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~ .i' ~,J~ changed the dimensions for the edge of the sight triangle from 25' x 25', to 10' ~'~"~, x 70'. Article 9.2 a) of the Zoning Ordinance also references sight triangles as } they apply to the location of signs. In order to be consistent with Article 6.8, the diagram in Section 9.2.a which illustrates the sight triangle should be modified to reflect the revised dimensional requirements. Planning Board member Chris Best asked how sign area is computed. Kirk responded that the sign area includes the face of the sign but does not include the supporting framework. Commissioner Willhoit asked how these recommendations compare with ordinances regarding signs of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Kirk responded that the comparison was made with surrounding counties but not towns. Commissioner Willhoit asked that comparisons be made with Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Mark Farrell, Meadowlands Associates, expressed support for the recommendations to the Sign Ordinance. He expressed concern with the 6' height requirement. He noted that the entrance sign that Meadowlands would like to utilize is 10' long and 6' 6" high and would have landscaping surrounding it. Sylvia Price, Economic Development Director, submitted comments from EDC regarding revisions to the Sign Ordinance. These comments are attached to these minutes on page ~_. Guido De Maere, attorney for Tecan (located in Meadowlands), expressed concern that there is no relation between the number of signs allowed and the amount of property frontage. He indicated this would not allow directional signs for delivery vehicles. Mark Farrell noted that there will probably be a nuTnber of businesses within Meadowlands which will have a need for a number of directional signs. Commissioner Marshall stated that the idea of the MTC far all counties was far uniformity along I-40 through Wake County, Durham County and Orange County. She noted that while there is sympathy with Meadowlands and a desire to help it to be the kind of quality industrial park it has always shown promise of, the Board must still look at the major uniform expectation that it participated in when the MTG's were put into place. Motion was made by Acting Chair Moses Carey, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to continue the public hearing on this item to January 3, 1989 for receipt of additional information and comments. Commissioner Marshall and Acting Chair Moses Carey encouraged the EDC and Planning Department to resolve the issue of timing with meetings in order that future delays would not be cxeated simply due to conflicting schedules. Planner Eddie Kirk noted that small directional signs are allowed and are not considered a part of the permitted total square footage.