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C. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED <br />PROJECTS) <br />None <br />WORK STUDY SESSION <br />D. DISCUSSION OF REGIONAL COMMERCIAL CENTERS AND ATTRACTIONS <br />MASTER SIGN PROGRAMS <br />' Planning Manager Karen Haluza gave a provision outlining a potential approach to <br />addressing requests for sign programs for regional commercial centers and major <br />attractions. She indicated the current code has no provisions for custom sign <br />programs. Ms. Haluza stated that regional commercial centers and major attractions <br />have unique sign needs, which aren't permitted under the City's existing sign code <br />and that don't lend themselves to the variance process. <br />Ms. Haluza recommended that a new process be created that would allow more <br />flexibility for custom sign programs, but that would still be sensitive to community <br />character. The approval of such a sign program would include discretionary review <br />and approval by the Planning Commission. <br />Commissioners expressed support for these preliminary recommendations, but <br />agreed that provisions for LED signs would be better addressed through a <br />comprehensive revision of the sign ordinance, which will happen at a future date. <br />Planning Manager Haluza stated that the next steps include drafting language for <br />the ordinance within the next two-three months and then return to the Planning <br />Commission with another study session. <br />' 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non-agenda items) <br />Keith Kaplan representing Westfield, owners of Santa Ana Main Place, expressed <br />support for the concept of a new sign program process for regional commercial <br />centers. <br />2. STAFF COMMENTS <br />Planning Manager Haluza welcomed newly appointed Commissioner Phil Bacerra. <br />3. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS <br />Commissioner Mill asked staff to inspect a painted sign to see if it had permits; <br />pharmacy located at southwest corner of 2nd and Euclid. <br />Commissioners welcomed Phil Bacerra. Commissioner Bacerra commented that he <br />appreciated the orientation conducted by Planning Manager Karen Haluza. <br />Chairman Alderete inquired about the status of the marijuana dispensaries in Santa <br />Ana. Executive Director Trevino provided an update. <br />' 4. EXCUSE OF ABSENCES <br />ADJOURNMENT 6:38 P.M. <br />L_ ~~ <br />~~~~ <br />ha Ramirez <br />Recording Secretary <br />Planning Commission Minutes 2 April 22, 2013 <br />