2021/12/09 Planning Commission Resolution (2)PLANNING COMMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2021-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING A SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE COMMONS
SHOPPING CENTER AT 1-5 PADRE PARKWAY
(APN 143-051-025, 026)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Bill Sumski, filed Planning Application No. PLSI21-0013 for
a Master Sign Program for the property located at 1-5 Padre Parkway (APN 143-051-025, 026),
in accordance with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PLSI21-0013 was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2021, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning
Application No. PLSI21-0013 at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify
either in support of or opposition to the project;
WHEREAS, at the December 9, 2021 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: and
WHEREAS, at the December 9, 2021 Planning Commission, 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. PLSI21-0013.
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. PLSI21-0013 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 “DT-M-U” 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 freestanding signs, 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. PLSI21-0013 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 building permit is applied for, or an
extension is requested and approved. The Sign Program shall continue to remain
valid if construction is completed within a year of building permit issuance.
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 from the Planning Division and apply for the
necessary building permits.
4. The signs shall conform to Exhibit A attached hereto.
5. Every s ign 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. The applicant shall work with the city to provide landscaping improvements at each
of the directory and monument sign locations.
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
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=Hardie Plank ® Lap Siding James Hardie (Ceder Mill - Khaki)
= Match to Cement Plaster Omegaflex #9201
= PMS 7595C
= White
Colors
SANS-COPPERPLATE GOTHIC
Font
Signage Program For The Commons
Formerly Padre Town Center
Location: Commerce Blvd./Rohnert Park Expressway (Padre Parkway) Rohnert Park, Ca.
Prepared by Architectural Signs & Associates
Vicinity Map
PREPARED: 6/28/21 REVISED: 11/11/21
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The Commons (Padre Town Center) 1 Padre Pkway, Rohnert Park CA 94928
PROJECT:
CONTACT:
PHONE #:
EMAIL:
DATE:
The Commons
Judi Connor
707-981-8274
jconnor@davisproco.com
11/11/21 HW
Matl:
Font:
File:
Qty:
Size:
Aluminum + Hardie Plank + Vinyl Graphics
Sans-Copperplate Gothic
The Commons v05
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TBD COLORS & FINISHES =Hardie Plank - Ceder
Mill - Khaki
= Omegaflex #9201
= PMS 7595C
= White
REFURBISHED MONUMENT SIGNS
• Remove old graphics
• Paint existing structure
• Install new aluminum letters “The Commons”
• Fabricate frame to install over end of raised section of sign for tenant directory.
• Tenant plaques will be changable using the stand off system.
• Hardie Plank mounted on aluminum back panels.
EXISTING
Monument Sign A1
Monument Sign A1
Monument Sign A2
Monument Sign A2
Monument Sign A3
Monument Sign A3
336"
96"
17.5"
186"
83.5"
53"
11"STAND OFF SYSTEM
Plaques are changeable
STAND OFF SYSTEM
Tenant Plaques are Changeable
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The Commons (Padre Town Center) 1 Padre Pkway, Rohnert Park CA 94928
PROJECT:
CONTACT:
PHONE #:
EMAIL:
DATE:
The Commons
Judi Connor
707-981-8274
jconnor@davisproco.com
11/11/21 HW
Matl:
Font:
File:
Qty:
Size:
Aluminum + Hardie Plank Lap Siding + Vinyl
Sans-Copperplate Gothic
The Commons v05
1 of each
TBD COLORS & FINISHES EXISTING
New Tenant
New Tenant
New Tenant
Skin Care by Maria
NEW DIRECTORY SIGNS
Painted dimensional aluminum letters “THE COMMONS”
• Painted aluminum base and decorative assymetrical panel.
• Hardie plank lap siding behind tenant plaques.
• Tenant plaques are aluminum + vinyl graphics.
• Tenant plaques will be changable using the stand off system.
• Each tenant has custom colors.
• Each directory in each location has same structural design.
