1992-07-13 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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e e Page 2 of 3 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of March 19, 1992 ownership, and signage. This would also allow the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council to better control the location and special circumstances of each facility. Staff reviewed the guidelines set by other cities and found them to be comparable to what we are proposing. Eugene Edmonds provided the Commission with a handout he received from a Councilman. This handout addressed several items in the Staff Report. One item noted was for the terminology "inn" not be used when referring to Bed and Breakfasts. A copy of this handout is attached as a part of these minutes. A straw vote was taken and the Commission voted unanimously to have staff prepare language amending the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with Mr. Harrington's recommendations. 5) STAFF REPORTS Mr. Harrington addressed the City's Comprehensive Plan. He stated that there appear to be discrepancies between the Plan's intent and actual development patterns in the City. He further added that he sees the Comprehensive Plan as a living document that should grow and evolve with the City. He anticipates the Commission spending a good deal of time in the upcoming year addressing Comprehensive Plan issues. Mr. Harrington then addressed the issue of staff presentations to the Commission. His plans are to somewhat change the format of presentations. There will be a greater emphasis on inter-department cooperation in the preparation and ~. presentation of information to be given to the Commission. Finally, Mr. Harrington addressed the issue of signage in regards to Bed and Breakfasts. He asked for Commission input regarding size and location of signs. Betty Waters commented that 18" x 24" seems to be a typical size for Bed and Breakfast signs. She mentioned seeing a larger sign in Kemah which was unattractive. Doug Martin asked if signs would have to be located on the building or if they could be freestanding in a yard. Betty Waters stated that signs are commonly located in the yards. Doug Martin requested staff to prepare some example signs in various sizes.