2020/06/04 Planning Commission ResolutionPLANNING COMMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2020-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING A SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE EMPIRE
PARK INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX AT 5625 STATE FARM DRIVE
(APN 143-021-031)
(Michael Flanagan, Signs par Excellence)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Michael Flanagan, filed Planning Application No. PLS I19-
0017 for a Master Sign Program for the property located at 5625 State Farm Drive (APN 143-
021-031), in accordance with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PLSI19-0017 was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2019, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning
Application No. PLSI19-0017 at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify
either in support of or opposition to the project; and,
WHEREAS, at the October 10, 2019 Planning Commission meeting, upon considering
all testimony and arguments, continued the item to a date uncertain to allow the applicant an
opportunity to further review the Master Sign Program and design a sign program that would
meet the needs of all tenants and allow for the possibility of additional signage throughout the
site.
WHEREAS, at the June 4, 2020 Planning Commission special meeting, upon
considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the Planning
Commission considered all the facts relating to Planning Application No. PLSI19-0017;
NOW, THEREFORE, 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. Factors considered. The Planning Commission, in approving Planning
Application No. PLSI19-0017 makes the following factors, to wit:
A. That the proposed location of the use is in accordance with the objectives of the zoning
ordinance and the purposes of the district in which the sign is located.
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” zoning district in which the signs are located. Approving the application will
create a sign program as required by the sign code and creates framework to allow for
approval of future signs in accordance with its provisions.
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B. That the proposed location of the sign 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 will continue to maintain the public’s health, safety and welfare. The sign
installation 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.
Section 4. Environmental Clearance. The project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Article 19, Section 15311 accessory
structures on-premises signs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve Planning Application No. PLSI19-0017 subject to the following conditions:
1. The Sign Program approval shall expire one year from the Planning Commission
approval date, unless prior to the expiration a sign and building permit is issued and
construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion or an
extension is requested and approved.
2. The facility shall comply with any and all applicable provisions of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code and any state or federal agency requirements.
3. Prior to the installation of any signs, the applicant shall submit and receive approval
of a Sign Review application.
4. The signs shall conform to Exhibit A attached hereto.
5. Every sign and all parts, portions and materials must be maintained in good repair.
The display surface of all signs must be kept clean, neatly painted, and free from rust,
cracking, peeling, corrosion or other states of disrepair. This maintenance obligation
includes the replacement of broken faces, repainting of rust, chipped or peeling
structures or faces within fifteen days following written notification by the city. When
there is a change or discontinuance of a business or occupancy such that a sign no
longer represents a place of business or occupancy, the sign must be removed or the
name of the prior business or occupant either removed, or the sign face covered in a
manner that blends with the building or supporting structure.
6. All unpermitted and non-conforming signage that currently exists must be removed.
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 ten (10) 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.
Exhibit A
SIGN PROGRAM December 6, 2019
5625 State Farm
Rohnert Park, CA
PURPOSE AND INTENT:
The following sign criteria has been established and adopted by the City of Rohnert
Park, as its operative sign criteria for 5625 State Farm Drive Industrial Park (Empire
Park), for the purpose of assuring a consistent, effective, well designed, sign program
for Industrial Park and for the mutual benefit of all tenants. Flexibility of creative design
is encouraged and at the same time overall visual harmony is maintained. Conformity
with this criterion will be enforced by the Landlord. The sign code will be enforced by the
City of Rohnert Park. Any non-conforming or unapproved sign will be brought into
conformity at the expense of the Tenant or removed by Landlord at Tenant's cost and
expense.
The following sign program shall be adhered to by anyone wanting to erect/install
signage at Empire Park at 5625 State Farm Drive (see Exhibit A)
APPROVAL PROCEDURES:
1) Prior to the manufacturing of any sign the Tenant shall submit to the Landlord, for
approval,
a) two copies of
i) detail shop drawings Including: font size, layout, color (including all copy and
graphics) and materials used.
ii) A site plan showing proposed sign location
iii) Detailed elevation drawings showing proposed signage including dimensions
and location:
2) Landlord’s written approval of Tenant’s prepared sign drawings and specifications is
required. Landlord shall review submittal for conformance with this criteria and
overall design quality. Approval or disapproval of sign submittals based on
aesthetics of design shall remain the sole right of the Landlord
3) Prior to sign production and installation, the Tenant shall submit three (3) copies of
the detailed shop drawings, that have been approved by Landlord, to the City of
Rohnert Park for approval. Minimum information shall include:
a) detail shop drawings Including: font size, layout, color (including all copy and
graphics) materials used, and method or attachment with landlord’s signature
approval.
b) A site plan showing the proposed sign location with landlord’s signature approval
c) Detailed elevations showing proposed signage, including dimensions and
location with the landlord’s approval signature
4) Tenant shall pay all costs for its signs including design, manufacture, installation,
maintenance and City permits/certificates.
