PC17-347
City of Menifee
29714 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Conditions of Approval for Planning Application Plot Plan No. 2017-038 and
Administrative Relief No. 2017-275 - “Revision to the Sign Program for
Circle K”
1. Project Description
Planning Application No. 2017-038 is approved for a revision to the sign
program for the Circle K located on the northwest corner of Newport Road and
Haun Road. The proposed signage revisions consist of three (3) replacement
wall signs (two Circle K logos and one primary identification sign above the main
entrance), two (2) replacement illuminated signs on the fueling canopy and
enhancements to the two existing monument signs (including landscaping). As a
part of the rebranding, the Applicant will replace the existing fuel canopy vinyl
banding with LED illuminated panels, on three (3) of the four (4) sides. In
addition, the existing Circle K fascia treatment along the front of the convenience
store is to be removed. The existing signage design and locations were
previously approved by the County of Riverside, through the Plot Plan process
prior to the City’s incorporation.
Administrative Relief No. 2017-275 proposes to allow for the signage for the
service station to exceed the requirements of Menifee Municipal Code Chapter
9.76, specifically a reduction in signage setbacks and maximum allowed square
footage of a monument sign. The monument signs (existing/proposed) will be
setback one (1) foot from the right-of-way line opposed to the required three (3)
feet per the code and one (1) of the monument signs (along Newport Road) will
be 46 square feet (per face) instead of the 36 square foot maximum allowed per
code.
2. Indemnification
Applicant/developer shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of
Menifee and its elected city council, appointed boards, commissions,
committees, officials, employees, volunteers, contractors, consultants, and
agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, fines, penalties,
and expenses, including without limitation litigation expenses and attorney’s fees,
arising out of either the City’s approval of the Project or actions related to the
Property or the acts, omissions, or operations of the applicant/developer and its
directors, officers, members, partners, employees, agents, contractors, and
subcontractors of each person or entity comprising the applicant/developer with
respect to the ownership, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the
Project and the Property for which the Project is being approved. In addition to
Conditions of Approval for 2017-038 and 2017-275
Sign Program for Circle K
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the above, within 15 days of this approval, the developer/applicant shall enter
into an indemnification agreement with the City. The indemnification agreement
shall be substantially the same as the form agreement currently on file with the
City.
3. Definitions
The words identified in the following list that appear in all capitals in the attached
conditions of 2017-038 and 2017-275 shall be henceforth defined as follows:
APPROVED EXHIBIT S = Sign Program for Plot Plan No. 2017-038 and
2017-275 dated August 29, 2017.
4. Conform to Exhibit
The development of the sign shall conform substantially to that shown on Exhibit
S, dated August 29, 2017, on file under 2017-038 and 2017-275.
5. Sign Category
This is a permit authorizing the following sign category (ies):
_X Free-Standing
X Affixed to Building
_X Service Station Canopy
___ On-Site Identification
___ For Sale, Lease or Rent
___ Temporary Political
___ Subdivision, On-Site
___ Subdivision, Off-Site
6. Newport Hub Specific Plan
Advertising as approved shall conform with the provisions of the Newport Hub
Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 248).
7. Comply with Ordinances and Codes
The development of these premises shall comply with the standards of the
Newport Hub Specific Plan and all other applicable Riverside County or City of
Menifee ordinances or guidelines and State and Federal codes. The
development of the premises shall conform substantially with that as shown on
Exhibit S, unless otherwise amended by these Conditions of Approval.
As a part of the approval, the Applicant was required to seek Administrative
Relief, as described in Menifee Municipal Code Chapter 9.76 - Sign Regulations.
The required findings were made by the Planning Commission, and therefore,
the Sign Program is consistent with the zoning ordinance.
8. Encroachment Permits
The Applicant is not proposing work within the City of Menifee right-of-way. Any
and all work done within the City of Menifee right-of-way shall have been
authorized by an encroachment permit and a possible revision to this Plot Plan.
9. Comply with Building and Safety
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Sign Program for Circle K
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Compliance with Department of Building and Safety directives and all required
permits shall be obtained prior to establishment or continuation of the use.
