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Commissioner Horan discussed the issue with the applicant, noting that the Commission's job is to figure out what the impact would be if rezoning took place. He suggested that perhaps the benefit in the current scenario as presented by the applicant flows only to the owner. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Hovingh stated he is frankly in opposition to a change from the current zoning to a PUD, unless the applicant joins the NPID and also have some sign restrictions. He would favor Item one regarding sign considerations as noted on page 5 of the staff report. In regard to freestanding signs, he favored nothing larger than 6 ft. in height and 24 sq. ft. and should not be designed for visual exposure to 1-680. Signs should also be non-illuminated. He would really prefer to deal with the entire area at one time. In addition, he would place the whole area into the NPID. Commissioner Michelotti noted she did talk to Mr. Etnire about the subject of signage. She felt the Commission should direct staff to look at the entire area and would favor a continuance. She felt a good number of issues needed to be addressed and asked that staff give the Commission more guidance. She thought Mr. Terrill had a valid reason for his statements, but conversely the other side needs to be looked at more closely. She would favor Option 2, but would like more information from staff. She felt the zoning change could be beneficial, but that more information was needed. ~ Commissioner Horan stated he felt much benefit had been derived from the NPID. The specific that he would add to the recommendation is for staff to evaluate all affected properties, not just Commerce Circle, and resolve the matter so that owners of these properties would know the minimum amount they might have to pay if they come into NPID. He would favor a continuance for now and a quick resolution to the dilemma of new owners coming into the area. Commissioner Wright agreed with the Commission in favoring Option 2, but with additional wording. He felt that after staff researches the issue that some sort of definite signage considerations be in place. Along with Option 2, he would favor a condition that if the PUD zoning takes place, those existing businesses like Sigi's would be exempt. If the use is changed, then NPID fees would be expected. Commissioner McGuirk said he basically echoed his colleagues comments and also favored Option 2. He agreed he would like the whole area looked at closely by staff in the matter of how to treat new owners who come into the NPID arena. As the whole area is much more visible now, he felt that it must be scrutinized carefully. Chairman Mahern also favored Option 2 and felt that staff should take a look at the whole area and see if the zoning should actually take place. She would also like more direction from staff. When it comes back before the Commission, she would want to see more conditions regarding traffic considerations, lighting, signage, and landscaping. Minutes Planning Commission Meeting October 23, 1991 Page 5 . .