STAND OFF SYSTEM
Plaques are changeable
STAND OFF SYSTEM
Tenant Plaques are Changeable
New Tenant
New Tenant
New Tenant
Skin Care by Maria
70"
70"
60.5"
100.5"
81.5"
40"
7.67"
6"
4.5"
22"
48"
43"
Directory Sign B2
Directory Sign B2
Replace
Directory Sign B3
Replace
Directory Sign B1
Complete Removal
Directory Sign B3
Double-Sided
Single-Sided
=Hardie Plank - Ceder
Mill - Khaki
= Omegaflex #9201
= PMS 7595C
= White
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The Commons (Padre Town Center) 1 Padre Pkway, Rohnert Park CA 94928
PROJECT:
CONTACT:
PHONE #:
EMAIL:
DATE:
The Commons
Judi Connor
707-981-8274
jconnor@davisproco.com
11/11/21 HW
Matl:
Font:
File:
Qty:
Size:
Aluminum + Hardie Plank + Vinyl Graphics
Sans-Copperplate Gothic
The Commons v05
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TBD COLORS & FINISHES New Tenant
New Tenant
New Tenant
Skin Care by Maria
Monument Sign A1
Building 1 Building 2
Building 4
Building 5
Monument Sign A2
Monument Sign A3
Directory Sign B2
Directory Sign B3
=Hardie Plank - Ceder
Mill - Khaki
= Omegaflex #9201
= PMS 7595C
= White
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The Commons (Padre Town Center) 1 Padre Pkway, Rohnert Park CA 94928
PROJECT:
CONTACT:
PHONE #:
EMAIL:
DATE:
The Commons
Judi Connor
707-981-8274
jconnor@davisproco.com
11/11/21 HW
Matl:
Font:
File:
Qty:
Size:
Vinyl Letters on Substrate
LogoType
The Commons v05
TBD
TBD COLORS & FINISHES = Red
= White
Logo, Font and Colors
to be determined by
Tenant.
1/4” Acrylic Dimensional Letters applied to .080 Aluminum Panel with 1” frame.
External Illumination with Gooseneck Fixtures.
Logo, Font and Colors to be determined by Tenant.
TENANT BUILDING SIGNS
SIDE VIEW
EXISTING
22”14”22”
1” Aluminum Frame
1/4” Acrylic Letters
.080 Aluminum Panel
168"120"
Sign Criteria For Corporate or National Tenants
Corporate identity, colors, typefaces, logos and branding elements are allowed subject to property management
approval. Optional internally illuminated individual channel letters are allowed.Signs are subject to all other sign
program requirements related to the sign area allocation, size, location, and panel dimension requirements.
WALL
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= White Matte Vinyl
Logo, Font and Colors
to be determined by
Tenant.
The Commons (Padre Town Center) 1 Padre Pkway, Rohnert Park CA 94928
PROJECT:
CONTACT:
PHONE #:
EMAIL:
DATE:
The Commons
Judi Connor
707-981-8274
jconnor@davisproco.com
11/11/21 HW
Matl:
Font:
File:
Qty:
Size:
Vinyl on Windows
LogoType
The Commons v05
TBD
TBD COLORS & FINISHES Sign Criteria For Corporate or National Tenants
Corporate identity, colors, typefaces, logos and branding elements are allowed subject to property management
approval. Optional internally illuminated individual channel letters are allowed.Signs are subject to all other sign
program requirements related to the sign area allocation, size, location, and panel dimension requirements.
Tenant Window Signs shall be non-illuminated.
Each leased tenant space shall be allowed no more than 20% of each glazed area, for window signs, and shall be subject to Landlord Approval.
TENANT WINDOW SIGNAGE
2”
20”
18”
16.63”
2”
1.5”
Vinyl for Windows
3 Square Feet
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The Commons - Tenant Sign Criteria
1. Location of Signage
a. Tenants are allowed one (1) or two (2) wall-mounted sign(s) on the primary and/ or secondary storefront entry depending on space configuration. Tenants are also
allowed two (2) or three (3) directory signs depending on their address. Maximum areas allowed for signage are listed in #2 below.
2. Size of Signage
a. Tenant signs shall be 22 inches (22”) high, with a length of either 120 inches (120”) or 168 inches (168”) depending on their address.
3. Appearance of Signage
a. Signage is to be composed of one quarter inch (1/4”) individual letters mounted to an aluminum panel. Signs are wall mounted to the building.
b. Illumination shall be external gooseneck fixtures.
4. Other Requirements
a. Temporary signs (e.g. banners, pennants) shall be subject to the provisions of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code.
b. A-frames, sandwich boards and similar signage shall not be permitted.
c. All signage must be approved by City Planning Staff prior to installation. The Tenant shall be responsible for obtaining the required building permit from the City’s
Building Department.
5. Tenant ID
a. Logos/letters are to be fourteen inch (14”) maximum height.
b. Font style and face color to be at tenant’s discretion.
c. All signs are to be located in the space closest to the tenant’s primary entry.
d. The property owner reserves the right to approve all signs prior to tenant’s application for required sign approvals and building permit with the City of Rohnert Park.
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