing Valley Auto Center Master Sign Program and therefore a new Master Sign Program is being requested; and WHEREAS, the proposed Master Sign Program for Dublin Hyundai wilt supersede and replace the existing Valley Center Master Sign Program with the exception of the Electronic Readerboard Freestanding Sign which shall be subject to the original Master Sign Program approval in Planning Commission Resolution 95-18; and WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State Guidelines and City Environmental Regulations required that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and WHEREAS, the Project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15311(a) of the State CEQA Guidelines which exempts the construction or replacement of minor structures accessory to existing commercial facilities, including on-premise signs; and ATTACHMENT 3 WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the City of Dublin Planning Commission recommending approval of the Master Sign Program/Site Development Review request; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said application on April 12, 2011; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations and testimony herein above set forth and used its independent judgment to evaluate the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does hereby make the following .findings and determinations regarding the Master. Sign Program/Site Development Review for new wall signs and directional signs: . A. The proposal is consistent with the purposes of Chapter 8.104, with the General PJan and with any applicable Specific Plans and design guidelines in that: (1) the Master Sign Program promotes an orderly, attractive and harmonious signage program that serves to .identify the Dublin Hyundai auto dealership; (2) the Master Sign Program is consistent with the Scarlett Court Design Guidelines which encourage wall signs and directional signage; (3) the wall signs are consistent with the Scarlett Court Design Guidelines which encourage the logical placement of signs on the building and wall signs A, B and C are uniformly placed near the western edge of the building facade creating a consistent look throughout the site; and, (4) the directional signs are consistent with the Scarlett Court Design Guidelines as they direct people to the appropriate service on site and include a simple design to clearly direct people to their destination. B. The proposal is consistent with fhe provisions of Tale 8, Zoning Orofinance in that: (1) Chapter 8.34 (Scarlett Court Overlay Zoning District) requires that all signage be subject to Site Development Review and a complete application for Site Development Review has been submitted for new wall signs and freestanding directional signs; and, (2) the walls signs and freestanding directional signs are substantially consistent with Chapter 8.84 (Sign Regulations) with respect to sign height, length and square footage while still allowing for unique and attractive identification of the auto dealership. C. The design of the projecf is appropriate to the City, the vicinity, surrounding properties and the lot in which the project is proposed in that: (1) the new signage will complement the existing enhancements to the building facade and result in an attractive and effective means of identifying the auto dealership; and, (2) all wall signs will be internally illuminated to provide an appropriate amount of visibility of the auto dealership after dusk; (3) all light sources for wall signs will be adequately shielded so as .not to cause glare or light spill over onto adjacent roadways or properties. D. The subject site is physically suitable for fhe type and intensity of the approved development in thaf: (1) the site has been designed for automobile sales and service uses and the new wall signs and freestanding directional signs support the use which has been approved for the site by providing appropriate identification of the business conducted and services rendered there. 2 of 7 E. Impacts to existing slopes and Topographic features are addressed in that: (1) the site is fully improved and generally flat with no significant slopes or topographic features and the installation of new wall signs and freestanding directional signs will not require any grading. F. Architectural considerations including the character, scale and quality of The design, site layout, the architecture/ relationship with the site and other buildings, screening of unsightly uses, lighting, building materials and colors and similar elements result in a project that is harmonious with ifs surroundings and compatible with other development in The vicinity in that: (1) the Master Sign Program promotes an orderly, attractive and harmonious signage program that serves to identify the Dublin Hyundai auto dealership; and, (2) the new signage will complement the existing enhancements to the building fagade and result in an attractive and effective means of identifying the auto dealership. G. Landscape considerations, including the location, type, size, color, texture and coverage of plant materials, and similar elements have been incorporated into the project to ensure visual relief, adequate screening and an attractive environment for the public in that: (1) the freestanding directional signs will be .located in