2008/11/13 Planning Commission ResolutionItem No.: 2
File No.:PL2008-025SR
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2008-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A SIGN PROGRAM FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5800 REDWOOD DRIVE (APN 143-040-121),
FILE NO. PL 2008-025SR
(Tom Pforsich, Freedom Graphics)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Tom Pforsich, Freedom Graphics has submitted an application
for the review of the Environmental Sign Program for the building located at 5800 Redwood Drive
(APN 143-040-121);
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PL2008-025SR was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2008, the Planning Commission held a public meeting at
which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify 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, FIND, DETERMINE AND
ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Findings. The Planning Commission, in approving the sign program
proposed in application PL2008-025SR makes the following findings; to wit:
1. That the proposed locations of the signs are in accordance with the objectives of the
Zoning Ordinance and the purposes of the district in which the sign is located;
Criteria Satisfied. The proposed signage is within an acceptable range of square footage as
analyzed in this report and is in accordance with the City's Sign Ordinance;
2. That the proposed locations of the signs 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 injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
Criteria Satisfied. The proposed locations of the monument sign, wall signs, and window signs
would not impact 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 conformance with the provisions of the Zoning
Code.
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Criteria Satisfied. The signage is appropriately sized, located, and designed. The proposed
locations of the signs are in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and purpose of the "I-L/O"
zoning district in which the signage would be located.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA,
pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 15311 (Class 11 — Accessory Structures).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve the applicant's request for Environmental Sign Program for the building located at
5800 Redwood Drive (APN 143-040-121); subject to the following conditions of approval:
1. Expiration of Approval — Pursuant to the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code, this approval
shall expire one year from the Planning Commission approval date, unless prior to the
expiration a building permit is issued for one sign and construction is commenced and
diligently pursued or an extension of time is requested prior to the expiration date.
2. Substantial Conformance - All improvements shall be in substantial conformance with the
approved Environmental Sign Program that are date stamped received by the City of Rohnert
Park September 10, 2008 and shall supersede any previous sign program.
3. Conformance with Municipal Code and Other Agency 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.
4. Permits — The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and clearances from the Rohnert
Park Building and Community Development Departments prior to sign installation.
The submitted Environmental Sign Program shall be amended as follows:
1. The first paragraph of the sign program document shall read as follows:
Intent: The following program is intended as a criteria for all signs within the complex for future
usage; tenants with existing non -conforming signs will not be expected to comply until a use
changes or a tenant chooses to alter their sign in some way.
2. Include sections Sign Review and Approval Process and Prohibitions to read as follows:
Sign Review and Approval Process
Prior to sign installation, the tenant shall submit 3 copies of the detailed shop drawings to the City
of Rohnert Park for approval. Minimum information on these drawings shall include:
A. A site plan and/or building elevations to which the sign copy is attached. Leased frontage
measurement must be clearly identified.
B. The letter size, layout and color (include all copy and graphics);
C. Materials to be used;
D. The method of attachment; and
E. The landlords's signature located on the front page of the shop drawings that are submitted
to the City of Rohnert Park.
Prohibitions
A. Animated, flashing, moving and/or audible signs;
B. No visible cross-over's, conduits, transformers, raceways, etc.
C. Cabinet signs;
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D. Signs located above the fascia or on the roof.
G. Any sign that is not exempt by Rohnert Park Municipal Code or has been specifically
approved by the city of Rohnert Park including the placement of temporary banners signs
pursuant to Section 17.07.040.
3. Monument Sign section shall be revised as follows:
One (1) double sided monument located a minimum of 5' feet from property line, and
identified as Al on page SLA "Sign Locations". Monument sign is internally illuminated with
opaque aluminum tenant sign faces and push -through acrylic copy (raised). Tenants will be
represented on each sign at the discretion of the property owner and may not match on both sides of
a given sign.
4. Primary'renant Signs (General) section shall be revised as follows:
All primary tenant signs are limited to 16" letter height, overall length not to exceed 75% of the
individual leased frontage with total square footage not to exceed one (1) square foot for each
one (1) lineal foot of the leased frontage. Secondary tenant signs shall be calculated and
included in the overall signage. For signage on Building B (signs C3,4 and C5,6, signage shall
not extend beyond the signage bands. Logos will be allowed within the same restrictions. All
signs should be located as closely to the center of the leased space as possible and no sign shall
encroach within 24" of the limits of the leased space. Multiple lines of copy will be allowed
provided all other limitations are adhered to. Tenant lettering shall consist of pan channel
letters, either non illuminated or internally illuminated with LEDs. All lettering shall feature
black returns & trim caps (face color left to tenant's discretion).
5. Building B (2 -story section) description shall be revised as follows:
Building B (2 -story section) (C3,4 and C5,6) — four sign locations are provided on the 2 -story
portion of the building (two on the east and two on the north). Signage within this area shall be
restricted to placement within the area delineated "Signage Band". The total square footage
calculated shall be divided equally between the two stories. Should a single tenant occupy the
totality of both floors, two signs are allowed, one facing east and one facing north; should two
tenants completely occupy the 2 -story portion of the building, two signs are allowed each tenant
(one per tenant on each elevation; should three tenants fully occupy the 2 -story area, the smaller
two tenants will each have one sign location and the larger tenant will be allowed two signs; should
4 tenants occupy the entire 2 -story section, each will be allowed one of the four sign locations;
should more than four tenants occupy the 2 -story section, the largest four tenants will be allowed
the four sign locations and no exterior sign will be allowed any other of the tenants. In general, the
largest of the tenants shall be allowed to select among the sign locations, but the location should
relate as closely as possible to the leased area (i.e. a first -floor tenant may not locate his sign above
the second floor unless that tenant occupies the entire 2 -story area).
6. Building C —(C/13 and C/15) is added to read as follows: Primary sign location for tenants of
Building C.
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7. The sign program document shall be revised to include a separate sheet{s} for each building which
includes and defines ALL signage proposed for that particular building. Staff will work with the
applicant to incorporate and achieve consistency in this regard and will review and approve the
formatted changes.
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 10 calendar 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 13th day of November, 2008, by the City
of Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the..follow�ng vote:
David Armstrong, Vice -Chairperson, Rohnert Park Planning Commission
Attest:
Recording Secretary
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AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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