5) Tenant shall be responsible for and repair any damage to the sign fascia or any
other surface caused by the signage or its installation or removal.
6) Landlord reserves the right to periodically hire an independent engineer or sign
company, at Tenants sole expense, to inspect the installation of Tenants signs.
Tenant will be required to have any discrepancies and/or code violations corrected at
Tenants expense. All code violations, request for sign removal, and/or discrepancies
not corrected or completed within, twenty-one (21) days of written notice, may be
corrected by the Landlord at the Tenants expense.
7) Landlord shall have the right to disapprove any sign(s), even if said sign meets all
the applicable criteria mentioned herein, if Landlord in its sole and absolute
discretion determines that the sign proposed does not fit into the space available on
the storefront sign fascia. In such an event Landlord will work closely with the Tenant
and its sign contractor to develop an acceptable sign.
SIGN CRITERIA
1) SIGNS ALLOWED
a) One Tenant sign on building (see exhibit C &D)
b) One Tenant sign on Sign Directory (see exhibit A & B, Landlord responsible)
c) Window/ Glass Door sign
2) SIGN CONSTRUCTION
a) Tenant Sign on building (see exhibit C & D)
i) The total sign area of fascia signage for a single front Tenant shall not exceed
10 square feet. The Sign Area allowed is 5’ x 2’ and is centered immediately
above the door entrance. The sign sub-straight must be made of aluminum
composite and must be 5’ wide and 2’ in height.
ii) Copy height shall not exceed twenty-four (24") inches. The overall height of
the sign shall not exceed twenty-four (24") from the top of the tallest letter to
the bottom of the lowest letter.
iii) Signs shall be limited to the store name and logo.
iv) Letter and logo face, color, and font are subject to Landlord approval and design
review by the City of Rohnert Park.
b) Tenant sign on Sign Directory. (see exhibit B)
i) Directory sign consists of 50 sqft on each side. There are 30 tenant spaces for
signs. Signs included Suite number and name of company in an Arial Font. All
directory signs must conform to these specifications.
ii) The landlord will be responsible for the maintance of the directory sign
c) Window/Glass Door Sign
i) Signage is allowed on the front door and on the window immediately next to
the front door entrance. Signage may not exceed 20% of the total window /
door area. Window/Glass Door sign shall be non-illuminated. Only exterior
adhesive vinyl signage may be installed on window/door.
3) SIGN INSTALLATION
a) All exterior signs shall be properly secured.
b) All signs shall be designed to minimize the number of holes to be drilled into the
sign fascia
4) SIGN LOCATIONS
a) Building – Tenant sign
i) The sign area allowed is 5’ x 2’ and is centered immediately above the door.
Exhibit C & D
b) Monument sign -Tenant sign on Sign Directory
i) The monument sign is locate at the EAST Entrance
ii) The Landlord shall create a double sided directory sign per specifications and
located in South end of property, see picture (see Exhibits A & B).
c) Window/Glass door sign.
i) Signage is allowed on Door and large window immediately next to the door.
5) NOT ALLOWED SIGNAGE
a) No Temporary sign, window signs (except as stated under Sign Criteria 2Ci),
placards, flags, pennants and banners of any type shall be prohibited, except as
otherwise previously approved by the Landlord and if required by the City of
Rohnert Park prior to installation.
b) No sign manufacturers names, stamps, or decals visible from normal viewing
angles.
c) No paper, cardboard, or Styrofoam signs, stickers or decals hung around, on or
behind storefronts.
d) No Animated, flashing, moving and/or audible signs.
e) No Signs located above the fascia or on the roof. Roof mounted signs are
prohibited.
f) No Signs in the public right of way or on public property.
g) No Signs located within a vision triangle.
h) Any sign that has not been specifically approved by Landlord and, if required, the
City of Rohnert Park.
EXHIBIT A – 5625 State Farm Drive, Rohnert Park location of directory sign
Exibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D