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Minutes 1977-06-02MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION HELD June 2, 1977 The regular meeting of the Cypress Planning Commission was called to order at 6 35 p m on Thursday, June 2, 1977 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Chairman Robert Van Allen presiding PRESENT ABSENT• Commissioners Adler, Friedmann, Partin and Van Allen Commissioner Mullen Also present were Brian Hawley, Planning Director, Art Schatzeder Public Works Director, Don Lamm, Assistant Planner, and Roger Grable, Deputy City Attorney PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Partin led the pledge to the flag MINUTES• It was moved by Commissioner Friedmann seconded by Commissioner Adler and unanimously carried to approve the May 5 minutes It was moved by Commissioner Friedmann, seconded by Commissioner Adler and carried with Commissioner Partin abstaining, to approve the May 19 minutes Chairman Van Allen welcomed Mayor Hudson to the meeting Chairman Van Allen stated Item #1, regarding Tentative Tract Map #9837, would be considered with the first public hearing ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1 Design Review - Freestanding Sign - L & B Alignment 6081 Ball Road The Planning Director presented a report dated May 25 describing the proposed signing program for an automotive wheel alignment and brake replacement facility at 6081 Ball Road and presented the sign plans and elevations COMMISSIONER MULLEN ARRIVED AT 6.40 P M The applicant proposed a freestanding sign 28 feet in height and 144 square feet in area The staff indicated they felt the proposed sign was out of scale for the building and recommended that it be reduced to a maximum of 20 feet in height and 100 square feet in area Chairman Van Allen continued this item until the applicant is present 2 Design Review - Freestanding Pole Sign, Southeast Corner of Ball and Moody. The Planning Director presented a report dated May 25 and the sign plans and elevations. The applicant proposed a freestanding directory sign for tenants of the shopping center 25 feet in height and 120 square feet in area with panels identifying the individual stores Staff expressed concern that the spacing and lettering on the panels would be illegible to passing mot orists. The Planning Director further pointed out that the proposed sign exceeds Zoning Ordinance requirements which permit Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 1977 a freestanding sign of a maximum 75 square feet in the Neigh- borhood Commercial Zone He stated the request as submitted would require a variance Mr Frank Witherington, 2251 Sycamore, Anaheim, stated the tenants in the center felt they needed more identification than what the signs on the building provide He reported the panels on the directory sign would be one foot by eight feet Chairman Van Allen reported that as part of the original approval of the signing program, the tenants were allowed more sign area for the signs on the building because of the fact that no free- standing sign was proposed He felt the panel sign would be difficult to read by passing traffic and he stated the bright lighting of the existing signs already attract attention to the center Commissioner Mullen felt the signing would not address the center's problem which was the inability of west -bound Ball traffic to turn directly into the center The Public Works Director reported the Traffic Comission last week considered this problem and was recommending to the City Council construction of a new opening in the median island adjacent to the development The median opening would serve both shopping centers on the north and south side of the street and would permit left turns on Ball The staff suggested that the applicant may wish to consider a freestanding sign identifying the shopping center and perhaps one or two major tenants Mr Witherington indicated he would consider this with the shopping center owner and probably resubmit plans to identify the center The Commission continued this matter to the June 16 meeting Commissioner Mullen inquired about a problem with the trash bins in the alley at the shopping center The Planning Director stated the staff was investigating the possibility of a potential zoning violation and staff requested that the owner submit a proposal for the bins to be contained in a permanent enclosure. He stated he would suggest to the owner that these plans be submitted along with the signing plans 3 Design Review - Drive-thru Lane, Security Pacific Bank, 9801 Walker Street The Planning Director presented a report dated May 24, the plot plans and elevations, and slides showing the proposed drive-thru lane and canopy which would be located on the north side of the bank adjacent to the existing drive-thru window The canopy would be opposite the drive-thru window and below the roof line The staff recommended that the existing driveway on Walker, adjacent to the bank, be closed to avoid conflicts with traffic in the drive-thru lane and traffic on Walker Street Staff felt if the driveway is blocked by cars in the drive-thru lane it could cause a back-up on Walker In response to concerns expressed by Commissioner Adler the staff stated there is ade- quate maneuvering room for safe exiting at the driveway on Rome Street Chairman Van Allen felt the green and red lights on the canopy designating the open and closed