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Staff reported the applicant already received a building permit for two signs (a primary facade sign facing Nevada City Highway and a sign over the main entrance) and that Grass Valley Municipal Code section 17.720.03.l limits wall signs to one primary and one secondary facade. The applicant requested an exception to add a third wall sign on the parking-lot-facing side to aid customer wayfinding and to balance the building’s signage.

Representatives for the applicant and sign fabricator participated remotely. Danielle Manion of Accent Graphics, the sign fabricator, told the committee, “We think visibility will be better for customers that park in the back of the building. When they come in, they’ll know that they’re in the back of the Sherwin Williams location.” Jessica, with Permit Secured, said Sherwin-Williams prefers signage on multiple elevations; the applicant confirmed the proposed sign is 23.5 square feet and letters are approximately 15 inches tall, while the primary sign over the main entrance is about 45.1 square feet.

Committee members questioned whether the rear sign would be necessary for customers who approach from Gates Place and whether an illuminated sign visible from Nevada City Highway would be appropriate for an otherwise non-freeway commercial context. Members discussed alternatives: lowering the rear sign on the wall, reducing size, or eliminating illumination. Several members said a lowered, non-illuminated sign would be acceptable; one committee member suggested a smaller address-style sign could meet wayfinding needs without becoming prominent from the highway.

The committee’s motion recommended Planning Commission approval with the modification that the rear (parking-lot-facing) sign be lowered on the elevation and be non-illuminated; the motion passed unanimously (5–0). The item will proceed to the Planning Commission for final action. Staff noted delivery access and lighting in the parking area are part of the site design; committee members asked the applicant to provide a revised elevation showing the lower, non-illuminated sign for Planning Commission review.

The committee also determined the project is categorically exempt under CEQA (staff-cited Class 1 exemption) for the sign exception recommendation, and adopted the findings included in the staff report.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Development Review Committee Meeting 3.11.25","oneSentenceSummary","The committee recommended approval of a sign-exception for a third wall sign at a new Sherwin-Williams store at 2085 Nevada City Highway, asking that the rear sign be lowered on the wall and not illuminated before Planning Commission review.","taxTitle","Grass Valley, Nevada County, California","taxId",59323,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6641282,"Development Review Committee approves three-unit infill at 224 North Church Street with minor design conditions",1146,1186000,2332000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2547161-99ebb4990a44b2f3dbcea68404a838ca&start=1186&end=2332","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2547161-99ebb4990a44b2f3dbcea68404a838ca/thumbnail_1186000.jpg","/articles/6641282/Grass-Valley/Nevada-County/California/Development-Review-Committee-approves-three-unit-infill-at-224-North-Church-Street-with-minor-design-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641282-f5b303a72df6004beff7dd5231045b3f/orig.mp4?Expires=1777534109&Signature=kunqiQNlji1wJH3N1JQuoyw1UiTHwyQOFQoDxQ89v-zaA-Zgt5o3roIl4Ch3mbp13qtxOD2l26narseO7R6giReLN5md-qW3pY1i~iWJXope5QVIHOGDXrRXCUGnwkwq0~LiB5djNQ0qKlQbUvlIXv7hhf2Q1TFZVle1Ge~a2HC2~K-IJ0BjkW1lkGwYfdt8nar1fAv5AecyIDBYmNaWZKG~knpeuFmY6VPP3QuMBRHPtmwwra5F6ZYUyBlq~vto3jecbwu5GsgQfmOmAcVsGMXgFwtNsgnD3iExWj3Vx5gTcC0QitcvJESW9f53-HjgLPfEoRzGnBAMEcpLaSGq0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grass Valley Development Review Committee on March 11 approved a development review permit for a duplex with an attached accessory dwelling unit at 224 North Church Street, adopting findings and a Categorical Exemption under CEQA.

The committee voted 4–0 with one recusal to approve the project as recommended in the staff report, with conditions requiring the second-story rear elevation window pattern be changed and that wood support posts on the south elevation be cased to provide a larger appearance. Jacob McDonald recused himself from the item because the property is within 500 feet of land he owns.

City planner Lucy Rullins told the committee the lot is currently vacant after a home condemned in 2014 was demolished, and that the applicant’s design evolved through multiple submittals to better meet the City of Grass Valley design guidelines. The proposal provides two primary dwelling units plus an attached accessory dwelling unit, with garage capacity for four cars using tandem parking and a two-door garage on the facade facing North School Street.

The committee’s discussion focused on several design details. A committee member noted the rear elevation’s stacked, identical window pattern was visually monotonous and asked the applicant to alter the second-floor pattern or add a small roof element. The applicant (present at the podium) described two metal, prefabricated awnings over side windows and confirmed they would match the building color: “They are pre fabricated by metal,” the applicant said. Committee members agreed changes to the rear-window pattern and casing the south-side wood posts could be handled as conditions.

Rullins said building, fire and engineering departments had reviewed and approved the building permit with conditions; planning action remained pending this committee decision. Amy Wilson, city planner, moved approval with the listed modifications; the motion was seconded and carried with four ayes and one recusal.

The committee directed staff to update the official address to reflect the building’s primary entry facing North School Street once the building permit is finalized.

A staff report and conditions of approval accompany the committee’s action; building permit conditions from building, fire and engineering remain in effect.","The Grass Valley Development Review Committee approved a proposal for a duplex with an attached accessory dwelling unit at 224 North Church Street, finding the project CEQA-exempt with conditions to modify rear windows and enlarge south-side support posts.","actionData","errors"]

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Development Review Committee recommends Planning Commission allow third Sherwin-Williams wall sign with conditions

Development Review Committee approves three-unit infill at 224 North Church Street with minor design conditions