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THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS RE-OPENED. Blyth Wilson, project designer, noted that most canopies were painted a glossy white finish because it helped to reduce the amount of dirt. He noted that it may be painted a flat white finish, which would appear dirty in a short time. He noted that the lighting may be changed to use aflat-lens light, known as a full cut-off diffused flat-lens white, which reduced the light diffraction onto the canopy. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts whether some of the lights could be dimmed later at night, Mr. Wilson replied that while the police like the gas stations to be well-lit, it is not required. He noted that some of the lighting could be reduced late at night through a timer. Commissioner Fox believed that the monument sign's height of nine feet tall was excessive and inquired whether it could be reduced to five feet tall. She requested that staff review the design before it is finalized. Mr. Wilson advised that the overall height of the sign could be addressed but that two feet of the sign was dedicated to an architectural treatment, creating additional height. He noted that the sign could be reduced to seven feet high by removing the cornice and the base. He added that there were certain limitations regarding wording on a gas station sign and noted that afive-foot high sign would not meet the State requirements for gasoline pricing. He added that the lettering must meet a minimum size. Commissioner Fox suggested that a bike rack be installed since the station is located near the BMX track at Shadow Cliffs. Mr. Wilson advised that could be accomplished. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Arkin wished to add strongly worded language to the motion that any change to the signage come in front of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Fox inquired whether a second disabled parking space could be added. Ms. Nerland advised that the number of disabled parking spaces were determined by Building Code requirements and not the Planning Department. Commissioner Arkin moved to recommend approval of PDR-289, subject to the conditions of the staff report, with the modifications that any alteration to the signage would come before the Planning Commission; that the height of the monument sign would be reduced as much as possible while still conforming to State legal requirements; and that the canopy lights would be changed to full cut-off flat-lens diffused lighting. Commissioner Maas seconded the motion. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 22, 2004 Page 9 of 14