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Session 1651, Minutes Segtember 11, 1995 Page 5 Mr. Corey Shapiro, W~.~gton University student representative to the City Oouncil, said ~he school year is well under way. He suggested that a French channel on cable television would be a great asset and very helpful to stu- dents. He said the City Manager's office has been very helpful in giving him information about the recycling program, addin~ that the current Student Life bas an interesting article on this subject. HEARING - ma~NG/SI~ The City Manager said a public hearin~ was set for 7:30 p.m. this place and date to receive "c~mmmYcs on a propoeed amendment to the zoning ordinance that would permit businesses on the second floor of Loop buildings to have larger signs identifying entries to those businesses. Mayor Majerus c~ the public hearin~ at 8:20 p.m. Ms. Robin LeVan, Executive Director of the U. City Loop Special Business Dis- trict, said merchants in the district would like to have the zoning ordinance amend_~d to allc~ identifying signs for second floor businesses as specified above. She said all first floor spaces were currently rented, which leaves only the upper levels available; without signage, second floor businesses are difficult to find. Ms. LeVan also discussed the Loop in Motion Festival scheduled for October 6, 7, and 8. Ms. Robhie Ashe, I%obbie's Leather Goods, 6376 Delmar (second floor) said it w-us very important that those visiting the Loop be able to find businesses located above street level. She said awnings would be very nice; also, the i__~m~__ of a marq~ was raised. She asked Oouncil to change the code so that second floor businesses can be more easily identified. Tbmre were no other requests to speak and the hearing was closed at 8:25 p.m. Mr. Schoc~_r asked that a bill be prepared changing the Sign Code based on the language specified by the Plan C~.,.,~.~sion in its last meeting. SEITING PUBLIC ~3~RING - LIOUOR LIC~TSE/616 N. MCKNIGHT The City Manager r~nc~m~nded that a public hearing be set for 7:30 p.m. Octo- ber 2, 1995, in the Council chamber to consider a liquor license for Gallery 616, a banquet and catering firm. The applicant submitted a petition signed by the only pr~ owner within 200 feet of the facility and a majority of Council. The a~licant appears to meet all ordinance requ~, and while not previously licensed, the applicant has experience in servin~ alcoholic beverages and has a staff with liquor management experience. about thismatteraswellasthe8400and8500 blocks ofGannon, 700block of Berick, 700 block of N. McKnight, and #1-12 AnfredWalk. All voted Aye.