lanes might be mistaken by motorists as signifying stop and go It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner Partin and unanimously carried to approve the plot plans and elevations for the Security Pacific Bank drive-thru lane subject to the five conditions in the staff report and the additional Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 1977 condition that the red and green canopy lights be substituted with signs designating open and closed and that the signs be subject to approval of the Planning Director 4 Report on Outdoor Display - Wall Furniture Galleries The Planning Director presented a report dated May 26 indicating that the three month temporary permit for outdoor display for Wall Furniture Galleries 9929 Walker Street, has expired Staff sent the business owner a letter to this effect and requested his compliance No requests for outdoor display were made by other tenants in the shopping center It was moved by Chairman Van Allen seconded by Commissioner Mullen and unanimously carried to receive and file the report ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter which was not on the agenda No one wished to speak Chairman Van Allen announced that the first hearing on the agenda would be continued until both applicants are present PUBLIC HEARING RE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 77-8 - FRITZ A. REEWYK Chairman Van Allen announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a request to estab- lish operate and maintain a Moped store to be located at 6281 Ball Road in the CG -10 000 Commercial General Zone He opened the hearing and asked for the staff report The Assistant Planner summarized Staff Report #77-17 dated May 26 describing the application The store is located in the new Park Plaza Shopping Center Mr Lamm reported the business owners have not requested permission for outdoor display and propose all display and sales within the building Mr Ron Kaufman owner of Park Plaza Shopping Center, reported the moped store has not yet engaged in business The Commissioners felt the operation of the store will involve demonstrations of mopeds and that the alley to the rear of the store may be used for this purpose Mr Kaufman stated there are no restrictions for demonstrations within the shopping center and he felt the alley would be a good location Commissioner Mullen did not feel the alley was the proper location and that persons would want to ride on the street He suggested a condi- tion that any outdoor display be confined to three vehicles within one parking stall at any one time It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commissioner Partin to approve Conditional Use Permit #77-8 subject to the following conditions 1. Bulk storage or sale of petroleum products is prohibited on the subject premises. 2 The outdoor display of Mopeds may be permitted provided that such outdoor display shall not occupay more than one parking space within the parking lot and shall be limited to a maximum of three Mopeds at any one time Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or in opposition to the application. No one wished to speak in support or opposition Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 1977 In response to Commissioner Adler, the Planning Director reported there is sufficient parking provided in the center He stated the owner of the center has authority over any outdoor display and would prevent interference of the display with other tenants The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. AYES. NOES ABSENT 5 COMMISSIONERS• Adler Friedmann Mullen Partin & Van Allen 0 COMMISSIONERS None 0 COMMISSIONERS. None Chairman Van Allen closed the public hearing PUBLIC HEARING RE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 77-9 - RICHARD WARFIELD AND BRUCE WADE Chairman Van Allen announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a request to establish operate and maintain a family billiard hall with accessory sales of supplies and tables, including the on-site sale of beer, to be located at 6287 Ball Road in the CG -10,000 Commercial General Zone He opened the hearing and asked for the staff report The Assistant Planner presented Staff Report #77-18 dated May 27 describing the application The store is located in the Park Plaza Shopping Center Mr Lamm reported the Cypress Elementary School District requested that the hearing be con- tinued to June 16 to allow their Board to make a recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding the proposed liquor license Mr Richard Warfield 21942 Vacation Lane, Huntington Beach and Mr Bruce Wade, 8232 California Street, Buena Park, the applicants, stated beer will be sold only to customers using the facility They reported the elementary school is located across Ball Road and faces the residential tract to the south and they have not seen many children on the north side of Ball They stated they will limit children coming into the store The applicants stated beer sales represent about 25% of their income but they would proceed with the business if the license is not granted They stated they would like to open in early July but would continue the hearing until the school district responds The Planning Director reported he checked with the Police Department and there would be no age restrictions for users of the facility since beer sales would be an incidental use Commissioner Mullen stated he would like