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e Mr. Holmer said the 44-foot height should apply to the existing signs only. If the signs are replaced~ they should conform to the regulations in the Highway Oriented Sign district. Ms. Schue said she opposes a special exemption for the three dealers' signs. She said the dealers were aware of the City's regulations and chose to con- struct signs that would not conform to the City standards. She said the dealers should abide by the same regulations that control the signs of other businesses. The councilors voted 5:2 with Councilors Holmer~ Bascom~ Miller, Rutan, and Wooten voting aye and Councilor Schue and Ehrman voting nay to approve an exemption for the three Goodpasture Island automobile dealerships which will permit their existing signs to remain 44 feet high. Any new signs will have to conform to regulations in the Highway Oriented sign District. J. Reader Boards on Identification Signs Mr. Croteau said a letter from Larry Azeltine, 175 N.E. Columbia, Portland, was distributed to the councilors. Mr. Azeltine represented Heath Northwest, Inc., and urged the councilors to eliminate the present 15-foot setback for readerboards. The councilors did not act on the request. e K. Blinking Signs Mr. Croteau said Mr. Hansen asked the councilors to consider prohibiting blinking signs with chaser lights. Mr. Croteau said the Sign Code has standards for signs with pulsing lights. The councilors did not act on the request. Mayor Obie adjourned the work session about 12:45 p.m. Micheal Gleason City Manager (Recorded by Betty Lou Rarick) 2015C e MINUTES--Eugene City Council Work Session April 9, 1986 Page 8