Resolution - 9738I
RESOLUTION NO. 9738
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, OVERTURNING A PLANNING
COMMISSION DECISION AND APPROVING A DEVIATION
FROM THE WEST COVINA VILLAGE SIGN CRITERIA FOR A
• TENANT IDENTIFICATION SIGN AT 341 NORTH AZUSA
AVENUE.
WHEREAS, the applicant has appealed to the City Council to consider overturning
a Planning Commission decision to deny a proposed deviation from the West Covina
Village Sign Criteria:
on that certain property generally described as:
Assessor Parcel Nos. 8455-001-023, as shown on the latest rolls of the Los
Angeles County Tax Assessor; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting to locate a proposed tenant identification
wall sign on the upper brick fagade above their tenant space (341 North Azusa Avenue)
because the plaster sign band designated for their tenant space is interrupted by a column
element, which would necessitate splitting the proposed sign into two sections; and
WHEREAS, in developing a sign program for the West Covina Village, it was
recognized that larger (or "major") tenants should be provided with greater sign area than
could be accommodated on the stucco sign band area; and
WHEREAS, a "major" tenant, defined as a tenant occupying a floor area greater
than 5,000 square feet, may locate their tenant identification signs on the upper brick
fagade, of the in -line tenant buildings within the center; and
WHEREAS, the appellant (North American Mortgage) occupies an in -line tenant
space of approximately 4,000 square feet in area and is not considered a "major" tenant;
and
WHEREAS, North American Mortgage is required under the West Covina Village
Sign Criteria to locate their tenant identification sign on the plaster sign band; and
WHEREAS, reducing the size of the sign to fit within the available uninterrupted
portion of the plaster sign band would make the sign too small for adequate visibility; and
WHEREAS, the fact that the designated plaster sign band space for this tenant
space is interrupted by both an angled bend and a brick column serve to significantly
reduce the area within which a sign can be placed; and
WHEREAS, the proposed sign otherwise complies with the sign standards of the
West Covina Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 1999, North American Mortgage requested approval of
a deviation from the West Covina Village Sign Criteria to place their tenant identification
sign on the brick fagade; and
• WHEREAS, the City Planner denied the requested deviation as it was determined
that there was sufficient justification for the deviation; and
WHEREAS, on August 26, 1999, North American Mortgage filed an appeal of the
City Planner's denial of the requested deviation to the Planning Commission; and
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North American Mortgage
Sign Appeal
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice, did on the
28th day of September, 1999, considered an appeal of a City Planner's decision to deny
the requested deviation from the West Covina Village Sign Criteria; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission upheld the City Planner's decision to deny
• the requested deviation; and
WHEREAS, on October 7, 1999, North American Mortgage filed an appeal to the
City Council to consider overturning the Planning Commission decision to deny the
requested deviation; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 16th day of November, 1999, conduct a
duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law, and considered evidence presented by
the Planning Commission, Planning Division, and other interested parties;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: Based on the evidence presented, both oral and documentary, staff
and the Planning Commission overturns the Planning Commission decision and approves
the requested deviation from the West Covina Village Sign Program; and
SECTION 2: The project is categorically exempt pursuant to the provisions of the
Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970,
as amended; and
SECTION 3: The City Clerk shall certify as to the passage of this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 16th day of November, 1999.
,ATTEST- / Mayor
City Cl
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF WEST COVINA
I, Janet Berry, city Clerk of the City of West Covina, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina,
California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of November, 1999.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Herfert, Nelendez, T6uhey, Wong, Howard
None
None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
City Clerk
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