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~ innovative azchitectural fagade treatment which will update the existing well-known McDonald's azchitecture. The project was noticed to within a 1,000-foot radius of the project site, and staff did not receive comments from anyone. Staff recommended approval of this item. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Blank regarding whether the issue of window signs could be addressed, Ms. Decker replied that it could. She provided photographs that had been taken that day which depicted excessive signage on the patio windows. She acknowledged the prior concerns that the Planning Commission had expressed related to signage on the McDonald's windows. Ms. Decker noted that the original conditions of approval stated that signage was allowed on the building and was approved per the development plan. The use of window signage was not approved and could be addressed by an additional condition that window signage shall be restricted and removed prior to the issuance of a building permit. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Malcolm Carruthers, project azchitect, RHL Design, noted that he had worked closely with staff and believed staff's suggestion of continuing the metal roof all the way around improved the design's appearance. signage would be handled by a signage company under a sepazate submittal should there be any decision to change it. He noted that a toned-down Colonial Red was a departure from the corporate image and would fit better into the community. ~' THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Blank supported staff's efforts in controlling the signage on this site In response to an inquiring by Commissioner Peazce regazding the colors of the McDonald's, the applicant indicated that the colors on the documentation received by the Commissioners were representative of the colors that would be applied to the McDonald's building. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Arkin regazding the regulation for signage on this site, Ms. Decker replied that window coverage is limited to 25 percent of the window area. In this case, the same interpretation could be made for the windows azound the seating area, limiting signage to 25 percent of the area. A condition could amend the signage that would be required to be effected prior to issuance of a building permit. Staff believed the window coverage was noncompliant at this point. Commissioner Blank moved to approve PDR-493, subject to the conditions of approval as listed on Exhibit B of the staff report, as recommended by staff, with the addition of a condition of approval that all window signage be restricted to 25 percent of the window area. Chairperson Fox seconded the motion. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 25, 2006 Page 3 of 19