to separate the two proposed uses out of courtesy to the school district. He felt the sale of beer would be a natural and desirable activity for the viability of the business but he suggested a condition that no bar be constructed The applicants stated they would accept this condition and reported they proposed to sell bottled beer and not tap beer Chairman Van Allen suggested that the condi- tion not restrict the sale of merchandise such as bars for the home Commissioner Friedmann stated she would also like to decide the two uses separately The applicants stated they had no objections The applicants requested that the hours of operation be changed to allow them to open one hour later and close one hour later Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the application There was no one wishing to speak in favor or opposition Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 1977 The Commission held discussion regarding the hours of operation Commissioner Mullen stated he favored extending the closing time for one hour but stated there was no reason to change the opening time Commissioner Partin stated he was in favor of the store opening an hour earlier since it was an entertainment facility and other stores in the center would open at 9.00 or 10 00 a m The Planning Director stated that Condition #1 would allow the hours of operation to be changed if problems arise The Commis- sion advised the applicants that the opening hour would not be mandatory The applicants stated they accepted the conditions of approval It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner Friedmann and unanimously carried to divide the C U P applica- tion into two parts #77-9a regarding the basic use with corres- ponding conditions #1-6, and #77-9b regarding the alcohol use with the remaining conditions It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commis- sioner Friedmann to approve Conditional Use Permit #77-9a subject to the following conditions 1 The hours of operation shall be limited to 9.00 a m to 12 00 p m Sunday through Thursday and 9.00 a m to 2.00 a m Friday and Saturday The Planning Commission at its dis cretion may modify the hours of operation should conditions relative to the operation of the business justify such an action 2. Adult supervision shall be maintained on the premises during all hours of operation 3 The operation and use permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Director and the Chief of Police on an annual basis at the time the business license is renewed for this use 4 No form of betting or gambling shall be allowed 5 No games of chance shall be allowed on the premises 6 Any type of food service shall be inspected and approved by the Orange County Health Department The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote AYES 5 COMMISSIONERS Adler Friedmann, Mullen, Partin $ Van Allen NOES. 0 COMMISSIONERS. None ABSENT• 0 COMMISSIONERS• None Chairman Van Allen closed the public hearing regarding C U P #77-9a It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner Partin and unanimously carried to continue the public hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit #77-9b to June 16 Mr Warfield stated the applicant agreed with splitting the application and continuing the hearing regarding C.0 P #77-9b RECESS Chairman Van Allen called a recess at 8 30 p m The meeting was called back to order at 8 40 p m with all Commis- sioners present. Planning Commission Minutes June 2 1977 PUBLIC HEARING RE- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 77-10 - NATIONAL CONVENIENCE STORES, INC . Chairman Van Allen announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider a request to engage in the off-site sale of general alcoholic beverages at an existing Stop -N -Go Market located at 5011 Ball Road in the CS -N -2A Commercial Shopping Center Neighborhood Zone He opened the hearing and asked for the staff report The Planning Director presented Staff Report #77-19 dated May 27 describing the application for the convenience store located at the northeast corner of Ball Road and Moody Street The market currently holds a "Type 20" off-site sale beer and wine license The applicant indicated that with approval of the request the interior of the store will be refurbished. The staff recommended that the exterior also be refurbished and maintained Mr Bob LaJoie, District Manager for National Convenience Stores stated the applicant is happy to comply with all conditions He stated the property in front of the store can be swept daily and the plastic lettering on the marquee sign will be repaired or replaced He stated they may consider a sweeping service Commissioner Mullen expressed objection to the poor maintenance of the store and felt it showed a lack of regard for the City He expressed concern over the misleading and deteriorating signing, unclean windows and display of certain magazines in a prominent location He acknowledged that the City could im- pose no conditions for the upkeep of the store Chairman Van Allen felt competition from nearby stores would have a greater impact than conditions relating to maintenance. Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or in opposition to the application No one wished to speak in support or opposition It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commissioner Adler to approve Conditional Use Permit #77-10 subject to the following conditions 1 The subject business shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable regulations of the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and the City of Cypress Muni- cipal Code 2 Issuance of Conditional Use Permit #77-10 is contingent upon the applicant obtaining a "Type 21" general off-site sale liquor license from the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 3 All window signing may be permitted subject to the provi- sion that no more than l00 of the window or wall area may be covered by such signing subject to the approval and speci- fications of the Planning Director 4 The sidewalk and parking area adjacent to the market shall be maintained at all times in a clean and orderly fashion, free of litter and debris, to the specifications of City staff 5 The existing marquee signing is in a state of disrepair The applicant shall repair or replace missing copy (lettering) and damaged facing to the satisfaction of the Planning Department Planning Commission Minutes June 2 1977 The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. AYES 5 COMMISSIONERS Adler Friedmann Mullen Partin & Van Allen NOES 0 COMMISSIONERS. None ABSENT. 0 COMMISSIONERS. None Chairman Van Allen closed the public hearing PUBLIC HEARING RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 77-6 - MEB INVESTMENTS• Chairman Van Allen announced that this was the time and place for the continuation of the public hearing to consider a proposal to construct a nine -unit condominium project on a parcel of land located to the rear of Lincoln Plaza Shopping Center He opened the hearing and asked for the staff report The staff requested that Item #1 on the agenda, regarding Tentative Tract Map #9837, be considered at this time also The Assistant Planner stated the plans on display comply with all Planning and Engineering Department recommendations and are the result of several meetings between the two property owners and staff The Planning Director reviewed minor changes from the plans originally submitted He stated the walkway along the rear of the commercial building was eliminated since staff recommended that the rear doors be used as an emergency fire exit and not for regular business. The rear doors will be screened He reported there will be a 13 foot wide wood fence with a four foot wide crash gate for emergency vehicles across the easterly alley The southerly boundary of Lot 11 will be parallel with the commercial building and extend in a straight line to the east property line Lot 11 will include a trash area at the southeast corner of the commercial building Chairman Van Allen asked if the applicant wished to speak Mr Doug Powery, representing MEB Investments, stated the applicant agrees with the original conditions and five addi- tional conditions recommended by the staff He stated the applicant agrees with the map as presented which shows the southerly boundary of Lot 11 as a straight line parallel with the commercial building, and with the nine conditions appli- cable to the map Mr Doug Rossman, 212 Chantilly Lane, Anaheim, owner of the Cypress Plaza Shopping Center, stated he is in complete agree- ment with the conditions required of him Chairman Van Allen asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the application There was no one who wished to speak in support or opposition It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commis- sioner Friedmann to approve Conditional Use Permit #77-6 subject to the following conditions. 1 Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer A grading plan shall be submitted for approval 2 Drainage channels shall be provided to carry runoff from the downspouts located on the south side of the commercial building, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer Neces sary drainage easements shall be granted 3 The minimum flowline grade in streets shall be 0.20% 4 A concrete gutter shall be installed along the east prop- erty line of Lot 11, near the southeast corner and along the east property line of Lot 10, to correct drainage problems and pavement settlement Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 1977 5 All secondary and primary utility services shall be underground 6 The existing sewer line next to proposed Lot 1 shall be encased in concrete or replaced with cast iron pipe where it is within six feet (6') of any building Necessary sewer easements shall be granted to the property south of this development 7 Necessary fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with Fire Department requirements and City Standards 8 Adequate "No Parking - Fire Lane" signs shall be installed along the private drives per California Vehicle Code #22658, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, Building Department Superintendent and County Fire Marshal 9 Any security lighting at the rear of the commercial buildings shall be arranged so that direct rays will not shine on adjacent properties or produce glare for street traffic 10 Soil in planting areas, including trees, shall be tested by a qualified agricultural laboratory to determine the organic and chemical amendments for optimum growth for the plants specified The test results shall include concentration of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, pH, salinity, sodium status and boron saturation extract Results of these tests with recommendations of the agri- cultural laboratory shall be furnished