HomeMy WebLinkAboutPS 97-80; Grubb & Ellis; Sign Permits/Programs (PS) (3)December 9, 1997
Richard W. Sweat
Post, Kirby, Noonan and Sweat LLP
American Plaza, Suite 1 100
600 West Broadway
San Diego, CA 92 10 1-3302
RE: PS 97-80; GRUB AND ELLIS
Dear Mr. Sweat:
, Your November 7, 1997 letter to the Planning Director has been referred to me for a response.
After careful consideration of the facts related to your request, I have concluded that the denials
of the sign permit and of the request for a sign program amendment were consistent with City
codes, policies and procedures. Your letter makes several allegations that are not supported by
the facts. Please note that the property where your client has located, has an approved sign
program that allows a 2 ft. by 8 ft. sign located adjacent to and facing the freeway. The sign
permit request was not in compliance with the approved sign program. Furthermore, the City
does not normally allow freeway facing signs for non-freeway oriented (tourist serving)
businesses. However, since the project where your client is located has a sign program that
allows a 2’x8’ facing the freeway, staff was willing to approve such a sign (but not the one that
was requested in the application).
The approved sign program also only allows a 2’x8’ freeway facing sign where the CB
Commercial sign is located. Our records indicate that the existing sign was erected without
permits or approvals. The City has initiated code enforcement related to the CB Commercial
sign and the matter has been referred to the City Attorney’s office.
Finally, the City’s action on the Grubb and Ellis sign has concluded (sign program amendment
denied September 15, 1997) and the appeal period was complete long before November 7, 1997
(the date of your letter). We sincerely wish that your client or your client’s sign contractor had
researched the sign regulations for the site before the leasing the office space. Had that occurred,
your client would have been able to make a more informed decision about locating there.
I can assure you that the City and the Planning Department endeavor to treat every one equally
and fairly. If the Department or I can be of assistance to you or your client in the future, please
do not hesitate in contacting either.
Assistant Planning Director
c: Planning Director Assistant City Attorney
~~~ 2075 Las Palmas Dr. - Carlsbad, CA 92009-1 576 - (760) 438-11 61 - FAX (760) 438-0894