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Motion /second by CM Hernandez/De La Rosa to close public hearing. Motion carried. Discussion and clarification began with CM Mitchell who discussed with Ashley representatives (teleconference) a month ago and they agreed with 60'. However, information that was requested at the council meeting of August 16, 2005 was received today. This did not allow for sufficient time to review and evaluate the information provided and would not support the 70' request. CM Hernandez stated he has a marketing degree and explained as to why he is supporting the request of 70' as it relates as to the location of the business as it sits next to the freeway. He also spoke with the representatives for clarification and the information is consistent with the information provided this evening and will support the request of the applicant. CM De La Rosa made comment that council takes their job seriously and information that is needed can be obtained from staff and the applicant in order for council to make a decision. He continued to say that it is important that every applicant is treated fairly in order so other business will do business in Colton. CM De La Rosa has been out to the site to evaluate the proposed site and along with the information the applicant has provided asked that the council support the request of the applicant because this business will assist the city and the applicant provided appropriate reasoning for the 70. CM Suchil indicated he was also present at the teleconference that included CM Mitchell and when the change went from the agreed 60' to 70' he fell back on his old habits that he used as a planning commission and that was to do his own homework and researched the information and feels comfortable in supporting the request of the applicant. CM De La Rosa referred to the number of potential jobs as stated by the applicant and asked if these positions are these existing or new positions; Ashley Furniture representative Haynes responded that there would be a number of new jobs. CM Ramos commented she is going to look at both sides. As CM Mitchell comment he did not receive the information until today and she agrees it ,would have been better, if it had been received last week with the rest of the agenda packet. On the other side, CM Ramos did do her homework and they are now asking for 20' and the 10' initially granted because it was below grade and believes the 60' would have sufficed. There is a mall in the City of San Bernardino that was built below grade and there are no towering signs; the information provided looks good but is not convinced. CM Mitchell commented he does his homework but information was not provided until today. When calls were made by other members of the council information was provided to the callers, however, the rest of the council did not receive the same information until today. CM Hernandez commented he has review the information in front of him and this is a request for 20' variance and the grade is 19', therefore, this would warrant the additional 20'. CM Hernandez asked of legal council that the resolution to support the planning commission decision and staffs recommendation and what happens if council does different. City Attorney Derleth responded that the agenda packet has two (2) resolutions and the same resolution number can be applied to the resolution council wants approve; the resolution to overturn the planning commission decision is marked "alternative resolution." 2005 AUGUST 16 REG CC/RDA/CUA MEETING - 4 -