2010/10/14 Planning Commission Resolution (4)PC RESOLUTION NO. 2010-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING A SIGN PROGRAM FOR NAZARETH VINEYARDS
LOCATED AT 5210-5224 COLTNTRY CLUB DRIVE (APN 143-311-056), FILE NO.
PL 2010-053SR.
\ilHEREAS, on the applicant, Steve Steinberg, Pacific Signs and Lighting, has submitted
an application for the review of the Sign Program for the building located at5210-5224 Country
Club Drive (APN 143-311-056);
\ryHEREAS, Planning Application No. PL2010-053SR was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law;
IVHEREAS, on October 14,2010, the Planning Commission held a public meeting at
which time interested persons had an opportunity to testi$ either in support or opposition to the
proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Rohnert Park makes the following
findings:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the City
of Rohnert Park does resolve, determine and order as follows:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Findings. The Planning Commission, in approving the signage proposed in
application PL20I0-053SR makes the following findings; to wit:
1. That the proposed locations of the sígns are in accordance with the objectives of the
Zoning Ordinance and the purposes of the distríct in which the sign is located;
The proposed signage is within an acceptable range of square footage as analyzed in this
report and does not exceed the maximum of 100 square feet for wall signs or 24 square feet
for the monument sign as permiued in the C-N Neighborhood Commercial zoning district.
2, That the proposed locations of the sîgns and the conditions under which the sign would
be operated and maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare, or materially ínjurious to properties or improvements in the vicínity.
The proposed locations of the monument sign, wall signs, and window signs will continue to
maintain the public's health, safety and welfare. The work will be completed with the
appropriate permits. All signs will be attractive and present an orderly appearance in
accordance with the regulations and standards of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The proposed signage is in substantial conþrmance with the provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance.
The signage is appropriately sized, located, and designed based on the scale of the building.
The proposed locations of the signs are in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and
purpose of the C-N Neighborhood Commçrcial Zoning District in which the signs are
located.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. The project is categorically exempt from the
Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Public Resources Code Section
15301 (Class 11 (a) On-premise signs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve the applicant's request for a Sign Program for the building located at 5210-5224
Country Club Drive File No.: PL2010-053SR (APN:143-3ll-056), subject to the following
conditions of approval:
1. Expiration of Approval - Pursuant to the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code, a Sign
Program approval shall expire one year from its date of issuance unless the sign or at least
one sign in an approved Sign Program has been installed in accordance with the conditions of
approval. Prior to expiration, the applicant may apply for an extension of up to one
additional year. The extension shall be reviewed by the review authority that acted on the
original request.
Substantial Conformance - All improvements shall be in substantial conformance with
approved Nazareth Vineyards Sign Program plans that are date stamped received by the City
of Rohnert Park August 31, 2010.
2. Conformance with Municipal Code and Other Asency Plans - All improvements shall
comply with all applicable sections of the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code and any
other applicable relevant plans of affected agencies.
3. Permits - The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and clearances from the Rohnert
Park Building and Development Services Departments prior sign installation.
4. All window signs shall consist of white vinyl letters or equivalent.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said action shall not be deemed final until the
appeal period has expired and that the appeal period shall be l0 working days from the date of
said action. No building permits shall be issued until the appeal period has expired, providing
there are no appeals.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 14ü day of October, z}l},by the City
of Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Noes: T ABSENT:- ABSTAIN:
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