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~(J~ . 7/29/68 Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to amend the motion to add a Section 3.6 recommended by . the Metro Ad Hoc Committee and reading: "Section 3.6 - Off-Premise Signs. The primary purpose of off-premise signs is to provide a service for the traveling public entering or leaving the city along major thoroughfares, where motels, restaurants, service stations, and other tourist services are concentrated. A business may have one directional off-premise sign within one mile distance from the business within the Highway Oriented District, providing such sign is not over thirty-two (32) square feet in surface area." Ray Wolfe, speaking for the Ad Hoc Committee, requested delay in consideration of this amendment until discussion of Section 6. James Pearson explained that this amendment is tied to the Ad Hoc Committee's request for deletion of Section 6 in its entirety. Mrs. Hayward withdrew her second, and the motion died with no other second. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward that Section 3 be tabled temporarily. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to adopt Section 4 - Prohibited Signs. . Gordon Cottrell, representing the Used Car Dealers, said the use of string lights was beneficial in the display of merchandise and lighting of used car lots, and he mentioned the relationship between this section and Section 10 having to do with retirement schedules. He suggested changing the ordinance to allow use of streamers, banners, etc. , for special promotional events not to exceed four in a year for 3D-day or two-week periods. . John Tiffany said he felt flags, pennants, posters, etc. , should be allowed for certain . merchandising events and asked who was to determine the standards set by Section 4.7 - Unsightly Signs. Mrs. Niven said the Planning Commission still recommends the unde- sirability of this type signing and urged the Council to make no alteration. Dan Herbert also supported the section as written. He also asked for a three-year amortization period for string lights. Ray Wolfe presented the Metro Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation to add a Section 4.8 which would prohibit any off-premise signs except the directional signs suggested under the recommended Section 3.6. Considerable discussion followed with regard to determina- tion of standards set by Section 4.7. Dick Richards, Goetling Signs, asked if a committee would be appointed to determine which signs would be allowed under this section. Mrs.Niven said this section was taken directly from the old zoning ordinance and it was understood the Building Department would continue to issue permits under the present procedure. . Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to amend the motion to change Section 4.5 to read: "Which ro- tates or has a rotating or moving part or parts, except time and temperature indicators." There was considerable discussion with regard to prohibition of any type of movement which this amendment would provide, and it was established that it pertained to mechanical move- ment only, not lighting movement covered by Section 5. A vote was taken on the motion to amend as stated, and motion to amend carried, Councilmen McNutt, Lassen, and Wingard voting no. . A vote was taken on the original motion to adopt Section 4 as amended, and motion as amended carried. Section 6 - Billboard Signs and Other Off-Premise Signs - was introduced. Section 5 - Illumination - was postponed to assure discussion of Section 6 at this meeting. Mrs. John Northway read a statement of the League of Women Voters supporting the billboard restrictions. @I' Dan Herbert referred back to Section 4.4 and said the directional purpose provided by billboards is needed. Mrs. Niven suggested that Section 4.4 include the words "...except as provided in Section 6 of this ordinance." Brian Obie introduced Roger Emmons, executive secretary of Oregon Outdoor Advertising Association, who presented slides and distributed to Council members a list of recommended changes to the ordinance. Mr. Emmons explained the Association's position with regard to each of the requested amendments. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to adopt Section 6 of the proposed ordinance Mrs. Hayward said she felt billboards should be eliminated, and she moved that the motion be . amended to delete Section 6 entirely. The City Attorney ruled the motion out of order. He said it was contrary to the original motion. . Some discussion followed with regard to proposed fees in relation to fees now charged for bill- board construction permits, areas of the City where billboards would be prohibited under the proposed ordinance, and the financial impact on outdoor advertising business. Mr. Obie said, on inquiry from Councilman Purdy, that he would support removal of billboards on Willamette from 19th south if it would help in obtaining a reasonable ordinance. Ray Wolfe urged the Council not to accept amendments proposed by the Outdoor Advertising Association, but to prohibit billboard signs in the City on the basis that they obstruct the view, are detrimental from the viewpoint of serving special interests, and contribute . to safety hazards. Mrs. Niven said prohibition of billboards inthe City would only slightly 7/29/68 - 2 ....