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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 3CITY OF LADE " LSIHOKE DREAM EXTREME- TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: APPLICANT: OWNER: Project Request REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION WARREN MORELION, AICP PLANNING MANAGER JANUARY 17, 2012 UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 2011 -01 — AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE ORIGINALLY APPROVED UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM (USP 2007 -10) FOR THE EXISTING PLAZA AT LAKEVIEW PROFESSIONAL OFFICE AND MEDICAL COMPLEX LOCATED AT 31569 & 31571 CANYON ESTATES DRIVE DEREK B. HAUSER, 31571 CANYON ESTATES DRIVE, SUITE 117 LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 KIPP DUBBS, LAKE ELSINORE MEDICAL CAMPUS LLC, 31569- 31571, CANYON ESTATES DRIVE, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 The applicant is requesting a second amendment to the previously approved Uniform Sign Program (USP No. 2007 -10) in association with the existing "The Plaza at Lakeview" professional and medical office development. The subject property is located at 31569 and 31571 Canyon Estates Drive. The project site is within the Neighborhood Commercial (C- 1/SP) zoning district of the Canyon Creek "Summerhill" Specific Plan and has a General Plan land use designation of Canyon Creek "Summerhill" Specific Plan. Background /Project Description On May 6, 2008, the Planning Commission approved Uniform Sign Program No. 2007 -10 outlining building and freestanding sign provisions for "The Plaza at Lakeview' professional and medical office development. On July 6, 2010, the Planning Commission approved a modification to the Sign Program (Sign Program Amendment No. 2010 -02 and Variance PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 1 of 14 Uniform Sign Program Amendment 2011 -01 January 17, 2012 Page 2 of 3 No. 2010 -02) to increase the sign area and add seven additional wall mounted signs on each building. The applicant is requesting a second amendment to Uniform Sign Program No. 2007 -10 to increase the square footage of the existing "Secondary Tenant Identification" signs which are located on the second floor at the north and south ends of the exterior elevations of the two professional and medical buildings. The specific changes to the tenant signs are noted on Attachment No.2 and 3. The entire existing Uniform Sign Program is also attached for reference (See Attachment No. 7). The table below identifies the proposed modifications to the sign program. AMENDMENT N0.2 31569 CANYON ESTATES DRIVE ..:PROFESSIONAL BUILDING ', Building Sign Existing Existing Dimensions Number of Sq. Ft. Dimensions New Elevation Description Signs Sq. Ft. Signs per sign total sq. Per sign modified ft. per sign East Restaurant 1 18 T.B.D West Center ID 1 46.1 3' -6 "x13' -2" ' Tenant 2 80 2' x 20' .2 48 2x24' �4 24 gg � e 5 Secon a " X12 I ��•'. •; C55'�',tiiay.T."", r aY- a West NONE 0 0 w N S'h- — .. T 1 ft5 . , ,x, rF. � 2 56 2'x 14' .d• North Tenant End Units 2 56 2'x 14' 1 48 2'x 24' Tenant Center Unit 1 48 2' x 24' 1 24 2'x12' Secondary Tenant 1 24 2'x12' Signs South Tenant End Units 2 104 2'x 14' South Tenant End Units 2 104 2'x 14' 1 104 2'x 24' Tenant Center Unit 1 104 2' x 24' 2 24 2'x12' Secondary Tenant 2 24 2'x12' Si ns Total 1 16 Total 17 AMENDMENT 31571 CANYON ESTATES DRIVE MEDICAL Building Sign Existing Existing Dimensions Number of Sq. Ft. Dimensions New Elevation Description Signs Sq. Ft. Signs total sq. modified ft. per sign East Center ID 1 46.1 3' -6 "x13' -2" Tenant 2 80 2'x 20' ' Seconds �Tena t ry x��'ttS.1Jt�F �¢ {r s. a ^M�24' f i s 2'xi2' �» .2 48 2x24' �4 24 " I ��•'. •; C55'�',tiiay.T."", r aY- West NONE 0 0 0 North Tenant End Units 2 56 2'x 14' Tenant Center Unit 1 48 2'x 24' Secondary Tenant 1 24 2'x12' Signs South Tenant End Units 2 104 2'x 14' Tenant Center Unit 1 104 2'x 24' Secondary Tenant 2 24 2'x12' Signs Total 1 16 PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 2 of 14 Uniform Sign Program Amendment 2011 -01 January 17, 2012 Page 3 of 3 THE PLAZA AT LAKEVIEW! Location Sign Description No. of Signs Sq. Ft. Dimensions Southwest Freeway Pylon Sin 1 1250 25'x50' Development Entrance Monument Sin 1 70 Tx 10' Northeast Planter Vehicle Directional Sin 1 8 2'x4' Total 3 N/A N/A Note: None of the freestanding signs have been affected by any of the sign amendments Staff has reviewed the proposed Uniform Sign Program changes for the professional and medical office complex and found that the changes meet the intent of Chapter 17.196 (Signs- Advertising Structures) of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) for uniform sign programs. Overall staff believes the additional signage will be located on the building elevations so as to compliment the existing approved signage and various architectural elements of the buildings. Environmental Determination The Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000 et seq.: "CEQA ") and the CEQA Guidelines (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et seq.), pursuant to Section 15311.a (Accessory Structures) — Construction or