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Mr. Croteau added that Mr. Obie was correct. Portions of Coburg Road are not designated highways, but are Highway Oriented Sign District designation. Ms. e Schue asked if there is a provision for Mr. Lindberg's suggestion. Mr. Swanson responded that the applicants could appeal the designation before the Sign Code Board of Appeals, but the criteria for variances is when the situation would cause hardships. The code is clear in this situation. The only option the applicant has is to apply for the change in designation. Mr. Hamel stated that Kendall Ford was burned out of its previous location and the other two were forced out by growth. He feels this should be given some consideration. Ms. Smith stated that she had arrived during the public hearing and has read the information but did not hear Mr. Croteau's report. Mr. Swanson stated that she would be permitted to vote. Ms. Smith stated that the council is dealing with inconsistencies. She is not comfortable upholding the Planning Commission's action. Either this item should be held over or the applicant's request should be considered. Mr. Haws stated that the item could be tabled. Mr. Obie stated that he would like council to vote on the applicant's request. The Highway Oriented district is at least as appropriate as the Outlying Commercial designation. Mr. Lindberg added that the Highway Oriented designation should be the basis for the decision. Mr. Swanson added that in regard to the appeal, Section 8.840(4) provides that if the council takes action different than the Planning Commission, it shall request the differences be considered at a joint meeting of the council and Planning Commission. e Ms. Wooten stated that if the council approves the Highway Oriented designation, the businesses would be allowed to expand the size of their signs for other business activities. Mayor Keller stated that the real issue is, if this is changed to Highway Oriented, there will be signs in violation of the code. Mr. Croteau stated that Kendall Ford has five pole-mounted identity signs. They will have to remove them. They could have larger identity signs than with Outlying Commercial designation. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Haws, to deny the appeal. Mayor Keller stated that this appeal should be denied because the firms will be in violation either way. There is a sign code to follow. Almost every business has had to conform. The owners did not like it, but the City, as a whole, benefits. What applies to one, applies to all. Roll call vote; motion carried 5:3 with Councilors Smith, Hamel, and Obie voting no. Mr. Hamel indicated that he had previously asked the CIC to look into the area of signing requirements and he would encourage them to pursue that. D. CITY WARD BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS Mr. Whitlow introduced Jim Carlson, Planning. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 14, 1981 Page 13