HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6190RESOLUTION NO. 6190
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN RAFAEL APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR THE
GIA WESTON NEON SIGN FOR THE FRENCH QUARTER
WHEREAS, the San Rafael Sign Ordinance specifies that
plans submitted sumultaneously with plans for any development signs
are subject to environmental design review (14.11.02); and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 1978, the Planning Commission con-
ditionally approved a design review application for the French
Quarter at 610 Third and 901-909 Irwin Street which included a
sign program; and
WHEREAS, on June 18, 1981, application for a revised sign
program with a variance to allow a neon sign was made to legit-
imatize several signs installed which were inconsistent with the
original program; and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 1981, the Planning Commission re-
viewed the above application and granted conditional approval
based upon a staff recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on July 28, 1981,
determined that certain signs, namely the heart shaped signs and
window signs, were inconsistent with the overall design of the
project; and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 1981, the San Rafael City
Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the appeal of the
Planning Commission decision reviewing staff and Commission
information and receiving testimony.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of San Rafael grants a sign variance to allow the
"Gia Weston" neon window sign for a period of one year or until
September 21, 1982, at which time, unless extended, the sign shall
be removed and the originally approved multi -paned window
reinstated.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the San Rafael City Council
approved said variance with the following findings of fact as
required under Section 14.12.070 of the San Rafael Municipal Code:
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A. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances
applying to the building that do not apply to other buildings
in the area.
1. The French Quarter project consisted of rehab-
ilitation of several dilapidated residential buildings to allow
for new commercial and residential uses. The project in this
way represented an adaptive reuse of existing historical buildings
as opposed to complete redevelopment of the property. Because
of the residential configuration and the historical exterior
that must be preserved under the City landmark designation for
the property there are special signing needs that apply to the
building.
2. The building occupied by "Gia Weston" has a narrow
frontage on Irwin Street, a major roadway, and the side of the
building faces Third Street, a major roadway. The situation of
the subject building in relation to these one-way streets further
constitutes special circumstance.
B. The granting of a variance is necessary for the
enjoyment of substantial property rights of the petitioner. The
granting of variance for a one year period will allow sufficient
time for the establishment of the current use and amortization of
the costs of the neon sign which has already been installed.
C. The granting of the variance will not adversely
affect adjacent or vicinity properties, or the health and/or
safety of the public.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael,
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly
introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of said
City on Monday , the 5th day of October 1981, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Jensen, Miskimen, Nixon & Mayor Mul ryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
JEUNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
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