10. Lighting Hooded and Directed
Any outside lighting shall be hooded and directed so as not to shine directly on
adjoining property or public right-of-way.
11. Comply with the Dark Sky Ordinance
All lighting shall comply with any applicable provisions of City of Menifee
Municipal Code Chapter 6.01.
12. Landscaping
Landscaping shall be provided at the base of the sign. At a minimum, landscape
area shall be equal to the area of the sign. Landscaping shall be complementary
to the landscaping for the overall site, shall be appropriately irrigated and shall
include flora arrangements that include drought tolerant annuals and perennials,
which are designed to facilitate maintenance as well as enhanced aesthetic
quality. The design of the landscaping shall be such that natural growth will not
obscure the sign from the public right-of-way.
13. Viable Landscaping
All plant materials within landscaped areas that will be disturbed due to
construction of the proposed pylon sign shall be replaced or repaired and
maintained in a viable growth condition throughout the life of this permit. To
ensure that this occurs, the Community Development Department shall require
inspections in accordance with the Landscape/Irrigation Install Inspection
Condition of Approval.
14. Maintenance
All signs and associated landscaping shall be maintained by the property owner
in a condition acceptable to the Community Development Director throughout the
life of the permit. Damage to or malfunction of the sign shall be repaired within 48
hours.
15. Expiration Date
This approval shall be used within two (2) years from the date of decision,
otherwise it shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever. By use is
meant the beginning of substantial construction contemplated by this approval
within the two-year period which is thereafter diligently pursued to completion, or
the beginning of substantial utilization contemplated by this approval. Extensions
of time may be filed pursuant to Ordinance No. 348, Section 18.30.
Prior to Building Permit Issuance for the Monument Signs
16. Landscape Plans
The permittee shall submit a set of landscaping plans to the Community
Development Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of the
building permit for the monument signs. The plan shall show a planter with
landscaping at the base of the monument signs.
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Sign Program for Circle K
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Emphasis shall be placed on using plant species that include flora arrangements
of drought tolerant annuals and perennials that have have low water usage, and
complement the existing onsite plant palette. The location, number, genus,
species, and container size of plants shall be shown. The design of the
landscaping shall be such that natural growth will not encroach into the public
right-of-way.
17. Landscape Inspections. Prior to issuance of building permits for the monument
signs, the permit holder shall open a Landscape Deposit Based Fee case and
deposit the amount of $500.00 to cover subsequent Landscape Inspections.
18. Submit Building Plans. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the permittee
shall submit building plans with the City of Menifee Building and Safety
Department for the monument sign. The building plans shall be in substantial
conformance with APPROVED EXHIBIT S.
Building and Safety will require the following items:
1. Plans shall be designed to the provisions of the 2016 edition of the
California Building, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing, Energy and
Green Codes (or subsequent edition adopted by the City).
2. Five (5) sets of plan drawings shall be submitted along with two (2) copies
of structural and Title 24 Energy documentation.
3. Two (2) sets of precise grading plans shall be submitted at time of
building plan review submittal. Showing all disabled access paths of
travel, cross and directional slope percentages, site accessibility features
and details.
4. All exterior lighting shall comply with Ordinance 2009-24, “Dark Sky
Ordinance”.
5. All exterior lighting shall fall within current commercial standards.
6. Separate plan submittal will be required to Riverside County Fire along
with a formal transmittal issued by Building and Safety.
Prior to Building Permit Final for the Monument Signs
19. Final Landscape Approval. The final landscape approval following installation
shall be subject to the review and approval of the City’s Community Development
Director or his or her designee. The Community Development Director may
require additional trees, shrubs and/or groundcover as necessary, if site
inspections reveal landscape deficiencies that were not apparent during the plan
review process.
Conditions of Approval for 2017-038 and 2017-275
Sign Program for Circle K
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END OF CONDITIONS
The undersigned, as the applicant or representative of the applicant in the above
noted approval, hereby acknowledge receipt of these Conditions, have no
questions regarding the requirements contained herein and applied to the
approval of the request and shall abide by all such Conditions.
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(Applicant/Representative Signature)
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(Date Signed)