to the Public Works Department for approval at least 30 days prior to planting date 11 A bond shall be posted by the applicant to guarantee maintenance of the irrigation system so that it operates in a manner for which it was designed and to guarantee maintenance of all plant materials in a healthy, growing condition, free of weeds and litter for a period of not less than twelve (12) months, to the specifications of the City staff 12 The sanitary sewer connection fee shall be paid by the developer in accordance with Orange County Sanitation District No 3, Resolution No 303 13 A retaining wall per City of Cypress Standards shall be constructed at the property line where the grade differ- ence is greater than twelve inches (12") 14 A block wall, six feet (6') in height, shall be constructed from the southeast corner of the existing commercial building to the east property line and continuing south- erly along the east property line to join with the existing six foot block wall A gate shall be provided in the block wall to permit pedestrian traffic along the east side of the commercial building 15 No wall shall be constructed along the property line separating Lot 10 from Lot 11 Small partitions shall be allowed in this area to screen existing commercial doors from view, subject to design approval by the City staff 16 In order to drain the rear portion of the dwelling units it will be necessary to provide a drainage structure along the south property line of Lots 1 through 9 Private drainage easements shall be recorded on the record map The drainage structure shall be capable of handling a theoretical 100 -year storm without endangering living units 8 Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 1977 17. An effective sight distance for vehicular traffic shall be maintained at the intersection of the private drives No landscaping shall be allowed in the area of the curb returns Block walls shall have a maximum height of three feet (3') within twenty feet (20') of the driveway intersections 18 A continuous physical barrier (i e , 6" high concrete curb) shall be constructed at a minimum distance of three feet (3') from the base of all block walls exposed to vehicular traffic to the satisfaction of the City Engineer Planting may be installed in the area between the block wall and the curb 19 The developer of this project shall provide adequate speed control within the development to the satisfaction of the City Engineer 20 The private drive in front of the nine units shall be twenty-five feet (25') minimum clear width between buildings up to a height of fourteen feet (14') above street grade The entire drive shall be included within Lot 10 21 A copy of the conditions, covenants, and restrictions (CC$ R's) covering the development shall be submitted to the City Staff and City Attorney for their review, recom- mendations and approval to assure the continuance maint- enance applicability and enforceability of the CC&R's so that the development will not become a liability to the City at a later date. 22 The CC&R's for this development shall prohibit the parking of recreational vehicles (motor homes, etc ) trailers, and commercial vehicles within designated guest parking stalls 23 The finallocation of the private gate activating mechanism shall be subject to the approval of the City staff The proposed location may conflict with vehicular movements into the adjacent parking lot 24 The developer shall provide mailbox mounting facilities for each residence, to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director, Planning Director and Postmaster 25 Developer shall conform to all applicable provisions of the City Code 26 Prior to installation of any landscaping, a specific landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission 27 All required landscape and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occu- pancy for the residential portion of this project 28 The design and location of trash receptacles to serve the commercial developments shall be submitted for approval by the Planning Commission in conjunction with the applicant's submittal of the required landscape and irrigation plans Generally one trash receptacle shall be located near the southeasterly corner of the Lincoln Plaza Center, the other receptacle shall be located near the northwesterly corner to serve both the existing commercial uses and the proposed restaurant Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 1977 29 The thirteen foot (13') wide emergency access alley at the east end of the commercial building shall be kept free of all obstructions, including but not limited to trash bins, parked vehicles delivery trucks etc 30 Adequate "No Parking Fire Lane" signs shall be in- stalled along the thirteen foot (13') wide emergency access alley at the east end of the commercial building, per California Vehicle Code #22658 to the satisfaction of the County Fire Marshal and City staff 31 Condition No 14 of the staff report for C U P #77-6 should be revised to read• "A wall six feet (6') in height and capable of being driven through by emergency vehicles shall be constructed from the southeast corner of the existing commercial building to the east property line Wall design and construction shall be subject to approval of the County Fire Marshal and City staff A gate shall be provided in the wall to permit pedestrian traffic along the east side of the commercial building A block wall six feet (6') in height, shall be con- structed along the east property line of Lot 11 connecting the aforementioned crash gate with the existing block wall to the south " The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote. AYES 5 COMMISSIONERS Adler, Friedmann, Mullen, Partin t, Van Allen NOES• 0 COMMISSIONERS• None ABSENT 0 COMMISSIONERS None It was moved by Commissioner Mullen, seconded by Commissioner Friedmann and unanimously carried to approve Tentative Tract Map #9837 as reviewed by the Commission subject to the following conditions. 