HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso03-03 PA02-065 Buick MSP Amendment RESOLUTION NO. 03 - 03
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PA 02-065, AMENDMENT TO DUBLIN BUICK/PONTIAC/GMC
MASTER SIGN PROGRAM
PREVIOUS PA 99-061
WHEREAS, Kenneth Okenquist requested approval of an Amendment to the existing Dublin
Buick/Pontiac/GMC Master Sign Program; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Amendment to the Master Sign program would include a 55 foot
identification sign located on the southerly terminus of the property line on Parcel C, APN 984-0016-004;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed sign would include channel letters internally illuminated and mounted
on aluminum panels with a blue neon strip on the side mounted to an aluminum base; and
WHEREAS, a complete application for the above noted entitlement request is available and on
file in the Department of Community Development; and
WHEREAS, The Dublin Buick/Pontiac/GMC Master Sign Program project has been found to be
Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), according to the CEQA
Guidelines, Section 15311, Class 1 l(a); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on January
14, 2003, for this project; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission approve
the Site Development Review; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and
considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Planning Commission of the City of
Dublin does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed Amendment
to the Dublin Buick/Pontiac/GMC Master Sign Program.
The amendment to the Master Sign Program contributes to an effective and attractive identification
of the auto dealership and its users by providing clear, legible and succinct signage that will
identify and direct automobile and pedestrian traffic to the site.
The design quality of the site, improved with this amendment and the surrounding area will be
superior to the quality that would result under the regulations and standards of Section 8.84.40
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"Sign Development Regulations"; 8.84.050, Signs Subject To Permits, 8.84.110, "Regulations for
Wall Signs and Projecting Signs"; and 8.84.120, Freestanding Sign General Regulations". The
MSP allows the use of more than one freestanding sign for the site. All existing and proposed
signage will conform to the overall design and layout of the complex.
All of the proposed signs have been designed to be compatible with the style and character of the
improvements on the site and they are well related to each other.
All proposed signage is visible, legible, does not cause glare or disrupt the flow to pedestrian or
vehicular traffic and conforms with the Design Criteria in Section 8.84.060, of the Zoning
Ordinance. The proposed freestanding signs are of a scale that relates well to the existing layout of
the auto dealership
The approval of the Amendment to the Dublin Buick/Pontiac/GMC Master Sign Program is
consistent with the intent of Section 8.104 "Site Development Review (SDR). The amendment, as
conditioned, compliments and improves the site's development design by providing a
comprehensive sign program that incorporates the architectural style and design of the proposed
building. Additionally, all signage will promote safe traffic circulation within the site.
The approval of the Amendment to the Dublin Buick/Pontiac/GMC Master Sign Program, as
conditioned, complies with the General Plan and the general requirements established in the
Zoning Ordinance because it establishes a comprehensive, well-designed auto dealership signage
program for the development.
The approval of the Amendment to the Dublin Buick/Pontiac/GMC Master Sign Program, as
conditioned, will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the
vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare because it promotes a
sign program that will provide effective and attractive identification for the site.
The proposed amendment to the Dublin Buick/Pontiac/GMC Master Sign Program considered site
layout, vehicular access, circulation, parking, setbacks, height, walls, public safety and similar
elements to ensure that the MSP design assists in the provision of a desirable environment for the
auto dealership.
Architectural considerations, including the character, scale and quality of the design, the
architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, building materials and colors, screening
of exterior appurtenances, exterior lighting, and similar elements have been incorporated into the
Amendment where appropriate, in order to insure the compatibility of the freestanding signs with
the site design concept and the character of adjacent buildings and uses.
Landscape considerations including the requirement for planters for the freestanding signs that are
sufficient width, length and height to protect the base of the sign from damage due to vehicular
traffic have been required to insure visual relief and an attractive environment for the public.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Planning Commission of the City of Dublin does hereby
approve the Amendment to the Dublin Buick/Pontiac/GMC Master Sign Program for PA 02-065. This
approval shall be generally depicted on the plans prepared by Arrow Design herein, labeled Attachment 1,
stamped approved and on file with the Dublin Planning Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Attachment 1, Master Sign Program with the modifications
hereinabove set forth revises and supercedes the existing Master Sign Program.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the
issuance of building permits or establishment of use, and shall be subject to Department of
Community Development review and approval. The following codes represent those
departments/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance of the conditions of approval.
[PL] Planning, [BI Building, [PO] Police, [PW] Public Works, [F] Alameda County Fire
Department, [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District, [CO] Alameda County Department
of Environmental Health.
GENERAL SIGN REQUIREMENTS:
The approval is for the three parcels comprising the GMC property as described in this Staff
Report shall be as generally depicted and indicated by plans prepared and submitted by Dublin
Buick/Pontiac/GMC, and Arrow Sign Company, consisting of 2 sheets (as amended), labeled as
Exhibit A, dated received November 13, 2002, stamped approved and on file with the City of
Dublin Department of Community Development. Signs approved under this Master Sign Program
shall generally conform to the following conditions, dimensions, restrictions and notations made
and indicated on the plans labeled Exhibit A and the Dublin Zoning Regulations.
