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Home My WebLink About12-15-1988 Public Hearing and Regular Meetings MINUTES OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 15, 188 Members Present: Chairperson Janet Graves, Commissioners Charles Boyle, Eugene Edmonds, Lola Phillips. Members Absent: Commissioners Bobby Blackwell, Jack Gresham, Inge Browder. City Staff: Director of Community Development Joel H. Albrecht, Acting Building Official Mark Lewis, Community Development/Engineering Secretary Nina Browning, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong. Others Present: None Chairperson Janet Graves called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM '~.2) A motion was made by Charles Boyle and seconded by Eugene Edmonds to approve the minutes of the November 17, 1988 meeting as • submitted. Vote was unanimous. 3) The Public Hearing was called to order to consider the Special Conditional Use Permit Request No.88-013. This request is for the Jennie Riley Civic Center, 322 N. 4th Street, La Porte, Texas. Joel Albrecht began the discussion by informing the Commission -.that the Zoning Ordinance does require civic centers to receive a Special Conditional Use Permit. The existing center which is loca't.ed on 4th Street is considered a legal non-conforming use because it existed prior to the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance No. 1501. The expansion process requires coming before the Commission to get a Special Conditional Use Permit approved and a recommendation to pass on to the City Council. The proposed facility meets or exceeds each of the setback requirements, the building height requirement and the landscaping. Section 10-609 of the ordinance regulates parking facilities and the current parking lot contains thirty two (32) spaces, this is a total of .one space in excess of the required minimum. This request meets all pre-requisite requirements necessary for the granting of a Special Conditional Use Permit. The recommendation from Staff is to approve the Special Conditional Use Permit No. 88-013. Motion was made by Eugene Edmonds and seconded by Charles Boyle to approve the Special Conditional Use Permit No. 88-013. Vote was unanimous. Minutes of 12/15/88 Meeting Page 2 _~ 6) Discussion of the Sign Regulation and develop an outline of issues which should be addressed by a permanent sign ordinance. A proposed time line was presented to the Commission for their approval and discussion. (See attached). Staff does recognize that other issues relating to signs may arise during the process, they therefore ask the Commission to consider this outline as a starting point for discussion. Issues, which in staffs opinion, should be addressed by a comprehensive set of sign regulations are: off-premise signs, sign area height, limitations on number of signs allowed in a given location, regulation of portable signs, public service and community information signs, regulation of type of signage and survey requirements. Mr. Albrecht informed the Commission that staff is ready to assist them in any way possible during the course of this project. 7) A motion was made by Charles Boyle and seconded by Eugene Edmonds to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8: 10 PM. Next meeting scheduled for January 19, 1989. • Respectfully submitted, i`ro-rc~y2~%z Ni a Browning, Secre ry Community Development/Engineering Minutes approved on the ~~ day of G~ti~?~ ._, 1989. Ja t Graves, Chairperson P1 ning & Zoning Commission /nb 12/16/88 SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST NO. 88-003 REQUESTED FOR: Soecial Conditional Use Permit Request #88-011 Jennie Riley Civic Center 322 N. 4th Street LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Block 81; Lots 1 - 32; La Porte, Tract (See Exhibit A) ZONING: R-1, Low Density Residential REQUESTED BY: City of La Porte, Owner BACKGROUND: The Jennie Riley Civic Center is an existing community center (S.l.C. #8322) which is located in a R-1 zoning district. The City is proposing to construct a new building which is to be located immediately behind the existing center. The new building will front on West Tyler Street (See Exhibit B). Section 5-600, Table A of Ordinance 1501 lists community centers located within R-1 zones