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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 2011-058 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-058 .M APPROVAL OF ADMINIS E PERMIT 2011-0054 TO ALLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION OF WAYFINDING INFORMATIONAL KIOSKS AND WAYFINDING DECORATIVE STREET SIGNS IN THE DOWNTOWN THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE THAT: WHEREAS,the City of Atascadero has approved a City Wayfinding Program to enhance the prominence of the Downtown area to encourage economic development and the elimination of blight; and. WHEREAS, a request has been received from the Atascadero Community Redevelopment Agency and the Atascadero Main Street Organization, to allow for the construction of wayfinding informational kiosks and wayfinding decorative street signs along El Camino Real, Entrada Avenue and Traffic Way; and, WHEREAS,the Council finds that extenuating circumstances that would make formal bidding not the most cost effective approach to purchasing custom Downtown Wayfinding sign because of the qualitative and artistic nature of the signs; and. WHEREAS,the City Council, acting as the Administrative Hearing Officer, held a duly r. noticed Administrative Hearing at the City Hall on June 28, 2011; at 6:00 pm; and, NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Atascadero SECTION 1. THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS APPROVING AUP 2001-0054: 1. The proposed project is determined to qualify for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA), consistent with Section 15303 (Minor Structures). 2. The proposed project, as conditioned, is consistent with the General Plan. 3. The proposal, as conditioned,will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public or persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the use, or be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the use. 4. The proposal will be consistent with the character of the immediate neighborhood. 5. The proposed project will not result in the authorization of a use not otherwise allowed. 6w City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2011-058 Page 2 of 7 6. The proposed project will not result in a project that is not in compliance with any pertinent City policy or criteria adopted by ordinance or resolution of the City Council. ilnr SECTION 2. THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS TO WAIVE THE BIDDING PROCESS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX(6) DOWNTOWN WAYFINDING SIGNS: 1. The wayfinding signage is an extenuating circumstance that would make formal bidding not the most cost effective approach. 2. The wayfinding signage is an artistic expression therefore fabricating the exact signage may be difficult. 3. It is in the Redevelopment Agency's and the City's best interest to award the bid to Signs of Success, INC to ensure the most cost effective approach. SECTION 3. THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL ENDORSES THE EXPENDITURE OF $87,000 IN BLIGHT ELIMINATION FUNDS FOR THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF THE DOWNTOWN WAYFINDING SIGNS: NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THIS RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: 00 1. Exhibit A: Conditions of Approval 2. Exhibit B: Categorical Exemption 3. Exhibit C: Proposed Wayfinding Signage City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2011-058 Page 3 of 7 Wo On motion by Council Member Sturtevant, and seconded by Council Member Kelley, the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Clay, Fonzi, Kelley, Sturtevant and Mayor O'Malley NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None ADOPTED: June 28, 2011 CITY QF ATASCADERO By: Tom O'Ma �, Mayor ATTEST: / fi12 L� c Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., City Cl k APPRO AS To F . Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney err City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2011-058 Page 4 of 7 EXHIBIT A: Conditions of Approval filar PLN 2010-1380/CUP 2010-0254 Condition of Approval Timing Responsibility AUP 2011-0054 /Monitoring BL:Business License BP:Building Pemrt PS:Planning Services TO:Temporary Occupancy BS:Building Services F0:Final Occupancy FD:Fire DepaMient PD:Police Department CE:City Engineer WW:Wastewater CA:City Attomey Standard Conditions 1. The granting of this Administrative Use Permit shall apply to On Going PS, BS the construction of up to four(4)illuminated wayfinding information kiosks in and around the downtown on Entrada Avenue and Traffic Way.This permit shall also apply for the construction of up to two(2) illuminated wayfinding decorative street signs on EI Camino Real near the intersections of Entrada Avenue and Traffic Way. 2. The hearing officer's decisions shall be final unless appealed as BP PS omo provided in Section 9-1.111 of the Atascadero Municipal Code. 3. Wayfinding sign fabrication shall be in conformance with Exhibit BP PS C.Any modification to this approval shall be approved by the Community Development Department prior to implementing any changes. 4. Final location of wayfinding signage shall be approved by the BP PS Community Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 5. Applicant shall obtain a building permit and inspection for each BP/FO BS sign to ensure compliance with this approval and the Uniform Building Code. 6. Prior to installation of the signs,the City and Main Street shall BP PS enter into a performance and maintenance agreement specifying that Main Street is responsible for the following: A. Maintenance, repair and cleaning of the signs. B. Updates to the tenant directories,twice a year. C. Monitoring and management of un-permitted A- Frames throughout the Downtown district. low City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2011-058 Page 5 of 7 EXHIBIT B: Categorical Exemptions l�nr CITY OF ATASCADERO ,rcnr'. t,fn r`.iYl� NOTICE OF EXEMPTION 6907 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93422 805.461.5000 Date Received for Filing TO: ® File June 6,2011 FROM: Alfredo R. Castillo,AICP Assistant Planner City of Atascadero 6907 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93422 SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in Compliance with Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code. Project Title: Administrative Use Permit 2010-0054 Project Location: 5900-6400 Blocks of E1 Camino Real; 5900 Block of Traffic Way; 5900 Block of Entrada Avenue. Project Description: Additional wayfinding signs in Downtown including four(4) illuminated kiosks and two (2) illuminated decorative street signs for placement in the Downtown. Name of Public Agency Approving_Project: City of Atascadero Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Community Redevelopment Agency Atascadero (applicant) Exempt Status: ❑ Ministerial(Sec. 15073) ❑ Emergency Project(Sec. 1507(b)and(c)) ❑ Declared Emergency(Sec. 15061 (a)) ❑ General Rule Exemption (Sec. 15061.c) ® Categorically Exempt (Sec. 15301) Reasons why project is exempt: Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) (Section 15303, Construction of Accessory Structures) construction of small accessory structures such as on-premise signs or other facilities designed for public use. Contact Person: Alfredo R. Castillo (805)470-3436 Date: June 6, 2011 Alfredo R. Castillo,AICP Assistant Planner err City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2011-058 Page 6 of 7 EXHIBIT Q Proposed Wayfinding Signage taw 0 21.00" ,nig 1Yti;i h ,ps on Entrada I - ........... t { I 36.00" �rrr City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2011-058 Page 7 of 7 EXHIBIT C: Proposed Wayfinding Signage illi t M w, r.Wv. fib...„.