Minutes - Planning Commission - 10/04/2012

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Public Hearing Chairperson Levine called the public hearing to order at 8:36 p.m. Presentation Senior Planner presented the staff report. He requested the Commission consider an Ordinance to amend City Code Section 117 -118 (The COR) approving an amendment to the COR Design Framework related to off - street parking, signs, parks and trails, and sub - district boundaries. Staff reviewed the proposed revisions in detail with the Commission and recommended approval of the proposed Ordinance, which includes the revised Design Framework and Master Sign Plan. Citizen Input Commissioner Bauer asked if shared parking was addressed in this framework. Development Services Manager Gladhill commented this was a fundamental guideline throughout the entire COR. Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Field, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Bauer, Field, Brauer, and Van Scoy. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Perez and Schiller. Chairperson Levine closed the public hearing closed at 8:50 p.m. Commission Business Commissioner Bauer questioned if the proposed tenant signs would be able to be shared between more than three users. Development Services Gladhill commented the retail gateway signs were proposed to have three tenants; however, the three signs could be split in half and allow for signage for up to six businesses. Commissioner Brauer asked if the signs should be overbuilt to assure there was enough signage for future businesses. Development Services Manager Gladhill discussed the proposed signage in further detail with the Commission noting Staff was proposing 150 square feet for tenant signs, along with wall signs. Commissioner Field inquired if the retail gateway signs would be split up by lots or tenants. Planning Commission /October 4, 2012 Page 10 of 16