as conditional uses. The original civic center predates the requirements of Ordinance 1501. However, the expansion of these facilities will require a Special Conditional Use Permit. ANALYSIS: Zoning Ordinance Section S-700, Table B, specifies building setbacks for community centers as 30 ft. front; 20 ft., rear; 10 ft. side. As indicated on Exhibit B, the proposed facility meets or exceeds each of these setback requirements. This same table also specifies a maximum building height of 45 ft. and a 6% landscape requirement. The proposed height of the new building in 18 ft. A landscape plan (which will require approval by the Director of Community Development) will be filed in conjunction with either the Certified Site Plan or building plans. Special Conditional Use Permit Request #88-013 Page 2 Section 10-609 of the ord inance regulates park ing fac i li ties. Community centers are required to have a minimum of ten parking spaces plus one additional space for each 200 sq. ft. of floor area in excess of 2000 sq. ft. The proposed facility will require thirteen spaces. These are in addition to the eighteen spaces required for the existing civic center. The Jennie Riley Center is presently served by a parking lot containing thirty two spaces. This is a total of one space in excess of the required minimum. Section 5-800 sets forth additional conditions which must be met before a Special Conditional Use Permit may be granted. They are as follows: A. Required Screening: this request, as existing. This section is not applicable to all required parking is already B. Traffic Control: As noted above, required parking is existing. The existing parking facilities have not caused any traffic problems in the surrounding neighborhood. In Staff's opinion, this condition has been met and further controls are not required for compliance. C. Compat ibil it Y with Surround ing Area: This Block 81 is wholly owned by the City of La Porte. The entire block is devoted to community and recreational facilities There is in addition to the Jennie Riley Center, a large basketball pavilion and a baseball field. In Staff's opinion, the proposed building is compatible with the existing facilities and will serve to compliment the surrounding neighborhood. D. Requ ired License (s) Obta ined: This requ irement is not applicable to this request. E. Compatible Alterations and Adequate Parking: existing parking lot satisfies this condition. The F. Manufactured Housing Criteria: applicable to this request. This condition is not F. Densitv Bonus: This condition is not applicable to this request. Special Conditional Use Permit Request #88013 Page 3 CONCLUSION: This request meets all prerequisite requirement necessary for the granting of a Special Conditional Use Permit. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Special Conditional Use Permit 88-013. --)~ ~.~ ~ Rul . ..:~..: ..: .. .. .. % % .I: .. .. .. ~ ~ 615 ~3 ~ -- - ,.~!:.31 647 j 97 '- 'i~ I 682 ~ 61\ 73 ,88 687 686' 685 72 71 "7 718 71 7~ 4S 50 '24 ~G C .. \ '53 ::4 756 ,\5 ..: .. % .. . - 339 II ~ 98 95 74 I,! 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Time line index and exhibits covering the development of La Porte's sign regulations dating from October 1987 to the present. 2. Adoption and Development Time Line 3. Outline of issues to be addr'essed during the development of a comprehensive series of sign regulations. Presently, the City's sign regulations are contained in Section 10-1000 of the Zoning Ordinance. In staff's opinion, the present regulations and the format in which they are presented should not be discarded. Present regulations are fair, reasonable and provide an excellent "skeleton" from which a comprehensive set of regulations can be fully developed. These regulations are included in this packet as Exhibits 'C' Cdefinitions) and 'D'CSection 10-1000 of Zoning Ordinance). The attached outline of sign issues to be addressed contains a list of issues which, in staff's opinion should be addressed by the comprehensive regulations. Staff does recognize that other issues relating to signs may arise during the development process. We would therefore ask the Commission to consider this outline as a starting point for discussion. As always, staff is ready to assist the Commission in any way possible during the course of this project. EXHIBIT A NOTES ON PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED SIGN REGULATIONS 1. David Brady, President La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Opposed. business The proposed sign regulation is a burden on the community. 