HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.04 Non Conforming Sign Report CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 22 , 1992
SUBJECT: Monthly Status Report regarding existing
Nonconforming Signs identified on the
Nonconforming Sign Summary List.
REPORT PREPARED BY: Ralph Kachadourian, Assistant Planner/Zoning
Investigator Z1(__
RECOMMENDATION: ji- �,LXC ept Report
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION:
On June 1, 1992 the fourth and last reminder letters for
nonconforming signs were sent by certified mail to the
business/property owners regarding the upcoming July 12, 1992 ,
expiration date. These reminder letters identify the signs which are
nonconforming and the options available to bring the nonconforming
signs into compliance with the City' s Sign Ordinance.
Attached is an updated status list indicating the sixty ( 60 ) non-
conforming sign locations . The list indicates the reminder letters
and warning notices sent and shows the type of. approval(s ) options
required to modify or to maintain the existing nonconforming signs to
comply with the ordinance.
The comments section of the status list indicates 1) Staff ' s
discussion with a business/property owner or representative and if an
appropriate application has been submitted, 2 ) the two business/
property owner locations which did not submit a request for a time
extension, 3 ) approvals granted for compliance of existing
nonconforming signs and 4 ) any changes affecting the non-conforming
sign location.
Thirty-nine ( 39 ) business/property owners or representatives of
the forty-four (44 ) remaining uncorrected nonconforming sign locations
have contacted the Planning Staff, as a pre-application review process
and to obtain more specific information, regarding their nonconforming
signs . Three sign locations have submitted applications to gain
compliance for their nonconforming signs .
Per Council direction, enforcement action and nuisance abatement
proceedings for the nonconforming business signs at the three auto
dealerships indicated on the summary list are being held in abeyance,
pending completion of the Sign Ordinance Amendment Study relating to
auto dealership/automobile product line signage.
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Two nonconforming sign locations which did not submit a time
extension request have contacted Staff; however, they have not removed
or submitted applications to correct the nonconforming signs . Staff
is working with the City Attorney' s office and will begin enforcement
action and nuisance abatement proceedings for these two sign locations
as specified in the Business and Professions Code.
The following is an up-to-date summary of the attached status
list.
■ Nine ( 9 ) sign locations could apply for Site Development
Review.
■ Three ( 3) sign locations could apply for a Variance.
■ Thirty ( 30 ) sign locations could apply for a combination of
either a Site Development Review, Conditional use Permit, or
a Variance .
■ Two (2 ) sign locations did not submit a request for a time
extension and have not been corrected.
■ Sixteen ( 16 ) sign locations have been corrected and are in
compliance with the Sign Ordinance .
Staff will be making personal contact with those
business/property owners who have not responded to the reminder
letters , and will explain the options available and the steps
necessary to bring their nonconforming signs into compliance.
After the July 12, 1992 expiration date, Staff will begin
nuisance abatement proceedings for the remaining non-conforming sign
locations as specified in the Business & Professions Code.
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Non-Conforming Sign Status List - 6/92
Reminder Reminder Reminder Reminder Options Available
Address/Name No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 SDR VAR CUP ACUP Comments
with modification
where indicated (M)
7000 Amador Plaza Road 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X X Submitted plans for
Dublin General Cinema 6 pre-application
F/S & Wall Signs review. No formal
submittal to date.
7111 Amador Plaza
Custom Fireplace, Patio & BBQ 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Sign Company has
Karp (owner) (M) contacted Staff.
Wall Signs
7375 Amador Valley Blvd. CORRECTED
Unocal Station SDR approval
F/S & Wall Signs PA 86-085
7399 Amador Valley Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner has contacted
Coin Wash & Dry (M) Staff regarding
Zlot (owner) letters and options.
Wall Signs
7405 Amador Valley Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner has contacLed
LB Nails (M) Staff regarding
Zlot (owner) letters and options.
Wall Sign
7417 Amador Valley Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner has contacted
Cheryl's Hair Design (M) Staff regarding
Zlot (owner) letters and options.
Wall Sign
7423 Amador Valley Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X Owner has not
Gun Shop contacted Staff.
Zlot (owner)
Wall Signs (2)
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Non-Conforming Sign Status List - 6/92
Reminder Reminder Reminder Reminder Options Available
Address/Name No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 SDR VAR CUP ACUP Comments
with modification
where indicated (M)
7435 Amador Valley Blvd. 2/1992 N/A 5/1992 6/1992 X X Site occupied by
Chez Twille Deli (M) Vacuum Cleaner
Zlot (owner) Factory. Owner has
Wall Sign contacted Staff.
7441 Amador Valley Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner has contacted
Vacuum Cleaner Factory (M) Staff regarding
Zlot (owner) letter and options
Wall Sign
7447 Amador Valley Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner has not
Dublin Jewelers (M) contacted Staff.
