HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso03-39 PA02-031 Rec CC Dublin Honda MSP RESOLUTION NO. 03 - 39
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR
KEN HARVEY/DUBLIN HONDA LOCATED AT 7099 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD
PA 02-031
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested approval of a Master Sign Program for existing signage
and proposed signage at the Dublin Honda auto dealership located at 7099 Amador Plaza Road in
conjunction with a PD Planned Development rezoning and Stage 2 Development Plan, and Site
Development Review, to expand and renovate the auto sales and service facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Master Sign Program would provide a comprehensive signage program for the
auto dealership, and provide superior quality and design of signage for the site, compatible with the style
and character of the existing improvements on the site and the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, the existing signage on the site consists of one 50-foot high pylon sign with the
company logotype and a small directional sign, a freestanding directional sign, a wall-mounted dealership
name sign and two wall-mounted logotype signs; and
WHEREAS, additional signage proposed would include an 8-foot company logotype wall-
mounted on the face of the building frontage, small directional signage, a new wall-mounted service
center location sign, and a wall-mounted company logotype and a company name sign on the building
parapet on the 1-680 frontage in accordance with the sign plans received on April 23, 2003, shown in
Exhibit B, and on file; and
WHEREAS, a complete application for the requested action is available and on file in the
Department of Community Development; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application for this
project on July 8, 2003; 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
recommend the Master Sign Program, PD Planned Development rezoning and Stage 2 Development Plan,
and the Site Development Review to the City Council for approval for the proposed expansion and
renovation of the Dublin Honda auto dealership; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and
considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth, and this recommended
approval shall be as generally depicted on the plans stamped received on April 23, 2003 and on file with
the Dublin Planning Department.
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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 Dublin Honda
Master Sign Program:
The Master Sign Program (MSP) for PA 02-031 Dublin Honda contributes to an effective and
attractive identification of the car 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 MSP, and the surrounding area will be superior
to the quality that would result under the regulations and standards of Section 8.84.40 "Sign
Development Regulations"; 8.84.050, Signs Subject To Permits, 8.84.110, "Regulations for Wall
Signs and Projecting Signs"; and 8.84.120, "Freestanding Sign General Regulations". The MSP
allows the use of one existing freestanding sign for the site. All existing and proposed signage
will conform to the overall design and layout of the car dealership.
All of the existing and proposed signs have been designed to be compatible with the style and
character of the existing improvements on the site and they are well related to each other.
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All existing and 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 existing freestanding signs are of a scale that relates well to the existing
layout of the used car dealership
The approval of the MSP is consistent with the intent of Section 8.104, "Site Development
Review" (SDR). The MSP compliments and improves the site's development and design by
providing a comprehensive sign program that incorporates the architectural style and design of the
existing buildings. Additionally, all signage will promote safe traffic circulation to and within the
site.
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The approval of the MSP, as conditioned, complies with the Retail/Office designation of the
General Plan and the general requirements established in the Zoning Ordinance because it
establishes a comprehensive, well-designed automobile dealership signage program for the
development.
The approval of the MSP, as conditioned, will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons
residing or working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety and general
welfare because it promotes a sign program that will provide effective and attractive identification
for the site.
The proposed MSP considered site layout, vehicular access, circulation, parking, setbacks, height,
walls, public safety and similar elements to ensure that the MSP design assists in the provision of
a desirable environment for the automobile dealership.
Architectural considerations, including the character, scale and quality of the design, the
architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, building materials and colors, screening
of exterior appurtenances, exterior lighting, and similar elements have been incorporated into the
MSP, where appropriate, in order to insure the compatibility of the signage within the design
concept and the character of adjacent buildings and uses and in accordance with the design
guidelines of the Downtown Core Specific Plan.
Landscape considerations including the requirement for planters and additional landscaping on the
site and the rooftop parking lot that are of sufficient width, length and height 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 adopt a Resolution recommending City Council approval of PA 02-031, the Master Sign Program
for Dublin Honda, subject to the Conditions of Approval as follows:
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shah be complied with prior to the issuance of
building permits or establishment of use, and shall be subject to Planning Department review and
approval. The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring
compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL] Planning, [BI Building, [PO] Police, [PW] Public
Works, [ADM] Administration/City Attorney, [FIN] Finance, [FI Alameda County Fire
Department, [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District, [CO] Alameda County Department of
Environmental Health.
GENERAL SIGN REQUIREMENTS:
This Master Sign Program approval for PA 02-031 is for an existing and previously approved
freestanding sign, four other existing signs, and seven wall-mounted and directional signs as
shown on Exhibit B, and as generally depicted and indicated by plans prepared and submitted by
Dublin Honda and Michael Zucker & Associates, consisting of 2 sheets with attached colored
elevations of typical signage, dated received April 23, 2003, stamped approved and on file with
the City of Dublin Community Development Department. Sign's 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 B and the Dublin Zoning Regulations.
[B, PL}
All signage shall comply with the provisions established in this Master Sign Program or to the
specific conditions stated. Modifications may be considered by the Zoning Administrator upon
application for a Sign Site Development Review pursuant to Section 8.104 Site Development
Review. [PL]
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Building Permits for installation of all signage for the Dublin Honda auto dealership shall be
secured and construction commenced within 1 year of the effective date of approval of this Master
Sign Program or said approval shall be void. [B, PL]
All freestanding and wall-mounted signs shown on Exhibit B 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 Community Development Department and shall conform to
this Master Sign Program. The use of said additional wall and/or freestanding signage not shown
or indicated by this Master Sign Program approval, will require a separate Sign Site Development
Review approval by the Zoning Administrator prior to installation or use. Said signage shall
comply with the sign regulation provisions of Section 8.84.060, 8.84.110 and 8.84.120, of the
Zoning Ordinance. [PL]
Wall-mounted signs shall be placed flat against the building wall of the occupied frontage as
applicable. No sign shall appear above the roof line. If signs change, all mounting holes from
previous signs shall be repaired and walls repainted prior to mounting the new signs. [PL]
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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
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separate Zoning Clearance approval and shall comply with the provisions established in the Sign
Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. [PL]
8. The use of any A-Frame, portable or sandwichboard signs on the site is prohibited. Said signs
shall also not be placed within the public right-of-way. [PL, PW]
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Any vehicles with signage shall be parked as close as practical to the business it serves. Said
vehicles cannot be parked adjacent to the Interstate 680 or Amador Plaza Road frontages or on the
public street. Vehicles with signage shall be used in the normal course of business and shall not
be used as a sign platform or for the sole purpose of attracting people to a place of business. [PL,
PW, PO]
10. This Master Sign Program/Sign Site Development Review approval shall be revocable for cause in
accordance with Section 8.96.020.I of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. [PL]
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July 2003.
AYES:
Cm. Fasulkey, Jennings, Nassar, King and Machtmes
NOES:
ABSENT:
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