2. Gladys Roth Commonwealth Title Opposed to required sign setbacks. 3. Bob Pizzitola, V.P. La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce La Porte State Bank Opposed to setbacks, size, and ammortization requirements of the sign regulations. 4. H.P. Pfeifer Further studies should be conducted regarding the landscape concept. Expressed objection to 5-800 A-(1). Supports the removal of portable signs. Opposes the 3/4 vote necessary to overrule a Planning and Zoning Commission ruling. 5. Lindsey Pfeiffer The regulations should limit the number of signs which are permitted. Opposes deposits required for political signs and the assessment of permitting fees. Further opposes the 3/4 vote necessary to overrule a Planning and Zoning Commission ruling. Public Comments on Sign Ordinance Page 2 6. Gregg Sill Owner Mr. Mercury Favors more review and public input in drafting sign regulations. Opposed to current concepts in the sign regulations. Further opposes the 3/tl vote necessary to overrule a Planning and Zoning Commission ruling. 7. Eddie Gray Opposed to landscaping regulations. The present regulations are inappropriate for La Porte. Further opposes current sign regulations and 3/4 vote necessary to overrule a Planning and Zoning Commission ruling. 8. Joe Camp, Jr. Joe Camp Ford Favors roof top and stair signs which are prohibited by 10-1011. Also favors temporary signs. Opposes the restrictions on wall and ground signs. These restrictions discourage development. 9. Linda Westergren E.B.C. Incorporated More consideration should be given to the proposed sign regulation. Additional thought should be given to landscaping regulations before presentation to City Council. Opposes the 3/4 vote necessary to overturn a decision by the Planning and Zoning Commission. 10. Decker McKim Opposed to sign regulations, 3/4 overturn rule for the Planning and Zoning Commission, and director approval for landscaping. 11. Bi'uce Angel Expressed concern regarding the lack of clarity in the siGn regulations. Pub 1 ic Comments on Sign On] ~Lnance Page 3 12. Joe Shurta Wharton Weems Estate Opposed sign regulation. 13. Rob Schuler Opposes preexisting sign permit fees and billboard prohibition. EXHIBIT B ORDINANCE NO. 1501-B AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ~RTICLE 3; OF ORDINANCE NO. 1501, THE CITY OF LA PORTE ZONING ORDINANCE, PROVIDING NEW DEFINITIONS OF FREE- ST~NDING SIGN OR GROUND SIGN, IDENTIFICATION SIGN, OFF PREMISE SIGN, ON PREMISE SIGN, SETB~CK, SIGN MEASUREMENT, SIGHT TRIANGLE, AND SIGN~ FURTHER AMENDING ~RTICLE 5, SECTION 5-600~ ARTICLE 5, SECTION 5-700~ ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6-400; ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6-500; ARTICLE 7, SECTION 7-500; ~ND ARTICLE 7, SECTION 7-600 TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR THE LOCATION AND HEIGHT OF SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF LA PORTE; FURTHER ADDING A NEW SECTION, BEING ARTICLE 10, SECTION 10-1000 INTERIM SIGN REGULATIONS AS ~ SINGULAR REFERENCE POINT TO ALL THE FOREMENTIONED CHANGES~ PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF ~ MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL UPON CONVICTION BE FINED A SUM NOT MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00); FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW~ PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and declares that heretofore, to-wit, on the 19th day of November, 1987, at 7:00 P.M., a public hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, Texas, pursuant to due notice, to consider the question of the possible amendment of the Zoning Ordinance as herein described. