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, determined to be a mural since it does not specify onlt one kind of toy. Mr. Obie asked if the graphic on the side of Haw eye's depicting e people skiing is a mural or a sign. Ms. McDonald responded that it, too, was determined by the attorney's office to be a mural. Mr. Obie asked if it is a mural even though skis are one of the products which they sell. Ms. McDonald stated that not just products are involved in this graphic but scenery is also depicted. Mr. Haws stated that he had served on the Sign Code Board of Appeals and this has been a recurring problem. They would prefer to have guidelines rather than make arbitrary decisions. This is an attempt to refine the rules. He asked if staff's decision could be appealed. Mr. Jacobson said that it could be appealed to the Sign Board and then to the council. Public hearing was opened; there being no testimony, public hearing was closed. CB 2188--An ordinance concerning murals; amending Section 8.620 of the Eugene Code, 1971; adding new Sections 8.671 and 8.672 thereto; and declaring an emergency. Ms, Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, 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. Mr. Lieuallen asked where in the draft ordinance the staff definition e can be found. Mr. Jacobson responded that it is in Section 8.620 and that Ms. Lannom's definition is more lenient. Ms. Schue stated that she is also concerned but is having trouble with the distinction between signs and murals. She asked how the line is being drawn. Mr. Reed said he was not certain he could answer her definitively. Each application will have to be considered on the total represent at i on. Ms. Schue stated that the staff was not supportive of Ms. Lannom's definition, although it does clearly state when a mur a 1 is not a sign, Mr, Reed stated that the staff was neither sup- portive nor unsupportive. Ms. Schue asked if it would be possible to include Ms. Lannom's definition. Mr, Jacobson responded that it would be possible but that the attorneys changed Ms. Lannom's definition slightly. Mr, Obie noted agreement with Ms. Schue's concerns and stated that he does not see being more lenient as a problem. He feels that Ms. Lannom's definition, although more lenient, is also more specific and leaves less room for judgment. He feels that graphics such as those located on the buildings of Hawkeye's and the Toy Shoppe are assets to the community. He does not want the staff in a position of making arbitrary decisions. e 9/8/80--5