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<br /> - ' . . . - <br /> hexagon building at Winslow behind the Courthouse Coffee Shop, and a "Green <br /> Room." He also said that the Fox Board had a limited budget, and the Fox <br /> - Theater was of vital interest to the downtown area. <br /> Mayor/Chairperson Howard thanked the members of the Hollywood <br /> Committee and the Financial Committee for their work on this proposal. <br /> B. Review of Draft Sign Ordinance <br /> REPORT: Senior Planner, Charles Jany <br /> Senior Planner Jany introduced Contract Planner Bob Shubert, consultant <br /> to the City. <br /> Planner Shubert provided the background relating to the sign ordinance and <br /> outlined the key goals to be included in the final draft ordinance. He stated that <br /> the ordinance was adopted in the 1960's, it needed to be updated, and businesses <br /> often put up signs without regard to the City's requirements and use. He <br /> requested that the Sign Ordinance Workbook be completed by the group and <br /> returned to Planning and Redevelopment by June I, 1998. He said the <br /> information from this workbook would be combined and would serve as a <br /> framework for the future ordinance. He reported that meetings would begin in <br /> July, the new ordinance would be in effect by the end of the year, and <br /> - enforcement would be a critical issue. He stated that 13 members worked on the <br /> Sign Ordinance Focus Group and the key issues they reviewed were: <br /> 1. Temporary signs <br /> 2. Permanent signs <br /> 3. Wall signs <br /> 4. Signage in windows <br /> 5. Special standards for certain areas of the City, such as downtown, <br /> Broadway, El Camino Real, gas stations, and fast food restaurants <br /> Senior Planner Jany showed slides illustrating current issues relating to signs. <br /> He reviewed the various types of signs that would be allowed and some that <br /> would be deemed illegal. <br /> Planning Commissioner Verdone commented that the City of San Mateo is <br /> now encouraging lighted signs to bring back a historic flavor. <br /> Director Nelson summarized the issues that were presented in the slide <br /> show and discussed by the group. <br /> - <br /> ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 MAY 26,1998 <br /> JOINT STUDY SESSION MINUTES Page No. 515 PAGE 10 <br /> CONCURRENT COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING <br />