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APPEAL #298 - VA 72-16 INTERSTATE BRANDS CORPORATION - (Continued) Councilman Markel stated that he would not consider the lettering on the canopy to be wall signs or roof signs; that they are part of the building; that he visited the area and believed the signs were attractive and the people need to be complimented for the fine effect it lends to the area; and that he was in favor of granting the appeal° Councilman Yamamoto stated that does not constitute a reason for voting against the ordinance. The Mayor stated he felt the canopy lettering was preferable to a much larger wall sign. Councilman Patterson etated he was opposed to any deviation from the sign ordinance. Councilman I-Ierrin's motion, seconded by Councilman Villa, to grant the appeal and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution approving Variance Applica- tion 72-16 subject to conditions of approval contained in the Commission report, carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Villa, Evans, Griset, Markel Yamamoto, Patterson None ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES Councilman Herrin stated that in considering the proposed ordinance amending Municipal Code sections pertaining to the sale of alcoholic beverages, he interpreted the changes to indicate that in considering an application for"a tiguor or beer license, if Council determines it is a bona fide restaurant, the CUP requirements may be waived. Mayor Griset and Councilman Yamamoto spoke in opposition to the amendment, stating they believed that "bona fide restaurant" is not an easy term to define; that the ordinance is satisfactory the way it is presently written. Councilman Herrin stated that he believed this is a determination the staff could make. The City Attorney stated that when he presents the ordinance for first reading, he will incorporate a definition of bona fide restaurant. Councilman Markel moved to defer action on this matter ~ntil the next meeting. Councilman Yamamoto seconded the motion. After further discussion, the second was withdrawn and the motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Herrin's motion to approve the proposed ordinance and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending MuniciPal Code sections pertaining to the sale of alcoholic beverages, including a definition of a bona fide restaurant, was seconded by Councilman Villa, and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Herrin, Villa, Evans, Patterson~ Griset, Yamamoto None k4arkel CITY COUNCIL -145- April 3, 1972