replacement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial or institutional facilities, including but not limited to on- premise signs. Recommendation It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2012 -_ approving Uniform Sign Program Amendment No. 2011 -01, based on the Findings, Exhibits, and proposed Conditions of Approval. Prepared By: Agustin Resendiz,� Associate Planner Approved By: Warren Morelion, AICP Planning Manager Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Site Plan Elevations (showing changes only) 3. Planning Commission Resolution 4. Planning Commission Conditions of Approval 5. CEQA Notice of Exemption 6. Draft Acknowledgment of Conditions of Approval 7. Existing Sign Program PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 3 of 14 VICINITY MAP PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 4 of 14 PLANNING COMMISSION I I� I� y O F I� w 1 O I L'I 1 � i oh oh E V CC Z N W N[Om O N1�N V F • V r L•1 I"' O N Q � C `p M N O ♦il w m N E N O 6 p 1 0 P c w M p G V N Zy G Z LO T N c O _ N N I I� I� y O F I� w 1 O I L'I 1 � i �o oh oh E V CC Z N W N[Om O N1�N V F • V r ;..0 NU 2 m N 0 J m N E al a c N d Zy P -NO c _ N �o F J W i ♦ Z �! �a �j c 75,77,75, , 77 u ;♦ c, b c i o a O x d`o c N po a� O C V a' PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 5 of 14 O r 11 b N f9 d \ �f r � J d Q v N 0 N (V f O N' X x 2 0 v X LL 41 O o (V p i 2 C N LL Q X 6 O O N e J W � v N I z Q W Z 0 W T PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 6 of 14 RESOLUTION NO. PC -2012- RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SECOND UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM NO. 2011 -01 FOR THE EXISTING PLAZA AT LAKEVIEW PROFESSIONAL AND MEDICAL OFFICE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 31569 & 31571 CANYON ESTATES DRIVE WHEREAS, Derek B. Houser, has initiated proceedings for Uniform Sign Program No. 2011 -01 for The Plaza at Lakeview Professional and Medical Offices (the "Uniform Sign Program ") located at 31569 & 31571 Canyon States Drive (APN: 363- 910 -001, 002 & 003) (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore has been delegated with the responsibility of considering and approving or denying Uniform Sign Programs; and WHEREAS, on January 17, 2011, at a duly noticed public hearing, the Planning Commission considered evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this item. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Planning Commission has considered the proposed Uniform Sign Program Amendment prior to rendering its decision and finds that the requirements of Chapter 17.196 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code have been satisfied. SECTION 2. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that Uniform Sign Program Amendment No. 2011 -01 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000 et seq.: "CEQA ") and the CEQA Guidelines (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et seq.), pursuant to Section 15311.a (Accessory Structures ) — Construction or replacement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial or institutional facilities, including but not limited to on- premise signs. The Uniform Sign Program amendment qualifies for a Class 11 exemption because it involves on- premise signs that are appurtenant to an existing commercial facility; the Plaza at Lakeview Professional Offices. Therefore the Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that the Uniform Sign Program Amendment is exempt from CEQA Guidelines. SECTION 3. That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Planning Commission makes the following findings for approval of Uniform Sign Program Amendment No. 2011 -01: PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 7 of 14 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2012- PAGE 2 OF 4 1. The project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan and the Zoning District in which the project is located. The Uniform Sign Program amendment complies with the goals and objectives of the General Plan, Canyon Creek `Summerhill" Specific Plan and the C -1 1SP Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District in which the Plaza at Lakeview Professional Offices are located. The amendment will assist in achieving the development of a well balanced and functional mix of residential, commercial, industrial, open space, recreational and institutional land uses, thereby diversifying Lake Elsinore's economic base. Moreover, the sign program amendment will facilitate the efficient and orderly use of signs for the purpose of attracting new and returning customers to participating businesses. 2. The project complies with the design directives contained in Section 17.196.180 and all other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. The Uniform Sign Program amendment for the Plaza at Lakeview Professional Office development is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments in that the additional signage has been designed in consideration of the size and shape of the property, thereby creating interest and varying vistas as a person moves along the street. Further, the additional signage will complement the quality of existing development and will create a visually pleasing, non - detractive relationship between the proposed and existing projects in that the sign designs, colors and materials evidence a concern for quality and originality and compliment the building architecture and existing signage. 