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HomeMy WebLinkAbout41-Planning and Building CITY' OF SAN BERNCRblNO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION From: Al Boughey, Director Subject: Var iance No. 91-16 Dept: Planning & Building Services Da~: January 9, 1992 Mayor and Common Council Meeting January 21, 1992 Synopsis of Previous Council action: On November 4, 1991, the Mayor and Common Council approved the Development Agreement (D.A. 91-02) for the development of the Wal-Mart shopping center by Gatlin-Doerken Development Corporation. On December 2, 1991, the Mayor and Common Council continued the appeal of the Planning Commission denial of Variance No. 91-16 so staff could meet with the applicant. Recommended motion: That the Mayor and Common Council continue the hearing to April 6, 1992, to enable Planning staff to explore options for a Development Code Amendment relative to signage for large centers, including regional malls. .it 13HU,f,J-/,I, Itl\.. ! J j Signature Al Bougne:1 Contact person: Al Bouqhey Supporting data attached: Staff Report Phone: 384-5357 Ward: 4 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N / A Source: (Acct. No.) (Acct. Descriotion) Finance: Council Notes: -n, n",:;? Agenda Item No Ifl I CITY OF SAN BERNA~INO - REQUEST FOQCOUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT Subject: variance No. 91-16 Mayor and Common Council Meeting of January 21, 1992 REOUEST The request is to allow signage in excess of permitted number, size, and height: and to allow a sign program with additional colors and type styles, for a shopping center located on the north side of Highland Avenue, at the northerly terminus of Boulder Avenue. BACKGROUND Variance No. 91-16 included eight requests for variance of Development Code sign standards applicable to the proposed shopping center. On October 29, 1991, the Planning Commission approved two of the requests for variance and denied the other six. The two requests that were approved were requests to allow wall signs for major tenants in excess of the allowable area, and to allow more than three major tenants on the shopping center identification monument signs. This approval was based upon the larger size of the center (31. 05 acres) in relation to other shopping centers located within the City. . The denial of the remaining six requests was based upon the findings that there were no special circumstances applicable to the property, that the granting of these variances was not necessary for the preservation of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity, and that the granting of these variance requests could constitute a special privilege or advantage not afforded other similar shopping centers in the land use district and vicinity. On November 4, 1991, the Mayor and Common Council approved Development Agreement No. 91-02 to govern the development of the 310,283+ square foot shopping center on the site. The Development Agreement included the Conditions of Approval and Standard Requirements for Variance No. 91-16 as an attachment. However, since action by the Mayor and Common Council to deny or uphold the appeal on Variance No. 91-16 will not change the Conditions or Standard Requirements of the variance, it will not affect the contents or validity of the approved Development Agreement. 0264 o o variance No. 91-16 - Mayor and Council Council Meeting January 21, 1992 Page 2 On December 2, 1991, the Mayor and Common Council held a public hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission denial of the variance. At that meeting, discussion ensued regarding the ability of council to grant the variance request. Following the discussion, the sign section of the Development Code was referred to the Legislative Review Committee, and staff was directed to return to courycil in 45 days. ANALYSIS Staff has reviewed the Development Code sign provisions. It is felt there are 2 areas of deficiency, both related. There are no standards' set forth for regional malls, nor for large shopping centers of 30 or more acres. There are several ways to approach the deficiency. OPTIONS 1. We could establish maximum standards relative to height and area for signage at these retail centers; 2. We could establish no standards, and evaluate signage requests at the time of submittal, to be reviewed and approved by Planning Commission;. or 3. We could make no changes. Before the Christmas holidays, staff held a conversation with Mr. Earl Charles of Signtech, the sign contractor for Wal-Mart. He recommended staff explore Option 2, and establish provision whereby commercial centers, including regional malls of 30 acres or more, be subject to a comprehensive sign program, approved by the Planning Commission. The program would not be subject to Development Code Standards. Due to the holidays and conflicting schedules, no further conversations or meetings were held. To enable staff time to explore all options and formulate a recommendation, more time is needed. Staff has contacted Signtech Signs, the applicant for the variance request. They are not opposed to the continuance request. o o . , variance No. 91-16 Mayor and Common Council Meeting January 21, 1992 Page 3 CONCLUSION The variance request was continued to enable staff to evaluate the need for a Development Code Amendment to the sign section relative to large retail centers, including regional malls. Staff has identified 3 options on how to approach the issue. In order to properly explore the options to enable an appropriate recommendation, more time is needed. The applicant has agreed to a continuance. OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL 1. Deny the variance; or 2. continue the hearing and direct staff to explore the Development Code Amendment options and report back to Council with a recommendation. RECOMMENDED MOTION That the Mayor and Common Council continue the hearing to April 6, 1992, to enable Planning staff to explore options for a Development Code Amendment relative to signage for large commercial centers, including regional malls. . - - - C!TY OF SAN BER,QRDINO - REQUEST ~R COUNCIL ACTION . From: Al Boughey, Director Dept: Planning and Building Services Date: November 19, 1991 Subject: Appeal of Variance No. 91-16 (Wa1-Mart Signage) Mayor and Common Council Meeting December 2, 1991 Synopsis of Previous Council action: On November 4, 1991, the Mayor and Common Council approved the Development Agreement (D.A. No. 91-02) for the development of the (Wa1-Mart) shopping center by Gat1in-Doerken Development Corporation. Recommended motion: That the hearing be closed and that the Mayor and Common Council deny the appeal and deny the Variance requests for increases in height and area of the center identification monument signs and freeway monument signs, for trademarks and logos for nationally and regionally recognized tenants, and for a palette of 5 colors and 4 more letter types, (supports staff recommendation and Planning Commission's action.) OR That the hearing be closed and that the Mayor and Common Council approve the Variance requests in concept and refer the matter back to st to develop positive Findings of Fact, (supports appellant's reques .) / / A1 Contact person: Al Boughey Phone: 384-5357 4 Supporting data attached: Staff Report Ward: FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Source: (Acct. No.) (Acct. DescriPtion) Finance: Council Notes: /'7. '7 _./ ~JI" Ammn;l hAm Nn '1/ ... o o . STAFF REPORT Subject: Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of six of the eight variance requests of variance No. 91-16 for signage at a proposed multi-tenant shopping center at the northwest corner of Highland Avenue and of Boulder Avenue. Mayor and Common Council Meeting December 2, 1991 REOUEST The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission's denial of six of the variance requests of Variance No. 91-16. specifically, the appellant requests that the Mayor and Council approve variance requests to allow secondary wall signage for two major tenant retail spaces, pad tenant monument signs for outlying tenant structures of less than 5,000 square feet, two center identification monument signs in excess of the height and area permitted by Code, one freeway monument sign in excess of the height and area permissible by code, logos and trademarks on wall signs for nationally or regionally recognized tenants, and two more letter styles and colors than permitted by Code for a proposed 310,283~ square foot multi-tenant shopping center, to be constructed on 31.05 acres located on the north side of Highland Avenue at the termination of Boulder Avenue, approximately 400 feet east of Denair Avenue in the CG-l, Commercial General land use designation (See Exhibit A, Letters of Appeal.) BACKGROUND Variance No. 91-16 included eight requests for variance of Development Code sign standards applicable to the proposed shopping center. On october 29, 1991, the Planning Commission approved two of the requests for variance and denied the other eight. The two requests that were approved were requests to allow wall signs for major tenants in excess of the allowable area, and to allow more than three major tenants on the shopping center identification monument signs. The approval of the request for additional wall sign area for the major tenants was based upon the large distances (300+ feet) from Highland Avenue to the major tenant buildings, and the grade difference between Highland Avenue and the center (17 feet), which could make the wall signs difficult to read from Highland. The approval