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' -, the total width, and extends into both Dover Center Road and Porter Road intersections, as indicated on individual Plats noted as exhibits A thru F(6 Plats). Also included on the Plat designated as Exhibit A is the Vacation of a small strip of existing Mill Road Right-of-Way no longer required, due to the roadway re-alignment. The motion was seconded by K. O'Rourke and unanimously approved. Motion Carried. V. CONIMUNICATIONS: Ord. 98-3 6 Mr. Tallon noted this is "An ordinance creating new and revised Section 1163.12 of the Zoning Code of the City of North Olmsted, in order to permit businesses to be identified on Permanent Pylon and Ground Identification Signs in business areas containing more than one building, and business buildings containing more than one business unit, as amended." Assistant Law Director Dubelko stated that it has been brought to the city's attention, possibly by the Chamber of Commerce, that there is a provision in the sign code which prohibits certain business owners and tenants from advertising on what are called "identification signs" according to the code. In retail businesses "identification signs" are either pylon signs are ground signs which are close to the Right-of-Way. Mr. Dubelko explained, the way the code is presently written, it only permits identification of the plaza itself and it was brought to the city's attention that this limits the opportunity for businesses to identify themselves near the Right-of-Way. The ordinance has been amended to allow any property owner in a business district on these identification signs to identify the name and address of any tenant on the property. Mr. Dubelko confirmed that ordinance 98- 36 does not change any provision of the code dealing with maximum signage as it only deals with the information that is pernutted on the sign. The Law Department favors this ordinance because it is more workable, gives more latitude to the business community to identify their tenants on these identification signs, and at the same time it does not work against any substantial city interest that might be involved with traffic safety or aesthetics of these signs. Mr. Brennan questioned if the ordinance would restrict non-pertinent information, such as phone numbers, from being included on the sign. Mr. Dubelko confirmed presently the only thing pernutted on these signs is the name of the plaza, but the ordinance has expanded that to include business name and address on the sign. Chairman Tallon opened up discussion for audience participation. Mr. Gaxland, representing the North Olmsted Chamber of Commerce, applauded the change and noted there was a hearing on August 4, 1998 at 7:00 P.M. which was adjourned after 5 minutes and rescheduled for September 14, 1998. He questioned the effect of this evenings meeting on that hearing and noted the city has changed the essence of the ordinance that council was holding the hearing on. Mr. Ga.rland appreciated this minor change, but encouraged the city to look at the entire ordinance so that the entire business community could be fairly treated. He elaborated 80 percent of the signs in the city do not meet code requirements, and the amendment will bring about 3-4 percent more into compliance. Mr. Garland noted the commission has consistently been allowing the pole signs. Mr. Koeth advised signs do not come in front of this commission. Mr. Dubelko clarified Council continued the hearing concerning Ordinance 98-36 until the September 15, 1998 so that they could get a recommendation from the planning commission. R. Tallon moved to recommend that council pass Ordinance 98-36, seconded by T. Brennan. Roll call on motion: Tallon, yes; Brennan, yes; ORourke, yes; Cameron-Alston, yes; Spalding, abstained; and Koeth, yes. Motion Carried. . VI. COMIVIITTEE REPORTS: No items. VII. NIINOR CHANGES: No items. VIII. NEW BUSINESS: No items. I