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Analysis On December 6, 2000, the Community Development Department approved Site Approval No. SA-00-65 for a double-faced, off-premises, outdoor advertising sign. On December 14, 2000, David Atwater filed an appeal of the Community Development Department's approval of the Site Approval. Mr. Atwater's Appeal Appeal Statement No. 1 Major changes of the Interstate 5/French Camp off ramp are planned in the future. The installation of the sign could be in conflictwith the options being considered by Cal Trans and by the City of Stockton as part of the"French Camp—Arch Road Expressway." Response to Appeal Statement No. 1 On November 2, 2000, a project referral was sent to the Department of Transportation(Cal Trans) and the City of Stockton. Cal Trans did not respond to the application referral. The City of Stockton Public Works Department did respond on November 27, 2000. The response noted that the project does lie within proposed Interstate 5/French Camp improvement area and that the sign should not be located in the public right-of-way or any public utility easements. Pacific Gas & Electric was also notified of the project and did respond,stating that there is an existing overhead electric pole line within the subject parcel and that the sign should be located at least 10-feet from the nearest conductor of said pole line. Upon review of the project, the Community Development Department has concluded that the project site does not lie within the public right-of-way or within any public utility easements. Appeal Statement No.2 The sign blocks visibility of Mr.Atwater'sfacility and signs. Response to Appeal Statement No. 2 On December 29, 2000, a site inspection was performed at the project site, as were numerous drive-by inspections of the site along Interstate 5 (travelling north and south). At the completion of these inspections, the Community Development Department concluded that the applicant's sign would not visually conceal the appellant's facility and/or signs. Appeal Statement No. 3 Billboards are an eyesore and should not be permitted. Response to Appeal Statement No. 3 Off-premises advertising signs are consistent with the General Plan and are a conditionally permitted use in the C-FS zone with an approved Site Approval. Also, the Initial Study prepared for the project did not reveal any significant aesthetic impacts that the project would have on the surrounding area, and the project is compatiblewith surrounding commercial uses. San Joaquin County SA-00-65\JJS &G Community Development Page 3