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• Zoning and Annexation Committee April 9, 2001 Page 3 requested whether the City would be developing the railroad bridge for a foot or bike path. Mr. Oxian stated that the City would be in favor of such a development as indicated by conversations with Mr. Littrell. Following discussion, Council Member Coleman suggested that Bill No. 10-01 be continued until the second meeting in May. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 26-01 which is a request to establish as an historic landmark the structure and real property located at 1003 East Washington. John Oxian made the presentation. He noted that the structure is a two-story Queen Anne/Shingle style house built in 1898. It meets three (3) of the building and site requirements for such a designation. In response to a question from Dr. Varner, Mr. Oxian noted that the owner was contacted and is in favor of the designation. Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 26-01 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 27-01 which would establish as an historic landmark the structure and real property located at 1031 Jefferson and 123 Eddy. Mr. Oxian made the presentation. He noted that the structure is a two and one-half story Queen Anne style house built in the late 1890's,along with a carriage house. The buildings meet three(3) of the building and site requirements for such a designation. Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 27-01 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Substitute Bill No. 11-01 which would amend Article 10 of Chapter 21 addressing the size, separation distance, display area and height of outdoor advertising signs. Mr. Byorni stated that the Bill would strengthen the sign regulations and that it comes with favorable recommendations from both the staff and the Area Plan Commission. Council Member King noted that he has been working on these regulations for some time with the Building Department and the Area Plan Staff. He commended Don Fozo and Cathy Bruckner for there leadership. Don Fozo, Building Commissioner, made the presentation. He noted that approximately one (1) year ago a "quick fix" was passed to address immediate concerns raised by such signage. The County has a 750' separation guideline between signs and this ordinance would have such a requirement on both sides of the street. The maximum display area would be 672 square feet and two tiered, deck or stacked signs would be prohibited. Temporary signs may be added not to exceed 200 square feet per face and empty boards and signs would be prohibited. Minimum separation distance between new and existing signs at intersections or different streets would be 300'. Mr. Fozo noted that jurisdictional boundaries are not taken into consideration when measuring distances.