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J . . April 5, 1995 Plan Commission Meering Minures Page 2 Ms. Ratner wished to emphasize that the increasing the amount of signage at this point would also be a disservice to the existing businesses that have developed their signage in conjunction with the current code regulations. The clarifications to the code should be looked at when the Plan Commission reviews that section of the Zoning Code during the revision process. The minor clarifications mentioned, included but were not limited to the following: 1) Under Section 34-102.2 the permitted amount of primary signage is determined by the amount of building frontage an applicant has along any streets. It is unclear whether or not the total amount of square footage allowed for corner lots may be combined for a grand total facing either or both streets or if the amount of signage is limited to each street frontage's alotted amount along that street only. 2) Under Section 34- 102.3 "temporary window signs" need to differentiated from "temporary promotional displays" either in the definition section or in the ordinance itsel f. 3) Under Section 34-102.4 (t) the term "public assembly usage" should be reviewed because it opens up the opportunity to have a "marquee sign" to such places as churches, banquet halls and other similar uses. If the signs are to be restricted to theaters than the term should be modified. 4) Under Section 34-100.7 (b) the term "major addition" should be defined. Further, the types of contractors should be specified per the type of job. For example, would a landscape contractor be able to put up a sign just because there is a "major addition" being put on a home even though the landscaping is not part of the "major addition" but is being performed at the same time? 5) Under Section 34-100.8 (i) the term "Billboard" should be defined or reviewed so as to coincide with state statutes. 6) A pamphlet similar to that used by Clayton should be developed. 7) Under Section 34-100.8 (c) the prohibition against outlining with strips of lights should be reviewed to see if window outlines should be permissible [the Commission should be cognizant of some existing merchant windows outlined in neon to see if this should be permitted]. Other Business Ms. Ratner stated that the commission will be reviewing the City's 1986 Comprehensive Plan at the next meeting and therefore asks that commission members review the comprehensive plan prior to the April 26, 1995 meeting. The review will emphasize Part 2: Community Qualities and Growth Management. Adjournment Mr. Marsh moved that the Plan Commission meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Mr. Solodar and passed by a vote of 5 to 0 with all members voting "aye." The meeting concluded at 10:00 p. m. m-4-5.plc