PC 031004 - Laserfiche WebLink

Commissioner Fox inquired whether outdoor displays at bookstores would be allowed. Mr. Iserson noted that any store may apply for a decorative display where merchandise may be displayed outside but was not considered to be a sidewalk sale. He noted that was detailed in another section of the Code and would be limited to a small area. He suggested that language could be borrowed for this item regarding the aesthetics of the outdoor sales display. Commissioner Kameny noted that he did not want to preclude appropriate business activities and would agree with such a display if it did not cause a pedestrian, attractiveness, fire, or access problem. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. James. Paxson, 4473 Willow Road, Suite 105, believed that staff's proposal was a good process and supported the wording suggested by Mr. Iserson requiring an attractive display. He noted that Hacienda used an extensive pre-screening process on all outdoor events. He noted that they required the applicant to follow a checklist, which included a list of materials that they must supply, including a site plan, noise analysis for outdoor music, and hours of setup and breakdown. He noted that their applicant would not bring the application to the City until they passed Hacienda's internal checklist. He noted that the employees appreciated the company events very much. He noted that not many sales events were held and added that it was important for them to meet the City's codes He supported all of the modifications suggested by staff. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Arkin, Mr. Paxson confirmed that Wa1Mart was part of Hacienda Business Park and that they reviewed their sidewalk sales. He noted that WalMart submitted four event applications to the City per year and added that this would be covered under the new Code. Commissioner Arkin did not consider the WalMart displays to be attractive. Mr. Paxson advised that he could work with them on their displays and added that they had been very cooperative in the past. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Arkin suggested that illustrations of desired and unattractive displays be included as guidance to merchants. Commissioner Kameny concurred with Commissioner Arkin's concern and stated that he would not want to see industrial-style displays. Commissioner Maas moved to recommend approval of PRZ-23, subject to the conditions listed in Exhibit B of the staff report, with the modification that the following language be added to Sections B.6. and C-5 of the proposed amendment: "The Zoning Administrator has determined that the merchandise will be attractively displayed in an organized manner." PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Mazch 10, 2004 Page 7 of 10