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48 Regular Meeting October 28, 1985 Page 2 Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration approval of appointment to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation. Mayor Craddock moved to reappoint Tess Norris as the Council's representative. Mr. Guerra moved to table this matter to another meeting and Mr. Farr seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration a presentation and con- sideration of the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the Planning and Zoning Commissions recommend a Sign Ordinance addressing on and off-premise signage to the Council. Billy Moore, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated the Com~ssions want to finish all work of the Ordinance and not present it piecemeal, to present the Ordinance when it is complete, with the deadline to be December 31, 1985, if possible, but to extend the time until January 31, 1986 if the Ordinance is not complete by December 31. Mr. Coddington stated December 31 was too long but he was in favor of a Sign Ordinance. Tom McNair, Chairman of the Zoning Commission, stated he wants the moratorium extended to January 31, 1986, and that Mr. Gunnarson had not had any strong objection to such an extension of the moratorium. Bud Walker stated he was representing the Chamber of Commerce, and that they are working with the Planning and Zoning Commissions on this matter. He stated the extension would be for the Staff to be able to provide a complete Ordinance at one time with the option of the extension only if it is necessary. Mr. Brown agreed with the extension if it is needed and agreed the Sign Ordinance should be considered in whole rather than in part. Mayor Craddock moved the Ordinance be presented to the Council when it was complete and the extension of the moratorium to January 31, 1986 only be considered if necessary (Recommendation 2 in Dan Gibson's memorandum to the Council dated October 23, 1985 in this packet). Mr. Brown seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Brown, Craddock, Guerra, Kissler. NAY: Coddington, Farr, Nicola. ABSTAIN: None. Mayor Craddock introduced for consideration a public hearing and an appeal of the Oak Heights Neighborhood Association from the Planning Commission's decision of September 11, 1985, approving the Franklin Place Master Plan, submitted by Cook Consultants on behalf of Ralph Ramirez, for 9.38 acres out of the T. J. Chambers Survey at the corner of Franklin Drive and Perkins Street. Mayor Craddock opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of this appeal. Robert Blackburn reviewed with Council the letter dated September 30, 1985 addressed to the Council from the Oak Heights Neighborhood Asso- ciation. John McBride of 703 Franklin spoke to the incompatibility of the project with his neighborhood as set out in the Master Plan. Billy Moore stated the issue of compatibility of projects is important and has to be reviewed on a case by case basis. Ms. Kissler asked if a compromise could be considered between the neighborhood and Mr. Ramirez. Mr. McBride stated it would still be denser than the rest of the neighborhood. Ralph Ramirez stated he plans to have a quality project with good standards that would be an asset to the neighborhood. He stated he does not have a problem with five homes on Franklin with the whole of the project not to exceed 45 units and a retention pond. Frank Robbins provided a map to the Council which shows 48 lots. The neighborhood wants no more than 28-32 lots. Mr. Ramirez is agreeable to 48 lots. Frank Rich reminded Council provisions of the Master Plan are to preserve existing neighborhoods. He suggested the Council not approve the Master Plan but let bargaining take place between the neighborhood and Mr. Ramirez. Jerry Sebek stated there have been water pressure problems in the area for a long time. No one else wished to speak in favor or opposition to the appeal, so Mayor Craddock closed