of the request for additional major tenants of the shopping center identification signs limited the number of major tenants on the signs to a total of four (the number of major tenants at the center). This approval was based upon the larger size of the center (31.05 o 0 acres) in relation to other comparable shopping centers located within the City. The denial of the remaining six requests was based upon the findings that there were no special circumstances applicable to the property, that the granting of these variances was not necessary for the preservation of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity, and that the granting of these variance requests could constitute a special privilege or advantage not afforded other similar shopping centers in the land use district and vicinity. On November 4, 1991, the Hayor and Common Council approved Development Agreement No. 91-02 to govern the development of the 310,283~ square foot shopping center on the site. The Development Agreement included the Conditions of Approval and Standard Requirements for Variance No. 91-16 as an attachment. However, since action by the Hayor and Common Council to deny or uphold the appeal on Variance No. 91-16 will not change the Conditions or standard Requirements of the variance, it will not affect the contents or validity of the approved Development Agreement. ANALYSIS Secondary Wall Signs for Major Tenants 3 and 4 The appellant contends that staff is confused secondary signage for Retail spaces 3 and 4, the secondary wall signs are not for second secondary copy. as to the need for and indicates that frontages, but for Development Code Section 19.22.150, Table 22.01, SIGN REGULATIONS BY LAND USE CATEGORY, does not include provisions for wall signs for secondary copy for multi-tenant shopping centers located in the CG-1 land use district. Since no other centers in the vicinity or the CG-1 land use district are permitted secondary copy, granting such a variance would constitute a special privilege. Monument Signs for Pad Tenants In the staff report to the Planning Commission, staff points out that the outlying pad buildings are not permitted monument signs. Pursuant to Code Section 19.22.150, Table 22.01, one double face, 25 square foot per face monument sign is permitted for single detached businesses in structures of not less than 5,000 square feet. _The structures proposed for the outlying pads do not exceed 4,500 square feet. Hence, the pad buildings are not permitted monument signs. Staff also indicated that the tenants of the pad buildings were allowed wall signs, which, given the grade difference between Highland and the shopping center, should make them quite visible. o Q The appellant feels that because of the size of the center and length of the frontage along Highland Avenue (1,800~ feet), the grade difference will put the floor of the pad buildings above eye level with the wall signage facing the street where they will not be easily readable to the majority of traffic. There is 140+ feet between each of the pad buildings. If the allowable wall signs are placed on both the east and west sides of the pad buildings, facing traffic, they should be visible. Staff believes that the grade difference of the pads is an advantage that will make the signs more visible. Other centers in the vicinity or in the CG-1 district do not have this height advantage and are not permitted monument signs for pad buildings less than 5,000 square feet in size. Granting this variance would constitute the granting of a special privilege for the pad tenants. Center Identification Monument Signs Development Code Section 19.22.150, Table 22.01, permits one double face center identification monument sign per street frontage, 75 square feet in area per face, not to exceed a height of 20 feet or the structure it identifies, whichever is less. The shopping center height exceeds 20 feet, therefore 20 feet is the maximum height permitted. The appellant proposes two identification monument signs with a height of 30 feet 9 inches with an area of 120 square feet per face. The appellant believes that these signs should be seen from a distance of 1/4 of a mile to be effective, giving the automobile traffic on Highland and Boulder sufficient time to make a proper and safe decision. The grade difference will increase sign visibility. The center will have three entrances along Highland Avenue; one at Boulder Avenue, one at the new extension of Piedmont Drive on the west end of the center, and one entrance approximately half way between the entrance at Boulder and the Piedmont extension. Assuming the occupant of a vehicle travelling east sights a center identification monument sign that conforms with Code standards at the corner of Highland Avenue and the Piedmont extension, he or she still has over 1,800 feet of shopping center frontage before it is too late to use the Boulder entrance. The long frontage and two entrances east of the Piedmont extension should provide ample opportunity to make a proper and safe decision for entry to the center. The same argument can be made for westbound vehicles spotting a monument sign that is in conformance with Development Code sign standards at the Boulder entrance along Highland Avenue. Granting this variance request also would constitute the granting of a special privilege to the shopping center. o o Freeway Monument sign The applicant proposes a freeway sign 62 feet in height with an area of 480+ square feet. Development Code Section 19.22.150, Table 22.01, permits one double face monument or pole sign with decorative cover with 125 square feet of area per face and a maximum overall sign height of 25 feet. A minimum of 300 feet of freeway frontage is required to warrant such a sign. The appellant has noted that the freeway will be approximately 18 to 20 feet below the grade of Highland Avenue (the freeway will pass beneath Highland Avenue) and has indicated that the sign will be approximately 400 feet west of the freeway. The appellant feels that given the speed of traffic on the freeway, the number of tenant names on the sign (which the applicant feels should be 5 instead of the 4 approved by the Planning Commission), the height and area of the sign is warranted. The property has almost exactly 300 feet of freeway frontage (frontage along California Department of Transportation freeway right-of-way). The reason that the sign is nearly 400 feet from the freeway is because there is a freeway frontage road and offramp area between the proposed southbound lanes and the site. Traffic will be travelling the freeway at 55 miles per hour or approximately 81 feet per second. With 300 feet of frontage, vehicle exposure to the sign will be somewhat less than 4 seconds. However, the Highland Avenue overpass will likely block the view of the freeway sign for northbound traffic until vehicles are well past the Highland Avenue offramp, regardless of sign height or area. The Highland Avenue offramp for southbound traffic begins adjacent to the site. Given the hilly terrain to the north of the shopping center, it is also likely that the sign will not be visible to southbound traffic until it is to late to use the southbound Highland Avenue offramp. Increases in height and area will do very little to improve the freeway sign visibility. As noted in the Planning Commission Staff Report, there will be approximately a 14 foot grade difference between Freeway 30 and the grade level at the base of the sign. Given the grade difference, a freeway sign constructed to Development Code standards with a maximum height of 25 feet, a maximum sign face height of 22 feet, and a maximum sign panel height of 7 feet, will put the bottom of the sign panel 1 foot above freeway grade, where it would be visible to freeway traffic. Thus, a larger freeway sign is not warranted and would constitute a special privilege. Trademarks, Logos, colors, and Letter styles The applicant requests that business tenants with a nationally or regionally recognized name be allowed to use their recognized letter styles (trademarks) and logos on their wall signs. The applicant has also requested the allowance of 2 additional letter c o styles for the center for a total of 4 (only 2 are permitted by Code) and a palette of 2 additional colors for a total of 5 (only 3 colors are permitted by Code.) The appellant's position is that the shopping center is exceptionally large, and although all new shopping centers in CG-l land use designation are required to meet this limitation, others in the vicinity (City of Highland) are not required to comply with these restrictions. Difficulty in leasing to nationally or regionally recognized tenants is also a concern of the appellant. All new shopping centers located within the City of San Bernardino, located in the vicinity of the proposed center and the CG-1 land use district, are subject to the same restrictions. The four major tenants of the shopping center are allowed logo signs by the Code. Approving the request for the logos and trademarks, and the additional letter styles and colors would also constitute the granting of a special right or privilege for the center that other centers located in the same vicinity or land use district within the City are not afforded. CONCLUSION Granting the 6 additional variance requests of Variance No. 91-16 would constitute the granting of a special privilege to the applicant that other property owners in the vicinity and land use district are not permitted. OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL The Mayor and Council may deny