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Council Minutes of 5/2/2000 limitations on the signs that are up, a 12 foot height limitation and a 50 square foot sign `~,,, face area and a 65 foot sign face area on an 8 foot sign, is creating exactly what we are trying to eliminate and that is sight line problems. The Chamber's recommendation is to raise the height limit to 15 feet, thereby creating a line of sight, and lowering the sign face allowance because 50 feet is excessive. On a 15 foot sign, a 40 foot sign face would be more than adequate, and with an 8 foot sign down on the ground, a 50 foot sign face instead of 65 feet would be more than adequate. This would provide the business with the opportunity to identify their business and also provide the sight line needed for safety for residents and for the business. On another point, in one of the latest revisions, there was a paragraph put in to allow fora 3 5 foot line of sight triangle on a driveway in addition to the intersections. The Chamber understands the need for the intersections, but thinks that a 35 foot triangle at the intersection of a driveway and aright-of--way is certainly excessive and puts an undue burden on a business. LEGISLATION Ordinance No. 2000-12 introduced by Mayor Musial and the entire Council was given its third reading. An ordinance creating new and revised Chapter 1163 of the Zoning Code of the City of North Olmsted, entitled "Signs," as twice amended. Mr. Nashar moved for adoption; second by Mr. Gareau. Roll call: Nashar, yes; Gareau, yes; Kasler, yes; O'Grady, yes; McKay, yes; Limpert, yes; Miller, yes, with comment that he wished to thank the Planning Commission for their efforts on the sign code. Motion passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2000-12 adopted Ordinance No. 2000-18 introduced by Mr. Gareau was given its third reading. An ordinance vacating a portion of Northern Avenue in the City of North Olmsted and declaring and emergency. Mr. Gareau moved for adoption; second by Mr. McKay; motion passed unanimously. Ordinance No. 2000-18 adopted. Ordinance No. 2000-23 introduced by Mr. Gareau and Mr. Nashar was given its third reading. An ordinance creating new Chapter 719 of the Business Regulation Code of the City of North Olmsted, entitled "Home and Garage Sales," for the purpose of regulating garage sales, and other similar sales in residential neighborhoods, and declaring an emergency as amended. Mr. Gareau moved for adoption; second by Mr. Nashar. Roll call: Gareau, yes, with comment. "Having reviewed this matter on at least two occasions before the Legislative Committee, having incorporated several changes recommended by several individuals including several residents, I believe this ordinance hits its mark without significant burden to the residents of the City of North Olmsted. By way of background and explanation for my vote, I had received a complaint some time ago concerning a considerable volume of garage sales taking place on one particular street in the City of North Olmsted. The volume was upwards of 15 to 20 sales over a very short period of time. When that individual called City Hall to complain, they were simply told there was absolutely nothing that could be done, it was not regulated within the city. The resident was simply left with no where to turn. That resident contacted me by letter, and that letter in turn was submitted to all of my colleagues on Council requesting their input on whether or not this is something they would like to see regulated within the IZ