Zlot (owner)
Wall Sign
7453 Amador Valley Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner has conta<
Dublin Corner Barber Shop (M) Staff regarding
Zlot (owner) letter and options
Wall Sign
7459 Amador Valley Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner has contacted
Eviets Place (M) Staff regarding
Zlot (owner) letter and options
Wall Sign
7850 Amador Valley Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Pre-application
Unocal Service Station (M) review on 3-6-92; no
F/S Sign
formal submittal
7851 Amador Valley Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Sign extends above
Gallaghers Pub (M) roof-ridge line.
Sign (above roof-ridge line) Owner has not
contacted Staff.
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Non-Conforming Sign Status List - 6/92
Reminder Reminder Reminder Reminder Options Available
Address/Name No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 SDR VAR CUP ACUP Comments
with modification
where indicated (M)
7867 Amador Valley Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X Owner has contacted
Staff regarding
Dough Boys Donuts
letters and options.
Wall Sign
7980-8000 Amador Valley Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner has contacted
Staff regarding
(M)
Freestanding Directory Sign
letters and options.
K & S Co. (owner)
7988 Amador Valley Blvd. 2/1992 Sign removed
Glory Dry Cleaners & Laundry Warning Notice CORRECTED
Illegal Wall Sign
7989 Amador Valley Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 N/A X X PA 92-036 VAR/SDR
(M)
F application
Fosters Freeze
submitted 6/4/92
Tafjen (owner)
Wall Signs _
7992 Amador Valley Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Illegal sign on
Pip g Printin 4/1992 (M) San Ramon Road Wall Signs (Warning frontage removed.
Notice for Owner has contacted
Illegal Staff regarding
Sign only) letter and options
6363 Clark Avenue 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 X Each sign can be
reduced to a maximum
National Food Lab of 8 square feet
3 Directory Signs
Owner has contacted
Staff regarding
letter and options
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Non-Conforming Sign Status List - 6/92
Reminder Reminder Reminder Reminder Options Available
Address/Name No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 SDR VAR CUP ACUP Comments
with modification
where indicated (M)
8850 Davona Drive 2/1992 N/A PA 91-105 approved
St. Philips Lutheran Church 2/13/92
ID Sign CORRECTED
5933 Dougherty Road Business closed
Crown Isuzu Signs removed
F/S & Wall Signs CORRECTED
6253 Dougherty Road 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X Owner has not
American Building Components contacted Staff.
Wall Sign
6401 Dublin Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Sign company has
Union Oil (M) contacted Staff.
F/S & Wall Sign
6801 Dublin Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X Owner has contacted
Dublin Office Supply Staff regarding
Kent (owner) letter and options.
Wall Signs
7240 Dublin Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X Owner has contacted
BP Carwash (M) Staff regarding
Menu Board Sign letter and options.
7450. Dublin Blvd. 2/1992 N/A PA 91-042 CUP/VAR
Dublin Cinema approved;
Enea (owner) CORRECTED
F/S Sign
7499 Dublin Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 X Each sign can be
Shamrock Ford reduced to a maxi-
Woulfe (owner) mum 8 square feet.
F/S Directional Signs (4) Enforcement pending
Zoning Ord. Amend.
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Non-Conforming Sign Status List - 6/92
Reminder Reminder Reminder Reminder Options Available
Address/Name No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 SDR VAR CUP ACUP Comments
with modification
where indicated (M)
7544 Dublin Blvd. 2/1992 3/1992 X X Only 1 freestanding
Crown Chevrolet (M) sign is allowed
Costello (owner) per parcel; owner
F/S Signs (3) has contacted Staff
regarding letter
and options
Enforcement pending
Zoning Ord. Amend.
11805 Dublin Blvd. CORRECTED
Community First National Bank Sign Removed
Wall Sign
6450 Dublin Court 2/1992 3/1992 X Enforcement pending
Crossroads Toyota-Pontiac Zoning Ord. Amend.
Wall Signs Owner has contacted
Staff
6700 Golden Gate Drive 2/1992 3/1992 N/A CORRECTED
Unisource PA 92-023 SDR
Bedford (owner) approved on 4/29/92
Wall Signs
7360 San Ramon Road 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X Owner has contacted
True Value Hardware Staff and will
Nichandros (owner) submit SDR.
Wall Sign
8909 San Ramon Road 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner has contacted
Staff regarding
San Ramon Village Plaza Center (M)
Oliver (owner) (Lucky's) letter and options
F/S Sign
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Non-Conforming Sign Status List - 6/92
Reminder Reminder Reminder Reminder Options Available
Address/Name No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 SDR VAR CUP ACUP Comments
with modification
where indicated (M)
8931-8953 San Ramon Road 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner has contacted
San Ramon Village Plaza Ctr (M) Staff regarding
San Ramon Investment Co. (Owner) letter and options
F/S Sign
8999 San Ramon Road 4/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X PA 92-039 Variance
Shell Service Station (M) application
Shell Oil Co. (owner) submitted 6/15/92.
