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Comprehensive Sign Program No. CS2007-008 (PA2007-149) |
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PLANNING
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(949)
644-3200; FAX (949) 644-3229 |
Staff Planner: |
Javier Garcia, Zoning
Administrator |
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Appeal Period: |
14 days after decision date |
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August 15, 2007
Signs & Services Company
10980 Boatman Avenue
APPLICATION: Comprehensive
Sign Program CS2007-008 (PA2007-149)
REQUEST: To allow identification wall sign on the
APPLICANT: Signs & Services Company (on behalf of Newport Center Management Company)
LOCATION:
Comprehensive Sign Program
for an existing two-story, commercial office building in accordance with the provisions
of Section 20.67.030 (Sign Code) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. The
building is occupied by multiple office use tenants and the sign program is for
wall signs on the second floor fascias facing
ACTION: APPROVED
– August 15 , 2007 - The Zoning
Administrator approved the comprehensive sign
program to allow identification wall sign on the
FINDINGS
1.
The
Land Use Element of the General Plan designates the site for “Regional
Commercial Office” land use. The commercial
office building is consistent with this designation, and the sign program for
the proposed signs is accessory to the primary use.
2.
After
reviewing this project, it has been determined that it is categorically exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 5 (Accessory Structures).
3.
The proposed sign program is consistent with the
legislative intent of Title 20 and Chapter 20.67 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code with regard to the sign regulations based on the following findings:
·
Chapter
20.67 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code requires comprehensive sign programs
to provide a means for latitude in the design and display of signage for all
projects.
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The
sign program as presented and approved is consistent with the purpose and intent
of Chapter 20.67 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
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There
is a reasonable need for the number and size of signs to provide adequate
identification of the project or tenants that occupy the building and as
proposed does not result in an overcrowding of signs.
·
The
proposed sign program, as conditioned, will not interfere with sight distance
from any street, alley or driveway.
CONDITIONS
1.
The
development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plan and
sign details, except as noted in the following conditions.
2.
The
project or tenant identification wall signs shall be measured by two
perpendicular sets of parallel lines that surround the proposed sign copy area
or the sign cabinet, whichever is larger.
3.
Wall
signs visible from the public streets are limited to two building facades
facing Newport Center Drive and the opposite parking lot side facing southerly
on the south elevation; and shall comply with the limitations specified in the
Sign Matrix/Table included as an attachment to this approval.
4.
Anything
not specifically approved by this Comprehensive Sign Program is prohibited.
Revisions to the program may be approved by the Zoning Administrator if the
intent of the original approval is not affected. Revisions that substantially
deviate from the original approval must be addressed in a separate amendment
and subsequent Comprehensive Sign Program review for Zoning Administrator’s
Approval.
5.
Any
future revisions or changes to the signs approved by this Comprehensive Sign
Program due to a change in the use or tenants of the building shall be reviewed
and approved by the Planning Department, so long as the sign size, copy
configuration and number of signs does not substantially change or increase
from the limitation of this approval.
6.
This
approval was based on the particulars of the individual case and does not, in
and of itself or in combination with other approvals in the vicinity or
Citywide, constitute a precedent for future approvals or decisions.
7.
A
building permit shall be obtained prior to commencement of installation of any
signs.
8.
All
work performed within the public right-of-way shall be reviewed and approved by
the Public Works Department under an encroachment permit/agreement if required.
9.
The Zoning Administrator or the Planning Commission may
add to or modify conditions of this approval, or revoke this approval upon a
determination that any sign that is authorized by this approval has been
altered beyond the parameters of the authorization and therefore beyond the
justification.
10.
This approval shall expire unless exercised within 24
months from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.93.055 of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code, unless an extension is approved prior to the
expiration date of this approval, in accordance with Section 20.93.055 (B) of
the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
The decision
of the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the Planning Commission within
14 days of the date of the decision. A filing fee of $600.00 shall accompany
any appeal filed. No building permits may be issued until the appeal period has
expired. A copy of the approval letter shall be incorporated into the Building
Department set of plans prior to issuance of the building permits or issuance
of revised plans.
By:
Zoning Administrator Javier S. Garcia, AICP
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Attachments: |
Appendix Vicinity Map Site Plan and Sign
Detail Plans |
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Owner Newport Center Management Company Attention:
Merlene Hollis |
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APPENDIX
Discussion
The
applicant requests the approval of a Comprehensive Sign Program for the
The Zoning
Administrator has determined that the tenant identification signs as proposed
are consistent with the purpose and intent of the Sign Code for the following
reasons:
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The number, size and area (as
measured by two perpendicular sets of parallel lines that surround the proposed
signs) of the wall signs comply with the Code provisions.
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The use of awning signs on the
parking lot side of the property is similar to a tenant identification wall
sign of comparable size and location.
COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM CS2007-008
(PA2007-149)
TABLE-MATRIX- 200 Newport Center Drive
Designated Frontage
A -
B - SOUTH SECONDARY
Sign Type |
Primary Frontage Location Size limitations where applicable |
Secondary Frontage Location Size limitations, where applicable |
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Project
identification sign, wall mounted |
( A ) 1.5 square
feet/linear foot of building frontage or max area of 75 square feet. Maximum vertical dimension of sign or logos is 36
inches. |
( B ) South Elevation – Parking Lot side Two awning signs maximum. Maximum area 4 square feet each Maximum vertical dimension of sign or logos is 8 inches. Minimum distance shall be 50 linear feet between the
awning signs. |
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Address
numbers location, wall mounted: |
Maximum vertical dimension of numbers is 24 inches. Maximum area 8 square feet. One address sign per building elevation. |
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VICINITY MAP
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Comprehensive Sign
Program CS2007-008
(PA2007-149)