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- . . August 23, 1995 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 shall be counted as the gross area of the sign. Where an entrance is shared by more than one business or institution, only one sign shall be installed which shall contain the identification for no more than three businesses and institutions. The owner of the building shall determine which businesses or institutions, if any, will be identified on such a sign. The term "entrance" where used in this section means the space which is allocated to providing ground floor access from the exterior of the building and which is not part of a ground floor tenant space. The Plan Commission members stated that the addition of the "entrance" definition meets their approval and should be sent to the City Council. The Plan Commission then considered several other proposals concerning signage as outlined in a memorandum from Frank Hill. The members stated that they would consider changing the definition of "building frontage" while revising the zoning code and they would consider allowing signs perpendicular to the building at the next meeting. Review of the Comprehensive Plan The Plan Commission members reviewed "Part 2 - Qualities" of the 1986 Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Foxworth stated that new surveys should be conducted. Mr. Solodar stated that all area schools should be highlighted instead of just public schools, cable television should be reviewed, the northern portion of Ruth Park should not be proposed for development and that maintenance of landscaping should be added as a strategy. Ms. Peniston stated that Table 22 should be modified to add hispanics and other ethnic groups, Table 24 should be updated concerning retail establishments, information including the Ritz development on page 79 should be updated, page 80 should include the need for bicycle paths or at least a survey question should ask for that need, a parking study should be done concerning the information on page 81, she agrees that Ruth Park should be preserved and the information concerning the visual impact of the entrance of the Loop should be emphasized as stated on page 91. Mr. Kahn stated that the public's perception of tax rates should be taken into account. Ms. Ratner stated that information concerning earthquake insurance, Metrolink and feelings on personal security should be addressed in the next surveys. Mr. Schoomer stated that the would try obtain funds for new surveys. Other Business Council Liaison Schoomer gave an overview of recent City Council actions. Adjournment Mr. Solodar moved for adjournment. The motion was seconded by Ms. Peniston and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. m-8-23.plc