the appeal and deny the 6 additional variance requests of Variance No. 91-16, or the Mayor and Council may uphold the appeal and approve anyone, several or all 6 or the following variance requests of Variance No. 91-16 in concept, referring the item back to staff to develop positive Findings of Fact: (1) To allow secondary wall signage for the two major tenant retail spaces 3 and 4; (2) To allow pad tenant monument signs for the outlying tenant pad structures of less than 5,000 square feet; (3) To allow two center identification monument signs in excess of the height and area permitted by the Development Code; (4) To allow one freeway monument sign in excess of the height and area permitted by the Development Code; (5) To allow logos and trademarks on wall signs for nationally or regionally recognized tenants; and, (6) To allow two more letter styles and colors than permitted by Code. o o RECOMMENDATION staff recommends that the Mayor and Council deny the appeal and deny all 6 additional variance requests of Variance No. 91-16. prepared by: Michael R. Finn, Associate Planner for Al Boughey Director of Planning and Building Services A - Letters of Appeal B - Staff Report to the Planning Commission Exhibits C - Official Notice of Public Hearing before the Mayor and Common Council fQ (0 City of San Bernardino STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION PROJECT Number: variance No. 91-16 Applicant: Sierra Engineering William and Benita Buster Owner: ACTION Meeting Date: October 29, 1991 X Approved Request for 125 square foot primary wall sign and 125 square foot secondary wall sign for Retail Space No.1, 125 square foot primary wall signs for Retail Space Nos. 3 and 4, 185 square foot primary wall sign and two 125 square foot secondary wall signs for Retail space No.7, Request for additional major tenants on the center identification monument signs, restricting the number of such major tenants on the signs to the four ~ajor tenants of the shopping center (Retail 1, 3, 4, and 7), and Deny Requests for increases in the height of the center identification monument signs and freeway monument signs, for trademarks and logos for nationally or regionally recognized tenants, and a palette of 5 colors and 4 more letter types Based Upon Findings of Fact (Attachment B-2) and Subject to Conditions of Approval (Attachment C-2) CONDITIONS This project was approved subject to the Cond~tions of Approval contained in Attachment C-2 with the addition of No. 8 to read: 8. Many of the Conditions of Approval and Standard Requirements imposed upon this project state or imply that the Developer is responsible for construction, which the City will agree to construct for the Developer under Development Agreement No. 91-02. However, these issues are adequately addressed in Developr::gnt Agree::lent No. 91- 02. The Development Agreement shall supercede and cc~trol anI inconsistent provision of the Conditions of Approval and Standard Requirements i:nposed upon this project upon adoption of Development Agree::lent No. 91- 02 by Resolution. - o o VOTE Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Absent: Clemensen, Jordan, Lindseth, Lopez, Romero, stone None None Cole, Ortega, Valles I, hereby, certify that this statement of accurately reflects the final determination commission of the city of San Bernardino. SiJl~ Al Bouahev. Director of Plannina and Buildina Services Name and Title Official Action of the Planning II h It I Date cc: Project Property Owner Project Applicant Building Division Engineering Division Case File WP PCACTIONA - .:: . "~" :: -- o o October 31.1991 Mike Finn City of San Bernardino Planning Department Dear Mike. We respectfully disagree with the Planning Commissions decision of 10128191 for variance 91 - 16 and are formally asking for anappeaJ to the city council as soon as possible. Our reasons are as follows; On page 164. paragraph 3. - Staff is confused as to the need for secondary signage for the major tenants at buildings 3 &. 4 because they have no second frontage. Our position is that the need for secondary signage for major tenants is not for second frontages, but for secondary copy, ie: " Radio Shack" might have "Computer Store" or a Drug Store might have" Ihr Photo" etc. These secondary signs are deemed by most major .retailers as vital and in most cases represent a significant percentage of their business or of their customer draw. Page 165 Paragraph 3. - Staff states that the pad buildings are not allowed to have monument signs because the pad buildings are only 4500 sq.ft. and need to be 5000 sq. ft. by city code to be allowed the monument signs. Staff also noted the grade difference as a reason for disallowing the monument signs. Our position is that because of the size of the center and the length of the frontage. (which is approximately 1800' on Highland Ave.), the grade difference will put the floor of the pad buildings above eye level, therefore the wall signage would be at a height facing the Slnlet where they will NOT be easily readable to the majority of the traffic. Therefore we feel that there is a need for these monument signs at the Slnlet level so as to advertise the Pad Tenants properly, as well as the fact that most pad tenants would not sign a lease unless they - could have a monument sign. We believe that a good part of the economic viability of the center depends on the Pad Tenants being able to have monument signs. Exhibit A 6818 FQ~Dr::l! Af"'lI,lc\/:lrn . I arnnn (:;,.,.,\/d (':=hfnl"'nlllll q1~.l1~ _ {j:;1Ql :lRi=:_.c::;Ir.N r74.d.R1 ~.dV t: {F;1Ql ~R'::;_7.4QA o o Page 2 on Octobec 31, 1991 Appeal Variance 91 . 16 Page 166 PaIagraph 4 . In reference to the Center Identification Sians, staff states that the grade difference will in<:rlwe the visibility, and although they do acknowledge the fact that the center has a Wfr'J long frontage, they suggest that we lower the sign and make it more of a monument sign with channelleners. We apee with staff that the center does have an extremely long frontage but these sign should be able to be seen from a distance of approximately 1/4 mile to be effective both as an identification for the center and to identify the main entrances, living the automobile traffic on Highland Avenue and Boulder sufficient time to make a proper and safe decision. Given that, the distance requirement, the need fer the IIlIIIle of the center on the sign and the names of the four major tenants it is our belief that the size and height of these signs are apPlO{)rialll and imperative fer the viability of the center. Page 167 Paragraph 2 . Staff states that the difference in grade for the Freeway Pylon Sign negates the need for the additional height and area. After Our initial studies of the topographic differences. notedly that the freeway will be approximalllIy 18' to 20' below grade at Highland Avenue and the sign will be approximately 400' west of the freeway, the speed limit of the freeway, the number of tenants names (which should be five, one each for the major tenants and at least one for a pad restaurant) and the name of the center leads us to a conclusion that the area and size of sign we are requesting is required for the proper freeway identification of a multi-tenant center of this size. Page 167 Paragraph 5 - Staff states that all new shopping centers will be required to comply with the new development code in reference to the nationally recognized tenants' logos and the limit of letter styles and colors. although staff did recognize the fact that it may make it easier to lease space in the center. Our position is that this is an exceptionally large center, and although it may be true that all new centers will be required to meet this limitation, we are competing for tenants with centers that are already existing and do not require these limits. as well as new centers proposed directly across the street in the City of Highland Most nationally or regionally rec:ognized tenants will not sign a lease unless they are allowed their letter or loao style (i.e. Hallmark, Teak Auto. Radio Shack, etc.). Therefore, it becomes an economic issue as well. o o Page 3 of3 October 31.1991 Appeal of Variance 91 - 16 Let me just close by restating that this is the largest center of it's kind in the city of San Bernadino (by approximately 300%), as well as probably the nicest looking, due to the amount of money and time this develop<< has put into making this center a landmark in the City of San Bernardino. Given that. and recognizing the topographic differences and the proximity to the freeway, we firmly believe that the signage program that has been submitted is the minimum that this center can properly exist with. Although we do understand staffs problem with our requests in regards to the development code, it is our belief that the Development Code was written with centers much smaller in mind Earl Charles Signage Consultant o o 1'1 : .Ie' <- tt .-'. . . . \"...~. DOERKEN PROPERTIES, INC. ':'" clCEA\; PARK BLH' --LITE )",; "':\'\TA \lU'\IC.-\.. L\ '-11)4O=- fEL .2!~' .t::;:.:,~~, k\ \ :1.;' .t~:---;:;; November 1, 1991 Major W.R. Holcomb and Members of the Common Council c/o Mr. AI Boughey, AICP City of San Bernardino 3CiO North "0" Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 Subject: Appeal of Planning Commission Decision on Variance No. 91-16 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council: On October 29, 1991 at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City of San Bernardino Planning Commission, Variance No. 91-16 was approved with findings of fact, and subject to conditions and as recommended by staff as follows: 1. Grant the variance requests for the 125 square foot primary wall sign and 125 square foot secondary wall sign for Retail Space No.1, the 125 square foot primary wall signs for Retail Space Nos. 3 and 4, the 185 square foot primary wall sign and two 125 square foot secondary wall signs for Retail Space No.7, subject to the attached Findings of Fact (Attachment "B-2"), Conditions of Approval (Attachment "C-2"). 