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~ session 1541, Minutes May 6, 1991 Page 3 Mayor Majerus opened the public hearing at 7: 46 p.m. There were no citizens present who wished to address the Council, and the public hearing was closed at 7:46 p.m. '!he Mayor said a second public hearing will be held on May 20, as well as budget study meetings on May 13, 15, and 22. Mrs. Schuman suggested it would be helpful if the first public hearing, as well as the second, was printed on the city calendar. Mr. Adams added that written comments were also welcome. SEITING roBLIC HFARING - OIANGE IN SIGN CODE The City Manager suggested setting June 3, 1991 for a public hearing to con- sider changes in the zoning Code that will allow "Sold" signs for no longer than seven days following a property sale, and Off-premises directional "Open House" signs only during open house hours and when the owner or his represen- tative is present. '!he proposed changes are for a six-month trial period. Mr. Adams moved to hold the public hearing on June 3. Mr. Wagner seconded the motion, which carried unaniInously. SITE PIAN .AMENJ:l>1ENl' - 8689 OLIVE B:XJI.EVARD '!he City Manager said the Council is asked to role on a change in a site plan for the self-storage facility at 8689 Olive. He said the staff recormnends denial based on the fact that the proposed translucent awning is out of char- acter with the building architecture, and the total square feet of signage exceeds the pennitted amount in the Sign Code. Mrs. Schuman moved denial, and Mr. Wagner seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Mrs. Schuman asked that this be referred to the Plan Conunission for technical advice on whether or not illlnninated awnings fw1ction as signs. OLIVE-FAST TIF REX)UEST FOR ADVANCE OF FUNDS The city Manager said Council is asked to advance $10,000 to the Olive East Tax Increment Financing Conunission so they may begin implementing their plan and promoting sites within this TIF District. He noted the Conunission wants to begin work imnediately but funds will not become available until next fall. He added that the necessary funds are obtainable from the sale of industrial land at Skink.er and Olive. Approval was recommended for this loan. Mr. Price moved approval, and Mr. Adams seconded the motion. All voted Aye. SEITING IUBLIC HFARING - ALlEY IMPROVEMENT The City Manager said the Council is asked to set a public hearing on May 20 at 7:30 p.m. on a proposal to improve a public alley east of Pennsylvania between Roberts and Raymond Avenues. He noted that a resolution on the City Clerk's Docket calls for a public hearing, and the date may be set when the resolution is voted on.