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Session 1939 November 15, 2004 the identification of events, public announcements, and the provision to allow lights to fade gently. Mr. Wagner seconded the amendment. Ms. Calquitt asked what the difference was between "fading lights" and "gently fading lights" and was advised that the ordinance does not allow blinking or changing lights. The proposed marquee will include fading lights, giving the appearance of movement, which is a stretching of the ordinance and, therefore, he had recommended a condition that there be no fading lights. He further explained that the motion on the floor deleted that condition. If the motion passes, then fading lights would be allowed as requested. Mayor Adams added that "historically" the City forbade blinking or moving signs. Mr. Wagner said when he heard it described it sounded quite attractive and tasteful. Ms. Welsch agreed with Mr. Wagner and Ms. Brat. Ms. Welsch said he attended the Plan Commission meeting when this item was discussed. The Plan Commission discussed the concerns with the fading lights and determined it would not pose a hazard to drivers and would be similar to the sign for the Pinup Bowl down the street and she thinks it would add favorably to the environment of the Loop. Joe Edwards, 6504 Delmar Boulevard, the applicant for the sign, answering a question from Ms. Brat, advised that this sign would be designed by the same designers that designed the sign on the Pinup Bowl. This is the first time the sign would be in full color. The amendment to the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Adams called the question on the original motion and the Council approved unanimously. Conditional Use Permit Request from Aldi Store: The City Manager announced another recommendation from the Plan Commission to approve a new Aldi's store at the corner of North and South Road and Olive Boulevard. He concurs that the permit should be approved. The plan appears to be well thought out and meets the City's requirements as long as the conditions recommended are adhered to: 1) applicant provide a detailed drainage plan, a grating plan and a landscape plan; 2) developer submit plans for construction parking and for construction traffic; 3) lighting installation complies with ordinance requirements; 4) all construction conforms with approved plans, including the plans for ingress, egress, mass and height of the buildings; 5) condition that all mechanical and electrical equipment be screened; and 6) condition that trash and containers be appropriately placed and emptied during daytime hours. Mr. Ollendorff reported two additional conditions to which the applicant has agreed in principle: 1) the plan when installed must include safely-marked pedestrian access to the store from both North and South Road and from Olive Boulevard, and 2) all standard infrastructure improvements modeled after those currently being installed on Olive Boulevard, be extended to the North and South and Olive Boulevard frontage of this development. He recommended approval of the plan with all of these conditions because it will add convenience for shoppers, add visitors to the community, improve Page 4