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, the Publisher's Affidavit of Publication of Notice of said hearing. Section 2. Subsequent to such public hearing, the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission met in special session on February 11, 1988, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the ordinance amendments which were the subject of such public hearing. The City Council of the City of La Porte is in receipt of the written recommendations of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, by letter dated February 19, 1988, the original of which letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "B", incorporated by reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 3. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and declares that on the 14th day of March, 1988, a public hearing was held before the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, pursuant to due notice, to consider the recommendation of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission. There is attached to this ordinance as Exhibit "C", and incorporated by '---""--~-'~'~~~"~---~-,~. ORDINANCE NO. 1501-B Page 2 reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, the Publisher's Affidavit of Publication of Notice of said public hearing before the City Council of the City of La Porte. Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, declares, and determines that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied, and hereby determines and declares that the amendments to City of La Porte Ordinance No. 1501, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte, are desirable and in furtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the City of La Porte's comprehensive plan. Section 5. Article 3, of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte is hereby amended, adding the definitions contained on Exhibit "D" in proper alphabetical sequence to said Article 3, and incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes Section 6. Article 5, Section 5-600, Table A Residential; Article 5, Section 5-700, Table B ResidentIal; Article 6, Section 6- 400, Table A Commercial; Article 6, Section 6-500, Table B Commercial; Article 7, Section 5-700, Table A Industrial; and Article 7, Section 7-600, Table B Industrial are hereby amended to reflect the addition of sign regulations as set forth in sequence in Exhibit "E", attached hereto and fully incorporated by reference herein. Section 7. A new section is hereby added to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte, being Article 10, Section 10- 1000, Interim Sign Regulations. The entirety of Exhibit "E", attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, is hereby included in the Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte as interim sign regulations. Section 8. Any person, as defined in Section 1.02(27), Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of this ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). Each day any violation of this ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate violation. "' .----____,P._..__..~<~._._--,<,._--~,--_.^-~..-.".,..,-".'_'>"___'_"'_'__~'_~''''_. ORDINANCE NO. 1501-B Page 3 Section 9. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this Ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 10 Resolution 88-3 is repealed as of the effective date hereof. Section 11. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required. Section 12. This Ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of the ordinance by causing the caption to be published in the official newspaper in the City of La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of the ordinance. PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 14th day of March, 1988. CITY OF LA PORTE BY ~~1?k~~ No an L. Malone, yor ATTEST: u~~ Cherie Black City Secretary _..__.""'....,._---..."',...'.~---_._. ARTICLE THREE: DEFINITIONS Freestanding Sign or Ground Sign: Any sign supported by one (1) or more columns, poles, uprights, or braces anchored in or on the ground and not attached to any building. Identification Sign: Any sign which carries only the firm, business or corporate name, the major enterprise on the premises, or the principal products offered for sale on the premises. Off Premise Sign: Any sign which directs attention to any business, commodity, service or entertainment offered elsewhere than on the premises where such sign appears. On Premise Sign: Any sign which directs attention to a business, commod i ty, serv ic e or