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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING <br /> FEBRUARY 9 , 1993 <br /> PAGE 3 <br /> 4 <br /> 5 <br /> 6 Commissioner Franzese was in attendance representing the <br /> 7 Planning Commission . <br /> 8 <br /> 9 1 . Sian Ordinance - Identification Sianaae <br /> 10 <br /> 11 Commissioner Franzese stated the position of the Planning <br /> 12 Commission regarding property entitled to two signs . If a <br /> 13 property faces two streets , it was felt this business would be <br /> 14 entitled to two signs , each one facing a frontage street . <br /> 15 The City Manager advised that staff had taken the position <br /> 16 that there were situations where both signs should face the <br /> 17 same frontage . He gave the example of a business in the <br /> 18 industrial park where two roads are considered frontage but <br /> 19 more effective signage would be to have both signs face the <br /> 20 same frontage. Presently, this is not allowed under the <br /> 21 ordinance. While ' he understands the Planning Commission ' s <br /> 22 position, he feels that staff should be afforded more <br /> 23 flexibility with signage. Wording for the new sign ordinance <br /> 24 does not include "per street" thereby allowing for staff <br /> 25 discretion . <br /> 26 <br /> The City Manager stated that all sections of the sign <br /> 26 <br /> ordinance are being enforced at the present time. Many letters <br /> 29 have been sent to property owners whose signs are in <br /> 30 violation . Some of the recipients of these letters were in <br /> 31 attendance at the Council Meeting. <br /> 32 <br /> 33 Councilmember Marks feels there are two different roles to be <br /> 34 taken by the City Council and the Planning Commission <br /> 35 regarding this issue. The Planning Commission abides by the <br /> 36 policy and formulates recommendations . The City Council is <br /> 37 responsible for enforcement , regulation and administration . <br /> 38 <br /> 39 Councilmember Marks senses tension between the two bodies . He <br /> 40 suggested that members of each body meet together to discuss <br /> 41 their respective roles . He recommended that the discussion be <br /> 42 limited to signs and that staff be included in the meeting. <br /> 43 <br /> 44 The City Manager was of the opinion that members of the <br /> 45 Planning Commission had a particular frustration with <br /> 46 enforcement of the sign ordinance. <br /> 47 <br /> 48 He gave examples. of signs which are technically in violation <br /> 49 but are not specifically addressed in the sign ordinance. <br /> 50 <br /> • <br />