Chair Doyle opened the meeting for public input. Mr. Craig Schafer, RHL Design Group, discussed the concept of zero net build, which is used in the City of Petaluma. Chair Doyle closed the public input portion of the meeting. Mr. Viskovich said that in the future there would be development standards, and self contained parcels would be approved. She reported that in reviewing the CG ordinance, it was found that the current lighting standards, while appropriate for parking lots, were inappropriate for service stations as they did not provide adequate lighting.
Staff recommends that standards be set for service stations.
A discussion ensued regarding the canopy design and the current Chevron signage. Harris noted that some elements of the signage were not in compliance with the current guidelines, and were not what was previously approved. Discussion ensued regarding the regulations for overall lighting at service stations. Harris said she was concerned about the lighting intensity on the service station site and said that the main object was to provide a safe environment, not the brightest light that could be provided, or more advertising. Kwok and Stevens concurred.