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Walnut Creek design panel approves larger illuminated wall sign for North Italia at Plaza Escuela
Summary
The Design Review Commission approved exceptions to the master sign program and a sign-height increase for a new North Italia restaurant sign at 1179 Locust Street, voting to adopt staff'recommended findings including a CEQA categorical exemption.
Walnut Creek Design Review Commission approved exceptions to the city'approved master sign program on Jan. 15 to allow a single, larger illuminated wall sign for a new North Italia restaurant at 1179 Locust Street.
Senior planner Jessica Gonzalez presented the application and told commissioners, "My name is Jessica Gonzalez, senior planner, and I will be presenting the North Italia sign application." Gonzalez said the site is within the Plaza Escuela shopping center and that the applicant had already received an administrative use permit to serve alcohol. The proposed wall sign is approximately 48 square feet and would be placed about 26 feet above…
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