03-14-2013 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 14, 2013 The Planner further reported that he met with the Code Enforcement Officer relative to this application and was informed that there are two signs on this building which were installed without permits. The Code Enforcement Office has requested that the Planning Commission table action on the CUP until the applicant submits the updated drawing with detailed sign information. Jeff Young reported that he is proposing to start a business in this building, noting that there is one other tenant in the building. Young questioned the need to table action, noting that tabling would delay his being able to put up his signage. Jeff DeBace, owner of the building, stated that he was unaware that his tenant put up signage without a permit. DeBace reported that he discussed signage with this tenant and they indicated satisfaction with their current signage indicated that they have no need for any additional signs. DeBace noted that the building has been in existence since 1990, and he questioned why there is now a need for a comprehensive sign plan. Duray stated that the comprehensive sign plan provides a uniform signage plan for an entire building. DeBace stated that Young is interested in limited signage consisting of an awning sign and a sign on the north side of the building. Duray asked if a detailed sign plan had been prepared. Young replied that one had not been prepared and indicated that his signage company did not want to proceed with a plan until approval was granted by the City. Duray stated that the Commission needs to know what the signage will look like before it can be approved. The Planner agreed that the City should have some idea as to what the signage will look like. The Planner noted that if the signage company has any questions about how the signage plan should be prepared, they can contact his office. Young replied that the signs are simple ones, noting that he wants a sign on the awning, one on the north side of the building, and some window signage. Murphy asked for more information about staff's concerns in moving this matter forward. The Planner noted that signage went up on the building without a permit. The Code Enforcement Officer would like to verify that the proposed signage meets the Code. Murphy questioned why the request for a master sign plan is being submitted by a tenant and not the building owner. She was also concerned about preventing a new tenant from moving forward with signage given an -2-