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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />JUNE 23, 1993 <br />although some Commissioners were in favor of a review <br />of the City's sign ordinance requirements. <br />Tom Vogt, owner of Gas N Go Superette, reported that he <br />would like a 20 foot high pylon sign, pointing out that <br />the present sign is 16 feet hiqh. <br />The Mayor asked if the removal of the trees on the <br />adjacent boulevard helped the visibility of the <br />existing sign. <br />Vogt replied that his concern is with his competition <br />and the size signs they have versus what he is allowed. <br />Voqt reported that all of the existing signs in the <br />neighborhood exceed 16 feet in height, and the only way <br />for his business to be competitive is to have a 20 foot <br />high sign. Vogt pointed out that he is an individual <br />owner competing with major gasoline brands along Rice <br />Street. Vogt submitted to the Council a list of signs <br />along Rice Street and their heights. <br />The Mayor pointed out that the existing sign ordinance <br />has been in effect for a number of years. <br />Vogt pointed out that the Kath station was just <br />developed 2 1/2 years ago and asked why they were <br />permitted to install a sign that is 20 feet high. <br />Scalze asked the setback of the Kath sign. <br />Vogt estimated the setback at 8 feet and pointed out <br />that his sign would be set back 6 feet. <br />Scalze asked that the compliance of the Kath sign with <br />the City's ordinance be determined. Scalze also <br />pointed out that some of the signs along Rice Street <br />are permitted to be higher if they are adjacent to a <br />freeway. <br />Vogt pointed out that his business is not adjacent to a <br />freeway, therefore, he needed all the help he could get <br />to run a successful business. <br />Hanson pointed out that not all properties are at the <br />same elevation, therefore, a standard sign height may <br />not be equitable. <br />Page 2 <br />