landscape planters and the project has been conditioned that these landscape planters be maintained with live plant material in an attractive manner at all times. H. The site 'has been adequately designed to ensure proper circulation for 'bicyclists, .pedestrians and automobiles in that: (1) the location of the freestanding directional signs will facilitate on-site circulation by directing customers to their desired destination (i.e. sales, service, etc) in an effective and efficient manner.. ' I. The Master Sign Program's contribution to effective and attractive identification of businesses, services and uses and the design quality of the site and surrounding area will be superior to the quality that would result under the regulations and standarols of Section 8.84.040 (Sign Development Regulations), Section 8:84.050 (Signs Subject To Permits), Section 8.84.190 (Regulations For Wall Signs And Projecting Signs), and Section 8.84.920 (Freestanding Sign Genera! Regulations) in that: (1) the. signage will result in overall uniformity of design, which would not be the case under the standard provisions. J. -All of the proposed signs for the automobile dealership are compatible with the, style or character of existing improvements on the site and are well related to each other in that: (1) the Master Sign Program promotes an orderly, attractive and harmonious signage program that serves to identify the Dublin Hyundai auto dealership; and, {2) the new signage will complement the .existing enhancements to the building fagade and result in an attractive and effective means of identifying the auto dealership. K. All of the proposed signage generally conforms with the Design Criteria in Section 8.84.060 in That: (1)) all wall signs are of an appropriate height to be visible and legible during daylight hours and will be internally illuminated to provide an appropriate amount of visibility after dusk; (2) freestanding directional signs have been placed on site to facilitate circulation of vehicles to their desired destination (i.e. sales or service); (3) all wail signs have been designed at an appropriate scale to the building and contrast in color with the background to provide optimal visibility; (4) all light sources for wall signs will be adequately shielded so as not to cause glare or light spill over onto adjacent 3 of 7 roadways or properties; and, (5) all wall signs will be flush mounted to the building so that the supporting structure of the signs are not visible. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does hereby approve a Master Sign Program/Site Development Review for new .wall signs and freestanding directional signs at Dublin Hyundai as shown on the project plans date stamped received by Dublin Planning on March 16, 2011 subject to the following conditions:. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance of building permits and shall be subject to Planning Division 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; [PCS] Parks and Community Services; [F] Dublin Fire Prevention; [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District; [LDD] Livermore Dublin Disposal; [CO] Alameda County Department of Environmental Health; [Zone 7] Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7; [LAVTA] Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority; and [CHS] California Department of Health Services. NQ. ~~' CONDITIONS QF :APPROVAL , ,. ~. ,. .. - , ~,_ 4 Ag®ncy When Required, Prior to Source.... 1. Program/Site Approval. This Master Sign PL On-going Planning Development Review approval for PLPA-2011- 00004 amends and supersedes the. Master Sign Program approved by Planning Commission Resolution 95-18 for the Valley Auto Center located at 6015 and 6085 Scarlett Court as it pertains to wall signs and freestanding directional signs. The existing Electronic Readerboard Freestanding Sign shall remain subject to the original Master Sign Program approval in Planning Commission Resolution 95-18. This Master Sign Program/Site Development Review approval is for a comprehensive signage program for Dublin Hyundai including wall mounted signage and freestanding directional signs. All signage installed shall conform to this Master Sign Program approval and the plans prepared by DSIGNART, dated received by the Planning Division on March 16, 2011 stamped approved and on file in the Communi Develo ment De artment. 2. Permit Expiration. Construction or use shall PL 2 years DMC commence within two (2) years of Permit approval from 8.96.020.D or the Permit shall lapse and become null and void. approval Commencement of construction or use means the actual construction or use ursuant to the Permit 4 of 7 approval, or demonstrating substantial progress toward commencing such construction or use. If there is a dispute as to whether the Pem~tit has expired, the City may hold a noticed public hearing to determine the matter. Such a determination may be processed concurrently with revocation proceedings in appropriate circumstances. if a Permit expires, a new application must be made and processed according to the requirements of the Ordinance codified in this subsection. 