Monument, F/S Sign
5777 Scarlett Court 2/1992 4/1992 No time extension
84 Lumber Co. Warning 2nd Warning requested by owner.
F/S & Wall Signs Notice Notice Owner's attorney has
contacted Staff.
6055 Scarlett Court 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner has conta 1
Scotsman Man. Inc. (M) Staff.
F/S Sign
6335 Scarlett Court 2/1992 4/1992 No time extension
Busick Air Warning 2nd Warning requested by owner.
Wall Sign/Directory Sign Notice Notice Letter submitted to
Staff on 4/9/92;
owner has contacted
Staff regarding
letters & correspon-
dence by attorney.
6355 Scarlett Court 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X Owner has contacted
#11 Diablo Eng & Machine Inc. Staff and will
Wall Signs remove signs.
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Non-Conforming Sign Status List - 6/92
Reminder Reminder Reminder Reminder Options Available
Address/Name No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 SDR VAR CUP ACUP Comments
with modification
where indicated (M)
6365 Scarlett Court 2/1992 4/1992 CORRECTED
Dolan Lumber Warning 2nd Warning Signs removed and
Wall Signs Notice Notice reduced.
6389 Scarlett Court CORRECTED
Thorn Enterprises Sign removed.
Wall Sign
6465-6557 Sierra Lane 2/1992 N/A N/A PA 91-056 SDR
Sierra Business Ctr approved
F/S & Wall Signs CORRECTED
6591 Sierra Lane 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Sign company hap
Bedford (M) contacted Staf
Tenant Directory Sign Business owner
contacted Staff.
6575 Trinity Court 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Sign company and
Bedford (M) owner have
Directory Sign contacted Staff.
6300 Village Parkway 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner/Sign company
Operating Engineers Local #3 (M) has contacted Staff
Federal Credit Union regarding letter
F/S. Sign and options.
6851 Village Parkway 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 N/A PA 92-028 SDR
Parkway Vet Hospital approved 6/4/92
Wall Sign CORRECTED
6955 Village Parkway 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Sign company has
Midas Muffler (M) contacted Staff.
F/S & Wall Signs
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Non-Conforming Sign Status List - 6/92
Reminder Reminder Reminder Reminder Options Available
Address/Name No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 SDR VAR CUP ACUP Comments
with modification
where indicated (M)
6973 Village Parkway 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner has contacted
Corwood Carwash (M) Staff regarding
F/S & Menu Board Signs letter and options'.
6998 Village Parkway 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner/Sign Co. has
Caspers Hot Dogs (M) contacted Staff
Wall Signs regarding letter
and options.
7016 Village Parkway 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner has contacted
John & Bill's Transmission Staff regarding
Wall Signs letter and options.
7001-7033 Village Parkway 2/1992 4/1992 CORRECTED
AMS Bldg. ID Sign Warning 2nd Warning Sign removed.
Ghysels (owner) Notice Notice
F/S Sign
7042 Village Parkway 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X Owner has contz 3
Amador Ceramics Staff regarding
Hucke (owner) letter and options
Wall Sign
7054 Village Parkway 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 N/A CORRECTED
D's Arts & Crafts Sign removed.
Hucke (owner)
Wall Sign
7104 Village Parkway 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 N/A CORRECTED
Dublin Tire Service Sign Removed
Hucke (owner)
Wall Sign
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Non-Conforming Sign Status List - 6/92
Reminder Reminder Reminder Reminder Options Available
Address/Name No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 SDR VAR CUP ACUP Comments
with modification
where indicated (M)
CORRECTED
7140 Village Parkway
Conforms with
Broadway Muffler ordinance.
Hucke (owner)
Wall Sign-Facing A.V.B.
7150 Village Parkway 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner has contacted
Hong Kong Restaurant (M) Staff regarding
letter and options
Wall Sign
7249 Village Parkway 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X X Owner has contacted
Arco AM/PM Mini Market (M) Staff.
F/S & Wall Signs
8151 Village Parkway 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 6/1992 X PA 92-029 Variance
submitted 5/11/92.
Dublin High School
Zoning Clearance
F/S Bulletin Board
approved for Wall
and Wall (ID) Signs
ID Sign.
8265 Village Parkway 2/1992 3/1992 5/1992 N/A CORRECTED
Tenant listings on
Professional Office Building
Freestanding Sign
F/S Sign Removed
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