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Planning Commission Minutes March 23, 1999 Page 4 . Staff report by Scott Harlicker. Leeann Chin has requested an amendment to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) agreement for Elk Park Center to allow signage on their restaurant awnings at 19979 Freeport. Scott reviewed staff's interpretation of the existing sign agreement and how it applies to each of the two tenants, Hollywood Video and Leeann Chin. He explained that Leeann Chin does not dispute staff's interpretation, but they would like to add lettering on the awnings. Staff recommended denial of the request based on the finding that the lettering on the awnings would constitute additional wall signage. Commissioner Chambers expressed his support for the lettering on the awnings, stating that he felt they added to the aethestics of the building. He questioned if the applicant would be allowed to put neon signage in their windows. Scott indicated that neon in windows is not considered signage, according to the city's ordinance. Commissioner Schuster questioned if the awnings would be back lit. Lea Greenwood, applicant, stated the awning would not be back lit. Ms. Greenwood explained that the awnings with the stenciling are part of Leeann Chin's trade dress and would be consistent with the other Leeann Chin restaurants. Chair Cote opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chair Cote closed the public hearing. . Commissioner Mesich indicated he felt the building was unique since it was built on a site designed for the previous owner. He also felt the PUD designation allowed flexibility in signage and did not see a problem with Leeann Chin's request. Commissioner Thompson indicated she supported the awnings without lettering. Commissioner Schuster felt the lettering was part of the design of the awning, but he did not support the awning on more than two sides of the building. Commissioners Chambers and Kuester expressed their support for approval of the request. Chair Cote indicated he supported staff's determination of the ordinance, but he did agree that the lettering on the awnings was not a significant issue. COMMISSIONER MESICH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY LEEANN CHIN FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE PUD AGREEMENT FOR ELK PARK CENTER TO ALLOW SIGNAGE ON NON BACK LIT AWNINGS. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-2. Chair Cote and Commissioner Thompson opposed. 6.4. Request bv Union Congregational Church for Conditional Use Permit. Public Hearing Case No. CU 99-11 . Staff report by Stephen Wensman. Union Congregational Church has requested a conditional use permit to expand an existing church qt 1118 4th Street. Steve reviewed issues associated with the request regarding parking, setbacks, lighting, curb and gutter and landscaping, as specified in his report dated March 23, 1999. He noted that since the classroom time is different than the worship time, parking should not be a problem. Staff recommended approval of the request with the