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.•`?original version and the amended version of the ordinance. He said the major difference with 2003-47 deals with the Building Commissioner assessing a fee in anticipation of a traffic consultation. That portion was removed. The priinary goal of the ordinance is to have matters start at the Architectural Review Board. W. Spalding made a motion to recommend to Council that it approve amended Ordinance 2003- 47. The motion was seconded by J. Lasko and unanimously approved. 2. Ordinance No. 2003-48 An ordinance creating new section 1126.09 of chapter 1126 of the Planning and Zoning Code to establish a requirement that certain commercial building permit applications submit a master plan sign plan in compliance with the sign code (chapter 1163), as amended. Note: Planning Commission tabled on 6/24/03. Mr. O'Malley said the amendment was designed to address concerns raised that there was language that would assign responsibility for a landlord to not only map out the signage on his development but also the signage that may exist on neighboring strip malls that are joined by access easements. The Chamber of Commerce representative expressed concern that it would make it more difficult to identify the person responsible for the signs. The objective is to provide uniformity to signage on the site and provide a baseline for what is existing. The ordinance would have a landlord come back to the Planning Commission and to Council before directing a tenant to the Board of Zoning Appeals to seek a variance for a sign. W. Spalding made a motion to recommend that Council approve the amended version of Ordinance 2003-48. The motion was seconded by J. Lasko and unanimously approvecl. Mr. Hreha brought up the matter of having four members present. He said he recalls it coming up before and the idea of making an announcement to applicants was suggested. Mr. Spalding said the applicant would have the choice of whether or not to proceed with four members present. Mr. Hreha asked if they need a majority of inembers present or a majority of a full board. Mr. Spalding said he believes it is a majority of the quorum. Mr. Allan brought up an example from a few years back when he was informed they need a quorum of the entire commission. Mr. Hreha asked Mr. O'Malley to check on this, as it seems they have received conflicting information. X. ADJOURNIVIENT: Vice Chairman Spalding excused the absences of Mr. Koeth and Mrs. Hoff-Smith, and adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. 1Valter Spaldin , ice Kilbane, A'ssistant Clerk of Commissions 10