SA 2004-771 SilverHawk (Conditions of Approval)P.O. Box 1504 e
78-495 CABLE TAMPICO (7 60) 777-7000
LA Qu NrA, CALIF RN LA 92253 FAX (760) 777-7101
April 14, 2004
Mr. Bob Hoke
Hoke Outdoor Advertising, Inc.
1955 North Main Street
Orange, California 92865
SUBJECT: SIGN PERMIT 2004-771 FOR VUP 01-007 AND SP 01-051, CAMEO
HOMES
Dear Mr. Hoke:
On April 13, 2004, the Planning Commission, on a 5-0 vote, approved your
Silverhawk Sign Program by adoption of Minute Motion 2004-008, subject to the
attached conditions.
This decision may be appealed to the City Council, provided a written request and a
filing fee of $175.00 are received by April 28, 2004, pursuant to Section
9.200.120 of the Municipal Code. Once the appeal period expires, your client may
request building permits for the on-site signs for the under construction
development on Eisenhower Drive.
Should you have questions regarding this letter, please contact the undersigned at
760-777-7067, or via e-mail at www.gtrousde@la-quinta.org. The City's Municipal
Code can be accessed by logging onto www.la-quinta.org.
c: Cameo Homes
IIRECTOR
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTE MOTION 2004-008 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SIGN APPLICATION 2004-771, CAMEO HOMES
APRIL 13, 2004
GENERAL
1. The applicant/property owner agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
the City of La Ouinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any
claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of
this application and any other challenge pertaining to this project. This
indemnification shall include any award toward attorney's fees.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. illuminated directory signs shall be installed within the apartment complex to
identify building locations and unit numbers (e.g., 5'-0" high by 4'-0" wide @
20 square feet). A protective Plexiglas cover shall be installed over each
directory sign to discourage vandalism of sign elements. ' Signs shall be
positioned so they are visible from main vehicular or pedestrian access points.
An emergency phone number shall also be posted on each sign. The number
of signs and location placement shall be approved by Senior Deputy Andy
Gerrard of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department (760-863-8950), and
written approval shall be submitted to the Community Development
Department before building permit issuance.
3. Each individual building and unit shall be clearly marked with the appropriate
building number and address, and include Braille format (ADA compliance) if
required by the City's Building and Safety Department. The placement of
building and unit numbers shall be positioned so as to be easily viewed from
vehicular and pedestrian pathways throughout the complex. Main building
numbers shall be a minimum height of 12 -inches and internally illuminated.
4. The proposed signs shall be compatible with the architectural theme of the
project in regard to quality, color, size, placement, and configuration.
Additional sign components are:
A. Residential Component - One freestanding monument sign of 24 square
feet (double -sided) is allowed at the main entrance on Eisenhower Drive,
provided indirect uplighting (e.g., ground -mounted uplighting) is used and
the sign does not exceed a maximum height of 6'-0". At a minimum, the
freestanding sign shall be located a minimum distance of 5 -feet from the
property line and placed so that it does not impact motorist views when
leaving the development. is the SiOR as siRgle sided twe signs aFe allowed
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Planning Commission Minute Motion 2004-008
Conditions of Approval - Final
Sign Application 2004-771, Cameo Homes
April 13, 2004
Page 2
Zoning Exposed sign surfaces, other than sign graphics, shall be
decorative (e.g., stucco, stone veneer, tan split -face concrete block, etc.).
Sign letters shall be constructed of wood, metal or any other durable
material, using Helvetica-style lettering (e.g., 10 -inch or larger).
Earth tone colors are required for all sign graphics within the gated
residential project, excluding ADA insignias and fire safety phone
number(s), which shall be red on a white background. The number and
size of the directory signs shall be subject to approval by the Community
Development Department.
B. Commercial Component — Each commercial tenant is allowed one
individual channel letter sign not exceeding 30 square feet (i.e., one square
foot of sign per linear foot of frontage, up to a maximum of 30 square
feet). Helvetica-style sign letters shall not exceed a height of 24 -inches,
and no more than one row of sign copy is allowed. Sign lighting shall be
indirect or backlit (e.g., reverse channel letter signs). Signs may be
constructed using wood or metal, unless painted directly on the storefront
window. Registered trademark signs are also allowed. Logos and
decorative accents are permitted as a part of the tenant's sign graphics.
Existing architectural features of the building shall not be modified to place
a tenant sign on the facade unless the change enhances the overall design
characteristics of the office complex. Second story tenants, greater than
2,000 sq. ft., are permitteda .wall sign with a maximum size of 25 square
feet. Signs shall be proportional to the facade they are to be mounted
onto. Exposed neon signs are not allowed within the development, and no
illuminated signs shall be installed inside a tenant's lease space behind the
storefront window(s).
One freestanding monument sign of 30 square feet (double -sided) is
allowed at the Eisenhower Driver entrance, provided indirect uplighting is
used and .the sign does not exceed a maximum height of W-0". Exposed
sign surfaces, other than sign letters, shall be stuccoed, unless otherwise
allowed by the Community Development Director. Helvetica-style letters
shall be a minimum size of 10 -inches. Registered trademark signs are also
allowed. Sign letter colors are unlimited, provided fluorescent colors are
not used. Sign letters maybe constructed using wood, metal or any other
durable material. Acrylic sign panels with silk-screen, vinyl or painted
letters will not be permitted.
