06-13-2013 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 13, 2013 Duray asked if Fischer understood that if approved as recommended by City staff, he would not be allowed to lease outdoor storage space to non - Little Canada businesses. Fischer stated that he understood. Duray recommended approval of the following for 200 -208 Ryan Drive, Mr. Russ Fischer, subject to compliance with the recommendations of the Code Enforcement Officer as outlined in her May 15, 2013 report: • Amendment of Conditional Use permit for outdoor Storage (Accessory Use); • Interim Use Permit for Off -Site Outdoor Storage; • Conditional use Permit for Auto - Repair Major; • Renewal of lapsed Conditional Use Permit for storage containers; • Conditional Use Permit for proof -of- parking. Motion seconded by Knudsen. Motion carried 7 — 0. COMPRE- The City Planner reviewed his report dated June 7, 2013 proposing an HENSIVE Amendment to the Zoning Code relative to Comprehensive Sign Plans. SIGN PLANS The Planner reported that a Conditional Use Permit is currently required for Comprehensive Sign Plans for multi- tenant buildings. He noted that these plans are required to meet the requirements of the Sign Code as well as the City's Architectural Guidelines. Therefore, in order to streamline the process, staff is proposing that applications for Comprehensive Sign Plans that meet all Code requirements and Architectural Guidelines require only administrative staff review. Knudsen asked if applications that are outside these standards would come before the Commission and Council. The Planner replied that that is correct. Applications that do not meet standards would require a Variance action or some other planning action that would require Commission and Council review. Fischer pointed out that in some past applications there was concern expressed by neighboring property owners that proposed pylon signage obscured their signage. He noted that without the hearing process, neighbors would not get heard. The City Planner indicated that from staffs perspective if an application met all Code requirements, the City is bound to approve regardless of a neighbor's objection. Duray asked about cost. It was pointed out that a CUP application of this nature requires a $750 deposit. Regardless of whether a CUP is required or not, a Sign Permit would also be required. Therefore, eliminating the CUP process substantially reduces the cost to the applicant. -4-