3. Subject to the attached conditions of approval, the proposed project is not anticipated to result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. The Uniform Sign Program amendment was reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City departments to ensure that the amendment provisions blend into existing development, create the least amount of disturbance, and do not negatively impact the residents or businesses of Lake Elsinore. The amendment will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. 4. Adequate conditions and safeguards pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Section 17.196.180.D have been incorporated into the approval of the sign program to insure that the use continues in a manner envisioned by these findings for the term of the use. Pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Section 17.196.180.D, the Uniform Sign Program amendment has been scheduled for consideration and approval of the Planning Commission at the regularly scheduled meeting on January 17, 2012, PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 8 of 14 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2012- PAGE 3 OF 4 SECTION 4. Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the attached conditions of approval, the Planning Commission hereby approves Uniform Sign Program Amendment No. 2011 -01. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, this 17th day of January, 2012. Chairperson Jordan City of Lake Elsinore ATTEST: Robert A. Brady City Manager PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 9 of 14 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2012- PAGE 4 OF 4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE SS CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE I, ROBERT A BRADY, City Manager for the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2012- was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 17th day of January 2012, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Robert A. Brady City Manager PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 10 of 14 CONDITIONS OF. APPROVAL UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM NO. 2011 -01 PLAZA AT LAKEVIEWAMENDMENT TO ALLOW INCREASE SQUARE FOOTAGE TO THE EXISTING SECONDARY TENANT IDENTIFICATIONWALL MOUNTED SIGNS GENERAL The applicant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the City), indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees, and Agents from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees or Agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval of the City, its advisory agencies, appeal boards, or legislative body concerning the environmental documentation, or Uniform Sign Program Amendment No. 2011 -01. UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 2011 -01 2. The decision of the Commission shall be final fifteen (15) days from the date of the decision unless an appeal has been filed with the City Council pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.180. 3. Prior to issuance of any sign permit the applicant shall sign and complete an "Acknowledgement of Conditions" form and shall return the executed original to the Planning Division for inclusion in the case records. 4. The applicant shall apply for a sign permit and pay appropriate fees for all signs installed at the project site. 5. The location, size, style, and color for all signs shall comply with the Sign Program (Approved herein). Any additions or revisions to the approved Sign Program shall require Planning Commission review and approval. 6. Any alteration or expansion of this Sign Program approval shall be reviewed according to the provisions of Chapter 17.196 (Signs - Advertising Structures) of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and the Canyon Creek "Summerhill" Specific Plan. 7. Prior to issuance of sign permits, the applicant shall provide materials indicating appropriate referencing between the Uniform Sign Program and the existing Covenants Conditions and Restrictions (CC &R's) for the subject condominium complex. Said materials shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department. 8. Future sign modifications that do not involve structure improvements shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development or his /her designee. PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 11 of 14 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM NO. 2011 -01 PLAZA AT LAKEVIEWAMENDMENT TO ALLOW INCREASE SQUARE FOOTAGE TO THE EXISTING SECONDARY TENANT IDENTIFICATIONWALL MOUNTED SIGNS GENERAL 1. The applicant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the City), indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees, and Agents from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees or Agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval of the City, its advisory agencies, appeal boards, or legislative body concerning the environmental documentation, or Uniform Sign Program Amendment No. 2011 -01. UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 2011 -01 2. The decision of the Commission shall be final fifteen (15) days from the date of the decision unless an appeal has been filed with the City Council pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.180. 