2. Grant the variance request for additional major tenants on the center identification monument signs, restricting the number of such major tenants on the signs to the four major tenants of the shopping center (Retail 1, 3, 4 and 7), subject to the attached Findings of Fact (Attachment "B-2"), Conditions of Approval (Attachment "C-2"). 3. Deny the variance requests for the increases in height of the center identification monument signs and freeway monument signs, for trademarks and logos for nationally or regionally recognized tenants, and for a palette of 5 colors and 4 more letter types based on the attached Findings of Fact (Attachment "B-2"). o o Mayor W.R. Holcomb and Members of the Common Council November 1, 1991 Page 2 Although as stated in staff's recommendation there is sufficient justification to allow a variance from certain requirements of the Development Code, the "items" requested as stated in staff's recommendation #3 are equally important towards providing the overall sign program desired by the tenants of this project. This is not meant to state any disregard for the requirements of the City's development code; however, to put into perspective the significance of 'proper. (as defined by tenants and nationally recognized commercial franchises) exposure and/or recognition which is necessary to attract and maintain a stable commercial center of this magnitude. We believe that in review of the staff report submitted to the planning commission, and being given the opportunity to discuss the circumstances with the Mayor and Council, a clear understanding of the issues will be provided for your consideration of our request. The action which is being requested is to approve the sign program for the shopping center as submitted with the findings of fact and subject to the conditions as stated. Due to the detailed report and analysis provided by City staff, we did not feel it necessary to expand the issue any further with this written request for your consideration on this matter. Thank you for the time taken with this correspondence and the opportunity to publicly address the Mayor and Council. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Philip E. Adams Vice President PEA:pms "" .... CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUMMARY AGENDA ITEM 8 HEARING DATE 10-29-91 WARD 4 ... ....,........., r APPLICANT' Sierra Engineering '25864 Business Ctr Dr. , St W CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Redlands, CA 92374 U) NO. 91-26 AND VARIANCE William and Benita Buster C OWNER: (J No. 91-16 AND DEVELOPMENT 1399 Colton Avenue '- AGREEMENT NO. 91-02 Redlands, CA 92373 ~ ,........., A Conditional Use Permit to construct a multi-family ... shopping center with 310,283 square feet of retail space fa and four restaurants (one of more of which may include ::l a drive-thru) totalling 18,000 square feet. a A Variance of Development Code Sections 19.22.150 and W 19.22.040(D) concerning sign development standards. a: - A Development Agreement to govern the development of C the shopping center. W a: Located on the north side of Highland Avenue at the C termination of Boulder Avenue approximately 400 feet east of Denair Avenue. r EXISTING GENERAL PLAN PROPERTY LAND USE ZONING DESIGNATION South Vacant CG-l Commercial General North Vacant/Single-Family Residential Medium/ Residential/Mobile RH/RS/RU-l Residential Suburban I Home Park. Residential Urban South Single-Family Residential R-I (City of Highland) Residential Low Density East Vacant RS/PFC Residential Suburban/ Public Flood Control West Vacant/MUlti-Family CG-1/RH/RS Commercial General/ and Single-Family Residential High/ '- '- Residential Suburban r [ GEOLOGIC I SEISMIC lQ{ YES ( FLOOD HAZARD 0 YES o ZONE A SEWERS: XKJ YES HAZARD ZONE: o NO .... ZONE: lQ{NO OZONE B [] NO \.. r HIGH FIRE XX YES AIRPORT NOISE! 0 YES REDEVELOPMENT DYES ) HAZARD ZONE: 0 NO CRASH ZONE: PROJECT AREA: \.. KKNO KKNO ".--- - ...I o NOT ~ POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANT Z ~ APPROVAL C APPLICABLE EFFECTS WITH 0 ... MITIGATING MEASURES ~ :g ZU) NO E.I.R. CONDITIONS WCl 11.0 :l!Z o EXEMPT o E.I.R. REQUIRED BUT NO II.Z 0 DENIAL Z- SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS CW 00 WITH MITIGATING til a:~ MEASURES 0 CONTINUANCE TO -II. 0 > o NO SIGNIFICANT Z o SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS (J W EFFECTS SEE ATTACHED E.R.C. W MINUTES .J a:) '- .J ....- F ClTYO*....~ --- pLAN-1m PAGE 1 OF 1 (4-10) EXHIBIT B CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUilDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT OBSERVATIONS CASE CUP 9l-26/VAR 91-16 DA 91-02 8 10-79-91 161 AGENDA ITEM HEARING DATE PAGE r .... VARIANCE NO. 91-16 REOUEST The applicant is requesting a variance of Development Code Sections 19.22.150 and 19.22.040(2)(0), to allow wall signs for major tenants in excess of the allowable area and number, sign colors and letter styles in excess of the allowable number, two center identification monument signs in excess of the allowable height and area, each identifying five tenants, a freeway sign in excess of the allowable height and area, and one monument sign for each pad tenant. The applicant is also requesting that trademarks and logos be permitted on wall signs for tenants with nationally or regionally recognized trademarks or logos. SITE LOCATION The site consists of 31.05 ares located on the north side of Highland Avenue at the termination of Boulder Avenue, approximately 400 feet east of Denair Avenue in the CG-l, commercial General land use designation. A 3l0,283~ square foot multi-tenant commercial shopping center with four 4,500 square foot restaurants has been proposed for the site. MUNICIPAL CODE AND GENERAL PLA~_CONYQRM~NC~ The proposed signs are not in conformance with the Development Code as shown in Attachment "A-2". The General Plan does not address sign development standards. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUA~ITY ACT STATUS The requested variance is provisions of the California to Section l53llla) (Class 11 categorically exempt Environmental Quality exemption) . frl)m the Act pursuant ... !'.~-=-"'=IIli ~ PlAN.8.oe PAGE' OF 1 (4.iOl n ~ " CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CASE CUP 9l-26/VAR ql-16 DA ql-O? 8 10-2Q-Ql 162 OBSERVATIONS AGENDA ITEM HEARING DATE PAGE " BACKGROUND Variance No. 91-16 is one of five applications submitted to the City concerning the design and construction of a large multi- tenant shopping center on the north side of Highland Avenue, at the termination of Boulder Avenue. This application is a request to vary Development Code sign regulations, which the applicant feels are too restrictive for a shopping center 30+ acres in size. Two previous applications concerning the center, General Plan Amendment No. 91-05, a request to realign the proposed Piedmont Drive in the Circulation Element of the General Plan, and Parcel Map No. 13892, a request to establish the final lot configurations for the commercial shopping center and adjust the Residential Medium/Commercial General land use boundary traversing the northern portion of the site, were heard by the Planning Commission on October 8, 1991 and approved. The remaining applications are Conditional Use Permit No. 91-26, an application to construct the shopping center, and Development Agreement No. 91-02, an agreement to govern the development of the shopping center. Of note is that this Variance Application, the Conditional Use Permit, the Parcel Map application, and the Development Agreement are contingent upon the approval of General Plan Amendment No. 91-05 by the Mayor and Council. ANALYSIS site and Area Characteristics The irregularly shaped site is comprised of 31.05 acres and slopes to the south at approximately 3 to 5 percent. With the exception of one Single-family residential structure located in the southwest portion of the site fronting Highland Avenue, the site is vacant and char~cterized by weedy vegetation, shrubs, and grasses. The site is bordered on the south by Highland Avenue, and on the east by state Highway 330. Adioining land uses include a mobile home park and single-family homes to the north, single- and multi-family development to the west, and single-family homes across Highland Avenue to the south in the City of Highland. CITY a< 1M! 8!NMNlIC) ~_...... PlAN-8.D8 PAGE 1 OF , (4-iO) r'. _ CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CASE - CUP 91-26/VAR 91-16 DA 91-02 8 10-29-91 163 ... OBSERV A liONS AGENDA ITEM HEARING DATE, PAGE """'I The applicant has proposed to construct a 310,283~ square foot commercial shopping center and four 4,500 square foot restaurants on the site. The buildings comprising the center are 260+ feet from Highland Avenue. This distance is expected to increase by nearly 40 feet when the California Department of Transportation (CalTransl completes the realignment of Highland Avenue, vacating approximately 4 acres of land adjacent to the site on the south. CalTrans is expected to complete the construction of Freeway 30 within the next five years. The center is expected to have over 360 