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299 Council will allow development all the way along First Street; this area will be studied in depth later. It was moved by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, that Ordinance No. 1290, to be read by title only and waiving further reading thereof, approving RZ-86-12, application of Douglas Safreno to rezone an ap- proximately 9,600 square foot site from RM-2500 (Multi-family Residential) to CF (Freeway Commercial) District, located on the east side of First Street, approximately 150 feet south of the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and First Street, be introduced. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler, Mohr, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: None AP-86-06, Appeal by the Martin Company of a decision of the Desi n Review Board approving a comprehensive sign program for the approximateVy 202,5u0 sq. ft. multi-tenant office complex located at 4473 Willow Road. Zoning for the property is PUD (Planned Unit Development)-Industrial, Commercial and Offices District (Contd. from 8-5-86) Mr. Swift presented his report (SR 86:519) dated December 2, 1986, regard- ing this matter. Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing open on this item. Mr. Toby Taylor, 4256 Hacienda Drive, representing the Martin Company, stated that with regard to condition No. 2 of the staff report, he is con- cerned about the size, location and material to be used in attaching signs to the sides of the building. He presented background information on the proj- ect, stating there are five buildings some of which front on one street and have addresses on a different street. He stated this makes it difficult for customers to identify the tenants in each building and thus causes confusion. He asked that the proposed signs be 12"; he added these would not be illumi- nated signs. He stated the lettering would match the existing signs that are on one side of the building. He stated that other buildings in the area have such signing, and he asked for approval of his sign program. No one in the audience spoke in opposition to this item. There being no further testimony, Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing closed. Councilmember Butler stated that staff has made a comprehensive study of this issue and he is satisfied with their reasoning. Councilmember Mohr stated she has driven in the area of this project and if familiar with the subject property; she feels that the signing is adequate. Mayor Mercer stated Council should do everything possible to assist new businesses in Pleasanton, and he supports the sign program as presented by the Martin Company. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes, and seconded by Councilmember But- ler, that Resolution No. 86-564, denying AP-86-06, appeal by the Martin Compa- ny of a decision of the Design Review Board approving a comprehensive sign - 8 12-2-86