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SIGN ORDINANCE - ZCA 94-04
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Q) This item is a zone code amendment to extend the time that ‘A” Frame signs are permitted a, rn citywide, from January 1, 1995 to June 30, 1995. V
In October 1993, City Council approved a Municipal Code Amendment to allow “A” Frame signs
citywide subject to certain restrictions. This approval is due to expire on January 1, 1995.
Recently, the City received a request from an association of merchants to extend the time that
‘A” Frame signs would be permitted. The reasons for this request were cited as lack of
improvement in the economy and the need for alternate signage. Sign regulations, including
“A” Frame signs, are being discussed as part of the current update of the Village Master Plan,
due to be completed by June 1995. Extension of time of this ordinance would allow for
discussion to continue regarding the regulation of “A” frame signs. . 2 This proposed amendment changes one aspect of the code only, to substitute a new expiration
a date of June 30, 1995. No other changes are proposed.
No administrative problems have arisen with the “A” Frame zoning regulations, and staff does
not foresee that any problems will arise from extending approval for this limited period.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of this amendment by a 7-O vote at its
meeting of November 2, 1994.
ii FISCAL IMPACT
E +J c The extension of time could result in the need for staff to spend additional time on enforcement
9-l activities and the sign permit approval process. However, existing staff will be used to
l-l implement/administer the ordinance, and the signs would be allowed for only a limited period. 9-l
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Therefore, no significant additional impact on the general fund is anticipated at this time for staff
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City Council Ordinance No. A/S’- 2%
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3723
Planning Commission Staff Report dated November 2, 1994
Excerpts from Planning Commission Minutes dated November 2, 1994
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-296
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 21, CHAPTER
21.41 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXTEND
THE TIME OF APPROVAL OF “A” FRAME SIGNS FROM
JANUARY 1, 1995, TO JUNE 30, 1995..
CASE NAME: “A” FRAME SIGNS
CASE NO: ZCA 94-04
The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: That Title 21, Chapter 2 1.4 1, Section 2 1.41.050(7) shall be amended
to read as follows:
“A” Frame Signs except directory “A” Frame Signs after June 30,
1995.”
SECTION 2: That Title 21, Chapter 21.41, Section 21.41.077(d)(3) shall be
amended to read as follows:
“All “A” Frame Signs, other than directory “A” Frame Signs shall
be prohibited after June 30, 1995.”
EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its
adoption, and the city clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be
published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within
fifteen days after its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City
Council on the 13th day of DECEMBER , 1994, and thereafter
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad, California, on the - day of , 1994, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
RONALD R. BALL, City Attorney
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
Al-TEST:
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3723
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 21, CHAPTER
21, CHAPTER 21.41, WHICH EXTENDS THE APPROVAL OF
“A“ FRAME SIGNS CITYWIDE FROM JANUARY 1, 1995 to
JUNE 30, 1995. I
CASE NAME: “A” FRAME SIGNS
CASE NO: zc4 94-04 I
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 2nd day of November, 19941
! hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request, and
‘WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimon
and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered al
factors relating to the Zone Code Amendment. ‘u
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission as follows:
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That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commission
recommends APPROVAL of ZCA 94-04, according to Exhibit “X”, dated November
2, 1994, attached hereto and made a part hereof, based on the following fmdings:
Findinl?s:
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The Zone Code Amendment is consistent with the General Plan and all Specific Plan&
Based on the “Initial Study” prepared for this project the Planning Director determinesi
that it is within the scope of Zone Code Amendment application (ZCA 93-04) on file!
in the Planning Department, and there are no additional significant adverse
environmental impacts associated with the project, therefore, no further environmental
review of this project is required.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Carl&ad, California, held on the 2nd day of November, 1994, by /
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson &wary, Commissioners Welshons, Noble, Erwin, ;
Compas, Nielsen, and Monroy.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION :
All-EST:
PLANNING DIRECTOR
PC RESO NO.3723 -2-
- EXHBtT 3 STAFF PLArJNElt ROBERT GREEN
STAFF REPORT 0 5 64
DATE: NOVEMBER 2, 1994
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: ZCA 94-04 -“A” FRAME SIGNS - Amendment to Title 21.41 (Sign Ordinance)
of the Municipal Code to extend the time that “A” Frame signs are permitted
citywide from January 1, 1995, to June 30, 1995.
L RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Co mmission Resolution No. 3723,
recommending APPROVAL of ZCA 94-04, based on the findings contained therein.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
This application is for an amendment to the Municipal Code to extend the time that “A” Frame
Signs are permitted Citywide from January 1, 1995 to June 30, 1995. A previous Zone Code
Amendment to allow “A” Frame Signs subject to certain requirements was approved by the City
Council in October of 1993.
One of the requirements was that all “A” Frame Signs (except directory “A” Frame Signs) would
be prohibited after January 1, 1995.
Recently, the mayor and City Council received a request from an association of merchants to
extend the time that “A” Frame Signs would be permitted. The reasons for this request were
cited as lack of improvement in the economy, and a need for more signage options. Sign
regulations for the Redevelopment Area are being developed as part of the current update of the ’
Carlsbad Village Design Manual, due to be completed by June 1995 and “A” Frame Signs are
being evaluated as part of the updated manual.
The proposed amendment changes one aspect of the code only, to substitute a new expiration
date of June 30, 1995 instead of the existing date of January 1, 1995. The code still considers
“A” frame signs as non-permissible except in unique situations. Staff still feels strongly that “A”
frame signs are not appropriate generally in Carl&ad. No other changes are proposed to be made
to the zoning ordinance.
The proposed amendment modifies the time of applicability of the zoning regulations only. No
changes are proposed to zoning standards. The proposed amendment is therefore consistent with
the General Plan.
ZCA 94-04 - “A” FRAME SIGNS
NOVEMBER 2, 1994
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III. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Based on the “Initial Study” prepared for this project the Planning Director determines that it is
within the scope of Zone Code Amendment (ZCA 93-04) on file in the Planning Department, and
there are no additional significant adverse environmental impacts associated with the project,
therefore, no further environmental review of this project is required.
SUMMARY
This proposal is a six month time extension to an existing ordinance only. Staff does not foresee
that any problems will arise from extending the expiration period to coincide with the anticipated
completion of the updated Redevelopment Master Plan and Design Manual.
l. Planning Commission Resolution No. 3723
2. Exhibit “X”, dated November 2, 1994
3. Legislative Draft for reference.
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ACTION: Motion was made b and duly seconded, to adopt Planning Commission R P 256x2, based on the findings and
Savary, Commissioners Compas, Erwin, Isen, Noble, and
Code to extend the time that “A” Frame signs are permitted citywide from January 1, 1995, to
June 30,1995.
Robert Green, Principal Planner, reviewed the background of the request and stated that this application is
for an amendment to the zoning ordinance to extend the time that “A” frame signs are permitted Citywide
from January 1, 1995 to June 30, 1995. The Zone Code Amendment which originally allowed “A” frame
signs Citywide was approved by the City Council in October 1993. This amendment allowed “A” frame
signs until January 1, 1995. Recently, the Mayor and City Council received a request from the Carl&ad
Merchant’s Association to extend the time that the signs will be permitted. Lack of improvement in the
economy was one reason cited for the extension request. This amendment changes one aspect of the
code only, to substitute a new expiration date of June 30, 1995 instead of the existing date. Staff
recommends approval.
Commissioner Erwin inquired if staff had a problem extending this for one year. Mr. Green replied that
staff responded to a request for a g-month extension made through the City Council. Their
recommendation was based on that request. If the Commission wishes to extend for one year, he did not
feel it would pose a problem. Commissioner Erwin would like to see it extended for one year for economic
reasons. That should allow enough time for the work to be completed.
Commissioner Monroy concurs with Commissioner Erwin. Another reason for the extension request was to
allow sufficient time to complete the redevelopment study. It is always possible that the study could take
additional time to complete. In that case, the one year extension wouM be more appropriate.
Commissioner Welshons inquired if the extension could be tied to the redevelopment study, i.e. whichever
occurs first. Mr. Green stated that, from a staff perspective, they would prefer a date certain.
Rich Rudolf, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the legal notice was for a 6 month extension. He is afraid
that doubling that might not be within the legal limits. People may have shown up at this meeting if they
knew the extension woutd be for one year.
Commissioner Noble stated that he has been a member of the Planning Commission for three years and
there have been several occasions where an extension was granted for a time longer than was noticed.