feet of freeway frontage upon completion of Freevay 30. Wall Signs The applicant is requesting tvo 125 square foot wall signs for Retail Space No.1 (Mervyn's), one 125 square foot wall sign for Retail Space Nos. 3 (Ross Dress for Less) and 4 (to be determined), and one 185 square foot wall sign and tvo 75 square foot vall signs for Retail Space No.7 (Wal-mart). The placement of the wall signs for Retail No. 1 viII be as shown in Attachment "F-2". The wall signs for Retail Space Nos. 3 and 4 will be on the south elevation facing the parking lot. The 185 square foot wall sign for Retail Space No. 7 will be as shown on Attachment "F-2", on the south elevation facing the parking lot. The tvo 75 square foot signs for Retail space No. 7 viII be placed on the east elevation and will face the east parking ,3rea and Freeway 30. All other tenant wall signs are to conform to the standards specified by the Development Code. Pursuant to Development Code Section 19.22.150, Table 22.01, Sign Regulations by Land Use Category, tenants of multi-tenant shopping centers are entitled to one single face wall sign per bUilding or parking lot frontage, with a maximum of 2 wall signs per business. The allowable area of a primary wall sign is based upon 1.5 square feet of sign for each lineal foot of building frontage on a street, not to exceed 75 square feet. The allowable area of a secondary wall sign is based upon 1.5 square feet of sign for each lineal foot of building frontage on a secondary street or parking lot, not to exceed 50 square feet. Based upon these standards, Retail 1, 3, 4, and 7 are each permitted a primary wall sign 75 square feet in area, and Retail I and 7 are each permitted a secondary wall sign 50 square feet in area (See Attachment "E-2"l. l .... QnQIII_~ --- PI.AN-8.D8 PAGE 1 OF 1 (4<<J) r' '" .. OBSERVATIONS CASE CUP 9l-26/VAR 91-16 DA 91-02 AGENDA ITEM 8 HEARING DATE 10-29-91 PAGE 164 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT ,. The applicant's request is based upon the argument that this shopping center, comprised of 31.05 acres, is larger than any other multi-tenant shopping center in San Bernardino. The site of the center has a frontage of approximately 1,800 feet along Highland Avenue, will have a frontage of approximately 620 feet along the realigned section of Piedmont on the west side of the site, and nearly 720 feet of freeway frontage along Freeway 30, once it is completed. The applicant also cites a significant grade difference between the shopping center and Highland Avenue, which he believes will make the wall signs of the major tenants difficult to see (Attachment "0-2"). staff completed an informal survey of shopping centers both existing and proposed in the city of San Bernardino. Two shopping centers were found to be the most comparable to this particular shopping center. The most comparable was the shopping center located on the northeast corner of Highland Avenue and Sterling Avenue, comprised of 12.12 acres. The next most comparable center was the new West Side Plaza located at the northeast corner of Base Line Street and Medical Center Drive, comprised of 9.78 acres. The applicant is therefore correct in his assertion that this is larger than other shopping centers in that the site of this shopping center is nearly three times the size of either of the other comparable shopping centers. There will be a 17 foot grade difference between the shopping center and Highland Avenue which could hinder the ability to see the wall signs of major tenants. However, this grade difference should improve the visibility of monument signs placed along Highland Avenue. Of significance, however, is the fact that the retail buildings for the major tenants are nearly 300 feet or more from Highland Avenue. A 75 square foot sian or 50 square foot sign could be difficult to read at this distance, perhaps warranting the larger wall signs for the major tenants. One point of confusion, however, was why a secondary wall sign was needed for Retail Spaces 3 and 4, when neither space had any secondary street or parking lot frontage. staff could find no need for the granting of secondary wall signs for these retail tenant spaces. .... CITY 01 ..... ......., a:NfMLI"lIIIoInNQ~ pLAN-a.oe PAGE' OF 1 (4-10) - CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT - CASE CUP .. OBSERVATIONS AGENDA ITEM HEARING DATE PAGE r Pad Tenant Monument signs The applicant is requesting monument signs for each of the pad tenants, 8 feet In height with 40 square feet of sign area. Each pad tenant monument sign would be placed along Highland Avenue as shown in Attachment "H-2". Pursuant to Development Code Section 19.22.150, Table 22.01, Sign Regulations by Land Use Category, single businesses in a detached structure of not less than 5,000 square feet are permitted a business identification monument sign, 6 feet In height or 4 feet above the top of an associated planter or landscape mound and 25 square feet in-area per sign face. The applicant's request is again based on the size of the shopping center and the grade differences (Attachment "0-2"1. However, each of the pad buildings are 4,500 square feet in area and are not permitted business identification monument signs under the Development Code. Each pad will be located at the top of the center grade, above Highland Avenue, where they will be quite visible. Each pad tenant will be permitted a primary and secondary wall sign based upon the Development Code, which should be easily visible from Highland Avenue. Finally, should the applicant increase the size of the buildings to 5,000 square feet or more under a Type II Deve I opment Permi t, each would be warranted a business identification monument sign sub1ect to the Development Code Standards. The visibility of such monument signs would be improved by the grade difference of the center along Highland Avenue. Center Identification Monument Signs The applicant is requesting two center identlf.icatlon monument signs approximately 30 feet in height with 120 square feet of sign area. Each sign is to proposed to identify five tenants. One monument sign Is to be located at ~he northeast corner of Highland Avenue and the Piedmont Drive realignment. The other monument sign, a chevron design for increased visibility, Is to be located at the main entrance to the Shopping center on the north side of Highland Avenue, near the termination of Boulder Avenue (Attachment "H-2"1. l ...,j ClTYOfSMI~ CENnW.--.Q1BMCH PlAN-8.D8 PAGE' OF 1 (4-001 - .-. ,., CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT .- CASE -...,- CUP 91-26/VAR 91-16 DA 91-02 8 10-29-91 166 OBSERVATIONS AGENDA ITEM HEARING DATE PAGE ... r .... Pur5uant to Development Code Section 19.22.150, Table 22.01, Sign Regu1ation5 by Land Use Category, double face center identification monument signs are permitted one per street frontage. Allowable height is 20 feet with 75 square feet of allowable sign area. The sign is to identify the center and may include up to three major tenants. The applicant ha5 indicated that the sign5 are needed because of the large size of the site and the long frontages along Highland Avenue, and the grade difference between the center and Highland Avenue (Attachment "0-2"), It may be reasonable to assume that the number of major tenants increase with the size of a shopping center. If this assumption is reasonable, then the fact that this shopping center is nearly three times the size of other comparable centers may imply that it has more major tenant5 than other shopping centers. This center has four major tenants. Restricting the center to the display of only three major tenants on the business identification monument signs may preclude this center from enjoying the same advertising rights of other centers; other centers with three or fewer major tenants can display all of their major tenants on their monument sign(s), whereas this center must choose which three of the four major tenants it will put on its monument sign, leaving one off the sign. Allowing four maior tenants, instead of the three rermissible by Code, or the five requested by the applicant may be warranted. As for the height and area of the signs, the frontages along Highland Avenue are long, however, the grade difference of the center should improve sign visibility, offsetting any need for increased height or area. By changing the dezign of the monument sign to a stucco base matching the center, and the use of channel letters could also help to increase letter size and improve visibility while complying with Development Code standards. Freeway Sign The applicant proposes a freeway monument sign h2 feet in heioht and with an area of 480 square feet. The sign is to be located next adjacent to the eastern most property line on Pad E (See Attachment "H-2"). The applicant cites center size and grade differences as reasons for needing the laroer freeway sign (Attachment "0-2"1. ... ... CIlVOl'..............., CENTRo\l.~..