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~ RZ-92-l. Citv of Pleasanton Application to amend Section 18.74.120 of the Municipal Code t allow on Main Street retention of certain non-conforming signs which have attained a "Historical" or landmark significance and to allow directly illuminated projectin signs on Main Street. Mr. Swift presented the staff report recommending approval of Ca RZ-92-1 subject to the conditions of the staff report. He advised that a request from the C mmunity First National Bank is what precipitated this amendment. Chairman Mahem noted that it was her understanding that in the D ntown Guidelines that a structure lost the privilege of having a monument sign change only i the tenant changed. She questioned why the bank tenant is losing this privilege as the te cy had not changed. Mr. Swift advised that this also holds true if a building is renovated; he noted that the bank is also wishing to change the sign to different colors. Commissioner Horan initiated a discussion regarding D.2. of the ft ordinance. He did not think there is a particular historic theme in the downtown area, goin from modem to old in various sections, and that the ordinance might read: "The sign has een designed according to a distinct architectural period with the downtown architecture or e specific building. " He also felt that D.3. should be modified to add the words" with th same owner of 15 years or more. " ~ In response to Commissioner McGuirk's question, Commissioner H ran replied that the Downtown Association is looking more at a block-to-block approach to the historic theme. He felt the Downtown Association would not be in favor of the ordi ce change as proposed by staff. Chairman Mahem suggested that Commissioner Horan's modificatio to D.2. be further amended to read: "The sign has been designed according to a distin t architectural period with the downtown architecture or the architecture of the building. " Mr. Swift advised that staff has no problem with the suggested chan es. Commissioner Hovingh noted that eventually some of the signs that "grandfathered" in under the change precipitated in D.3. in regard language. urrently exist will be the "15 years or more" THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Bob Philcox, 749 Main Street, Pleasanton, President of Community irst National Bank, stated the request for a sign change for the bank only applies to sig copy and color of the sign; that the size of the sign would remain as it presently is. He p ssed out cards to the Commission that depicted the new signage. ~ Minutes Planning Commission May 13, 1992 Page 3