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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1995 1018 CC REG ITEM 08CK17 111 I C_ AGENDA REPORT City of Moorpark 7/a - A7 ITT. . C. To: The Honorable City Council From: Jaime Aguilera, Director of Community DevelopmewY Prepared by Craig Malin, Assistant Planner Date: October 6, 1995 (CC meeting October 18, 1995) Subject: Consider Minor Modification No. 2 to Planned Development Permit 1051 (Leonard Rose) , request to modify the sign program to allow an additional sign adjacent to Spring Road. Background On June 16, 1986 the City Council approved Resolution No. 86 -317 to allow the construction of 136 apartment units. Minor Modification No. 1 was approved on September 18, 1987 to redesign the outdoor recreation facilities. The existing monument sign was approved and constructed as part of the Planned Development permit. Discussion This request is to modify the conditions of approval to place an additional project identification sign adjacent to Spring Road. The proposed sign is 4' x 4' sandblasted wood, painted white with dark and light blue trim and letters, and will be located five feet behind the property line. The landscaped area between the sidewalk and the pond waterscape varies from 4' to 19.' The existing project identification sign is constructed of decorative rock, "V" shaped, with a 1�1 x 7' sign located on each side of the sign, and is located adjacent the existing waterscape. This sign is setback 21' from the front property at Spring Road. Although Section 17.40.120 of the Zoning Code allows neighborhood identification signs with the approval of the Director of Community Development, this sign is being denied for the following reasons: 1) An additional sign is not necessary for identification of the apartment complex. 2) This business operates as a destination (people are already looking for an apartment and know they are there and look for them) as opposed to an opportunity, where a need exists to attract passers by (such as a restaurant). UU Q. ='_ 3) Signs within one -half of the front setback area (151) are not allowed pursuant to Section 17.40.040. 4) The materials and colors (sandblasted wood) proposed are not consistent with either the development or the existing signs (concrete signs, decorative river -rock trim and metal letters). This proposal has been reviewed by the Director of Community Development who denied the application on October 6, 1995. This matter is being presented to the Council as a courtesy. Should the Council, or any other party, desire to appeal the Director's decision, the item should be scheduled for a regular Council meeting. The last day for an appeal to be filed is October 23, 1995. The next available City Council meeting for a hearing is November 1, 1995. If the Council, or other interested party, takes no action to appeal this item, the Director's decision will become effective on October 24, 1995. Recommendation Receive and File the Report Exhibit: A) Site location B) Elevations C) Minor Modification denial PD1051 #2.SR 01 It, U 0 '4a W 7,7 TURF BLOCK at EMERGENCY AC E S mom Y Qi :cL 0 0 '40SERTS WENU5 T P p Q. OSED SIGN LOCATION R -EXISTIN SIG Ib a im no I� �Q I A - / EXHIBIT A r- #1 C- t y/ 4' WOODCREEK APARTMENTS 4'X6' POSTS D/F SANDBLASTED WOOD DIRECTIONAL J,D. 5IGN 280 BRDR. & COPY. WT. BKGD. 320 PIN & ACCENTS ..l CP co X PANTONE° 280 C PANTONE° 320 C In, DESIGNER ,W SCALE DATE 7/21/95 PMS # 280 320 WT. Z �0 ,r �l Z � Ifl �0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DENIAL OF A MINOR MODIFICATION October 6, 1995 Minor Modification No. 2 Residential Planned Development Permit No.: 1051 Filed by: Woodcreek Apartments 600 Spring Road Moorpark, Ca, 93021 Denied by the Director on: October 6, 1995 For: Locate an additional project identification sign adjacent to Spring Road. The proposed sign is 4' x 4' sandblasted wood, painted white with dark and light blue trim and letters, located five feet behind the property line. As shown on Exhibit "A ". The land involved is Assessor's Parcels No.: 512 -0- 150 -200, in the RPD zone. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Compliance: This Department has reviewed the project to ascertain if there will be a significant effect on the environment. It has been determined that this project is categorically exempt from CEQA requirements as a Class 11 exemption for minor alterations. Basis for denial: 1) An additional sign is not necessary for identification of the apartment complex. 2) This business operates as a destination (people are already looking for an apartment and know they are there and look for them) as opposed to an opportunity, where a need exists to attract passers by (such as a restaurant). 3) Signs within one -half of the front setback area (151) are not allowed pursuant to Section 17.40.040. 4) The materials and colors (sandblasted wood) proposed are not consistent with either the development or the existing signs (concrete signs, decorative river -rock trim and metal letters). Appeals: As stated in Section 17.44.090, within 16 calendar days after the permit has been approved, conditionally approved or denied, any aggrieved person may file an appeal of the approval, conditional approval or denial with the Community Development 00U40) 4 f, EXHIBIT C Department who shall set a hearing date before the City Council to review the matter at the earliest convenient date. Jaime R. Aguilera Director of Community Development Date: cc: Planning Commission City Manager 000047