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Meeting Minutes
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October 6, 2010 �;ITy CLERK'S OFFIC�nton City Hall
6:00 p.m. Council Chambers
Planning Commissioners Present: Michael Chen, Michael Drollinger, Ray Giometti, Michael O'Halloran, Nancy
Osborn, Ed Prince, Martin Regge
Planning Commissioner Absent: Gwendolyn High, Kevin Poole
City Staff Present: Chip Vincent, Planning Director; Rocale Timmons,Associate Planner; Kris Sorensen,Assistant
Planner;Judith Subia, Administrative Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER: Commission Chair Giometti called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Commission Secretary Drollinger called roll. Commissioners High and Poole were absent and
excused.
3. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED: None
4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: None
5. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: None
6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
• The sign code is a big issue and will require more discussion after tonight's briefing. Staff will have
discussions with the community and will come back to the Commission with more information and
recommendations.
7. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS(TITLE IV)AMENDMENTS DOCKET BRIEFINGS:
#D-49: Drive-In/Drive-Throu�h Retail and Services
Kris presented this docket item requested by the Planning Division. There are two types of drive-through
uses: Retail and Sales. Staff recommends prohibiting detached stand-alone drive-in/drive-through uses in
zones currently allowed,to not allow them anywhere in the City. Staff further recommends requiring such
uses to be part of the building where the primary use is located and be physically integrated. Related notes
will be consolidated.
#D-51: Reli�ious Institutions in Non-Residential Zones
Kris presented this docket item requested by the Planning Division. Religious institutions of all sizes are
currently allowed in all zones and processed through a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit. The
impacts vary depending on the size. Staff recommends processing religious institution permit review based
on size. A small institution, up to 10,000 square feet be allowed outright and require an Administrative
Conditional Use Permit if adjacent to or abutting a residential zone. A medium institution,from 10,000 to
30,000 square feet be allowed with an Administrative Conditional Use Permit and also require an
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Administrative Conditional Use Permit if adjacent to or abutting a residential zone. A large institution,over
30,000 square feet be allowed with a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit and also require an Hearing
Examiner Conditional Use Permit if adjacent to or abutting a residential zone
#D-54:Si�n Code
Rocale presented this docket item requested by the Planning Division. This request is to amend Title IV to
provide clear and consistent sign regulations. She discussed the existing and proposed changes for the
following sections: pole signs,freestanding sign height limits, roof signs, internally illuminated signs,wall
signs,temporary(A-frame signs), mix of sign types, letter size limitations, maximum size of
freestanding/projecting signs, signs allowed for churches, apartments, and subdivisions,signs allowed for
institutional, large office, and industrial developments, marquee signs, awning signs, under awning signs,
sign maintenance, modifications and variances, and non-conforming signs. Staff recommends approval of
this request.
8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:The next Commission meeting will be on October 20, 2010.
9. ADJOURNMENT:The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m
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