-cu PLAN-a.oe PAGE 1 OF 1 (4.SlOJ - - ~ ' ~ CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT - CASE CUP 9l-26/VAR 91-16 DA.9l-02 8 10-29-91 167 OBSERVATIONS AGENDA ITEM HEARING DATE PAGE Pursuant to Development Code Section 19.22.150, Table 22.01, Sign Regulations by Land Use Category, and Development Code Section 19.14.030(6), freeway adjacent signs are permitted a m~ximum height of 25 feet, with a maximum sign face height of 22 feet. Maximum permissible area is 125 square feet, with a maximum allowable sign panel height of 7 feet. There will be approximately a 14 foot grade difference between Freeway 30 and the base of the sign. Given the grade difference, a freeway sign constructed to Development Code standards with a maximum height of 25 feet, a maximum sign face height of 22 feet, and maximum sign panel height, would put the base of the sign panel 1 foot above freeway grade. Thus, a freeway sign in excess of Development Code standards is not warranted. Trademarks, Logos, Colors, and Letter styles The applicant is requesting that business tenants with a nationally or regionally recognized name be allowed to use their recognized letter styles (trademarks) and logos on their wall signs. The applicant is also requesting the allowance of 4 letter types (styles) and a palette of 5 colors for all minor tenants. Development Code Section 19.22.040(2)(0) allows maior tenants to accommodate national trademarks or logos on their signs. However, minor tenants are not afforded this privilege by the code. Section 19.22.040121IAl permits a maximum of 2 letter types and a palette of 3 colors. The applicant cites the size of the shopoina center and the grade differences as reasons for needing this variance. However, all new shopping centers must comply with this Development Code Section, regardless of size. Perhaps granting nationally or regionally recognized tenants the privilege of having their logos and trademarks at the center and/or allowing tenants a greater selection of letter types and colors may make tenant spaces In the center easier to lease. The increased numbers of sign colors and styles may provide more variety for a large shopping center. However, these reasons dre not sufficient for to justify the need of or granting such a variance. .... ..01 c:lTYOI'''''~ --- PLAN.8.ae PAGE 1 OF , (4-90) OBSERVATIONS - CASE CUP 9l-26/VAR 91-16 DA 91-02 AGENDA ITEM R HEARING DATE 10-29-91 PAGE 1 fiR ~ ~. - CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT .. ...... ~ ..... COMMENTS RECEIVED No comments have been received as of the date of preparation of this staff report. CONCLUSION The property is large, consisting of 31.05 acres, with an 1,800 foot frontage along Highland Avenue, a future 620 foot frontage along the piedmont Drive realignment on the west, and a 720 foot frontage along future Freeway 30. The 17 foot grade difference coupled with the large lineal distance of 300 feet or more between the major tenant building and Highland will make the major tenant wall signs difficult to see. Retail Spaces 3 and 4 do not have secondary street or parking lot frontage, and are not warranted secondary wall signs. The 17 foot grade difference will improve the visibility of any center identification monument signs constructed in conformance with the Devplopment Code, along Highland Avenue. The pad tenant structures are not of sufficient size to warrant a business identification monument sign, and are located adjacent to Highland Avenue where the wall signs permissible by the Development Code should provide sufficient visibility. The 14 foot grade difference between future Freeway 30 and the base of the proposed freeway sign does not provide sufficient reason for granting a height or area variance for such a sign. A freeway sign in conformance with the specified Development Code Standards will place the base of the sign face 1 foot above freeway grade. The addition of trademarks and logos, a larger color palette and a greater number of type styles for signs may increase the leasability of tenant spaces in the center, and may increase sign variety, which mayor may not be desirable. However, these do not provide sufficient justification to grant a variance for these items, since they do not preclude the applicant from a property right that other centers may enjoy; all other new centers are subject to the same requirements. C1,.,t;I-......~ Cl!tmW.~1MWCH .. PLAN.I.OS P~E 1 OF 1 (4-90) ~. - - """'l CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING CASE CUP 91-n IVIIP. ql-l/; AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT DA 91-02 AGENDA ITEM 8 OBSERVATIONS HEARING DATE 10-29-91 PAGE 169 ... ..j " RECOMMENDATION staff recommends that the Planning Commission: 1. Grant the variance requests for the 125 square foot primary wall sign and 125 square foot secondary wall sign for Retail space No.1, the 125 square foot primary wall signs for Retail Space Nos. 3 and 4, the 185 square foot primary wall sign and two 125 square foot secondary wall signs for Retail space No.7, subject to the attached Findings of Fact (Attachment "B-2"), Conditions of Approval (Attachment "C-2") . 2. Grant the variance request for additional major tenants on the center identification monument signs, restricting the number of such major tenants on the signs to the four major tenants of the shopping center (Retail 1, 3, 4, and 7), subject to the attached Findings of Fact (Attachment "B-2"), Conditions of Approval (Attachment "C-2"). 3. Deny the variance requests for the increases in height of the center identification monument signs and freeway monument signs, for trademarks and logos for nationally or regionally recognized tenants, and for a palette of 5 colors and 4 more letter types based on the attached Findings of Fact (Attachment "B-2"). Respectfully submitted, dVz't ;- L;Z// L.'1rrlE. Reed ~i~~lanning Michael R. Finn Associate Planner and Building Services ClT'l'O#......~ CltmIAl "IIfIWW01!MICU ~ PlAN.8.oa PAGE 1 OF 1 (4-90) r" - CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT ~ CASE CUP ""'l II. OBSERVATIONS AGENDA ITEM HEARING DATE PAGE 91-26/VAR DA 91-02 8 10-29-91 170 91-16 ~ .... Attachment A-2 - Municipal Code and General Plan Conformance Attachment B-2 - Findings of Fact Attachment C-2 - Conditions of Approval Attachment D-2 - Applicant's Response to Findings Attachment E-2 - Wall Signs Permitted by Development Code Attachment F-2 - Shopping Center Elevations and Sign Placement Att~chment G-2 - Sign Elevations, Colors, and Letter Styles Attachment H-2 - Site plan Attachment 1-2 - Location Map .. ... C1TYOI-SIoN~ CEImW.IOlIIlIN1\NQ.1WICU PLAN-8.08 PAGE 1 OF 1 (4.;0) Attachment "A- " CASE - r.up ""III -- CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT OBSERVATIONS 9l-26/VAR 91-16 DA 91-02 8 10-~l:91 AGENDA ITEM HEARING DATE PAGE , MUNICIPAL CODE AND GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE Cateaory Wall Signs Retail 1 Primary Secondary Retail 3 & 4 Primary Secondary Retail 7 Primary Secondary'" Logos and Trademarks Letter Types Colors Business Identification Monument Signs Center Identification Monument Signs Height2 Area Freeway Monument Sign Height ProDosal 125 sq. ft. 125 sq. ft. 125 sq. ft. 75 sq. ft. 1855q. ft. 75 sq. ft. All Nationallyl Regionally Recognized Tenants 4 Letter Types 5 colors Pad Tenants 4,500+ sq. ft. 28 feet 120 sq. ft. 62 feet ..ith 50 feet max. Sign Face Height MuniciDal Code General Plan 75 sq. ft. N/A 50 sq. ft. N/A 75 sq. ft. N/A 50 sq. ft. N/A 75 sq. ft. N/A 50 sq. ft. N/A Major Tenants N/A Only 2 Letter Types N/A 3 Colors N/A Pad Tenants 5,000+ sq. ft. N/A 20 feet 75 sq. ft. N/A N/A 25 feet ..tth 22 feet mdX. Sian Face Height N/A Are,'i 480 sq. ft. 125 sq. ft. N/A '" Two secnndary ..all siqns are proposed ..hereas onlY secondary ..all sign Is permitted by the Development ende. - 2 Includes architectural ~ortions above ~ign f~ce. .. one ..j (4-90) ~~~e:=i PLAN-8.08 PN3E 1 OF 1 Attacnment 11,..-. 'II 0- CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CASE CUP q 1-26 /VAR q 1-16 DA 91-02 FINDINGS OF FACT AGENDA ITEM HEARING DATE PAGE 1'1 10-29-91 172 ,. Wall Sian Area Variance Findinas 1. That there are special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surrounding, such that the strict application of this Development Code deprives such property of privileges enioyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical land use district classification, in that the site is large, being comprised of 31.05 acres, with a grade difference of 17 feet between the shopping center and Highland Avenue. The grade difference makes the wall signs of the major tenants difficult to see. As a result of the size of the site, there is over a 300 foot lineal distance between the maior tenant buildings and Highland Avenue making a 75 square foot wall sign difficult to see. 2. That granting the Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and land use district and denied to the property for which the Variance is sought, in that without the variance, the property will not enjoy the same advertising privilege afforded other business in the same vicinity and land use district. 3. That granting the Variance will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and land use district in which the property is located, in that the installation of wall si~ns are subject to the uniform building codes and do not constitute a threat to health, safety, or property values. 4. That granting the Variance does not constitute a special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and land use district 1n which such property is located, in that other similar shopping centers in the vicinity that are not as large and do not have any grade differences that make it difficult for their wall signs to be seen. 5. That granting the Variance does not allow a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the regulations governing the parcel, in that wall signs are permitted for tenants in the CG-l, commercial General land use designation. 6. That granting the Variance will not be inconsistent with the General Plan, in th"t the General Plan does not specify ..all sign area standards. .... ... CI1'YOf.....~ CEKl'I'III&.