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226 been directed by Council to prepare resolution revoking original permit for the service sign at Main Street and Woodside on-ramp, as recommended by Ordinance Review Committee to comply with Sign Ordinance regarding non -conforming signs. Permittee had been notified by Chief Building Official of proposed action. Motion carried on roll call vote, Councilmen Keckley and Petersen being noted absent. 0 Councilman Weymouth moved to introduce Ordinance amending Section 3.122 of the Code relating to maximum area of signs in non -residentially zoned districts, seconded bir Councilman Arnett. In response to Council question as to height limitations, City Attorney advised the existing restrictions would remain in effect as to height. Councilman Henderson expressed concern as to the resulting appearance. At this point, Chief Building Official noted a typographical error as to square footage which would be corrected prior to submittal for adoption. He added that the ordinance would allow very large signs on very large parcels of land, with minimum size of parcel to be five acres. There is a limited number of parcels where this ordinance could be applicable. He noted other restrictions such as minimum frontage and requirement to be at least 650 feet from a public street or freeway to match the State Advertising Act regarding billboards. Furthermore, such signs would be subject to Architectural permit of the Planning Department. In response to Council expressions of concern, he felt that in satisfying the several conditions that must be met, there would be few requests. Councilman Henderson indicated she could not support the ordinance, and Councilman Arnett withdrew his second to the motion. Councilman Weymouth suggested that rather than take a vote, it might be preferable to have the benefit of opinion of the other members of the Council Committee absent from meeting and moved to continue the matter for one week (June 8, 1970), seconded by Councilman Arnett, Councilman Henderson requested that Staff prepare a drawing in perspective be submitted at that time. Motion carried. (MINUTE ORDER #70-100) REPORT OF BID OPENING, Water Meter Test Bench. The following was the only bid received: Edward S. Walsh Co. $2,864.95 Staff recommended contract be awarded to Edward S. Walsh Co.