PCRES 2003-069 Walgreens Sign Program SA 2003-718PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-069
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM FOR WALGREENS
CASE NO.: SIGN APPLICATION 2003-718
APPLICANT: EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 9th day of September, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public
Hearing to consider a request by Evergreen Devco, Inc. for a Planned Sign
Program for Walgreens located at the northeast corner of Washington Street
and Avenue 48, more particularly described as follows:
APN: 643-200-001,
WHEREAS, said Sign Application 2003-718 is Categorically Exempt
from environmental review pursuant to provisions of Section 15311 (Class
1 1) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in that on -premise
signs are accessory to commercial facilities; and
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be
heard, said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings
pursuant to Section 9.210.020 of the Zoning Code to approve said Planned
Sign Program:
1 . Consistency with the Zoning Code: The proposed Planned Sign Program,
as conditioned, is consistent with the development standards outlined in
Section 9.160 (Signs) of the Zoning Code. The property is zoned
Community Commercial where signs are allowed to be installed on
commercial buildings for business identification.
2. Harmony with, and visually related to:
a. All signs within the Planned Sign Program. The Planned Sign
Program is in harmony with, and visually related to all proposed
signs in that common design elements, including but not limited to,
materials, letter style, colors, illumination, sign type, or sign shape,
have been incorporated into the signs.
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-069 —
Sign Application 2003-718 Walgreens
September 9, 2003
b. Buildings they identify. The Planned Sign Program is in harmony
with, and visually related to the building it identifies by utilizing
materials, colors, and a design motif that complement the building
being identified.
c. Surrounding development. The Planned Sign Program is in
harmony with, and visually related to surrounding development in
that the signs complement the building and are set back far enough
so as to reduce light glare on public and private property in the
surrounding area.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of
the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
findings of the Planning Commission for this Planned Sign Program;
2. That it does hereby approve Sign Application 2003-718 for a Planned
Sign Program for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to
the attached Conditions of Approval;
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 9`h day of September, 2003, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Tyler and Chairman Kirk
NOES: Commissioner Quill
ABSENT: Commissioners Abels and Daniels
ABSTAIN: None
"KIM, Chairman
of La Quinta, California
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-069
Sign Application 2003-718 Walgreens
September 9, 2003
ATTEST:
1L�R(F�Y HERDAAN
Co unity Development Director
Ci of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-069
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 2003-718 WALGREENS
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -FINAL
SEPTEMBER 9, 2003
GENERAL
1. The signs shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits contained in Sign
Application 2003-718, unless otherwise amended by the following conditions.
2. Obtain a building permit from the Building & Safety Department prior to
installation of each sign.
3. The signs shall conform to the requirements of Section 1.60 of the Sign Code.
The monument sign shall be moved closer to the project entrance on
Washington Street, subject to City Engineer approval.
4. The signs shall be limited to the following standards:
Sign
Number
Sign Area
Max. Height
Type
Proposed
Allowed
Allowed
Monument Sign (double-
1
50 sq. ft.
4 ft.
faced)
each side
"Walgreens Pharmacy" Wall
2
50 sq. ft.
15 ft. from
Signs (South and West elev)
each sign
top of sign
to ground
"Drive-thru Pharmacy" Sign
1
12.0 sq. ft.
15 ft. from
(South elev)
top of sign
to ground
"Exit" Sign (North elev)
1
3.0 sq. ft.
15 ft. from
top of sign
to ground
5. The returns on the signs shall be painted to match the building colors.
6. The sign permit shall expire one year from the effective date, unless a Building
Permit is issued for the installation of the signs.
7. The applicant/property owner agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
the City of La Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any
claim, or litigation arising out of the City's approval of this project. This
indemnification shall include any award toward attorney's fees. The City of La
Quinta shall have the right to select its defense counsel in its sole discretion.