1966 247-276 _ 7-25 cont. to 8-22-1966

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6285 Councilman Petersen asked that Council permit representative of Gemco Corporation to present their sign problem at this time. Councilman Petersen expressed regret that Sign Committee had not been able to meet because of vacation absence of Councilman Keckley, Chairman of the Sign Committee, resulting in lack of a recommendation at this time. He stated the wall sign requested by Gemco had been approved, but problem remained of the free-standing sign proposed at this site, as to height requested beyond 35' maximum and considerable more sign area than permitted. He stated Committee had denied any further consideration of increasing 35' height, but did review a formula which had been developed by the Building Department for increasing sign area based on frontage and depth of property. This would still require a sign ordinance amendment. Dick Demerjian, of Ad Art, contractor for proposed sign for Gemco, advised they would abandon their request for additional height, but did seek considera- tion of enlargement of sign area due to Gemco build- ing being at extreme rear of large site. He stated original request was for 290 sq. ft. area when ordinance allows only 150 sq. ft. He urged a compromise from these figures to 225 sq. ft. The sign was described as being plastic illuminated from interior with no flashing lights. Mr. Demerjian stressed urgency of action because of Gemco opening proposed for Semptember lst. Councilman Petersen stated since there is no variance procedure to Sign Ordinance, an amendment had been proposed based on the formula submitted by Building Department and he requested this be on Agenda for action next week. It was pointed out that the Agenda item should include the proposed ordinance amendment, Sign Committee recommendation, and Staff report for Council's information. Councilman Granger moved this matter be referred back to the Sign Committee for report and recommendation, seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried. (MINUTE ORDER ##66-181) Councilman Bury reviewed the career of the late Vincent Rambo, who served the City on both the Park and Recreation and Planning Commissions, and moved to adjourn in his memory by adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 5120 COMMEMORATING MEMORY OF VINCENT RAMBO, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried on roll call vote, Councilmen Keckley and Rosselli being noted absent. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P. M. HELEN C. MOORE, City Clerk I