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~ion 1500, Minutes Page O July 24, 1989 to show its identity since it l~d a lot of walk-in traffic. Responding to Mr. Price, Mr. Ollendor~f-s~/d the Loc9 sign restrictions ware a~ted about 15 years ago after study by the Plan Cummission, Loop businesses and other ~t~ citizens with a view toward avoiding prolifel~tical of second and third floor signs. He said a name plats with tanants' natures is legal k~fc adveret-~ing signs could not be used except by the primary store on the fia~u floor. Mrs. ~hcm~%son ask~ if the CDllege could request special permissic~ later for a sign. Mr. A1 Goldman, Director of Planning, was asked to ~,.,=nt, .and said smSxale turned down on a sign application1 may petition the Board of Appeals, however, it w~uld re~,tre a special situation unique to that p~u~erty, and this case did not se~a to fall into that category. Mr. Schocmer said he had no worries about this type of use in the building, but if Oouncil ap~zuvss it is giving tacit acceptance of this institution, and he had two ar~ of concern. He wished, to know the rats of sucoessful place- ment for Watterson's ~a~duates, and the rata of default on loans given to its students. Mr. Eunice said tbs_re was virtually 100% placement of graduates in the average is about 75% placmment. Regaz~l~ the default rats, the school has had 1/mi~ experience (less than two years) with the loan program, but a r~m~x~ble estimats was 20-25%. He noted that the school deals with a high risk population, and it is continually working with students to make ,the{n aware of their obligations. Returning to the sign issue, Mr. Eunice said the school will occupy the second and part of the third floors plus the basement for its operation. Mr. Price asked if the college could have a sign on the first floor with the permission of the owner. Mr. Ollendorff said the college could not utilize the first floor, since in the Ioop the first floor must be used only for re- tail/c~L,L~rcial unless Council ~z~nts an exception. Mr. Sc/locker pointed out that the way the building is constructed, with over- hangs to the curbline, makes it a very difficult location to sign. He noted there could be a building di-,~ctory on the first floor inside the door. All voted Aye. SITE PLAN/(3~{qDITIONAL USE - 8202-04 DELMAR BOULEVARD The City Manager said an application to utilize the p~ses at 8202-04 Delmar for religious ~ has been reviewed, and he z.'~{~c,..k%,~,~anded that it be re- ferred to the Plan c~,,,dssion for a public hearing and review, after which the CAmLmUlssion and staff will advise the Council of their recommendations. Ques- tions z-e~--~ling tsx-ex~,~t status, sc~e of ~,~lin~ or reconstruct~ the interior, exact ar~ to be utilized, and a more precise explanation of pro- posed uses should all be ~ider~d by the O~,,,dssion in detarmining the over- all impact of the p~u~l in the nslghbonhcod in which it is to be located. O Mr. A~mms ~oved that this matter be referred to the Plan Cu~a~,~ssion for review and public hearing. Mrs. Schuman seconded the motion.