HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 94-5RESOLUTION NO. 9 4 - 5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING THE UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT
SIGN PROGRAM.
APPLICANT: UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT
CASE FILE NO. AP-1993-6
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of National City considered a request for
approval of plans for the Unified Port District Sign Program at the meeting held on
January 18, 1994; and
WHEREAS, at the meeting of January 18, 1994, the City Council of the City of
National City considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of
said plans, and
WHEREAS, Municipal Code Section 10.48.010 prohibits the posting of signs on
public property, except as provided by Section 10.48.030; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Code Section 10.48.030 provides that the City Council, by
resolution, after considering the recommendation of the Planning Commission, may grant
permission to post such sign or signs as it may determine to be reasonable and proper; and
WHEREAS, the request of the Unified Port District is categorically exempt from
environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Class 11,
small structures);
WHEREAS, at said meeting the City Council considered the staff report contained
in Case File No. AP-1993-6 which is maintained by the City, and incorporated herein by
reference; and
WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable procedures required by
State and City law; and
WHEREAS, this action recited herein is found to be essential for the preservation
of public health, safety and general welfare.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
National City, that the Unified Port District Sign Program is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the plans for directional signs in the public
right-of-way identified as Exhibit "A", Case File No. AP-1993-6, dated December 13,
1993, are hereby approved, subject to all conditions outlined in City Council Policy
Guidelines and Design Criteria for Directional Signs in the Public Right -of -Way, with
exceptions for size, colors and mounting, and subject to the following conditions:
1. A permit from the Department of Building and Safety shall be obtained for the
signs. Construction plans and details for monument signs shall be submitted with
the permit application.
2. Plans shall be submitted to utility agencies to determined whether any conflicts
exist.
3. Unobstructed access to the City sewer pump and the San Diego Gas and Electric
power supply facility shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the Public Works
Director and City Engineer.
4. Handicap accessibility to sidewalks at each street corner shall be maintained for
future installation of pedestrian ramps in accordance with the San Diego Area
Regional Standard Drawings.
5. The proposed monument signs shall be checked for the sight distance lines at the
intersection.
6. Caltrans shall review and approve plans for the proposed directional signs to be
installed at freeway ramps.
7. Directional signs may not obstruct view of other signs and pedestrian or vehicle
traffic.
8. No vertical timbers of monument signs shall be installed in the future sidewalk
areas.
9. Except as otherwise required by conditions of approval, sign plans shall be in
substantial conformance with Exhibit A, Case File No. AP-1993-6, dated
12/13/93.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the
applicant.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of January, 1994.
GEORGE ' . WATERS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
LOR ANNE PEOPLES, CIT CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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GEORGE H. EISER, III, CITY ATTORNEY