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RESOLUTION PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT. WHEREAS, an application has been made by Welsh companies on behalf of Ralph & Elsie Tunnquist to allow an amendment to the existing Comprehensive Sign Plan governing allowed signage at 900 Long Lake Road, and WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows: 1. An application for a Special Use Permit was received on August 27, 2008. 2. The Planning Commission, pursuant to published and mailed notices, held a public hearing on September 16, 2008 and all present were given a chance to freely speak at the hearing. 3. The Planning Commission recommended approval on September 16, 2008. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following Findings of Fact with respect to the Special Use Permit (SP2008-017): 1. The property is zoned B — 3, General Business. 2. The property is guided in the Comprehensive Plan for Limited Business. 3. The site was developed in accordance with Planned Unit Development regulations. 4. A Comprehensive Sign Plan governing allowing signage was required per the approved PUD and is documented by Resolution 93-030. 0 5. The applicant has proposed to add a new wall -mounted sign of 73 SF on the southern fagade of the structure 6. The Planning Commission considered the proposal in accordance with Zoning Code Section 9-041 (3) which requires approval of a Special Use Permit in order to amend an existing Comprehensive Sign Plan. 7. The Planning Commission considered the proposed Special Use Permit in accordance with Zoning Code Section 9-041 (4) which establishes the following criteria: a. That the sign plan provides sound identification, reduction of clutter, and aesthetic enhancement. b. That the sign plan is sensitive to and compatible with physical circumstances of the site and buildings c. That the sign plan is not detrimental to public safety. d. That the sign plan will not impede the normal and orderly placement of signs on surrounding properties. 8. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal in accordance with the following Special Use Permit conditions of Zoning Code Section 8-130: a. That the establishment, maintenance, or operations of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare. b. That the special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Reports\2008\9-16-2008\SP2008-017 (Tunnquist) - RESOLIITION.doc