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new Zoning Code does give Planning Commission more authority to request compatibility of style and color. P1r. Orlowski advised that the Commission does make recommendations, however those can be changed by other committees after the Planning Commission's review. It was decided to table discussion of Ord. 93-140 until the information that was requested is presented. Mr. Deichmann asked if there would be a problen if Hills, or another large store which did not conform to this ordinance, wanted to construct an addition. Mr. Conway stated that there would be, but something like that would be subject to the Board of Zoning Appeals and he pointed out that no ordinance could address every situation. L. Orlowski moved to table Ord.93-140 unti.l the Engineering Department can provide the information requested and also to take a look at the possibility that this may cause other stores to locate within that distance, seconded by J. Thomas, and unanimously approved. Building Commissioner Conway presented requests for minor changes. Stylin' Concepts plans had been incorrect in that they did not note a sewer easement, that the building is actually 65 feet back, not 55 feet as shown, the lot is 4 feet narrower than shown. They are asking to remove part of the "L" shaped addition; remove three parking spaces in order to add a loading zone, relocate these spaces to the rear of the structure; and add 2 parallel spaces for which they would need a variance. Mr. Conway would prefer to ha.ve a two 8 foot, 6 inch angled spaces. Mr. Thomas and Mr. Tallon suggested that those spaces could be landbanked and the members had no problem with the changes. Mr. Conway pointed out that this will actually put the building further away from the residential area. Mr. Conway stated that an instal_Lation of fiber optics facility on Country Club Boulevard is actually a utility, but because there has to be a driveway, he hesitates to treat as such. This is a vacant, triangular area behind Clareshire Condominiums. He would like to make a determination that a service drive for a utility does not have to come before the Commission. The members studied the location and decided that there would be no impact on other properties. V. COMNNRTTEE REPORTS: Heard below. VI. NEW BIJSINESS : Heard below. VII. OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Skoulis questioned why the Commission did not see the rendering of the Rally's monument sign and he be7_ieved that the Comnission should review all signs. He was advised that, imder Y.he Zoning Code, the Architectural Review Board reviewed signs. Mr. Conway advised that this ground sign has the least impact that any sign can have. He asked what Mr. Skoulis would suggest. Mr. Skoulis believed that this sign sticks up like a sore thumb. Mr. Conway asked what he would do differently and asked for suggestions which could be included in the zoning codes. Previously all signs went to the Planning Commission, but that was changed. The members agreed that the Planning Commission really did not have time to look at all signs. Mr. Skoulis objected because the sign was on a mound which makes it higher. Mr. Orlowski stated that perhaps putting signs on mounds could be regulated. Mr. Conway believed that this should be addressed when the grading plan is addressed, but businesses should be allowed to have a sign. Mr. 'I`homas suggested that Mr. Skoulis go to the Architectural Review Board meetings. The members agreed that signs, colors, and landscaping should be reviewed by the 6