__aBMCU Pl.AN-8.a& PAGE 1 OF , (4~) r-, - CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT ..., FINDINGS OF FACT CASE CUP 91-26/VAR 91-16 DA 91-02 AGENDA ITEM 8 HEARING DATE 10-29-91 PAGE 173 II. . r- Variance FindinGs for Four Identification Monument SiGn Maior Tenants on the Center 1. That there are special circumstance~ Applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surrounding, such that the strict application of this Development Code deprives such property of privileges enioyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical land use district classification, in that the site is large, being comprised of 31.05 acres. Such a large center may be exoected to attract more maior tenants than other similar shopping centers. 2. That granting the Variance is necessary for the preservation and enioyment of ,3 substanti,31 property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and land use district and denied to the property for which the Variance is sought, in that without the variance, the property will not enjoy the same advertising privilege afforded other business in the same vicinity and land use district, since other smaller centers with 3 or fewer major tenants are able to gain ~ign exposure for all of their major tenants, whereas this center would not. 3. That gr~nting the Variance will not be materially detrimentAl to the public heAlth, safety, or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and land use district in which the property is located, in that monument signs are subiect to uniform building code standArds and do not constitute A threat to health, safety or property values. 4. That granting the Variance does not constitute a special priVilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and land use district in which such property is located, in that smaller tenants with three or more major tenants are able to r1ace all of their maior tenants on the center identification monument siGn. 6 . 5. That granting the Variance does not allow a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the regulations qoverninq the parcel, in that center identification monume~t signs including major tenant names are permitted in the CG-1 land use designation. That granting the Variance will not be inconsistent with the General Plan, in that the number of tenants allowed on a center identification monument sign is not specified bv the General Pli'ln. ~ CltyOl-""~ --- PLAN-l.06 PAGE 1 OF 1 {4-90) . .:1 ~ ~ ,;1. , - CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CASE CUP 9l-26/VAR 91-16 VA ~l-U.l FINDINGS OF FACT AGENDA ITEM 8 HEARING DATE 10-29-91 PAGE 174 , 1. That there are no special circumstances applicable to the property, Including size, shape, topography, location or surrounding, such that the strict application of this Development Code deprives such property of privileges en10yed by other pr~oprty in the vicinity and under Identical land use district classification, in that the grade difference improves visibility of monument signs along Highland Avenue, does not hinder the visibility of freeway signs, and has no bearing on whether or not trademarks and logos, or more colors or type styles should be made available to tenants. 2. That granting the Variance is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and land use district and denied to the property for which the Variance is sought, since the grade difference may give monument sign at the center a height and visibility advantage ovpr monument signs at other centers. All other centers are restricted to logos and trademarks for major tenants only, and a palette of 3 colors and 2 type styles. 3. That granting the Variance will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and land use district in which the property is located, in that the monument signs are subject to the uniform building codes and do not constitute a threat to health, safety, or property values. Loaos, trademarks, colors, and letter styles have not effect on public health. safety or welfare. 4. That granting the Variance would constitute a special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and land use district in which such property is located, in that additional height advantage would be given the center, and other centers would not be afforded the same privileges of trademarks, logos, and additional color or letter styles. 5. That granting the Variance does not allow a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly ,,"thorized by the regulations governinq the parcel, in that monument signs, colors and letter styles are permitted in the CG-l land use designation. Logos and trademarks are permitted for major tenants. 6 . That granting the Variance will not be inconsistent with the General Plan, in that hF'ight Clnd area standards for monument signs, or the allowance of logos, trademarks, colors or letter types specified by the General Plan. ...,j ~ ~~~'i PLAN-l.os PAGE 1 OF 1 (4-QO\ Attachment "c " - CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT .. CONDITIONS - CASE CUP 91-26/ VAR 91-16 DA 91-02 AGENDA ITEM 8 HEARING DATE 10-29-91 PAGE 175 ... r 1. r.nnstructlon shall be in substantial conformance with the plan! s) approved bl' the Director. Development Review Committee. Planning Commisslon or Mayor and Common Council, Minor modification to the planls) shall be subject to approval bv the Director through a minor modification permit process. AnI' modification which exceeds 10% of the following allowAble measurable design/site considerations shall require the refiling of the original application and a subsequent hearing by the appropriate hearing review authoritv if applicable. I. On-site circulation and parking, loading and landscaping: 2. Placement and/or height of wa lis. fences and structures: 3, Reconfiguration of architectural features. including colors. and/or modification of finished materials that do not alter or compromise the previously approved theme: and. ... A reduction in densit\' or intensih' of a development project. 2, Within one vear of development approval. commencement of construction shall have occurred or the permit/approval shall become null and void. In addition. if after commencement of construction. work is discontinued for a period of one vear. then the permit/approval shall become null and void. Projects may be bui It in phases if preapproved bv the review authority. If a project is built in preapproved phases. each subsequent phase shall have one year from the previous phase's date of construction commencement to the next phase's date of construction commencement to have occurred or the permit/approval shall become null and void. Proj ec t : __V_a.::_i_a_n_c_e_!'.:'_,_y_1..:-_1_6___n___________n_____ Exp i ra t i on Da t e : . .a.s...~J<y_JLey_eJ._o.pll\sm:t_____ Agreement No, 91-02 l ~ ~.=.~::D PL.AN-I.llI PM3E 1 OF 1 (4+10) Page 1 of 7 ~ - CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS - CASE CUP 91-26/VAR 91-16 DA ~l-Ul AGENDA ITEM 8 HEARING DATE lU-l~-~l PAGE 176 .... ...01 , __l.!____ The re,'iew authority may. upon app! ication beinl1 filed 30 days prior to the expiration date and for good cause. grant one time extension not to exceed 12 months. The review authority shall ensure that the project complies with all current Development Code provisions. 4. In the event that this approval is legallY challenged. the City will promptly notify the applicant of any claim or action and will cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. Once notified. the applicant agrees to defend. indemnify. and hold harmless the City. its officers. agents and employees from any claim. action or proceeding against the City of San Bernardino. The applicant further agrees to reimburse the City of any costs and attorneys' fees which the City mav be required by a court to pay as a resul t of such action. but such participation shall not reI ieve appl icant of his or her obligation under this condition. _5________ No vacant. relocated. altered. repaired or hereafter erected structure sha! I be occupied or no change of use of land or structure( s) shall be inaugurated, or no new business commenced as authorized by this permit until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued b,' the Department. A temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued by the Department subject to the conditions imposed on the use, provided that a deDosit is filed with the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. The deposit or security shall guarantee the faithful performance and completion of all terms, conditions and performance standards imposed on the intended use by this permi t. ~ Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the landowner shall fi Ie a maintenance agreement or covenant and easement to enter and maintain. subject to the approval of the City Attornev, The agreement or covenant and easement to enter and maintain shall ensure that if the landowner, or subsequent owner! s). fails to maintain the required/installed site improvements. the Citv will be able to file an appropriate lien(s) against the property in order to accomplish the required maintenance, ::..:.