This Master Sign Program Amendment approval incorporates existing conditions of approval for
PA 99-061 with the following modification for the additional freestanding sign as shown on
Exhibit A as amended and shown in the following text:
Proposed Freestanding Sign:
DUBLIN, BUICK, PONTIAC, GMC
Height. 55 feet
Sign size.
Dublin (on top of the cabinet)
Height. 1 foot ten inches
Width. 14 feet
Cabinet. 11 feet by 12 feet
Buick, Pontiac, and GMC (on alucobond panels)
Height. 18 feet ¼ inches by 14 feet
Cabinet. 11 feet by 12 feet
Existing Signage:
BUICK, PONTIAC, GMC, Dublin, GM Medallion
Height. 36 feet
Sign size: Main Sign - 11 feet, 2 inches by 12 feet
Medallion - 3 feet by 3 feet
GM Certified USED VEHICLES, DUBLIN
Height. 28 feet
Sign Size: Main Sign. 8 feet 8 ¼ inches by 8 feet 8 ¼ inches
Medallion. 2 ½ feet by 2 ½ feet
Thank You Come Again/Directional Sign
Height. 5 feet
Sign Size. 2 feet 11 inches by 4 feet 4 inches
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Goodwrench Service Plus
Height. 8 feet
Sign Size. 2 feet, 3 and 9/16 inches by 8 feet, 4 and 9/16 inches
CUSTOMER PARKING
Height. 4 feet
Sign Size. 2 feet 11 inches by 4 feet 4 inches
Wall Signs:
DUBLIN (over main entrance)
Height. 24 inches
Width. 16 feet 10 inches
BUICK (on east elevation)
Height. 36 inches
Width. 21 feet 6 inches
PONTIAC (on east elevation)
Height. 36 inches
Width. 12 feet 2 inches
GMC (on north elevation)
Height. 36 inches
Width. 12 feet 2 inches
SERVICE & QUICK LUBE (on east elevation)
Height. 16 inches
Width. 25 feet 10 inches
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All signage shall comply with the provisions established in this Master Sign Program or to the
specific conditions stated. The Zoning Administrator upon application may consider
modifications for a Sign Site Development Review pursuant to Section 8.104 Site Development
Review. [PL]
Building Permits for installation of all freestanding signs for Dublin Buick/Pontiac/GMC shall be
secured and all calculations must be signed/stamped by a California State Registered Engineer.
Construction must be commenced within 6 months of the effective date of approval of this
Amended Master Sign Program or said approval shall be void. [B, PL]
New and future signage for the proposed freestanding sign at the automobile dealership site must
have raised channel lettering that measure 18 feet ¼ inches in height and 14 feet in width to match
the proposed internal illuminated letters as specified on the submitted sign elevation. [PL]
All freestanding and wall-mounted signs shall be well maintained in an attractive manner and in
accordance with the approved plans. Any indirect light fixtures used to illuminate any signage
shall be glare-shielded. [PL]
New or proposed wall signs or additional freestanding signs for the automobile dealership site,
shall first be subject to review by the Department of Community Development and shall conform
to this Master Sign Program. The use of said additional wall and/or freestanding signage not
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shown or indicated by this Master Sign Program approval will require a separate Sign Site
Development Review approval by the Zoning Administrator prior to installation or use. Said
signage shall comply with the sign regulation provisions of Section 8.84.060, 8.84.110 and
8.84.120, of the Zoning Ordinance. [PL]
Wall-mounted signs shall be placed fiat against the building wall of the occupied frontage as
applicable. No sign shall appear above the roofline. If signs change, all mounting holes from
previous signs shall be repaired and walls repainted prior to mounting the new signs. [PL]
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The use of any Temporary Promotional Signs (i.e., banners, pennants, flags, balloons, searchlights
and similar advertising devises) for special advertising and/or promotional use shall first require a
separate Zoning Clearance approval and shall comply with the provisions established in the Sign
Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. [PL]
The use of any A-Frame, portable or sandwich board signs on the site is prohibited. Said signs
shall also not be allowed to be placed within the public right-of-way. [PL, PW]
10.
Any vehicles with signage shall conform to the requirements of the Sign Regulations.
[PL, PW, PO]
11.
Prior to an application for a Building Pem~it, landscaping plans must be submitted for review by
the Planning Department for the proposed planting bed located around the new freestanding sign
at the south end of John Monego Ct. [PL]
12.
All landscape areas on the site shall be enhanced and properly maintained at all times. Any
proposed or modified landscaping to the site, including the removal or replacement of trees, shall
require prior review and written approval from the Community Development Director. [PL]
13.
This Master Sign Program/Sign Site Development Review approval shall be revocable for cause in
accordance with Section 8.96.020.1 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. [PL]
14.
The Planning Commission shall approve all revisions or amendments to this Master Sign
Program for free standing freeway-oriented signs.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January 2003.
AYES:
Cm. Fasulkey, Jennings, Nassar, and King
NOES: Cm. Machtmes
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Plannin~'-M~ager
~Plannin Comm,ssi0~ Chairp~-
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