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Mr. Castro reviewed his report, dated June 14, 1972, which summarized the actions taken by the Planning Commission concerning this particular application. Mr. Art Papish, representing Cummings and Company, displayed a scaled drawing of the sign and explained that it was not a "flashing sign" but a sign that changed twice a minute from the time of day to the tempera- ture. Mr. Ted Mann, Manager of Franklin ~vings and Loan, emphasized the fact that this sign is completely devoid of all advertising and is for the people of Pleasanton and not for Franklin Savings and Loan. Mr. Paul Loretz stated that he approached Franklin Savings and Loan be- fore construction of their building' was commenced about a time and temp- erature sign and was advised at that time that they might consider this, if the people wanted i~, at a later time. Mr. Loretz stated that he took a poll on the down town streets and obtained 1017 signatures in favor of the sign and 14 signatures against it. Mr. Art Papish stated that Mr. Mann had instructed him not to pursue this matter, under any circumstances, if the citizens of Pleasanton did not like the idea of a sign. He felt that with the signatures that Mr. Loretz has obtained, along with the indications of many other people who have contacted him, he felt justified in appealing the Planning Commission' s decision. One member of the audience stated that he had no great objection to the sign other than how a "Time and Temperature" sign would fit into the "old Town" ' concept the down town area was trying to Maintain. There being no further comments from the public, it was moved by Council- man Pearson and seconded by Councilman Kinney that the public hearing, be! closed. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Herlihy, Kinney, Pearson and Mayor Pro Tempori Mori NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Reid Councilman Kinney stated that he felt there was a good deal of merit in this sign, that the design was in keeping with the down town area and as long as it was in conformance with the sign ordinance, he was in favor'of it. Councilman Pearson stated he had no objection to the sign but felt that the Planning Commission had taken a lot of time in coming to their decision and if the Plannning Commission rejected this application, he did not feel the City Council should over-rule thei~ action. Mayor Pro-Tempore Mori stated that he felt the major disagreement is how the sign related to the "old time atmosphere" that is tring to be maintained in the down town area. He further stated that there currently is some question as to what type atmosphere is wanted in the down town area. He suggested that Franklin Savings and Loan come back and re-apply after some decision has been made as to the direction the down town area is going to take. Mayor Pro-Tempore also felt that the Planning Comm- ission's action should be upheld. It was then moved by Councilman Pearson and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem- pore Mori that the appeal of Cummings and Company from an adverse de- cision of the Planning Commission, in denying Franklin Savings and Loan a Time and Temperature sign, be denied. 2. 6-26-72