Planning Commission Minutes 2000 03 14

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to change the canopy. There is plenty of illumination and she does not know whether or not the beacon is working at this time. Members of the Public: Max Barber, 732 Main Street. Mr. Barber is in favor of preserving the character and ambiance of the sign on Main Street. Mr. Barber asked why these types of signs are being referred to as non-conforming. If the character of downtown is being preserved as what it was, then the signs should conform to these types of issues and that the town objectives are to keep trying to return Main Street to some generic old Main Street and what is not uniquely Louisville. Mr. Barber asked why other signs cannot be built like the old signs that were already here. He would like to see other signs that look like these original signs. Commission Questions/Comments: Commissioner Kalish asked how bright the beacon would be if it were used. An unidentified neighbor answered that it is not very bright. Staff Summary: Paul Wood stated that Staff is recommending approval of the Resolution No. 7, Series 2000, with the two conditions in the resolution. Public Hearing Closed/Commission Comments/Vote: Commissioner Leh likes the fact that they are going to preserve the sign. Commissioner McAvinew is looking forward to seeing the new sign. Motion made by Patricia Thompson to approve Resolution No. 7, Series 2000, a resolution approving a Final PUD Development Plan to modify and reuse an existing non-conforming sign for 816 Main Street, with the two conditions as written by Staff. The first sentence of the first condition revised to read, “The applicant shall request authorization of the revocable license agreement with City Council in conjunction with consideration of this Final PUD Development Plan and such agreement shall be approved prior to the issuance of the building permit for the sign modification.” Ms. Thompson further suggested that the signature block be modified for this resolution so that Jeffrey Lipton is noted as the Chairman of the Planning Commission instead of the Interim Chair. Seconded by Debora Kalish. Roll Call Vote: Patricia Thompson, Yes; Bill McDermott, Yes; Christopher Leh, Yes; Debra Kalish, Yes; Tom McAvinew, Yes; Jeff Lipton, Yes, Yes. Motion passes 6:0. D.Resolution No. 7, Series 2000, South Seas Adventures, Inc., 1436 Main Street, Special Review Use to re-use an existing residential structure as a travel office. Staff Public Notice Certification: 5