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Planning Commission Minute Motion 2004-008
Conditions of Approval — Final
Sign Application 2004-771, Cameo Homes
April 13, 2004
Page 3
5. Prior to submission of a Sign Application to the City, the applicant shall obtain
written approval for the sign graphics and location from the property owner
and/or his or her legal agent.
6. All other signs not addressed herein shall be subject to the rules and
regulations of City's Sign Ordinance when submitted.
7. The Community Development Director may approve material changes that are
architecturally compatible with the proposed program, subject to approval by
the property owner. Permanent signs may be approved by the Community
Development Director, unless referred to the Planning Commission (Business
Item). Major modifications, as determined by the Community Development
Director, to this Sign Program shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Commission.
8. Freestanding signs on Eisenhower Drive shall be reviewed by the Public Works
Department to ensure that motorist sight distances are not affected by the
permanent structures. Written approval of the sign locations shall be
submitted to the Community Development Department before a building
permit is issued.
9. After Planning Commission approval, eight copies of the revised Sign Program
shall be submitted to the Community Development Department in.
conformance with the conditions to assist in the issuance of permits for on-
site signs.
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City Council Resolution 2002-141
Conditions of Approval - Final -
Village use Permit 2001-007 Amendment #1, Cameo Homes
Adopted: October 15, 2002 10
Page 12 Y ��
MAINTENANCE
60. The applicant shall comply with the pro/contins
4.160
(Maintenance), LQMC.
61. ' The applicant shall make provisions for rpetual
maintenance of all private on-site improvaping,
access drives, and sidewalks,
FEES AND DEPOSITS
62 The applicant shall comply with the pr sions of Section 13.24.180 (Fees
and Deposits), LQMC. `These fees i de all deposits and fees required by
the City for plan checking and c truction inspection. Deposits and fee
amounts shall be those in effe hen the applicant makes application for
plan check and permits.
63. Permits issued under thi pproval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Infrastructure Fee Pro m and Development Impact Fee program in effect at
the ti/viewed
building permit(s).
MISCELLAN
64. Prior rmit issuance, trash and recycling areas for the project
shall by the Community Development Department. The plan
will bacceptability by applicable trash company prior to review
by thDevelopment Department.
3Additional
The proposed signs shall be compatible with the architectural theme of the
project in regard to ,quality, color, size, placement, and configuration. sign components are:
A. Residential Component - Only one freestanding monument sign of 24
square feet (double -sided) is allowed on Eisenhower Drive, provided
indirect,uplighting is used and the sign does not exceed a maximum
height of 6'-0". Exposed sign surfaces, other than sign graphics, shall
be stuccoed.
B. Commercial Component - One individual channel letter sign per tenant
space not exceeding 30 square feet (i.e., one square foot of sign per
linear foot of frontage, up to a maximum of 30 square feet). If lit
signs are required, only indirect or backlit reverse channel letter signs
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City Council Resolution 2002-14 •
Conditions of Approval - Final
Village Use Permit 2001-007 Amendment #1, Cameo Homes
Adopted: October 15, 2002
Page 16
85. Install a KNOX.key box on each comZite.86. Install portable fire extinguishers as rrnia Fire Code.
87. Gates entrances shall beat lea wo feet wider than the width of the travel
lanes. Any gate providing a ss from a road to a driveway shall be located
at least 35'-0" setback fro the roadway and shall open to allow a vehicle to
stop without obstructs traffic on the road. Where one way road with a
single traffic lane p ides access to a gate entrance, a 40 -foot turning
radius shall be usegr
88. Gates, if an shall be equipped with a rapid entry system (KNOX). Plans
shall be s mitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to installation.
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shall be rated with a shear pin force, not to exceed 30 pounds.
ivated by the rapid entry system shall remain open until closed by
entrysystem. A separate pedestrian access gate is also required.
89.mum dimension for access roads is 20 feet clear and unobstructed
width and a minimum clearance of 13t-6" in height.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Conditions are subject to change with adoption of new codes, ordinances, laws, or
when building permits are not obtained within twelve (12) months. Final conditions
will be addressed when plans are reviewed. All questions regarding the meaning of
following conditions should be addressed to Senior Deputy Andy Gerrard at (760)
863-8950.
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- Illuminated directory signs .shall be installed within the apartment complex to
identify building locations and unit numbers (e.g., 5' high by 4' wide @ 20
sq. ft.). A protective Plexiglas cover shall be installed over each directory
sign to discourage vandalism of sign elements. Signs shall be positioned so
they are visible .from main vehicular or pedestrian access points. An
emergency phone number shall also be posted on each sign.
91 . Each individual building and unit shall be clearly marked with the appropriate
,building number and address. The placement of building and unit numbers
shall be positioned so as to be easily viewed from vehicular and pedestrian
pathways throughout the complex. Main building numbers shall be a
minimum height of 12 -inches and internally illuminated.
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