[AZ-Observing] Fw: 80 foot signs doting Mesa
- From: "Chuck" <astrogeoc@xxxxxxx>
- To: <evac@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 17:39:15 -0700
Reply from Councilman Jones. Also received the same reply that Peter
received earlier from the Mayor.
In response to the devil's advocate. First of all this isn't about Phoenix
proper, it is about Mesa where we can still see the heavens albeit not as
well as far out in the desert. Real far to be specific. Second, once these
so called sign companies get a foothold it will grow. Remember this was
tried within the state this past summer ( I believe it called for lighted
signs every 100 feet along highways) and again in Tucson and failed getting
support. So now they are trying the suburbs of Phoenix so they can set a
precedence and expand from there.
I would ask this? How many major observatories are in the proximity of
Vegas? Name one? I would say let's keep the WOW there and not here! The
Phoenix light bowl is bad enough already and we certainly don't need to add
to it! In fact atop the Naval Observatory in Flagstaff on a clear night
that bowl can be seen in the distance and that Mr. Advocate is roughly 135
miles away with the Rim in between.
As for Denny's last time I looked there are small signs along highways
pointing the way but certainly not 80 foot tall, flashing, scrolling or by
video displays.
Chuck
----- Original Message -----
From: <Councilmember.Jones@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Chuck" <astrogeoc@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 4:01 PM
Subject: RE: 80 foot signs doting Mesa
>
> Dear Charles, Thank you for your email. First, let me assure you that we
> are not advocating a return to billboard cluttered freeways. We are
trying
> to respond to issues raised by businesses in Mesa. Unfortunately, some
> lack visibility from the roadway, and they were interested in considering
> options to help them stay competitive. The signs are meant to provide
> visibility to existing business corridors like Fiesta Mall and
Superstition
> Springs Mall. The height would vary from sign to sign. Also, we were
> clear that we would not permit the signs to have any video or flashing
> capabilities. Because the entire City Council shares the same concerns
> you've raised, we decided to approach these signs on a case-by-case basis.
> In reality, these signs will not be permitted in many areas, and the
> Council Use Permit process will allow for extensive public input. I
> understand your concerns and we will work to find a balance within our
> community. Have a nice day, Kyle.
>
> Kyle Jones
> Mesa City Council
> District 4
> 644-3004
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