There has never been any reperchssions.
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Commissioner Erwin stated that he would be comfortable continuing this for two weeks to make the
necessary adjustment to one year.
Chairman Savary invited Debbie Fountain of the Housing & Redevelopment Department to speak. She
addressed the Commission and stated that Village Redevelopment Master Plan is moving forward and they
hope to have it completed by June 1995.
Chairman Savary opened the public testimony and issued the invitation to speak.
There being no persons desiring to address the Commission on this topic, Chairman Savary declared the
public testimony closed and opened the item for discussion among the Commission members.
Gary Wayne, Assistant Planning Director, stated that this ZCA is a one-time only extension but it could be
done again, again, and again. He is concerned that we could reach January 1,1995 and not have the
change in place. If the amendment is not in place by that time, all “A” frame signs being displayed would
be illegal.
Commissioners Compaq Noble, and Monroy feel that 6 months would be sufficient.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Compas, and duly seconded, to adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 3723, recommending approval of ZCA 94-04, based on. the
findings contained therein.
VOTE: 7-O
AYES: Chairman Savary, Commissioners Compas, Erwin, Monroy, Nielsen, Noble, and
Welshons
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
r Planner, reviewed the background of the Barrio Land
years ago, several members of the Barrio approached
staff to look at land area. The primary reason was that the Ci
Plan update as well Redevelopment Master Plan
timing was appropri ses in the area and directed Barrio Land Use Plan.
She used an overhead projection the boundaries io area as well as the
Redevelopment Master Plan area. uments will be integrated to ensure
consistency. Ms. Landers stated t ped as a two-phased program.
The first phase was to involve the communi to share ideas and concerns regarding the
Barrio throughout the planning process. P strengths of the area and issues of
concern. A series of activities took place, i iews with interested residents and
business owners in the Barrio; a self hich focused on visions and
goals; a second workshop wh dress some of the issues;
and, finally, an open house to
Staff has now co is ready to begin Phase II. This will be th
Barrio Land Use ted, it will be a comprehensive plan with d
be conditioned so that amendments would have to be approved
o Plan, staff will establish some goal statements which look
rio feels are very important. These statements will then be i
In various elements where appropriate.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
"A" FRAME SIGNS - ZCA 94-4
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 13, 1994, to consider an amendment to Title 21.41 (Sign Ordinance) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to extend the time that @*All Frame Signs are permitted citywide from January 1, 1995 to June 30, 1995.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Robert Green in the Planning Department, at (619) 438-1161, extension 4442.
If you challenge the Zone Code Amendment in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad City Clerk's Office at, or prior to, the public hearing.
PUBLISH: December 1, 1994 APPLICANT: City of Carlsbad CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
ZCA 94-04 - Amendment to Municipal
Code Sign Ordinance
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NOTIC& C)F PUBI,IQki.I5ARDX
‘.- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad will hold
a public he&g ;~t Wp Cnmcil Chambers, 1200 C&bad Villain Dr&, CaxY-!sbail, Calik~ur-r~ia,
at 6:OO p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 1994, to consider recommendation of approval to m
AWICI~IIICII~ IV Tide 21.41 (S&I Ordinance) of the Munwpal Code to exrend the time that “A”
Frame sips are permitted citywide Erom January 1, 1995, to June 30, 1995.
Those persons wishing tn speak on this proposal me cordi+ invited to attend ~1.12 yuLk
hearing. Copies of the s&f report will be available on and after October 27, 1994. If you have
any questions, plcasc call IWcrt Green in the Planning Department at (619) 438-116 1: ext.
4442.
If you challenge the G-w &I& hmcndxwent in wur~, you may be limited tb raisGlg only ~lrust:
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in wriuen
correspondence dclkwcd to the City d Carl&ad xc or prior to the public !xanngL
CASE, FILE: WA 94-04
CASE NAME; “A” FRAME SIGNS
PU HLISH: OCTOBERZO, 1994
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TO: CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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RE: PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST
Attached are the materials necessary for you to notide
ZCA 94-04 - AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SIGN ORDINANCE
for a public hearing before the City Council.
PLease notice the item for the council meeting of
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Thank you.
Assistant City Man--
November 18, .1994
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