3. Time Extension. The original approving decision- PL 2 years DMC maker may, .upon the Applicant's written request for from 8.96.020.E an extension of approval prior to expiration, and approval upon the determination that any Conditions of Approval remain adequate to assure that applicable findings of approval will continue to be met, grant a time extension of approval for a period not to exceed 6 months. All time extension requests shall be noticed and a public hearing or public meeting shall be held as required by the articular Permit. 4. .Clarifications to the Conditions of Approval. In PL On-going Planning the event that there needs to be clamcation to the Conditions of Approval, the Community Development Director has the authority to clarify the intent of these Conditions. of Approval to the Applicant without going to a public hearing. The Community Development Director also has the authority to make minor .modifications to these Conditions of Approval without. going to a public hearing in order for the Applicant to .fulfill needed improvements or mitigations resulting from impacts to this ro'ect. 5. Modifications. Alt signage shall be subject to PL On-going Planning review by the Community Development Department for conformance with this Master Sign Program. Modifications to this Master Sign Program and/or to the specific conditions stated herein may be considered by the Community Development Director pursuant to Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review) of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. 6. Approval Subject to Review. This approval shall PL On-going Planning be subject to periodic review by the Community Development Director to determine compliance with the conditions of approval. Any violation of the terms or conditions of this approval may be subject to the issuance of a citation. 5of7 7. Revocable for Cause. This Master Sign PL On-going. Planning Program/Sign Site Development Review approval shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Chapter 8.84 (Sign Regulations) of the Dublin Zonin Ordinance. 8. Repair of Building Wall. If tenant signs change, PL On-going Planning all mounting holes from previous signs shall be repaired and walls repainted to match existing conditions prior to installation of the new signs. If tenant space ceases to operate for (90) ninety days, all tenant signs shall be removed and mounting holes and walls shall. be repaired and re ainted. 9. Temporary Promotional Signs. Prior to the PL On-going ,Planning display of any Temporary Promotional Signs, for special advertising and or promotional needs a Zoning Clearance for Temporary Promotional Signs shall be applied for and approved by the Community Development Department in accordance with Chapter ,8.84 (Sign Regulations) of the Dublin Zonin Ordinance. 10. Prohibited Signs. .The use of any A-Frame, PL On-going Planning portable or sandwich board signs on-site or within the ublic ri ht-of-wa is rohibited. 11. Vehicle Signs. Any vehicles displaying signage PL On-going Planning shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 8.84 Si n Re ulations of the Zonin Ordinance. ~{J 12. Zoning Clearance for Permanent Signs. Prior to PL Installation Planning installation of any signage a Zoning Clearance for of any Permanent Signs shall be applied for and approved .signs by the Community Development Department. The type, size, illumination and location of all signs shall be consistent with the approved Master Sign Pr ram. 13. Sign Maintenance. All signs shall tie well- PL Ongoing Planning maintained in an attractive manner and in accordance with the approved plans. Lighting mechanisms which bum out shall be replaced in a timely manner. Any chipping, cracking or weathering of signs shall also be repaired in a time) manner. 14. Landscaping. The freestanding directional signs PL On-going Planning shall be located in a landscaped planter that shall be maintained with live plant material in an attractive manner at all times. .~ ~ } 15. Building Codes and Ordinances. All project B Through Building construction shall conform to all buildin codes and Com letion 6of7 ordinances in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 16. Building Permits. To apply for building permits, 6 Issuance Building Applicant/Developer shall submit five (5) sets of of Building construction plans to the Building Division for plan Permits check. Each set. of plans shall have attached an annotated copy of these Conditions of Approval The notations shall clearly indicate how all Conditions of Approval will or have been complied with. Construction plans will not be accepted without the annotated resolutions attached to each set of plans. Applicant/Developer wily be responsible for obtaining the approvals of all participation non-City agencies prior to the issuance of buildin ermits. 17. Construction Drawings. Construction plans shall B Issuance Building be fully dimensioned (including building elevations) of Building accurately drawn (depicting all existing and Permits proposed conditions on site), and prepared .and signed by a California licensed Architect. or En ineer. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12"' day of April 2011 by the following vote: AYES: Brown, Wehrenberg, Bhuthimethee, O'Keefe, Schaub NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 1 Planning Commission Chair ATTEST: Planning ager G:IPA#120111PLPA-2011-00004Dub1in Hyundai MSPAmardmentlPC04.12.111PCResoMSP SDR_~ev0~.21Jl.doc 7of7