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advised that probably a survey should have been required but that he would have to research the ordinance to be sure. Mr. Barbee urged approval of the appeal of Mr. Hempy. No one in the audience spoke in opposition to this item. Vice Mayor Brandes declared the public hearing closed. Discussion ensued regarding boundry line adjustments. The City Attorney reminded Council that the Variances are all that is before them tonight. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Wood, and seconded by Councilm~ber Kephart, to reopen the public hearing on the appeal of Harry Hempy to a decision of the Board of Adjustment denying his application for a Variance from the requirements of the Ordinance Code of the City of Pleasanton to allow the reparcelization of approximately 12.5 acres of land located on the west side of Foothill Road near its intersection with Highland Oaks Drive, and hold in abeyance until the lot line adjustment has been reviewed by staff and the Design Review Board. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Kephart, Wood, and Vice Mayor Brandes NOES: None ABSEnt: Councilman Butler and Mayor Mercer Appeal of Joseph Madden to a decision of. the Board of Adjustmen~ denying Case V-78-13, his request for a Variance from the requirements of the Ordinance Code of the qity of Pleasanton to allow the installation of an off-site "For Lease" sign property. located on the northwest side of Santa Rite Road south of ~j~ i-5~0 Mr. Harris presented his report dated July 18, 1978, regarding this matter. Vice Mayor Brandes declared the public hearing open. Mr. Joseph Madden, 3851 Vineyard Avenue, requested approval of his appeal to allow a sign in order that he might advertise for lease his proposed building on Old Santa Rite Road. He stated he felt the Variance was insignificant and that his sign should be allowed for a period of at least three months. Mr. William Kovac, 3124 Weymouth Court, spoke in opposition to this appeal, and stated he felt the sign should face 1-580 if it is allowed. There being no further public testimony, Vice Mayor Brandes declared the public hearing closed. Discussion ensued regarding the sign ordinance. Mr. Harris advised that the Planning Commission had requested a review of this ordinance regarding discrimination between commercial and industrial versus residential, and he would be recommending a lesser number of signs be allowed. Vice Mayor Brandes requested that a time limit also be considered. It was moved by Councilmember Wood that the sign ordinance be reviewed, and that the appeal of Joseph Madden be granted until such time as the study is completed in 60 to 90 days. The motion died for lack of a second. 3. 7/25/78