Item 4 - Exhibit 02 - Required Findings and Considerations
PLANNING COMMISSION – September 9, 2020
REQUIRED FINDINGS FOR:
50 University Avenue, Suite B260
Variance Application V-20-001
Request for approval for a variance from the Town Code to exceed the maximum
allowable sign area and an exception from the Commercial Design Guidelines to
exceed the maximum letter height for a wall sign (Sephora) on property zoned
C-2:LHP:PD, Located at 50 University Avenue, Suite B260. APN 529-02-044.
Property Owner: SRI Old Town LLC. Applicant: Peter Liu.
FINDINGS
Required findings for CEQA:
■ The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301: Existing
Facilities.
Required findings for granting a Variance application to exceed the maximum allowable sign
area:
■ As required by Section 29.20.170 of the Town Code for granting a Variance application:
(1) Because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape,
topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of this ordinance deprive s
such property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical
zone; and
(2) The granting of a variance would not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent
with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone which such property is
situated.
Planned Development Ordinance:
■ The project is in conformance with Planned Development Ordinance 2025.
Master Sign Program:
■ The project is in conformance with the Old Town Master Sign Program.
EXHIBIT 2
Commercial Design Guidelines:
■ The proposed signage is consistent with applicable provisions of the Commercial Design
Guidelines with the exception of exceeding the maximum letter height for a wall sign in the
C-2 District.
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