enterta inment offered on the same premise s where such sign appears. Setback, Sign Measurement: The closest point to any property line which may be occupied by any sign, as defined by this Ordinance. This point shall be determined by measuring perpendicularly from adjacent property lines. Sight Trian~le: Triangular shaped area of clear visibility located at all intersections including private driveways. The area of the triangle shall be determined by engineering standards. Sign: Any word, number, figure, device, design anything is made known, as used to designate profession, business, or a commodity and which public street. Refer to S.B.C.C.I. for additional purpose of this ordinance, a sign is a structure. or trademark by which an individual, firm, is visible from any definitions. For the -90- Section 10-1000 Interim Sign Regulations RESIDENTIAL USE TABLE A USES (SIC CODE #) Freestanding On Premise Identi- fication Sign for Townhouses, Multi-Family Developments, Group Care Facilities, Subdivisions, Education and Religious Facilities R-1 ZONES R-2 R-3 MH P P P p RESIDENTIAL USE TABLE B (8*) Uses- Min. Lot Areal D.U. S.F. (2,3,4*, 5,6,10) Min. Yard Setbacks L.F. F. R. S. Min. Lot Width L.F. Free- standing On Premise Signs 0-0-0 Footnote: (9) Max. (7*) Min. Lot Min. Devel. Cov.1 Site Open Min. Areal Spacel Land- Max. Unit Unit scaping Height S.F. S.F. Reo. Equal to Max. N/A N/A N/A/N/A Allowable 10. No sign shall be located in a sight triangle so as to obstruct traffic visibility at a level between three feet (3') and six feet (6') as measured above adjacent road grade. _ '"_W,."_.~.......______...._.....~~-~......_~..",_.~._.".~,...~. -91- COMMERCIAL USE TABLE A CR ZONES NC GC USES (SIC CODE #) Freestanding On Premise Signs P p COMMERCIAL USE TABLE B Uses (5 ) Min. Land- scaping Rea. Max. Lot Cov. (1,3,4,6) Min. Yard Setbacks F. R. S. (2,6) Adj. to Res. Min. Yard Setback .F. R. S. Max. Height Freestanding On Premise Signs NIA NIA 0-0-0 0-5-5 45 Ft. Footnote: 6. No sign shall be located in sight triangle so as to obstruct traffic visibility at a level between three feet (3') and six feet (6') as measured above adjacent road grade. ,-",-~~,,"'~~-"'-~----"'--"""'~~~~'~"""""'-'~~----"'~"--'~'---'~"-'_.'-~"-'-"- . -92- INDUSTRIAL USE TABLE A USES (SIC CODE #) B-1 P On Premise Freestanding Signs * Off Premise Freestanding Signs Uses On & Off Premise Freestanding Signs Footnote: INDUSTRIAL USE TABLE B (4) Hinimum Landscaping Requirements (1,3,5) Minimum Yard Setback F. R. S. ZONES L-I P P (2,5) Adj. to Resid. Min. Yard Setback F. R. S. 0-5-5 H-I p p Max. Height 45 Ft. 5. No sign shall be located in a sight traingle so as to obstruct traffic visibility at a level between three feet (3') and six feet (6') as measured above adjacent road grade. Maximum Lot Coverage N/A N/A 0-0-0 EXHIBIT C ( ( ( -6a- Controlled Access Highway: Any thoroughfare which is a high volume freeway (without signalization on principal lanes) designed for four (4) to eight (8) main lanes and four (4) service lanes with a right-of-way (R.O.W.) capacity that allows two (2) to four (4) additional lanes. Controlled Access Highwav Corridor: A corridor extending five hundred feet (500') to either side of the right-of-way (R.O.W.) of a controlled access highway as designated on the City of La Porte's Land Use Map. NOTES: The definition of Controlled Access Highway (with some minor rephrasing) was taken from Volume One, Section 1.3 of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Controlled Access Highway Corridors are established on the City's Land Use Map and designated by a cross hatched high-light. State Highway 225 and New State Highway 146 are the only thoroughfares within the City presently designated as Controlled Access Highways. Interim Sign Regulations: Signs located within a Controlled Access Highway Corridors shall be limited to a maximum height of sixty-five feet (65'). EXHIBIT D ( ( l -90- Section 10-1000 Interim Sign Regulations RESIDENTIAL USE TABLE A USES (SIC CODE #) Freestanding On Premise Identi- fication Sign for Townhouses, Multi-Family Developments, Group Care Facilities, Subdivisions, Education and Religious Facilities R-1 ZONES R-2 R-3 MH P P P P RESIDENTIAL USE TABLE B (8* ) Uses Min. Lot Areal D.U. S.F. (2,3,4*, 5,6,10) Min. Yard