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In answer to Councilwoman Campbell, Manager said the Thunderbird motel had been issued a permit and would be installing a conforming sign. Plans of FirstNational~~k were not known, but it was believed their sign did conform to the Code. In answer to Councilman Murray, Mr. James cited specific sections of the Code setting out criteria for granting variances. He recounted the reasons he thought a variance ,should be granted - conforming sign on Coburg Road behind the setback area would be blocked from view by First Na:tional Bank building resulting in economic loss of the cost value of the existing sign and from drop in business from inadequate advertising i'by the conforming sign. A plot plan was shown and location of proposed signs pointed out. . Mr. Hershner moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to deny the appeal and adopt by reference thereto the findings supporting the denial as set forth in the Sign Code Board of Appeals minutes of November 19, 1973 on file in the City Re- corder's office. 0548 Councilman McDonald asked whether code provisions covered instances of signs being blocked by buildings on adjacent properties, or 'when construction of a new building blocked an already existing sign on adjacent property. Manager answered that the Code did allow business identity signs to be located at the property line, even with some overhang in some cases so it could be seen. He didn't believe there was, any provision for denying the full use of property because of signs on adjoining properties. Build- ings may be located as close to the property line as setbacks allow without regard for signs on adjacent buildings. Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried, all Council members present voting aye, except Mr. Williams abstaining. 058. B. Rezoning from AG (Agricultural) to RA (Suburban Residential) the area west of Danebo Street at north end of Candlelight Drive (Gilbert)(Z-74-1) Planning Commission on January 8, 1974 recommended rezoning this property in conformance with abutting properties (RA). Copies of January 8, 1974 Planning Commission minutes and staff notes were previously distributed to Council members. 0591 Public hearing was opened. Jim Keefe, 1189 Fairfield Drive, representing the petitioner, supported the position of the Planning staff and findings of the Commission.. Public hearing was closed, there being no further testimony. Council Bill No. 446 - Rezoning to RA Suburban Residential the area located west of Danebo Street at north end of Candlelight Drive was read by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. . 0632 Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner that findings supporting the rezoning as set forth in Planning Commission minutes and staff notes of January 8, 1974.~e,adopted by reference thereto and filed in the City Recorder's office; that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council; and that enactment be considered at this time. '. In answer to questions from Councilman Murray, Jim Saul of the planning department ex- plained that a request for development of the property for a mobile home park to accom- modate 333 to 341 spaces had been filed and was scheduled for hearing before the Hear- ings Official on February 14. He said the Commission specifically stated that affirma- tive action on the zone change was not to be construed as tacit approval of the mobile home park. Staff had recommended denial of the mobile home park because of design prob- lems and other factors. Mr. Ray Ackerman, Bethel School District, answered Mr. Murray that present enrollment of Candlelight Elementary School, abutting the petitioned prop- erty on one side, was now 292, total capacity 300. Councilman Murray said he would presume the Council's stand with regard to mobile hom park development would be that of the Commission unless otherwise stated. Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously, and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16979. --.. ."- 41 2/11/74 - 2'