PCRES 1997-055PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-055
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM FOR PHASE II OF JEFFERSON
PLAZA (SPECIFIC PLAN 96-027) ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
HIGHWAY 111, 765-FEET WEST OF JEFFERSON STREET
CASE NO.: SIGN PERMIT 97-383
APPLICANT: HOME DEPOT, USA, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the
24'h day of June, 1997, and 22"d day of July, 1997, hold a public meeting to consider the request of
Home Depot, USA, Inc. to approve a Planned Sign Program for Phase II of Jefferson Plaza as
required by Specific Plan 96-027; and,
WHEREAS, said Sign Permit is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) under Section 15311 (Class I1(a)) because the placement of on -site signs is
Categorically Exempt from further environmental analysis; and,
WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any of all
interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts,
findings, and reasons to justify approval of Sign Permit 97-383:
1. The proposed Sign Program for Phase 11 of the shopping center will not create any conditions
which are materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare of the City's
citizens not addressed during consideration and approval of Specific Plan 96-027,
2. The proposed signs have unifying design elements such as placement of signs on buildings and
size and color as designed. Building signs shall consist of individual channel letters to
enhance the building architecture and eliminate sign clutter. One or two rows of sign copy
is permitted. The building mounted signs shall be proportional in size to the building fascia
where they are placed and not be longer in length than 75% of the lease frontage depending
on type of sign, etc. The signs for Phase II are architecturally compatible with Phase I
(Home Depot) of Jefferson Plaza based on Conditions. The proposed Sign Program complies
with Chapter 9.160 (Signs) of the Municipal Code as designed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case;
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby approve Sign Permit 97-383 (Sign Program) for
Phase Q of Jefferson Plaza because it is in compliance with the provisions of Specific Plan 96-
027.
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Planning Commission Resolution 97-055
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission, held on this 22nd day of July, 1997, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Gardner, Kirk, Seaton, Woodard and Chairman Butler.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Tyler.
ABSTAIN: None.
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RICH AUTLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
tY HETAN, Community Development Director
of La Oumta. California
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RESOLUTION 97-055
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SIGN PERMIT 97-383 (SIGN PROGRAM FOR PHASE II OF JEFFERSON PLAZA)
JULY 22, 1997
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Prior to issuance of any sign permits, the Sign Program marked 'W', is hereby approved as amended
by the following Conditions:
The following text changes shall be made:
Page 4 - Center I.D. sign location shall be moved to signalized entry on Highway 111, near
west property line.
Page 5 - Major tenant signs shall not exceed 3.0' in height for tenants with between 9,500 to
20,000 square feet and 3.5' in height if greater than 20,000 square feet unless approved by the
Planning Commission.
Page 10 - The sign on the west building elevation of Pad 1 shall be deleted because it does
not face a parking lot or street.
2. Amendments to this Sign Program shall made by the Planning Commission.
3. Exposed neon signs are not permitted.
4. During review of the future Site Development Permit for each tenant in Phase II, the applicant
shall submit drawings showing proposed sign locations in compliance with this document.
Accessory freestanding price signs for automotive service stations shall be approved by the
Planning Commission.
6. All provisions of Chapter 9.160 (Signs) of the Municipal Code shall be met unless otherwise
amended herein.
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