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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 housing needs have changed since the time this restriction was placed on the application, and since it did not provide any benefit to the City, that it is no longer necessary to have this condition. It was moved by Councilmember Butler, and seconded by Councilmember Bran- des, that Resolution No. 85-471, denying AP-85-13, appeal by the City of Pleasanton of a decision of the Zoning Administrator; and approving the ap- plication of Jerry Loving and Associates to eliminate Condition No. 3 of PUD- 81-20-1M, with all remaining conditions of PUD-81-20 and PUD-81-20-1M remain- ing in full force and effect; and that all tenant provisions of the condomini- um conversion ordinance shall be applicable to the project and that notice to this effect shall be given to all existing tenants within two weeks of this approval, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Brandes, Butler; Mohr, and Mayor Mercer NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Wood AP-85-16, Lindsay's Office Supplies; Appeal of a decision of the Design Review Board condition of approval requiring proof of Taubman Company approval prior to issuance of the building permits for the approved signs. The property is zoned C-R(p) (Regional Commercial-peripheral)-District Mr. Swift presented his report (SR 85:475) dated October 1, 1985, regard- ing this matter. Mayor Mercer declared the public hearing open on this item. Mr. Mark Ferrari, President of Lindsay's Business Supplies and Furniture, Inc., presented a letter to Council stating it is imperative that they have permanent signs with their full name to identify their business. He advised that Merrill Lynch, the owners of the building, are starting litigation with the Taubman Company on this issue. He stated he has followed the CC&R's to the letter and Feels they are losing business while this is being settled. He stated that customers are unable to find the store because of lack of iden- tification; the store address is Stoneridge Mall Road but the business actual- ly fronts on Canyon Way. Mr. Ferrari presented a letter froIn the Manager of Retail Operations of Lindsay's, listing businesses in the immediate area of the Stoneridge Shopping Mall that have been allowed to have their full company names on their buildings or place of business. He advised there is need For more than just Lindsay's on their sign; as the business is new in this area and the public is not familiar with the type of store and service it provides. He asked to be allowed to install a sign with the full name of the business Lindsay's Business Supplies and Furniture, Inc. He stated he has no problem with the other conditions attached to the application. Mr. Harry Jones, Manager Retail Operations for Lindsay's Business Supplies and Furniture, Inc., stated he has been in the merchandising business for 39 years and feels that any legitimate business needs visibility to function. He stated this business will bring additional business into the Pleasanton area 7 - 10-1-85