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APPEAL #297 The Mayor opened the Public hearing VA 72-1 on Appeal #297 filed by Holm, Tait & STANDARD OIL COMPANY Associates for Standard Oil Company, appealing the staff recommendations included in Variance Application #72-1 to install one 40' high pole sign, one 20' high pole sign, and one under canopy lighter box in an existing service station in the A 1 District at 1814 E. First Street. Mr. Dave Garrison, 900 Orangefair Lane, Anaheim, He stated that the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission are creating a hardship on Standard Oil Company; and that they are appealing the decision limiting them to one 35' pole sign; that the signs will be separated as much as possible; that they have a logo four square feet in size with the word "Chevron" which is on one end of the canopy lighter box. spoke on behalf of the appellant. Mr. Ray Vazin, 444 W. Wilshire Blvd., Long Beach, stated that Standard Oil is in the process of upgrading all of their services stations nation-wide; that they are trying to replace all the large, square signs; and that the logo on the lighter box identifies their product. In response to Councilman Patterson's question, he stated that in stations where there is room they are installing planters and trees, but this particular site is too small; that it would decrease parking required by the Code. There were no further proponents or opponents. The Clerk reported no w~itten communications had been received, and the Mayor closed the public hearing. In response to a question from Councilman Patterson, the Director of Planning stated that the logo is advertising and is considered a pole sign; that with the logo, the square footage of the sign ordinance would be exceeded. Councilman Herrin moved to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution approving Variance Application 72-1 and deleting Condition 6A, as contained in the Commission report. Motion was seconded by Councilman Evans and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Evans, Villa, Griset, Markel Yamamoto, Patterson None ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Mrs. Madeline Williams, 11871 LICENSE APPLICATION Holyoak, Garden Grove, requested removal of the protest filed with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on the property at 4522 West First Street. She stated that the Police Department had withdrawn their objections to issuance of the license for "The Chlmes." This fact was confirmed by the Assistant City Manager. Councilman Herrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Markel, to remove the protest filed with the ABC Board on "The Chimes" at 4522 West First Street, carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Markel, Villa, Griset, Patterson Evans, Yamamoto None CITY COUNCIL -125- March 20, 1972