3. Prior to issuance of any sign permit the applicant shall sign and complete an "Acknowledgement of Conditions" form and shall return the executed original to the Planning Division for inclusion in the case records. 4. The applicant shall apply for a sign permit and pay appropriate fees for all signs installed at the project site. 5. The location, size, style, and color for all signs shall comply with the Sign Program (Approved herein). Any additions or revisions to the approved Sign Program shall require Planning Commission review and approval. 6. Any alteration or expansion of this Sign Program approval shall be reviewed according to the provisions of Chapter 17.196 (Signs- Advertising Structures) of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and the Canyon Creek "Summerhill" Specific Plan. 7. Prior to issuance of sign permits, the applicant shall provide materials indicating appropriate referencing between the Uniform Sign Program and the existing Covenants Conditions and Restrictions (CC &R's) for the subject condominium complex. Said materials shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department. 8. Minor sign modifications that do not involve significant sign location, design or square foot changes may be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development or his /her designee. PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 12 of 14 CITY OF ' Notice of Exemption LADE VC-11. col LSII`IOR,E �` DREAM EXTREME, Filed With: ❑ Office of Planning and Research x❑ County Clerk of Riverside County 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 2724 Gateway Drive Sacramento, CA 95814 Riverside, CA 92507 Project Title: Uniform Sign Program No. 2007 -10 (The "Plaza at Lakeview" Medical Offices). Project Location (Specific): The proposed project site is located on the south side of Canyon Estates Drive and west of Summerhill Drive at 31569 and 31571 Canyon Estates Drive (APN: 363- 550 -014). Project Location (City): City of Lake Elsinore Project Location (County): Riverside County Description of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiaries of Project: Uniform Sign Program Amendment No. 2010 -01: The applicant is requesting a second amendment to Uniform Sign Program No. 2007 -10 to increase the square footage of the existing "Secondary Tenant Identification" signs which are located on the second floor at the north and south ends of the exterior elevations of the two professional and medical buildings. Project review is pursuant to Chapter 17.196 (Signs - Advertising Structures) of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC). Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Lake Elsinore Name of Person / Agency Administrating Project: Agustin Resendiz, Associate Planner, City of Lake Elsinore Exempt Status: • Ministerial (Section 15073) • Declared Emergency (Section 15071 (a)) ❑ Emergency Project (Section 15071 (b) and (c)) Z Categorical Exemption (state type and section number): Class 11 (a) (On- premise signs) Reasons why project is exempt: This project meets the requirements pursuant to Section 15311(a) (Accessory Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The proposed project consists of on- premise signs. Contact Person: Agustin Resendiz, Associate Planner Signed: Telephone Number: (951) 674 -3124 x 232 Warren Morelion, AICP, Planning Manager Title: Manager of Community Development PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 13 of 14 CI TY OF LADE , LSIIYOP,,E DREAM EXTREME» ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF "DRAFT" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Subject: UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 2011 -01 — AMENDMENT No. 2 TO THE ORIGINALLY APPROVED UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM (USP 2007 -10) FOR THE EXISTING PLAZA AT LAKEVIEW PROFESSIONAL OFFICE AND MEDICAL COMPLEX LOCATED AT 31569 & 31571 CANYON ESTATES DRIVE. I hereby state that I have read and acknowledge the Draft Conditions of Approval and do hereby agree to accept and abide by all final Conditions that will be approved by the Planning Commission /City Council I also understand that all Conditions shall be met prior to issuance of permits or prior to the first Certificate of Occupancy, or as otherwise indicated in the Conditions. *The decision of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore shall be final fifteen (15) days from the date of the decision, unless an appeal has been filed with the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.80 of Lite Lake Elsinore Municipal Cot'- 11 r' " ^' Date: ELI 2 Applicant's Signature Print Name Address: Phone Number: 1 V21 CAsvyont E� Cttlfit, f� if1lGL i= 1�nwa -C `.+'� 2 r - 2L 70 - 3"(7---I(SI � PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 14 of 14