Meetings and Agendas
MINUTES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MARCH 3, 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Announcements/Comments
Under New Business
902 North Highway 67
Ruiz Restaurant Page 2-3Miscellaneous Business
City Council Meeting Page 4
Meeting Location Page 4
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Florissant met at the Florissant City Hall, on Monday, March 3, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., with Jim Ross presiding.
On roll call the following members were present: Jim Ross, Dick Weller, Daniel Call, Jack Gallagher and Jane Boyle. Also present was Deborah Carter, Court Reporter and John Morgan, Building Director.
A quorum being present the Chair declared the Planning and Zoning Commission was in session for the transaction of business.
Jim Ross stated that the next order of business would be approval of the minutes for February 19, 2008. Jim Ross made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Daniel Call. All parties concur. Motion carried.NEW BUSINESS:
Item 1 902 North Highway 67
PZ030308-1 Ruiz Restaurant
RECOMMENDED APPROVAL - Ward 6
Request Approval to Amend Special Use
Ordinance No. 4410 to Allow for a
Electronic Changeable Text Sign.
Zoned B-3.The Chair stated Item Number One on the Agenda, Ruiz Restaurant, 902 North Highway 67. Request approval to amend Special Use Ordinance Number 4410 to allow for a electronic changeable text sign. Zoned B-3.
Brian Fear appeared before the Commission and stated that the intent is to change the face of the existing 8 foot sign to include a graphic and changeable text. Mr. Fear stated that the sign will be identical to the sign at Mattingly's Restaurant. The base of the sign will be 6 feet tall; the changeable text sign is 8 feet wide, 15 inches tall; the sign sits 38 feet back from the curb.
John Morgan advised the Commission that the sign did not fall within the 40 foot setback and therefore any changes require an amendment to the Special Use Permit.
Jim Ross asked the Petitioner if he was aware of staff's recommendation that the sign not flash and that any message would remain on for at least a 10 second interval. Mr. Fear stated that he had discussed this requirement with Mr. Morgan and that the Petitioner had no problem with compliance.
Daniel Call asked the Petitioner if the sign would contain a single line display? Mr. Fear stated that it would be since the text was only 10 inches in height.
Jane Boyle reaffirmed that this would not be a flashing sign? Mr. Fear stated that it would not. Ms. Boyle asked if the roof of the sign would remain? Mr. Fear stated that it would.
Dick Weller asked the Petitioner for the type of materials that would be used in constructing the sign. Mr. Fear stated that the materials would consist of a plastic Lexsand, which is guaranteed against vandalism for ten years and an anodized aluminum frame. Mr. Weller asked if the colors would be painted on the plastic? Mr. Fear stated that the colors would be chemically bonded to the plastic to prevent chipping and fading. Mr. Weller asked if the background of the sign would be white? Mr. Fear stated that the majority of it would be.
Mr. Weller asked the Petitioner if this would be a double sided sign? Mr. Fear stated that it would be. Mr. Weller asked for the color of the LED? Mr. Fear stated that it was amber. Mr. Weller asked for the brilliance of the LED? Mr. Fear referred Mr. Weller to the specs contained within their packet. Mr. Weller asked if the LED on the Mattingly's sign was also amber? Mr. Fear stated that it was.
Mr. Weller asked Mr. Morgan if the City had experienced any problems with the brilliance of Mattingly's sign? Mr. Morgan stated that they had not.
Jim Ross asked if there were any further questions or comments to the Petitioner? Being no further questions or comments, Jim Ross made a motion to recommend approval to amend Special Use Ordinance Number 4410 to allow for a electronic changeable text sign for the property located at 901 North Highway 67; Ruiz Restaurant with the following stipulation: that the sign not flash and that any message on the board remain on for at least a 10 second interval. Seconded by Daniel Call. On roll call the Commission voted: Ross yes, Weller yes, Call yes, Gallagher yes and Boyle yes. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
City Council
Daniel Call is scheduled to attend the March 10th meeting which will be held in the gymnasium of the JFK Center.
Meeting Location
John Morgan announced that renovation of Council Chambers would commence on March 10th and take approximately nine weeks to complete. During that period of time The Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings will be held in one of the meeting rooms at the JFK Center.
Jim Ross asked if there were any further questions or comments? Being no further questions or comments, Jim Ross made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Jack Gallagher. All parties concur and the meeting is adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
