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J . . PLAN COMMISSION Minutes April 5, 1995 The Plan Commission held its special meeting in the E.O.C. room located in the basement at City Hall, 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri on April 5, 1995. The meeting commenced at 7:30 p.m. with Chairperson Ratner presiding. V oting Members Present Andrea Ratner, Chairperson A. John Solodar, Vice Chairperson Stephen P. Marsh Mickey Peniston Erickson T. Smith V oting Members Absent Charles Foxworth Thomas E. Kahn Staff Present: Frank B. Hill, Zoning Administrator Approval of Minutes Chairperson Ratner stated that the Commission would now consider approval of the minutes from the February 22, 1995 meeting. Mr. Marsh moved for approval of the February 22, 1995 minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Solodar and passed by a vote of 5 to 0 with all members voting "aye." Review of the Sign Ordinance in reference to size of commercial primary signage and temporary promotional displays The City Plan Commission conducted a review of the University City Sign Code as requested by the City Council. The Commission looked at the sign ordinance to see if the permitted amount of commercial primary signage is adequate and whether the provisions for temporary promotional displays are adequate. In determining these questions, the commission reviewed the sign codes for Clayton, Olivette and Creve Coeur for comparison. They also reviewed a memo from AI Goldman, Director of Planning. The commission members emphasized that the City Council should take note that according to information provided by the Zoning Administrator as told to him by Mr. Goldman, the current sign code was in part drafted by a committee formed from local merchants. They suggest that the City Council should gain input from local business people if they will be changing the code. The Plan Commission determined that although they would suggest some minor clarifications, substantial changes to the sign code are not necessary. I f changes are to be made, the Commission leans toward more restrictive rather than more permissive regulations for permitted amount of commercial primary signage. The Commission also determined that the provisions for temporary promotional displays are adequate. A motion was made by Mr. Solodar, seconded by Mr. Marsh and passed by a vote of 5 to 0 that the Plan Commission recommend that the sign code not be changed to allow more commercial signage and that the provision for temporary promotional displays remains as is.