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.- planned over the two entrances. The blue and gold illuminated circular elements in the "atom" logo aze noted on the plan as having a pulsating appearance. Ms. Kline noted that Hacienda Park has reviewed and approved the proposal. With the exception of the pulsating atom logo, the design elements conform to City and Hacienda Park requirements and guidelines. A condition was added to require the light in the rings to use a solid, stationary color. As conditioned, staff believes the signage would be an attractive addition to the project and appropriate in terms of size and location. She noted that staff had not received any comments from the public regarding the proposal and recommended approval of the proposed project. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny, Ms. Kline confirmed that the use permit ran with the land rather than with the applicant. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Pamela Pennington, project designer, displayed the full elevation to the Commission and described the changes in the color palette and design. She noted that the fiber optics in the logo would not pulsate and would change colors over an extended period of time. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan about the placement and color of the _ sign, Ms. Pennington replied that it would be located on top of the mesh screen. The logo featured fiber optic elements that illuminate the atom design and would cycle through the full spectrum of colors very slowly. Ms. Nerland advised that the Code states that "No sign shall have blinking, flashing, or fluttering lights or any other illuminating device which has a changing light intensity, brightness, or color." Staff's position is that if the Commission believed that fiber optics did not violate those requirements, direction would be necessazy when similar applications are considered. In response to Commissioner Arkin's inquiry about the frequency of color changes George Karpaty, project architect, noted that it would take half an hour for the colors to cycle through the spectrum. He noted that it was not intended to be an attention grabber and that it would be very subtle. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox whether the color changes would distract drivers on Stoneridge Drive, Mr. Karpaty assured her they would not. He noted that the fiber optics would last virtually forever. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny whether the sign would be visible from Stoneridge Drive, Mr. Karpaty confirmed that it would not be visible. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 13, 2004 Page 3 of 15