~ fIt.AH.IJ:8 PN3E1OFt (4-10) PaRe 2 of 7 - r- - - ... CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING CASE CUP 91-26/VAP ell-Hi AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT DA 91-02 AGENDA ITEM 8 CONDITIONS HEARING DATE 10-29-91 PAGE 177 ... ,... "l 6. The developer is to submit a complete master landscape and irrigation plan (5 copies) for the entire development to the Public Works Department with the required fee for review. The landscape plans wi II be forwarded to the Parks. Recreat ion. and Community Services and the Planning Division for review. (Note: The issuance of a building development Permit bv the Department of Planning and Building Services does not waive this requirement.) No grading permitls) will be issued prior to approval of landscape plans. The landscape and irrigation plans shall comply with the "Procedure and Policy for Landscape and Irrigation" I available from the Parks Department), and comply with all applicable provisions of Chapter 19.28 (Landscaping Standards) of the Development Code effective on the date of approval of this permit. Trees are to be inspected b,' a representative of the Parks Department prior to planting. (The following provision is applicable to single family homes.) Trees. shrubs and ground cover of a type and Quality generally consistent or compatible with that characterizing single famil, homes shall be provided in the front yard and that portion of the side yards which are visible from the street. All landscaped areas must be provided with an automatic irrigation system adequate to insure their viability. The landscape and irrigation plans shall be reviewed as outlined above. ~'=,~a:.3Ii ~ PL.AN4.D1 PAGE 1 OF 1 ('-110) Page 3 of 7 r - - CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT - CASE CUP 91-26/VAR 91-16 DA 91-02 8 10-29-91 178 CONDITIONS AGENDA ITEM HEARING DATE PAGE 7. This permit or approval is subject to all the applicable provisions of the Development Code in effect at the time of approval. This includes Chapter 19.20 - Property Development Standards. and includes: dust and dirt control during construction and grading activities; emission control of fumes. vapors. gases and other forms of air pollution; glare control; exterior lighting design and control; noise control; odor control; screenina; signs. off-street parking and off-street loadina; an,d. vibration control. Screenina and sign regulations compliance are important considerations to the developer because they will delay the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy until they are complied with. Any exterior structural equipment. or utility transformers. boxes. ducts or meter cabinets shall be architecturally screened by wall or structural element. blending with the building design and include landscapina when on the ground. A sign proaram for all new commercial. office and industrial centers of three or more tenant spaces shall be approved by the Department prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. This requirement also includes any applicable Land Use District Development Standards for residential. commercial and industrial developments regarding minimum lot area. minimum lot depth and width, minimum setbacks, maximum height. maximum lot coverage. etc. This development shall he required to maintain a minimum of standard off-street Darking spaces as sh~;~-o-~-the approved planls) on file. l. .... ~==== PLAN-UI PAGE 1 OF 1 Page 5 of 7 14-10) Attachment "D-2" o o TRICAL AOVERT/SING. INC Variance findings for the size and number of wall signs at the Highland Avenue Plaza, San Bernardino A. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances and conditions that apply to the property, which do not apply to other properties in the same zoning district and neighborhood in that the property is larger than any other property in the same zoning district by about 300% consisting of 31.73 acres, with a frontage on Highland Avenue of aprox. 1800 feet, aprox. 620 feet on the new road to the west of the site and aprox. 720 feet on the new proposed freeway. the difference in the elevations of Highland Avenue, and the distance of the retail shops to the road will make visibility of the wall signs of the major tenants difficult. B. The granting of this variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant in that without this variance, the property will not enjoy the same advertising privilege afforded other businesses in the same land use district. C. The granting of this variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property and improvements in the zoning district and neighborhood in that structurally sound pylon signs do not constitute a threat to the health, safety, or property values. D. The granting of this variance will not be contrary to the objectives of the general plan in that the General Plan defers to the Municipal Code concerning requisite sign standards. 6618 Federal80ulpvard . Lemon Grove. California 91945 . f6191286-SIGN 174461 FAX # 16191286-7498 ~19nlc,Ji o o ECTRICAL ADVERTISING. INC Variance Findings for the size, number and . of the pylon signs at the Highland Avenue San Bernardino, California height Plaza A. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances and conditions that apply to the property, which do not apply to other properties in the same zoning district and neighborhood in that the property is larger than any other property in the same zoning district by about 300% consisting of 31.73 acres, with a frontage on Highland Avenue of aprox. 1800 feet, aprox. 620 feet on the new road to the west of the site and aprox. 720 feet on the new proposed freeway. the difference in the elevations of Highland Avenue, the freeway and the retail buildings will make it difficult for the pylon signs to be seen both from Highland Avenue and .the freeway. B. The granting of this variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant in that without this variance, the property will not enjoy the same advertising privilege afforded other businesses in the same land use district. C. The granting of this variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property and improvements in the zoning district and neighborhood in that structurally sound pylon signs do not constitute a threat to the health, safety, or property values. D. The granting of this variance will not be contrary to the objectives of the general plan in that the General Plan defers to the Municipal Code concerning requisite sign standards. 6618 Federal 80ulrvard . Lemon Grove. California 91945. 16191 286-SIGN 174461 FAX # 16191286-7498 o o Variance Findings for the allowance of logos and additional letter styles for businesses with a nationally or regionally recognized name at the Highland Avenue Plaza, San Bernardino, California A. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances and conditions that apply to the property, which do not apply to other properties in the same zoning district and neighborhood in that the property is larger than any other property in the same zoning district by about 300% consisting of 31.73 acres. with a frontage on Highland Avenue of aprox. 1800 feet, aprox. 620 feet on the new road to the west of the site and aprox. 720 feet on the new proposed freeway. the difference in the elevations of Highland Avenue, the freeway and the retail buildings will make visibility of the site difficu It. B. The granting of this variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant in that without this variance, the property will not enjoy the same advertising privilege or the ability to lease space to businesses with a national or regional sign program afforded other businesses in the same land use district. C. The granting of this variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property and improvements in the zoning district and neighborhood in that structurally sound pylon signs do not constitute a threat to the health, safety, or property values. D. The granting of this variance will not be contrary to the Objectives of the general plan in that the General Plan defers to the Municipal Code concerning requisite sign standards. 6618 Federal 80ulevard . Lemon Grove. California 91945. (619) 286-SIGN 174461 FAX ~ 1619! 286-7498 Tenant Retail 1 Primary Secondary Reta il 3 Primary Secondary Retail 4 Primary Secondary Reta il 7 Primary Secondary o ATTACHMENT "E-2" Wall Signs Linf'al Front.lae Dev. 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LOCATION , CUP 91-26/VAR OA 91-02 HEARING DATE 10-29-91 91- 8 y(.lA-1 Alii. ...... @ lit ~=1Gl M PUN-l.l1 ''''OFl (~ n CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL ~. " ..... ...,j (SUBJECT: . VARIANCE NO. 91-16 )EJ PROPERTY LOCATION: Subject property is an irregularly-shaped parcel of land consisting of about 31 acres having a frontage of about 2,396 feet on the north side of Highland Avenue, west of State Highway 330 and being located about 400 feet east of the centerline of Denair Avenue. PROPOSAL: The applicant requests approval of a Variance Exception of Code Sections, 19.22.150, 19.22.040(2) (D) to allow wall signs for major tenants in excess of the allowable area and number, free-standing signs in excess of the allowable height, logos and trademarks for nationally and regionally recognized tenants, and a larger palette of sign colors and letter types than allowed by code. PUBLIC HEARING LOCATION: SAN BERNARDINO CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 NORTH .0" STREET SAN BERNARDINO. CA 92418 HEARING DATE AND TIME: l1onday, December 2, 1991 2:00 p.rn A.....~Of_pnIIIOUI.CI'I_.,..PiIrnr1gand8uaIdInQ SeMceI CIlPll1'"M_City .....ltyauMUd ...uo.-.........., lbouI"pIODOUIIonar 10 me puolM:",..,.... plNMc:om.r.... .........MI..... ServaI ~ In perSOl'l or by pharWIg j7'4. ....50S7. The Merar and eomm.. Council ill...... ytN!_ -~ It you ........ 10""" you ~ 1UOmlI..... ClIfIImIrItIlltfawar etai' ftClllllDllOO"lO IN proposal to N PIInrwIg and....... Selwlft alP '._11. 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