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Home My Public Portal About05_7C_Santa Anita Bellagio Car Wash 5637 Santa Anita AveCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: February 2, 2021 TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Bryan Cook, City Manager Via: Scott Reimers, Community Development Director By: Hesty Liu, AICP, Associate Planner SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 21-5510 FORMALIZING THE APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MODIFY A CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN AT 5637 SANTA ANITA AVENUE RECOMMENDATION: The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution 21-5510 (Attachment “A”) formalizing the City Council’s approval of a conditional use permit for a changeable copy sign subject to conditions of approval. BACKGROUND: On November 17, 2020, the City Council held a public hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission decision (File No. 19-1668) relating to a changeable copy sign at 5637 Santa Anita Avenue. After holding a public hearing, the City Council approved the appeal and directed staff to work with the appellant on providing additional landscaping surrounding the sign and changing the sign color (to reflect Figure 3 of the Planning Commission staff report “Attachment B”) and for staff to bring back a resolution for Council’s approval. ANALYSIS: At the meeting on November 17, 2020 the City Council discussed the project’s compatibility in relation to its height and aesthetics. The City Council concluded that with an improved color scheme and additional landscaping, the project will meet the required findings. The City Council therefore directed staff to work with the applicant on the pain t colors and landscaping design. On December 14, 2020, the applicant submitted the new color scheme for the sign and agreed to planting 5-gallon roses around the base of the AGENDA ITEM. 7.C. City Council February 2, 2021 Page 2 of 2 sign. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution which includes conditions of approval noting the change in color and the additional landscaping. Figures 1 and 2 show the existing and proposed color scheme . CITY STRATEGIC GOALS: Approving the project will promote the City’s Strategic Goal of Good Governance. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this item will not have an impact on the Fiscal Year 2020-21 City budget. ATTACHMENTS: A. City Council Resolution No. 21-5510 B. Figure 3 of the Planning Commission Staff Report Figure 1: Existing Color Scheme Figure 2: Proposed Color Scheme RESOLUTION NO. 21-5510 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN LOCATED AT 5637 SANTA ANITA AVENUE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE: SECTION 1. Whereas, the City Council has considered all of the evidence submitted into the administrative record, which includes, but is not limited to: 1.Reports and presentation of project related data and analysis prepared by the Community Development Department. 2.The City of Temple City Municipal Code, and all other applicable regulations and codes. 3.Public comments, written and oral, received and/or submitted at or prior to the public hearing, supporting and/or opposing the applicant's request. 4.Testimony and/or comments from the applicant and its representatives submitted to the City in both written and oral form at or prior to the public hearing. 5.All related documents received and/or submitted at or prior to the public hearing. SECTION 2. Whereas, based on the following prefacing facts as more fully set forth in the administrative record, the City Council finds that: 1.On January 11, 2019, the applicant submitted the application for a conditional use permit to modify the changeable copy sign. 2.On April 25, 2020, the application was deemed complete. 3.On June 9, 2020, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the matter. In approving the conditional use permit, the Planning Commission imposed a binding condition which requires that the applicant provide a revised project design with an improved compatibility. 4.On June 22, 2020, the applicant submitted the application appealing the Planning Commission’s decision. 5.On September 1, 2020, the City Council opened the public hearing for the appeal and continued the hearing to November 17, 2020. 6.On November 17, 2020, the City Council heard the appeal and decided to modify Attachment A City Council of the City of Temple City Resolution No. 21-5510 Page 2 February 2, 2021 the conditions of approval. The City Council directed staff to come back with a revised resolution and conditions of approval for the project. 7. The project site is zoned NC, Neighborhood Commercial. 8. The project site is designated Commercial by the General Plan. SECTION 3. Based upon a public hearing for the conditional use permit, the City Council finds: 1. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size, shape, topography and circumstances to sustain the proposed use; The subject site consists of a land area of approximately 24,170 square feet and has been improved with a commercial building of approximately 5,000 square feet. The car wash business is a long-time establishment which was approved through a conditional use permit. The changeable copy sign was approved through a sign permit. The proposed increase of height for the sign will not affect the land use for the site. Therefore, the project meets this finding. 2. That the site does have sufficient access to streets and highways, adequate in width and pavement type to carry the quantity and quality of traffic generated by the proposed use; The project will not generate additional traffic as the project only involves the unmanned changeable copy monument sign on the site. No changes to the land use are proposed which could affect the existing site accesses. Therefore, the project meets this finding. 3. That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon the use, enjoyment or valuation of adjacent property or upon the public welfare. The applicant has agreed to an improved color scheme and additional landscaping for the sign. Since the three surrounding businesses present an inconsistent pattern on the sign height especially in light of the two businesses which have a higher sign, the proposed sign will not result in an adverse impact on those businesses. In addition, conditions of approval regulating the brightness and other display factors will be imposed on the project. Those regulations have been proved to be effective in terms of eliminating adverse effects for the neighboring properties and for the traffic. With the proposed changes, the project is considered a compatible use for the subject property. Therefore, the project meets this finding. City Council of the City of Temple City Resolution No. 21-5510 Page 3 February 2, 2021 SECTION 4. Based upon a public hearing for the changeable copy sign, the City Council finds: 1. The proposed changeable copy sign will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to uses, properties or improvements in the vicinity. The proposed use is consistent with the land use designation of the property. The site is a non-residential use and a changeable copy monument is allowed through a conditional use permit. With conditions addressing the parameters of the display as well as an improved color scheme and landscaping, the project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to uses, properties or improvements in the vicinity. Therefore, the project meets this finding. 2. The proposed changeable copy sign will not create a distraction for drivers or create any other traffic hazard. Conditions of approval will be imposed on the project to control the frequency of messages as well as the brightness of the display during the day and at night. The use of animation will be prohibited. With those conditions in place, the project will meet the finding. 3. The proposed changeable copy sign is designed to be compatible with and enhance the existing property and surrounding neighborhood through the size, shape, color, and/or materials of the sign. To be architecturally compatible, the project will use an improved color scheme and additional landscaping. A condition reflecting such requirements has been incorporated in the Conditions of Approval. Therefore, the proposed sign will meet the findings. SECTION 5. Based upon the findings hereinbefore and the information and recommendation in the staff report for the City Council, and based upon the testimonies received at the public hearing, the City Council approves the conditional use permit for the proposed changeable copy sign, subjecting it to the conditions of approval as contained in “Exhibit A” of the City Council Resolution. SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. City Council of the City of Temple City Resolution No. 21-5510 Page 4 February 2, 2021 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2021. MAYOR TOM CHAVEZ ATTEST: CITY CLERK I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, Resolution No. 21-5510, was adopted by the City Council of the City of Temple City at a regular meeting held on the 2nd of February, 2021, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members: NOES: Council Members: ABSENT: Council Members: RECUSED: Council Members: Attachment B Figure 3: (Planning Commission Staff Report)