1 Final subdivision map filing fees shall be paid in accor- dance with City of Cypress Resolution No 1713 2 All requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act and the City's Subdivision Ordinance shall be satisfied 3 Installation of cable TV shall be subject to any City ord- inances or regulations in effect at the time of recording of the final map 4 The conditions of the Conditional Use Permit shall apply to all parcels created, altered, or otherwise affected by this subdivision map 5 Recreation and Parks fees shall be paid in accordance with the City of Cypress Subdivision Ordinance 6 An easement for ingress shall be recorded along the north end of Lots 12 and 13, in favor of the owners of Lot 11 7 CC$R's shall be recorded to provide for reciprocal parking agreements between Lots 11 and 12 to be used if and when Lot 12 develops commercially 8 Proposed Lot 13 shall have a minimum paved width of thirty feet (30') An agreement shall be recorded with this map to clearly define maintenance requirements for all users of Lot 13 This agreement shall be approved by the City Attorney and City staff prior to recordation 9 The owner(s) of Lot 11 shall grant an easement or quit claim to the Condominium Homeowners' Association allowing for maintenance and irrigation of the proposed landscaped 10 Planning Commission Minutes June 2, 1977 areas directly behind the existing commercial building CC$R's for the Homeowners' Association shall cover maint- enance and irrigation of these areas Chairman Van Allen closed the public hearing The Planning Director reported that a representative was present for Item #4 on the agenda and would like to discuss one of the conditions of approval Mr Merle Robertson, 333 S Hope, Los Angeles representing Security Pacific Bank, stated the bank may have difficulty complying with the condition requiring the driveway closure since the bank is not the property owner He indicated the bank supported the closure two years ago but the other tenants did not agree He requested a waiver of the condition so that they could proceed with their plans and stated he received the staff report only this evening Chairman Van Allen suggested that the owner of the center be present to discuss closing the driveway as well as traffic flow and safety in the parking lot Mr Robertson stated he would like to submit the proposal to the other tenants for their approval The Planning Director recommended that the Commission rescind its previous action, continue this matter, and request that the applicant submit a plan showing the location of all drive- ways so that the bank and staff can approach the center owner and determine why there is opposition to the driveway closure. The Planning Director stated the plot plan submitted does not show the correct location of driveways It was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commissioner Friedmann that design review approval for Security Pacific Bank be rescinded and that this matter be continued to the June 16 meeting. The Public Works Director recommended that the new plan show the parking lot and east side of Walker Street to determine where other street openings are in relation to the bank driveway Commissioner Partin felt if the plans are incorrect there may be no need for the driveway removal The motion carried with Commissioner Partin voting no. In regard to Item #2 under Administrative Matters, Design Review for Freestanding Sign - L & B Alignment, 6081 Ball Road, it was moved by Commissioner Mullen and seconded by Commis- sioner Partin to continue this matter to June 16 Chairman Van Allen asked that staff request the applicant to be present and that the applicant get a copy of the staff report and be made aware of the Commission's concerns regarding the size of the proposed sign Commissioner Mullen stated he would like more justification for the size of the sign proposed and that it appeared over- sized for the site. He suggested that the applicant meet with the Planning Director and revise the plans for a more suitable size sign The motion carried with Commissioner Friedmann voting no 11 Planning Commission Minutes June 2 1977 Commissioner Partin stated at the last regular meeting concern was expressed by residents in the Walker Street Zoning Study area regarding speeding and the amount of traffic on Karen Avenue He felt that since the traffic survey was conducted during the Christmas holidays the traffic count might not be valid and he requested that the staff undertake another survey The Public Works Director agreed to conduct another survey Chairman Van Allen suggested that the zoning and traffic situation for the Walker area be considered as two separate matters ADJOURNMENT Chairman Van Allen adjourned the meeting at 10 00 p m ATTEST AIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY b THE P ANNING OMMISSION 12