City Council Agenda and Packet 1997 11 18

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Mechanical Code, the 1997 edition of the Uniform Fire Code (Volumes 1 and 2), the 1997 editions of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, the 1997 edition of the Uniform Code for Building Conservation, the 1997 edition of the Solar Energy Code and the 1994 edition of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code; enacting certain amendments to the foregoing Uniform Codes; establishing fees under the Uniform Building Code; amending, repealing and reenacting certain sections of Title 15 of the Louisville Municipal Code in connection with the adoption of the foregoing uniform codes; and establishing penalties for violations of such codes." Davidson moved that Council put Ordinance No. 1270, Series 1997, out for publication and set the public hearing for December 2, seconded by Keany: All in favor with Howard and Levihn being absent. RESOLUTION NO. 48, SERIES 1997 AMENDING THE FINAL PUD DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LAQUINTA INN, INC. REVISED SIGN PROGRAM Paul Wood, Planning Director, stated that the applicant was requesting three principal modifications, to their sign program. One is basically the sign face, more rectangular shaped with green background with white letters rather than a blue background. Second, relocation of a sign, 50 s.f from the east to the west building elevation due to visibility enhancement. Third, is to add a 100 s.f sign to the south elevation of the building. On October 14, Planning Commission held a public hearing and conditionally approved a recommendation to forward this to City Council. The recommendation was to allow a new wall sign not to exceed 75 s.f with a letter height of 21.3. The applicant was requesting 100 s.f. The second condition was that the second tower sign be eliminated from the sign program. Davidson called for the applicant's presentation. Bonnie Lutz, LaQuinta corporate offices, San Antonio, Texas, stated that the request for changes in the new signage package were for visibility and a new corporate logo. She reiterated their need for 100 s.f for the sign on the side of the building for visibility. Davidson called for Council questions or comments. Keany complained about the banner which hangs from their building and violates sign code. Lathrop thought their request was quite reasonable. Mayer preferred the Planning Commission's recommendation. Lathrop moved that Council approve Resolution No. 48, Series 1997, amending the Final PUD Development Plan for LaQuinta with the amendment to condition No. 1 of 100 s.f. sign (rather than 75 s.f) for a total of 199 s.f of signage, seconded by Keany. Roll call was taken. Motion passed by a 4 1 vote with Mayer voting against and Howard and Levihn being absent.