Setbacks L.F. F. R. S. Min. Lot Width L.F. Free- standing On Premise Signs 0-0-0 Footnote: (9) Max. (7*) Min. Lot Min. Devel. Cov.1 Site Open Min. Areal Spacel Land- Max. Unit Unit scaping Height S. F . S.F. Rea. Equal to Max. N/A N/A N/A/N/A Allowable 10. No sign shall be located in a sight triangle so as to obstruct traffic visibility at a level between three feet (3') and six feet (6') as measured above adjacent road grade. -91- ( COMMERCIAL USE TABLE A USES (SIC CODE #) CR 20 NES NC GC Freestanding On Premise Signs P P COMMERCIAL USE TABLE B (2,6) (5 ) (1,3,4,6) Adj. to Min. Min. Res. Land- Max. Yard Min. Yard scaping Lot Setbacks Setback Max. ( Uses Rea. Cov. F. R . S. F. R. S. Height Freestanding On Premise N/A N/A 0-0-0 0-5-5 45 Ft. Signs Freestanding On Premise N/A N/A 0-0-0 0-5-5 65 Ft. Signs Located In Controlled Access Highway Corridors Footnote: 6. No sign shall be located in sight triangle so as to obstruct traffic visibility at a level between three feet (3') and six feet (6') as measured above adjacent road grade. l ( ( l -92- INDUSTRIAL USE TABLE A USES (SIC CODE #) B-I On Premise Freestanding Signs P Off Premise Freestanding Signs * INDUSTRIAL USE TABLE B Uses (4) Minimum Landscaping . R_equ irements (1,3,5) Minimum Yard Setback F. R. S. Maximum Lot Coverage On & Off Premise Freestanding Signs N/A N/A 0-0-0 Freestanding On Premise Signs Located .In Controlled Access Highway Corridors N/A N/A 0-0-0 Footnote: ZONES L-I P P (2,5) Adj. to Resid. Min. Yard Setback F. R. S. 0-5-5 0-5-5 H-I P P Max. Height 45 Ft. 65 Ft. 5. No sign shall be located. in a required sight traingle in such a manner as to obstruct traffic visibility at a level between three feet (3') and six feet (6') as measured above adjacent road grade. PROPOSED MILESTONES RESUMPTION OF WORK ON SIGN REGULATIONS 01) Pullout current draft and past comments received Dec. 2nd 02) Develop outline of items/issues that we may want to Dec. 12th consider (i.e. size, height, on premise, off premise, number of signs). 03) Meet with LP/Bayshore Chamber of Commerce; circulate Dec. 12th outline for comments. 04) P & Z workshop on outline; work toward concensus Jan. 19th on major issues - see that current draft reflects the outline developed. 05) Re-draft ordinance; keep simple through use of Jan. 25th tables, etc. 06) Pass by P M & M for review/input on complexity Jan. 25th bureaucracy and potential impact to Economic Development. 07) Incorporate changes & circulate for comment to P&Z Feb. 1st and LP/Bayshore Chamber of Commerce for final comments & meet with Chamber. 08) Incorporate changes and set notice of Public Feb. 1st Hearing date 09) Hold Public Hearing & forward recommendations to Feb. 16th City Council 10) Circulate proposed Ordinance to City Council Feb. 17th 11) Schedule Public Hearing at Council. Mar. 13th Approve, disapprove, amend Ordinance SIGN REGULATION ISSUES Listed below are issues, which in staff's oplnlon, should be addressed by a comprehensive set of sign regulations. Recommendations are included where staff considers them to be appropriate. 1) Off-Premise Signs: 2) Sign Area Height: 3) Limitations on Number of Signs Allowed in a Given Location: 4) Regulation of Portable Signs: 5) Public Service & Community Infor- mation Signs: 6) Regulation of Type of Signage: Staff considers present off-premise sign regulations to be fair and adequate and recommend they be reta ined as presently written. Staff feels addressed by receiving input community. these issues should be the Commission after from the business The recommendation for Item #3 applicable to this issue as well. is The recommendation for Item applicable to this issue as well. Law) #3 is (State The recommendation for Item #3 applicable to this issue as well. is The recommendation for Item #3 applicable to this issue as well. is 7) Survey Requirements: Under current City requirements, signs which exceed 8 ft. in height and have a sign face area in excess of twenty square feet must be engineered. In staff's opin ion, surveys should cont inue to be required in conjunction with permit requests for these signs. Staff recommends the dropping of survey requirements for signs which do not require an engineered design. A basic site plan should be adequate for small signs of this type.