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4. VARIANCE NO. 2006-14 Filed by Caribou Industries, to obtain a variance from the sign code for Original Mike's restaurant and allow an additional wall sign on the north elevation at 100 South Main Street. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: November 17, 2006 PUBLICLY NOTICED: November 17, 2006 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution denying Variance No. 2006-14. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and recommendation. The public hearing was opened. William Beaubeaux of Caribou Industries noted the need for identification for the Original Mike's Restaurant on the north side of the building which would also designate the entrance into downtown, noting the high-quality sign and noted they would remove the painted sign on the west side. Debbie McEwen noted concern on the damage that would be done to the brick facade of the historic building with holes drilled in order to install sign and noted there is sufficient signage on the building. The public hearing was closed. Discussion ensued on the signage on the building, potential damage to the building, ways to install the sign without further damage, future use of building, status of the billboard and unpermitted sign, the consistency of approving variances and the proliferation of signs. MOTION: Continue item to December 11, 2006 meeting with the following issues to be resolved: 1. Investigate whatever damage may be caused by attaching the sign to the building and look at possible ways to attach in a historically sensitive manner if possible 2. Explore the removal of existing signage, including the Artists Lofts can sign, the unpermitted sign and any other superfluous signs 3. Review the length of the facade to determine if additional signage would be appropriate as proposed 4. City Attorney's Office to investigate the status of the billboards MOTION: Leo VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Lutz Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz (5) None (0) None (0) Benavides, Betancourt (2) COMMENTS 5. Public Comments (for items not on the agenda) Glen Stroud encouraged Commissioners to meet their newly elected Councilmember in the ward they represent and share with them their support of the council retreat held two years ago with the retreat concept and also share with them their concerns on the Planning Commission, vision and goals. Mr. Stroud also requested that Commission direct staff to place which ward the Commissioners represent on the cover of the Planning Commission agenda. 6. Staff Comments Ben Kaufman noted there will be AB 1234 Ethics Training held at the next meeting on December 11 which is required for all Councilmembers and PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 NOVEMBER 27, 2006